Business Events

The Hive is a valuable centre for businesses, as a provider of specialist resources and as a meeting and training venue.

Impress your customers and colleagues by holding your meeting in The Hive using one of the eight meeting rooms or the 50 seater studio, perfect for conferences or for large presentations.

The dedicated Business Centre is located on Level 2 of The Hive. The Centre is an access point for specialist resources, features a collection of well-appointed meeting rooms, all equipped with the latest technology and is the venue for regular business breakfast meetings, workshops and drop-in sessions.


The Power of Low Code Software Development

Thursday 14th November 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Join Paul Dale, Consultant and Software Developer at AuraQ LTD for this interesting insight into low code development.

Free, book your place here.

 

Business Start-up Day 2024
Tuesday 19th November 11am-3:15pm

11:00-11:45 - Live streamed talks from the British Library

Charlie Bigham: From start up to household brand (interview with Q&A)

12:00 – 13:00 – In person talk at The Hive

Finding your feet: learn about the free business support you can access in Worcestershire and other useful information that can help you on your business journey.

14:00-15:15 – Live streamed talk from the British Library

Start Up Stars: What I wish I'd known when I started up (panel with Q&A)

Free, book your space here.

 

Business Start-Up Essentials
Wednesday 20th November (5:30pm – 7pm)

Are you thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed in Worcestershire? Or would you like to know what resources are available to help grow your business? 

Free, book your space here.

 

Fireside Chat & Networking
Thursday 28th November 5:30pm-7:30pm

Free, book your space here.

 

Business Stay & Play Networking
Monday 4th November 10:00am-11:30am

If you have a business, are self-employed or you are in the process of starting a business and have young children (under school age) then come along and meet likeminded parents in this informal monthly business networking group.

Free, book your space here.

Midweek Business Coffee & Chat @ The Hive
Wednesday 13th November 8:30am-10:00am

These monthly informal business networking events, hosted by the Business & IP Centre Worcestershire are relaxed events where you can meet other SMEs and start-ups. Everyone is welcome no matter how big or small your business is.

Free, book your space here.

 

Monthly Business Support Drop-in Clinics

Are you thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Or would like to know what resources are available to help grow your business?

During these drop-in clinics we can help you by providing:

• guidance for those first key steps,

• show you our business research tools to get industry & market information,

• help you to understand the Intellectual property you have in your business,

• highlight further business support which is available to you.

Free, book your space here.

Monthly Intellectual Property Clinics

Everyone has some form of Intellectual Property (IP) and when you start a business you will create IP. The value of this should not be overlooked and should be protected. During these drop-in clinics you will learn what IP you have in your business and how to protect it.

Free, book your space here.

 

 

 

 

 

Business & IP Centre (BIPC)

Worcestershire libraries are the home of Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Worcestershire, providing free and accessible business advice, support, information and resources you can trust to help you on your business journey.

Whether you’re just starting out, need advice on protecting your assets, or are ready to take the next step in your business journey, Business & IP Centre Worcestershire can help.

BIPC run regular webinars, 1-1 appointments and events to support you and your business. We also subscribe to valuable market and company intelligence that can help you to strengthen and expand your business. Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/BIPC to find out more.