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Business & IP Centre - What's On

Upcoming Business & IP Centre events in April 2024

By British Library, Business & IP Centre

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April 16 · 2am - May 30 · 4:30am PDT

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Online

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*Please note this page is for advertising purposes only, please use the links below to register. You will need a separate booking for each event you would like to attend.*


  • Introduction to Grant Fundraising - We have put together this bite-size one hour session to give you a greater understanding of the methods and approaches behind grant-fundraising that will increase your chances of successfully winning grant applications.

When: Wednesday 8th May, 11:00 - 12:00

Booking link: Introduction to Grant Fundraising (May, Online Session) Tickets, Wed 8 May 2024 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

  • 20 free and cheap book marketing moves - All books need marketing to help them stand out from the crowd and find their readers. But few writers have a vast marketing budget, so this session focuses on both free and cheap (£20- £100) marketing steps you can take that will stand you in good stead.

When: Friday 10th May, 10:00 - 11:30

Booking link: 20 free and cheap book marketing moves Tickets, Fri, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

  • How to secure capital for your business in the next 90 days - In a nutshell - by the end of this workshop, you’ll know: how to harness the power of risk and reward in your favour, the best funding players to approach, creative tactics to secure valuable assets for your business, how to accurately value your business to attract potential investors, which tax schemes can facilitate capital raising, how to pitch to investors with confidence, the quickest ways to secure investors, your best debt-funding options and 12 effective strategies to raise £20k for your business.

When: Tuesday 14th May, 13:30 - 17:00

Booking link: How to secure capital for your business in the next 90 days • London Event Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

  • Getting that New Product to Market - Here is an opportunity to have a one-to-one meeting with an experienced practitioner in product development, prototyping, researching markets, manufacturing, funding, and working out the route to market.

When: Wednesday 15th May, 10:30 - 17:00

Booking link: Getting that New Product to Market - 1-1 sessions Tickets, Wed, May 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

  • Get Published - If you want to get published but are not sure how to go about it or whether to go via a publisher or self-publish, then this 3-part workshop is for you.

When: Tuesday 21st May, 10:00 - 13:00

Booking link: Get Published workshop at the British Library Tickets, Tue 21 May 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

  • Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Day 1 - This section is delivered by Stefan Knox who brings over 30 years of his commercial experience to this session. You will receive practical guidance on crafting innovative product designs, optimising manufacturing approaches, determining production quantities, setting appropriate pricing, refining branding elements, and navigating the complex landscape of product placement.

When: Tuesday 21st May, 10:00 – 12:00

Booking link: Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

  • Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Day 2 - We de-mystify the world of intellectual property (IP) and clearly explain the differences between the different forms of IP protection and the strategies in filing them.

When: Wednesday 22nd May, 10:00 - 12:00

Booking link: Product Design Workshop: Plan, Prototype and Protect your Innovation Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

  • Selling Fashion Online - Join this webinar to gain a comprehensive understanding of the options available for establishing a successful e-commerce fashion business. Explore diverse online sales avenues – from online wholesale platforms to setting up your bespoke e-commerce store and much more.

When: Wednesday 22nd May, 14:00 - 17:00

Booking link: Selling Fashion Online - May 2024 Tickets, Wed 22 May 2024 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

  • How to tell your brand story & sell more - During this interactive webinar, we'll teach you the principles behind successful brands, giving you practical tips to shape your own story without spending a small fortune. You'll get hands-on with your brand, to help you create your strong and succinct story.

When: Friday 24th May, 10:00 - 12:00

Booking link: How to tell your brand story & sell more, presented by Story Cube (Webinar) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

  • How to Write Winning Grant Applications - During this session, you will be taken step-by-step through the grant application writing process, covering what funders are looking for in an application, when and why to apply for a grant and how to make your application standout from the rest.

When: Thursday 30th May, 10:00 – 12:30

Booking link: How to Write Winning Grant Applications (May, online session) Tickets, Thu 30 May 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

  • Central London Social In-Person Networking - We will be providing a pure networking opportunity for FSB members and non-members so don't miss out on the chance to meet your local connections in person.

When: Friday 31st May, 11:00 - 12:30

Booking link: Central London Social In-Person Networking | FSB, The Federation of Small Businesses

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The Business & IP Centre was launched in 2006 with the aim to support businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors grow their organisations across a range of industries.

Providing small business advice, support and resources the Centre has been used by more than 500,000 individuals, a number that increases alongside our offering of business support.

The success is partly due to the free business resources available to anyone who wants to use our comprehensive collection of databases and publications, as well as a great number of workshops, advice sessions and other events.

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