BIPC Start-Up Day 2026 - Jubilee Library, Brighton

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 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

Info: Sign in, grab a cuppa and receive a warm welcome to the centre before hearing about the day's events and what is available.

Info: Speak to the BIPC team throughout the day to discuss the events, experts resources and tools available to help anyone in Sussex develop a business idea, grow a startup or further develop an established business, as well as gain information on Intellectual Property.

Info: An introduction to understanding the essentials of finance for Startups, from Plus Accounting.

Info: Find out how the library's COBRA database is the ideal tool for growing a business from idea to reality - and how easy it is to access and use.

Info: Find out how the library's GRANTfinder database is the ideal tool for searching for funding opportunities for businesses, projects or research - and how easy it is to access and use.

Info: An introduction to understanding the essentials of intellectual property (Trademarks, Patents, Design) for Startups, from Dehn's

Info: Find out how the library's 4 market research database (Mintel, IBISworld, EMIS, Mintel) will help you develop your business idea, make key decisions in the development stages, add weight to funding pitches and solidify your business plan.

Info: No matter where you are on your business journey – idea stage, startup, or more established - this relaxed networking session is ideal for informal conversation, meeting like-minded people and possible new business connections.
At this relaxed afternoon session, we'll let the conversation flow.
Show & Tell
Tell us about your business! At the beginning of the session there will be 5x5min slots for attendees to be guest speakers and take to the floor, letting the group know: what your business is, how you're doing and if you have any problems/ issues/a topic you'd like to discuss at the session. Share your problems, discuss opportunities and inspire those thinking of starting their own business.

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