Businesses of all stages and sizes are welcome! Learn how the BIPC can help businesses and join the start-up workshops, and network.

Come along to the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) in Jubilee Library Brighton and be part of our FREE BIPC National Network event Start-Up Day 2026.

This year the focus of our Start-Up Day is on anyone thinking of starting a business or wanting to grow their existing business - in any sector - all are welcome to join our event!

You can stay for the whole event or just come for a couple of hours!

Jubilee Library, Brighton, Conference Room 3

10am - 2pm

During the day you will have the opportunity to;

Learn about how the BIPC can help you start and grow your business

Learn about our business databases and how to use them with BIPC staff

Attend startup business workshops

Network with other startups in the ideas stage or starting point of their business journey

Enjoy light refreshments throughout the day.

10-10:15am

Welcome (teas, bicuits)

10:20am-12pm

WORKSHOP 1# - Business Planning Workshop - how to write a business plan)

with BIPC staff

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, the BMC, created by Osterwalder & Pigneur in the Strategyzer books, presents a more visual and comprehensive option.

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.

30 min BREAK

12:30-2pm

WORKSHOP 2# Building your Self-Confidence in Business - for Startups

with BIPC expert, Margaret Sinclair

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.

-You will learn about low self-confidence and why it is very normal.

-We will do exercises that will help you learn why things are limiting you, what they are – and how to let them go.

-Learn how to use visualisations to create the outcomes you would love. And learn how it works.

-Learn more tips and techniques to increase your self-confidence.

-You are more than enough.

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Increase your chances of business success

Business & IP Centre Sussex (https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/libraries/help-start-protect-and-grow-business) supports people to start, grow and protect their businesses in Sussex. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops, webinars and networking events.

W hat if I don't live / have my business in Sussex?

Find your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network (https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network)

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