Business events
13/10/2025
Greater London Women in Business and Enterprise
Quarterly networking that includes inspiring stories from women in business and enterprise, learning together through sharing knowledge, all in a relaxed and informal setting online. These quarterly events are designed to bring women in business and enterprise together and to learn from the best in a relaxed and informal way, with a platform to learn, share, network and build vital relationships.
14/10/2025
Networking for Disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs at The Science Museum
We are delighted to invite you to join Small Business Britain and Lloyds for a LILAC Centre Networking Event for Disabled Entrepreneurs.
The Networking will take place in the Smith Centre, within the Science Museum, which has plenty of seating, some quieter spaces and an outdoor courtyard if you need to grab some fresh air, this will be a great chance to catch up with people you might not have seen for a while and to find some new connections.
14/10/2025
Virgin Startup x Doing business with Virgin Atlantic
Inside Virgin Atlantic: How Brands Get Onboard
Ever wondered what it really takes to see your brand flying high with one of the world’s most iconic airlines? Join Shiada Drysdale, Manager Inflight Services Food & Beverage at Virgin Atlantic, along with the wider procurement team who manage everything else onboard, for an exclusive backstage pass into how Virgin Atlantic sources, tests, and brings new products to life.
14/10/2025
CoCreate, hosted by Alibaba.com
The event, taking place at the Intercontinental hotel at the O2, London will also host the final of the Alibaba.com CoCreate Pitch, the world's leading product-driven start-up competition, where bold entrepreneurs pitch their vision, connect with top investors and compete for a share of $1 million in prizes.
You can find out more about how to apply for the CoCreate Pitch here (deadline 15 October).
15/10/2025
Lights, Camera, Sales: How to Use Video to Grow Your Business
If you want to get going with Instagram Reels or Tiktok, this webinar is for you! Join Small Business Britain, BT Digital Skills and our expert Martha Keith who has made many multi-million viewed videos across the platforms for her own businesses who will share all the tips and tricks for getting started and using video to build your brand.
16/10/2025
Disability awareness webinar
What works? Retaining disabled employees helps you to focus on what disabled employees really want from a workplace. Free food and duvet days, or flexibility, adjustments and a supportive manager – explore what makes a great place for talented employees to work, or how to create one.
23/10/2025
How to use ChatGPT like a Pro (and Build Your Own)
In this practical session, we’ll cut through the noise and show you how to use ChatGTP as a powerful tool to supercharge your marketing. From creating content faster to generating fresh ideas and insights, you’ll learn how to work smarter (not harder) and connect with your audience in more meaningful ways.
Whether you’re building your first campaign or looking to scale, this workshop will help you. No hype. No tech overwhelm. Just real, practical ways to use AI to get better results and have more fun with your marketing.
05/11/2025
D1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information (IN PERSON)
Day 1: This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it.
05/11/2025
Introducing The Great British Pitch
We're looking for businesses in the following sectors:
• Food & Drink
• Creative Industries
• Digital & Tech
As well as having the chance to pitch your business across the world, via livestream to buyers specific to your industry niche, you'll have chance to network with other small business owners, all keen to find exciting, new, global markets for their products and services.
06/11/2025
Day 2: Kickstart Your Business - Get Started (IN PERSON)
Learn how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls in this interactive and practical all-day workshop. The topics discussed will include marketing, sales and finance, providing you with a start-up survival kit. By the end of the session, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to complete a one-page business plan.
10/11/2025
Start Up Bootcamp - 3 Day Accelerator
10th - 12th November
Starting and growing a business is a rewarding challenge. There is so much to learn. This 3-day event is designed to show you how to get started quickly without wasting time, resources and money.
Learn the real practical steps to growing your business without needing a business plan and without needing any business knowledge.
Our simple 3-day Start Up Bootcamp will show you exactly what to do and when. This training is aimed at both new business owners and those who are yet to start. Learn everything you need to know to get started on the right foot.
Day 1 - The Start Up Foundations
Day 2 - Learning to Sell
Day 3 - Finance, Funding & Operations
12/11/2025
Heathrow Business Summit - Gateway to Growth
The 27th edition the Heathrow Business Summit will take place on Wednesday 12th November, bringing together SMEs, suppliers, and its strategic partners under the theme “Gateway to Growth.”
The event continues to drive local economic growth and partnership opportunities, enabling SMEs to connect with Heathrow’s extensive supply chain network.
Held in collaboration with local Chambers of Commerce and Business Groups, the Summit remains a vital platform for suppliers to gain insights into working with Heathrow and playing a central role in its future.`
20/11/2025
Starting a Photography Business
Introduction to camera controls and settings, composition techniques for professional-looking images, capturing product shots, office spaces, and team portraits. - Visual Storytelling for Brands. - Product Photography and E-Commerce. - Portraits and Personal Branding. - Marketing Your Photography Business.
21/11/2025
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week
As the UK's largest bank for businesses, we have always been supporters of Ethnic Minority businesses and communities and will continue to build strong relationships and contribute to positive change wherever we can.
We’re proud of the results we’re achieving to level the playing field for Ethnic Minority owned businesses. We have also developed partnerships with key stakeholders such as Aston University’s Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship where our focus is to break down barriers to enterprise during the pre-revenue, startup and scale up stages of Ethnic Minority entrepreneurs.
24/11/2025
Greater London Women in Business and Enterprise
Quarterly networking that includes inspiring stories from women in business and enterprise, learning together through sharing knowledge, all in a relaxed and informal setting online.
These quarterly events are designed to bring women in business and enterprise together and to learn from the best in a relaxed and informal way, with a platform to learn, share, network and build vital relationships.
25/11/2025
Empowering Business Growth for Disabled Entrepreneurs - with Sarah Berthon
Join Small Business Britain, ARU Peterborough and Lloyds for an online webinar with Sarah Berthon, founder of Excel Against the Odds, improving the work life of people living with chronic illness and disability.
BSL interpretation will be available, and attendees cameras will all be switched off.
05/12/2025
Richmond Christmas Ball: 2025 Business Awards, Reception, Dinner, DJ, Dance
Spirit of Rugby Suite, The Allianz, Twickenham Stadium accessible via the Rose and Poppy Lion Gates West Stand, Fine Dining, DJ, dancing and requests, business networking, office parties and 2025 Richmond Business Awards.
Your business celebrations start here with a drinks reception, cash bar, 3 course fine dining, half a bottle of wine per person, DJ, dancing, networking and Richmond Business Awards ceremony with TV Presenter, MP Sarah Olney for Richmond Park, Munira Wilson MP for Twickenham, former Twickenham MP Sir Vince Cable, sponsors and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Also, in attendance are: the Leader of Richmond Council and GLA Member SW London Gareth Roberts and directors of businesses global, large and small. Charities and non-profits too are competing for their Award and networking with the region's business community.