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Office hours 08:30am – 5:00pm

Innovation Centre
Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road Colchester, CO4 3ZQ

Meet the Neighbours – November

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Join us in Hale Meeting Room for our regular update on all things ICKG and most importantly to mingle with other ICKG businesses over pizza and drinks!

Free

Mixed Media Marketing: Promoting your business with video and audio content

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Join us at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway for an expert workshop led by the University of Essex Media Centre. Learn how to promote your business and grow your audience using video, podcasting, and other media. In this workshop you will learn... Why it's essential to identify a clear target market How to use the ... Read more

Free

ICKG Christmas Party!

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

It's time to celebrate the festive season with the ICKG business community.

Free

ACCELERATE 2: How to Build a Business – Business Plans & Practical Tips

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway to learn everything you need to know to get your business off the ground. This half-day workshop will cover: Building a robust business plan using the Business Model Canvas Setting up a registered business Legal & tax considerations Find out about local support programmes available to you This ... Read more

£25

ACCELERATE 3: Accessing & Managing Finance for Your Business

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

In the third part of the Accelerate series, we'll be exploring the world of finance. You'll learn about financing options from grants to investment, and which is the best fit for your business. You'll also gain practical skills for managing your finances. We'll be joined by John Stenhouse, lead for Angels@Essex, to explain the strange ... Read more

£25

ACCELERATE 4: Building your team and business culture

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

As you grow your business you need to ensure you have the best team to support you. This workshop will cover finding that team and developing a supportive business culture. This workshop will cover: Company Values & Value Proposition Figuring out the role(s) you need to move your business forward The importance of Diversity & ... Read more

£25

How to Market on TikTok

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

TikTok expert Josh Moore, AKA The Ginger Marketer, explains the benefits of TikTok Marketing and how to make your own content.

Free

ACCELERATE 5: Brand, Marketing & Sales Strategy

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

To help your business grow and ensure your customers can find you, you need a strong brand, a clear marketing plan, and a well-thought through sales strategy. In this half-day workshop, you'll hear from brand, marketing and sales experts about the key things you need to consider, and start to build your own strategy to ... Read more

£25

Compassionate Businesses Network

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Bringing together the compassionate business minds of North East Essex. We're excited and delighted to welcome the fabulous speaker and Headteacher Mark Millbourne from Prettygate Schools as he shares how compassionate approaches and leadership can help your business get ahead. Mark Millbourne reveals how a nurturing environment and building a network of support around the ... Read more

£12.50

Sales, Stress & Support – Networking for Sales Professionals

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Join us for the launch of a new exclusive networking series designed for sales professionals to connect, share insights, and discuss best practices in sales processes. Beyond the strategies and tactics, this event will also address an often-overlooked challenge in this fast-paced industry – stress & mental health and its impact on performance, resilience, and ... Read more

£30

Ai Simplified: Is your SME ready to harness AI’s transformative power?

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Ai Simplified: Is your SME ready to harness AI’s transformative power? Join us at the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway for an exciting event focused on demystifying AI for small and medium-sized enterprises. Learn how AI can revolutionise your business operations and drive growth. Discover practical strategies to implement AI solutions tailored to your SME’s needs. Don't miss ... Read more

Free

Lead, Hire, Thrive: A Modern Playbook for Business Success

Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

LEAD, HIRE, THRIVE: A Modern Playbook for Business Success Join us for our must-attend employee retention workshop. Whether you're struggling with high turnover or simply want to future-proof your business, this practical and insightful workshop will give you the tools to lead, hire, and thrive. Join four industry experts as they reveal the secret to ... Read more

£22.38

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