Business events
16/01/2026
Women's Networking & The Athena Network | Zenith Enterprise Programme
Start your morning feeling inspired, connected, and supported.
Join us at Patch in Twickenham for a relaxed and inspiring women’s networking event in partnership with The Athena Network.
This friendly, welcoming session brings together local founders, freelancers, professionals, and creatives for open conversation, collaboration, and shared motivation. It’s the perfect way to start your day with fresh ideas, new connections, and a community of women who genuinely want to see each other succeed.
19/01/2026
Paid vs free: Which is best for business growth?
But with so many options, how do you decide whether to invest your valuable resources in paid marketing or focus on free (organic) methods? Join Louise Chandler, a marketing and communications specialist, for a dynamic session hosted by Enterprise Oxfordshire Business.
20/01/2026
Introduction to Intellectual Property
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea, whether it’s an invention, a brand name or a song. This in person workshop will introduce the four areas of intellectual property and help you understand which may apply to you and your business.
20/01/2026
How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help! This demonstration will show you how to make best use of FREE access to COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) – a business information database. This is available to all members of any of the libraries in (some of our national network – and some can offer access at home if you have online access).
20/01/2026
Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community
GRANTfinder is a business information database that allows you to search for sources of finance: whether that be grants, loans or business finance investment to support to your exact needs. This webinar aims to show you how to make the best use of the FREE access that is available in the British Library – and most libraries that are part of the BIPC National Network.
21/01/2026
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
The British Library’s BIPC are pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under the ‘Kickstart your business’ programme:
This session will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a sole trader for self-employment and how to register your small business.
21/01/2026
Soul Trader: Build your business by heart
Join leading life coach, speaker and business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru – whose clients include entertainers, entrepreneurs, Chief Executives and organisations – for this inspiring and practical session that will help cut the financial and emotional costs of business – and to create a unique, authentic ‘stand out from the crowd’ one that is fulfilling personally and financially.
21/01/2026
Networking for Success – Express
Do you want to become more confident and more effective at networking in and for your business?
Like it or loathe it, effective networking is one of the keys to building a successful, sustainable business or career. Join leading life coach, motivational speaker and business / corporate coach, Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader – Putting the Heart Back into Your Business, for this unique
21/01/2026
How to use TikTok Shop successfully in 2026
TikTok Shop is fast becoming one of the most important growth channels for product brands, but success on the platform looks very different to traditional e-commerce or online marketplaces. From content creation and affiliates to ads and live shopping, this session will break down how the different parts of the TikTok Shop ecosystem work together to drive visibility and conversions.
21/01/2026
Getting It Made
One of the biggest challenges that designers face is how to source and work effectively with their manufacturers, whether they are managing production in the UK or offshore. Buyers are concerned about sustainability and quality. Once you damage your reputation it is hard to build it up again.
Back by popular demand, this interactive session, part of the Design Create Sell series of workshops, is essential for any designer, maker or SME that is planning to outsource their production or is experiencing problems with their manufacturing. It will give you an understanding of sampling, production and quality control procedures, and the systems you need to have in place in order to avoid expensive mistakes.
22/01/2026
AI on your phone: three ways to save time today
This session shows you three practical ways to use AI on your phone – turning rough ideas into social posts, photos into product descriptions and customer questions into professional responses.
22/01/2026
Making the most of PR
After attending the workshop you’ll have a better understanding of what PR is, and learn 10 handy tips that you can use to PR your business.
23/01/2026
Avoid the Fines: Making Tax Digital 2026 Preparation Workshop
MTD is the Government’s plan to modernise the UK tax system by making it mandatory for around three million businesses and individuals to use digital methods for record-keeping and tax submissions. Instead of a single annual tax return (like the current Self Assessment), MTD requires taxpayers to use HMRC-compatible software to keep digital records and send summaries of their income and expenses to HMRC four times a year – quarterly reporting.
23/01/2026
PR on a shoestring
Whether you're looking to employ an outside agency or run a PR campaign yourself, this workshop will help you understand the basics of PR. If you have any questions you'd like Suzanne to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.
27/01/2026
Hospitality Sector Networking
This group will meet quarterly and discuss the topics important to you and your business. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas, and your views will then be fed back to FSB’s Policy Team to help inform our national and local work to represent you. This will also be a great opportunity to make and cement relationships with other business owners in your sector.
29/01/2026
Business Insights and Networking Event
This collaborative event between Start Up Wandsworth and Roehampton University brings together entrepreneurs, alumni, and local businesses for an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
29/01/2026
How to sell through WhatsApp and messaging apps
Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs have become powerful channels for answering questions, giving personalised recommendations and even completing sales on the spot. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to discover how your small business can use messaging apps to engage customers, speed up responses and turn conversations into sales. You'll find out how to provide great service, showcase products and manage orders directly from your phone.
