BIPC Start Up Day 2026 - Worthing Library
About this Event
Thinking of starting up a new enterprise or want to mix things up and change the direction or grow your current business? We have guest speakers and live streams from the BIPC at the British Library to inspire and get the ball rolling with your next steps.
There will also be an opportunity to network with our local partners, experts and fellow entrepreneurs.
A light lunch will be provided, please inform of any dietary requirements when booking.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and introduction
Host: BIPC Sussex
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
LIVE STREAM How to understand today's customers and key market trends
Host: British Library, Business & IP Centre
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Turn Social Media into Revenue
Host: Ben Walton
Info: Most small independent businesses aren’t using TikTok and Instagram in a way that creates income, usually due to clarity of message and confidence in delivery. This session is for people who want to understand how to use social media not just for visibility but for genuine revenue.
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
The Skills Nobody Teaches You
Host: Lainy Russell
Info: Lainy Russell will show you what happens in communication transactions, why some people seem impossible to reach and what you can do about it. This is vital understanding in how to adapt to speak the language of the person you are trying to persuade.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
The power of AI for small business
Host: Alex Oxborough
Info: Explore how AI could help you start, run or grow your business. Whether you're completely new to AI, have experimented but are unsure what to do next, or want to use AI more effectively for everyday business tasks, Alex will help you identify useful opportunities and practical next steps.
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
Meet our partners
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Networking and close
Info: A chance to speak with other business owners, our experts and partners. A light lunch will be provided, please inform of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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