Business events
22/04/2024
Women in Tech Global Conference 2024
The theme for this year’s conference is further expanding on Technology Leadership, Tech Innovation, Career Growth, and how we can make an impact and shape the future together. These topics will be addressed in the form of three virtual and one in-person summit as well as various side events across various locations in North America and Europe.
(More details on www.womentech.net)
25/04/2024
ClimateTech: Part 2 - Exploring the potential of retrofit
The UK government is taking steps to retrofit existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.. Yet, the foundation for retrofit initiatives, such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), appears to lack precision. In the UK alone, 17% of emissions arise from heating and cooling buildings.
In this virtual event, join Lucy Lyons as she discusses current progress in retrofit technology. Kestrix uses thermal drones and AI to map, identify and address heat leaks in buildings.
30/04/2024
Food Safety when running a food business from home
Learn how to prepare for your food hygiene inspection so you can confidently achieve a high food hygiene rating. You will also learn what you need to do to sell food safely at food festivals and markets. (Please note, this session is not a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course).
30/04/2024
How to: Build a Business Plan on a Page
Nicole will take you though 'The 3F’s': - Foundation - Focus - Feasibility
Leave with actionable insights and practical strategies for developing a compelling business plan.
30/04/2024
The Art of Negotiation - An Introduction For Beginners
The object being to gain more time, resources, or money in regard to licensing images or artwork, discussing contracts, commissions, or sales with clients. We will explore key negotiation principles and tactics, as well as important matters such as risk, power, and goodwill. This seven-step theory can be applied to a broad range of business sectors.
01/05/2024
Attract, onboard, retain: How to win top talent
In a competitive, candidate-short market it can be hard to beat bigger companies in the race for great talent. Therefore, it’s important, now more than ever, for small businesses to get their recruitment process up to speed.
01/05/2024
Award Writing Masterclass!
Entering awards can be a vital part of your marketing strategy as a small business owner but it can often feel confusing and overwhelming where to start. Please join award writing expert and f:Entrepreneur #iAlso 2024 Lucinda White from Pure Awards as she delivers this webinar packed full of best practice and top tips for entering business awards in 2024 and beyond.
02/05/2024
Here’s the Money! - Funding for the Retrofit Revolution
This workshop is for South London owner-occupiers and landlords interested in improving their homes to make then warmer and more energy efficient, i.e. those who wish to carry out a ‘retrofit’. Over 635,000 properties in South London are in need of retrofit, is the sub-region is going to fit its NetZero target in the next decade. Although public buildings and social housing providers are budgeting for improved sustainability, access to retrofit finance for owner-occupiers has been in short supply, making it very difficult for communities to move forward en masse to NetZero.
07/05/2024
How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
If you don’t know where to start when it comes to legal matters when setting up a small business, this webinar will give you the clarity and confidence you need.
Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation; acquire actionable insights to help you manage and mitigate legal risks in every aspect of your small business.
08/05/2024
Introduction to Grant Fundraising
During these current times, many of us are looking for grants to help start or sustain our businesses. 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.
This workshop is open to any sector and has been designed for people who are at the start of their grant-fundraising journey, however it is open to those with more experience and are looking for more insights.
09/05/2024
Sustainability for Business
The growing Green economy provides a considerable opportunity for London. As we move towards Net Zero, there will be rapid growth in green jobs as we decarbonise our homes and businesses. The research predicts that there will be a 3-fold increase in green jobs over the next 3 decades.
RHACC seeks to support residents to develop the skills needed for green jobs and meet the rising skills demands of this rapidly expanding market. RHACC has created new pathways into green sectors whilst also supporting workers to upskill and transition into green jobs from other sectors.
09/05/2024
Global Britain Trade Expo
Global Britain Trade Expo occurs as an annual conference and exhibition that aims to promote the UK as a global trade hub and facilitate trade and investment between the UK and international markets. This event is an ideal platform for companies to showcase their products and services, network with potential clients and partners, and gain valuable insights into the latest market trends and opportunities. Join us as a delegate.
09/05/2024
UK Taxation for Small Businesses
This one-day workshop provides a supportive environment for people who are becoming self-employed and who, therefore, need to complete a self-assessment tax return for the first time. Perhaps, also, you are starting a small business and continuing with your full or part-time job.
This course does not cover partnership or limited company tax.
10/05/2024
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. For the paid marketing steps we focus on making sure you can use the purchases again and again, not just one-off payments. Make your book more visible and make those book sales happen.
11/05/2024
Web Design using Wordpress - Introduction
This first course in the WordPress series focus on creating a blog using WordPress. Blogging establishes credibility and authority and helps customers find you when they search online. This workshop will show how quickly and easily a web presence can be established using WordPress.
