Businesses across Brighton & Hove and Sussex are being encouraged to take advantage of a packed programme of free expert-led webinars this week, covering everything from launching a new business and improving presentation skills to exporting overseas and using artificial intelligence for market research.
The Department for Business and Trade’s Business Academy is hosting a series of online sessions designed to help entrepreneurs and established businesses develop new skills, access international opportunities and overcome common growth challenges.
The week’s programme includes practical workshops on assessing the viability of a new business idea, creating impactful presentations, franchising for growth, building effective supplier relationships and making the most of business boards and directors.
Businesses looking to expand internationally can also access specialist guidance on opportunities in India, North America, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Saudi Arabia, alongside advice on international e-commerce regulations and tax requirements.
A dedicated digital skills session, How to use AI to research your market and competition, will explore how artificial intelligence can help businesses analyse market trends, understand customer behaviour and identify new commercial opportunities.
The webinars are free to attend and open to businesses of all sizes. Those unable to join live sessions can still access recordings for up to four weeks after registering through their business.gov account.
Highlights this week include:
- Ideas to reality: Understand the viability of your business – Tuesday 20 October
- International ecommerce regulations and tax – Wednesday 21 October
- How to use AI to research your market and competition – Wednesday 21 October
- Making the most of your board – Thursday 22 October
- How to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace – Thursday 22 October
There a lots more avents this week all available here.
Find out more and register for events through the Department for Business and Trade Business Academy platform. Businesses can also explore a growing library of on-demand content covering start-up support, business growth, exporting and digital skills.