From Idea to Business: Start-Up Talks & Networking

Are you an entrepreneur with an exciting idea but unsure how to bring it to life and take it to market? Do you have the ambition to start a business, but find yourself jumping from concept to concept? Then our “From Idea to Business: Start-Up Talks & Networking” event could be exactly the kickstart you and your business idea need.

If you are:

• An employee with a desire to become self-employed.
• A strong-minded, resilient individual with the hunger to bring an idea to life
• A pre-start entrepreneur with an idea in need of direction or validation
• A digitally skilled and creative thinker that is unsure of the path they yet want to follow
• An individual who is keen to hear from entrepreneurs who’ve already walked the path
• A person who is ready to get involved in business workshops and wants to network with other like-minded individuals

Then this workshop and networking event is perfect for you!

The ‘Idea to Business: Start Up Talks and Networking’ event will run on the 23rd of October 2025, 6pm – 9pm at South Essex College, Market Square, Basildon SS14 1GB which is centrally located near the train station. During this evening event, you will be given the support and knowledge you need to discover the pathways to bring your ideas to the fore, as well as the opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs in the same place as you.

This session will include topics such as:

• Learning how to market yourself effectively
• Finding your first client
• Marketing with no budget
• Utilising AI to launch your business

With our full speaker line-up soon to be announced, register on our Eventbrite today to reserve your spot. Food and drink will be provided on the evening, yet with limited spaces available – register early to avoid disappointment!

This evening event serves as one of our engagement events in the run-up to our full Launch-It programme. Now in it's second year, Launch-It Creative Tech Accelerator, is an accelerator programme designed for local entrepreneurs teaching you how to take a business from start, to scale! In this 10-week programme, participants will learn about everything it takes to set up and run a successful tech and/or digital business. And the best part? It's totally FREE!

Our previous alumni have gone on to raise investment, create local jobs and over 65% of our previous cohort are now revenue generating. To register your interest in this years programme simply head over to www.launch-it.tech.

This event is proudly supported by Basildon Council, in partnership with South Essex College.

Visit www.launch-it.tech for more information on the full suite of our events and programmes in Basildon.

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