14/05/2024
South London Retrofit Skills Summit
Merton Council will be hosting the South London Retrofit Skills Summit in collaboration with the South London Partnership and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Retrofit refers to any improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency, making it easier and cheaper to heat, and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. Retrofitting our buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand is going to be key to meeting our net-zero targets.
14/05/2024
Your Sales & Marketing Guide
Sales and Marketing should go hand-in-hand, but do they?
It’s not uncommon for small businesses to treat both the same, which can hold back your business's growth. This webinar will provide you with a clear view of how to develop effective sales & marketing plans tailored to your goals.
14/05/2024
How to secure capital for your business in the next 90 days
Are you all out of options to fund your dream and grow your business?
It can certainly feel that way! During periods of economic uncertainty, too many founders find themselves wasting precious time navigating the complex world of funding instead of focusing on growing their business.
16/05/2024
SWL Research Support Network Launch
The new South West London (SWL) Research Support Network is here to help local communities and voluntary sector organisations become more aware of research practices and engage in their own projects. This network will help people learn from one another, and develop skills and confidence to become more integrated in the research sphere, potentially leading a project themselves.
17/05/2024
Central London Social In-Person Networking
Our successful Central London Social is taking place each month in-person at The British Library.
We will be providing a pure networking opportunity for members and non-members so don't miss out on the chance to meet your local connections in person.
21/05/2024
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. Run by full-time self-published author Melissa Addey, you'll leave this workshop with a clear understanding of your routes to publishing so you can make an informed choice about your preferred publishing path. Melissa will share a wealth of resources, contacts and personal experience, allowing you to fully understand your options. Did you know self-published authors earn more than traditionally published authors? Do you know just how beneficial it is to write in a series or how many books it takes for successful authors to crack £100k? We'll cover it all.
22/05/2024
Boost Your Social Media Presence for Summer Success
As the summer season approaches, it's the perfect time to plan ahead and refresh your social media strategies to get the most out of the summer season.
22/05/2024
Selling Fashion Online
Join this webinar to gain a comprehensive understanding of the options available for establishing a successful e-commerce fashion business. Don't miss out on this transformative webinar! Reserve your place now and unlock the secrets to propelling your fashion business into the digital spotlight.
Clothing, accessory, jewellery brands, and visionary designer-makers gearing up to amplify their business through e-commerce.
23/05/2024
Converting social media followers into customers
Whether you’re just starting a business, or you want to improve your marketing, this workshop is for you. Social media is a great place to reach potential customers and build a community for your brand.
This workshop will be practical and actionable, giving you everything you need to level up your social media skills.
24/05/2024
How to tell your brand story & sell more, presented by Story Cube (Webinar)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
30/05/2024
Ethnic Minority led business networking
Join us on the last Thursday bi-monthly to network, share, learn and discuss the successes and experiences of being an ethnic minority business owner.
Hosted by Jason Roberts, Founder and CEO of Kaleida International.
Hailing from Brixton, South London, after 24 years working in the financial services industry in both banking, and sales, Jason was frequently reminded of his diverse identity. From the lack of representation in boardrooms, to being made aware that his 6’ 5” frame was intimidating, he experienced prejudice, bias and discrimination that impacted opportunities.
30/05/2024
ClimateTech: Part 3 - Telling your climate tech business story
In this virtual event, Paul shares practical ways to showcase your business and successfully create emotional connections with your target audience.
Expect to come out of this session energised with plenty of ideas about how to communicate the core messages at the heart of your business. Paul will take you through the theory of storytelling and engage your audience.
03/06/2024
CARER Business Startup - Taster
RHACC runs a range of business start-up courses, this taster is to enable you to understand the skillset needed and what appropriate courses best suit your journey into enterprise!
07/06/2024
Future of Work Summit
Calling all businesses
the Future of Work Summit 2024
is dedicated to providing educational insights, networking opportunities and supportive and inspiring business-related seminars.
This year, we will provide a range of engaging cultural and business roundtables and bite-sized seminars which will bring together leaders and practitioners from different areas of business, all of whom will share their experiences into specific topics or challenges. There are many opportunities to network during the day.
08/06/2024
Web Design using Wordpress - Intermediate
This second course in the WordPress series focuses on turning a blog into a fully fledged website. This course will help you create a cost effective website for business or personal use. WordPress is "open source" software, which means it is completely free and there is no risk of it being suddenly discontinued. As a type of "content management system" (CMS), it is ideal for any website that needs to be frequently updated. It allows professional results without the need to learn any code.
21/06/2024
Central London Social In-Person Networking
Our successful Central London Social is taking place each month in-person at The British Library.
We will be providing a pure networking opportunity for members and non-members so don't miss out on the chance to meet your local connections in person.
28/06/2024
How to tell your brand story & sell more, presented by Story Cube (Webinar)
Necessity is the mother of invention.