30/01/2026
Start using social media for my small business
Everyone seems to talk about social media these days, but how can Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and blogging actually help your business? The potential to reach new customers through social media has never been greater and is constantly growing.
With £5.67 billion attributed to online purchases annually and website visitors being ten times more likely to make a purchase if they are directed from social media, you could be missing out on valuable promotion and sales.
05/02/2026
PRECIOUS Nights – Building a Business That Works
For this PRECIOUS Nights, we're bringing together founders of Creative Businesses not because their work is niche, but because the challenges they've faced are universal.
Creative founders are often forced to solve the hardest business problems early, such as standing out when everyone looks the same or pricing work that's hard to quantify. These are problems so many leaders and entrepreneurs face.
05/02/2026
Simple automations that run your business in the background
Join this practical session to explore straightforward, reliable automations that handle routine tasks in the background. You'll learn how to set up step-by-step workflows that reduce admin, improve consistency and free up valuable hours in your week. No technical knowledge required!
06/02/2026
How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business
Join us for an essential workshop to gain the know-how for success in the competitive hospitality industry.
Before you embark on your venture, get equipped with the knowledge you need to run a profitable and thriving establishment.
12/02/2026
Unlock Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Join us for an interactive one-hour webinar with Angela Pawar, Microsoft Copilot Specialist at Giacom, and Ken Strettle from KVS 365, a Microsoft 365 consultancy that helps small businesses adopt Copilot and Microsoft 365 securely and with confidence. In this webinar you will discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across your organisation.
13/02/2026
Retrofit Compliance Workshop
This interactive session is designed to help businesses clearly understand PAS 2035 and MCS requirements and apply them with confidence. It is tailored for organisations working towards accreditation or recently approved, focusing on how to meet standards effectively across the full project lifecycle.
The workshop will feature practical scenarios and case studies from experienced delivery partners, offering valuable insight into common challenges, proven approaches, and lessons learned to help businesses avoid costly mistakes.
17/02/2026
Sustainability in tenders: A practical guide for SMEs
In this session, we'll break down what sustainability requirements are starting to show up more regularly in tenders and bids – especially those linked to government procurement – and how your small business can get ahead of them.
18/02/2026
Better You, Better Business
Join us for a powerful, practical session designed to help you shift from passive hearing to Focused Listening, so you can make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater confidence and wellbeing.
19/02/2026
FSB Connect in Central London
Our long-running Central London Social for business-to-business networking takes place each month at the British Library. The session is hosted by FSB volunteer Jeremy Levis of Montelupo Films, with support from FSB Membership Advisor Jim McLaughlin. Light refreshments will be available.
19/02/2026
Create quick content with Canva
Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll discover how to create professional, on-brand content in just a few clicks using Canva’s powerful AI tools.
26/02/2026
Training your own AI: How to build custom AI tools for daily tasks
Off-the-shelf AI agents like Microsoft Copilot, Gemini and Claude can dramatically improve productivity, efficiency and creativity when they're set up with the right use cases, prompts and guidance. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to explore how your small business can configure AI assistants to support its everyday work, without needing technical skills or complex systems
05/03/2026
Force For Business: Virtual Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
This is a unique joint partnership between X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to provide regular opportunities to bring together business owners from the Armed Forces community to network, exchange knowledge, and build contacts across the whole of the UK.
05/03/2026
The three-second rule – grabbing attention in a scrolling world
Here's the rule. You'll learn a three-step framework (Stop-Signal-Spark) to grab attention in the first three seconds, so your posts, videos, and messages get noticed instead of ignored.
05/03/2026
Introduction to startup law
Learn how to incorporate your business, choose the right structure, navigate taxes, protect intellectual property, manage risk and create co-founder agreements and employee incentives.
Michael also covers customer documentation, funding insights, and common legal pitfalls, all in plain English. Bring your questions to the live Q&A and leave with actionable steps to launch and grow your start-up with confidence.
11/03/2026
Women in Business National Networking
Join us for an inspiring networking event that brings together women-led businesses from across the UK to share advice, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections. Our female-focused sessions are perfect for those new to networking and looking for a welcoming space to start, as well as experienced professionals eager to expand their network within a supportive community of businesswomen.
18/03/2026
FSB London Bootcamp - Spring into Success
Unleash your business potential this Spring at the FSB London Spring into Success Bootcamp — a high-impact, one-day event designed to equip small businesses, start-ups, and the self-employed with the tools, insights, and connections to thrive in 2026. Returning to TBXH @ Sunley House, Croydon this March, this dynamic event is your opportunity to gain expert knowledge, spark meaningful conversations, and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
19/03/2026
FSB Connect in Central London
This event provides open, informal networking for both FSB members and non-members. It’s an ideal opportunity to connect in person with businesses from across London and build relationships that support your professional goals.