Business events
01/09/2026
How to master social media for your business
Social media is an essential part of today’s business landscape. With a successful social media presence, you can increase your brand’s visibility and reach a whole new audience of potential customers.
This interactive session led by Vee Roberts, founder of Insight2Marketing, will explore the many ways you can use social media to boost and grow your business. You will learn how to develop, build and extend your brand’s social media presence to reach your target audience and grow your client base.
02/09/2026
Grants for Business: How to Find, Prepare and Apply for the Right Funding
Grants can provide valuable non-repayable funding to help businesses launch new products, invest in innovation, create jobs, enter new markets and support growth. However, many business owners are unsure where to find relevant opportunities, whether they are eligible or how to prepare a strong application.
This interactive one-hour online Masterclass will help business owners and founders understand how business grants work and how to approach the grant application process more strategically.
03/09/2026
How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Are you ready to propel your business to new heights? Dive deep into the nuances of Public Relations (PR) with strategic insights from industry experts who aim to help empower entrepreneurs and business leaders with essential PR skills to drive unparalleled growth.
03/09/2026
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.
These focused events are a great option for businesses led by members of the military community who may be new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start. Equally, it is a great opportunity for those with more networking experience who would like to grow their contacts within a community of inspiring business leaders.
10/09/2026
Going Global - Getting ready for a successful Quarter 4
Quarter 4 of the year is often the most important quarter of the year for sales for many businesses. As we head towards the season change, this Masterclass aims to look at the areas of your international trade to optimise to make the most of this key buying season.
11/09/2026
BIG Networking for Small Businesses
Whether you’re self‑employed, running a start‑up, or looking to power up your B2B connections, this is your chance to be part of the UK’s largest online networking event for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Join hundreds of like‑minded business leaders for a high‑energy session designed to spark new opportunities and inspire fresh ideas.
Places at this event are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment!
16/09/2026
How to use AI to plan and repurpose your marketing content
AI changes that. Not by writing everything for you, but by helping you think further, plan smarter and get more out of every piece of content you create. In this practical Tech Hub webinar, certified AI trainer Natalie Luckham will show you how to use AI to build a content plan that works for your business. She'll also explain how to take one idea and turn it into a week's worth of posts, emails and more, without losing your voice in the process.
17/09/2026
Break free from burnout: A survival guide for startup founders
Learn why burnout happens, recognise early warning signs and discover strategies to reduce stress while scaling your business.
The workshop covers legal and structural foundations to ease pressure, practical tools to stay focused and energised, and tactics to maintain resilience.
Includes a live Q&A for tailored advice so you can protect your wellbeing, lead effectively and grow your startup sustainably without sacrificing your health.
23/09/2026
Women in Business National Networking
Join us for an uplifting 90‑minute networking experience bringing together women‑led businesses from across the UK. This is your opportunity to share advice, exchange fresh ideas, and build meaningful connections with like‑minded women in business. Our female‑focused sessions are designed to be inclusive and supportive – perfect whether you’re new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start, or an established professional keen to grow your network within an empowering community.
25/09/2026
Business Startup – Introduction
This introductory course is designed for anyone who dream of launching their own venture. You’ll gain essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently navigate the world of business. Learn how to develop a solid business plan, explore funding options, and master effective marketing strategies. There will also be an element of how using AI can support your business planning, growth and development.
02/10/2026
How to start and run a successful restaurant, coffee bar or food business (13)
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.
06/10/2026
How to get confident on camera
Hands up if the thought of putting your face on camera fills you with dread? It’s one of the most common challenges we see with founders starting to post online. But it doesn’t have to give you the ick! In this session, we’re sharing our tips and tricks to help you get confident on camera and build your business on social media.
07/10/2026
How to create a content plan that works for you
Struggling to be consistent posting online? We’ve got you covered! In this session, we’re showing you how to figure out what to say online and when. No more guesswork, no more posting sporadically and not seeing results.
22/10/2026
Side hustle success: Juggling your startup and full-time job
Learn how to structure your startup for efficiency, protect yourself legally and apply productivity hacks that work with limited time. Join Michael Buckworth, founder of Buckworths, who will also share tips on attracting investors and scaling strategically.
Includes a live Q&A, giving founders actionable guidance to balance work, life and startup growth while progressing meaningfully toward their entrepreneurial goals.
06/11/2026
How to start and run a successful restaurant, coffee bar or food business (14)
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.
12/11/2026
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.
17/11/2026
Create your business plan with AI
So many founders either skip the business plan altogether or think it has to be a 40-page document nobody ever reads. The truth is, a great business plan doesn't have to be complicated - it just has to work for you and your business. Gone are the days of spending hours creating your plan, with the help of AI, you can now build a simple business plan in just 1 hour!
25/11/2026
Women in Business National Networking
Join us for an uplifting 90‑minute networking experience bringing together women‑led businesses from across the UK. This is your opportunity to share advice, exchange fresh ideas, and build meaningful connections with like‑minded women in business. Our female‑focused sessions are designed to be inclusive and supportive – perfect whether you’re new to networking and looking for a friendly place to start, or an established professional keen to grow your network within an empowering community.
02/12/2026
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.
10/12/2026
Raising investment
Join us for a practical live webinar that shows founders how to secure funding with confidence. Learn how SEIS and EIS tax reliefs work, what investors are looking for and how to structure your funding rounds.
You will be guided through key investment documents, common mistakes to avoid and strategies to make your start-up more investable. Includes a live Q&A to get tailored advice and actionable steps to fund and grow your business successfully.
19/01/2027
Why every business needs a Google Business Profile
If you don't have a Google Business Profile set up (or yours is gathering dust), you could be invisible to the customers who are actively looking for what you offer right now. In this session, we're showing you exactly why your GBP is one of the most powerful free tools available to your business - and how to make sure yours is working as hard as it should be.
20/01/2027
How to create a high-converting website
So many business owners have a website that looks the part but isn't doing the heavy lifting it should be. Whether you're building from scratch or looking to level up what you've already got, this session is for you! We'll be walking you through exactly what makes a website work - and how to make sure yours is turning visitors into paying customers.
21/01/2027
Getting Into Volunteering Workshop
- Gain clarity over the benefits that volunteering can offer.
- Acknowledge what volunteering opportunity is the right one for your needs and aspirations.
- Define volunteers' roles and responsibilities.
- Explore basic elements of safeguarding and health and safety.
- Practise looking for volunteering roles.
28/01/2027
UK Taxation for Small Businesses
This course does not cover partnership or limited company tax.
17/03/2027
How to get confident on camera
It’s one of the most common challenges we see with founders starting to post online. But it doesn’t have to give you the ick! In this session, we’re sharing our tips and tricks to help you get confident on camera and build your business on social media.
18/03/2027
How to create a content plan that works for you
Struggling to be consistent posting online? We’ve got you covered! In this session, we’re showing you how to figure out what to say online and when. No more guesswork, no more posting sporadically and not seeing results.