BIPC events - September

Building your Self-Confidence in Business, and Life

BIPC, Jubilee Library. 02/09/2025 10.30am - 12.00pm

Setting up and running a business means you end up doing a lot that is scary, new and far outside of your comfort zone. From having to give presentations, trying to sell, to meeting strangers networking. It can challenge our self-confidence. This is even harder if we have low self-confidence - join this workshop to discover how to improve your self confidence in business and life. Led by Margeret Sinclair. All welcome. Free. Book here.

How to Make the Most of your Website: Secrets of Onsite SEO

Online. 04/09/2025 10.00am - 11.00am
Ever wondered what can help you make it onto the first page of Google results? Not getting the web traffic you want? Getting to grips with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is crucial to ensure that your potential customers can find you in a crowded online marketplace. Join our free practical advice session on SEO with Rick Chapman, founder of The Digital Beacon. All welcome. Free. Online. Book here.

Summer Fusion Festival

Jubilee Library & Square. 07/09/2025 11.00am-4:30pm

A collaboration between Brighton & Hove Libraries, Best Foot Music, Same Sky & Cohision Plus. Documentary films about refugees and asylum seekers, Sake Sky making workshops and information stalls from 11am in the library. Live music and dance on the square from 12. All welcome. Free. For more information visit: https://bestfootmusic.net/2025/07/10/summer-fusion-festival/ 

Introduction to Conducting Your Own Market Research

BIPC, Jubilee Library. 10/09/2025 10.30am - 12.30pm

If you wanted to do some market research but did not know where to start, or were put off by the costs, this interactive workshop helps understand and practice some simple techniques. The main focus of the session is on talking to people to get insights into your market, product or service: Who do you speak to; where and when do you do it; what do you talk about; and how do you conduct that conversation? This session is run by Dr Jonathan Newman of Deep Research. All welcome. Free. Book here.

Understanding the Top 3 Common Problems of Business Failure

Online. 15/09/2025 10.30am - 11.30am

This is the first in series of 5 webinars taking place this year, led by BIPC expert Consumer Psychology & Marketing Expert, Alessandro Calzolari. This series of engaging workshops is designed to equip business professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Workshop 1 will help you learn about the main reasons new businesses fail and how to prevent them to build a successful business. All welcome. Free. Book here.

Strategies for Restaurant Growth

Conference Room 3 , Jubilee Library. 15/09/2025 1.30pm - 2.30pm

This workshop offers techniques for managing change within the hospitality industry, whether you're at the helm of a pub, cafe or restaurant. Led by BIPC expert, economist Stephen Logue, an award-winning restaurant owner, marketeer, consultant and author, this workshop offers techniques for managing change within the hospitality industry; whether you're at the helm of a pub, cafe or restaurant, this hour and a half workshop will have valuable insights and tools for you. All welcome. Online. Free. Book here.

Business Model Canvas: Who said business planning had to be hard? 

BIPC, Jubilee Library. 16/09/2025 10.15am - 11.45am

If the thought of writing your first business plan feels daunting and time consuming, there's a tool to help you - the Business Model Canvas. Foregoing the traditional method of business plan writing, in this practical workshop at the BIPC, you will learn to divide and address each section of the business plan and how each works together to build your business.  All welcome. Free. Book here.

Coffee Morning, BIPC Brighton with Speaker Brighton & Hove Councillor Jacob Taylor

Conference Room 3, Jubilee Library. 22/09/2025 10.00am - 12.00pm

If you're looking for ways to connect with other business people, freelancers and those thinking of starting up, this is the place! The BIPC networking events are relaxed in-person networking sessions for informal conversation and meeting of like-minded people and possible new business connections. Our guest speaker this month is Brighton & Hove City Councillor Jacob Taylor, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance & City Regeneration. All welcome. Free. Book here.

Timeless Treasures - highlights from rare collections

Rare Books Room, Upper Floor, Jubilee Library. 27/09/2025 11.00am - 12.00pm

An Ageing Well Festival event. An introduction to Jubilee Library’s Rare Books & Special Collections. An opportunity to see selected items from the Rare Books and Special Collections up close, and to find out more about these fascinating books and ephemera with Alison, our resident expert. The collections span eight centuries and their appeal and their relevance is timeless. Adult. Free, donations welcome. Book here.

Search in Social; your Guide to Social Media SEO

BIPC, Jubilee Library. 29/09/2025 10.00am - 11.00am

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) isn't just for Google and websites, you can apply Social SEO techniques to improve your social media impact. Join our free practical advice session with BIPC expert Rachael Dines of Shake It Up Creative to understand how you can optimise your social media channels to expand your reach. All welcome. Online. Free. Book here.

Visual Branding & Creative Direction for Business Owners

BIPC, Jubilee Library. 30/09/2025 10.15am - 11.45am 

There is a saying that a picture can create a thousand words, and this couldn’t be more true in the business world. To help you and your business stand out from the crowd and set you apart from your competitors, it’s important you create a strong visual brand and use it frequently to showcase your story, products, and services. This workshop will provide you with insights, tips and techniques on how to create the right visual brand and creative strategy for you. Led by creative director & photographer Xavier Buendia. All welcome. Online. Free. Book here.