Community & Events

For many founders the task of business development can feel like a bit of a dark art. I’m here to show you that it isn’t. What it is, is part creativity and part science. It needs a strategy, it needs a plan and it needs to be implemented using effective processes. This session is aimed ... Read more

Join us for our (virtual) Christmas Quiz! We refuse to let our spirits be dampened and our ambitions for a merry quizmas quashed, so this year’s quiz will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams. Once you have booked your space you will be sent an invite to the meeting. You do not need to have ... Read more

Ask most B2B companies where their biggest clients come from and one of the top answers will always be some form of referral; whether from existing or previous clients, or some kind of strategic partnership. But ask most B2B companies where they put their lead gen efforts and most of the top answers will be ... Read more

An overview of HMRC's R&D Tax Credit scheme, with practical tips on how to identify eligibility and estimate the size of your claim. About this Event A 30-minute presentation covering: 1. HMRC R&D Tax credit scheme overview 2. How, when and what you could claim, including the benefits 3. Your options for preparing a claim ... Read more

Quinton Davies are going to facilitate a workshop sharing the challenges and solutions they’ve found on their start-up journey so far. This will be an interactive session covering key areas of starting and running a business from finance to values. You will have opportunity to share your challenges and be involved in sharing solutions. Format 13:00 ... Read more

Join Barclays Eagle Labs to explore real user cases for smart tech and understand how adoption of IoT has provided a return on investment. The session will include opportunities for reflection and discussion of how the Internet of Things can be leveraged in your own context.

A company is ultimately only worth what someone is willing to pay, and as the leader of a pre-revenue business, it is important to go into any discussion with investors fully prepared and armed with the right information. This will ensure you receive a fair valuation that addresses the future prospects of the firm and ... Read more

This is our monthly Future Space Founder Peer Challenge Group A peer group is a community of like-minded, high-performing business leaders who share knowledge, insights and challenges for improved business performance. It is a private group, with a structured process, which allows members to help each other evaluate opportunities and solve challenges. Being a business ... Read more

Come to this Q&A to learn more about what's on offer from the 'Get Going, Keep Going' business skills guides with Helen Cooper. This session will also be a 15-minute taster into the 'Investment Options & Exit Planning' Guide.  At this session you will also find out how to access the Future Space discount that is ... Read more

SHARE OPTION SCHEMES. Speaker: Pete Edwards, Partner Corporate Tax. Workshop Overview: During the workshop participants will learn about how shares and share options can be used to incentivise, retain or motivate employees along with the tax implications and reporting requirements associated with such awards. Participants: Aimed at founders and finance personnel. Agenda: Introductions. Shares vs ... Read more

Here is What You'll Learn... Case studies How a client got clarity on their employee experiences to shape their diversity and inclusion strategy Challenges implementing diversity and inclusion plans The top challenges organisations often face when trying to implement their new diversity and inclusion strategies (so you can avoid them) Diversity & inclusion priorities for ... Read more