Inspiring small business events in May

Check out our guide to Enterprise Nation small business events across the UK and online in May.

Don't forget, Enterprise Nation members get 25% off event tickets with monthly meet-ups and online masterclasses for free! Join Enterprise Nation from only £4 a month to get the discount plus lots of other benefits including offers worth over £1,000 and one-on-one consultations with business advisers.

If you're already a member, claim your discount by logging in and going to our events section. The saving will be automatically applied.

London

Workshop: How to PR yourself
Tuesday 16 May, 6pm - 8pm

Join small business media expert Liz Slee to learn top tips and tricks to get your business noticed by the press.

StartUp Saturday: One day business class
Saturday 20 May, 10am - 3pm

Join Emma Jones MBE, small business expert, author and founder of Enterprise Nation, to learn how to turn your idea into a business in just one day.

Go and Grow Online Summit
Friday 26 May, 9am - 3pm

Join us at the must-attend digital event of the year and access the knowledge to build your digital strategy on topics including social media, working in the cloud, SEO and e-commerce.

Bristol

Meet the Journalists
Wednesday 3 May, 2pm - 4pm

Join the Enterprise Nation community alongside top journalists from organisations including Bloomberg News and the Daily Mirror to understand how to pitch your story and raise profile!

Edinburgh

Amazon Academy
Tuesday 23 May, 9am - 4:30pm

A free event explaining how to use the power of the internet and technology to grow your company, boost export sales and improve the customer experience.

Small business meet-up: An audience with Jim Duffy, Entrepreneurial Spark
Wednesday 24 May, 9am - 11am

Join fellow small business owners for a morning of coffee and conversation and to watch Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones in conversation with Jim Duffy, one of the most renowned entrepreneurs in Scotland who scaled Entrepreneurial Spark from a Glasgow base into the world's largest free business accelerator.

Leeds

Show me the money!
Wednesday 24 May, 6pm - 8pm

A great event to meet multiple small business funders and investors, all in one place! Free for members.

Birmingham

Small business meet-up
Thursday 25 May, 10am - 11.30

A morning of networking at Miss Macaroon, the amazing shop founded by Enterprise Nation member Rosie Ginday.

Brighton

Small business meet-up
Monday 15 May, 6pm - 8pm

An evening of drinks and conversation for small businesses hosted at the retail HQ of Enterprise Nation member, Bluebird Tea Co.

Bournemouth

Small business meet-up
Tuesday 16 May, 3pm - 5pm

An afternoon of coffee and conversation for start-ups and small businesses in and around Bournemouth.

Plymouth

She Means Business
Wednesday 17 May, 2pm - 4pm

A free afternoon of business advice, inspiration and networking, as part of the She Means Business campaign with Facebook.

Newquay

She Means Business
Thursday 18 May, 5:30pm - 8pm

A free event to inspire creativity, empower confidence and educate on how to best utilise Facebook and Instagram to grow your business.

Wellington

Start-up boot camp
Monday 8 May, 11am - 1pm

This free workshop is for people who are serious about turning their skills, talents or passion into a viable business.

Online

Masterclass: How to master your personal elevator pitch
Tuesday 2 May, 12:30pm - 1pm

Join Sam Onigbanjo from Great Business Platforms who will share the core principles of confident, crystal clear pitching.

Facebook Live Q&A with Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation
Friday 12 May, 1pm - 1.30pm

Join us for the first in a series of monthly live Q&As with Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones on our Facebook page. Register for a reminder and to ask a question.

Masterclass: How to minimise risks when developing tech solutions
Tuesday 16 May, 12:30pm - 1pm

Join Oliver Kraus from Rocket Surgeon to learn how to start or grow a technology solution whilst minimising risks.

Masterclass: How to get your business noticed online
Tuesday 23 May, 12:30pm - 1pm

Business strategist Chichi Eruchalu will explore how to get started and grow your visibility online.