BBE Events and Training
Current events
- Bexley Linkup – Connecting with businesses
- South East London Chamber of Commerce – free SME business events
- CNT Associates – Supporting SMEs
- Refilling the Well – free wellbeing workshops
- Refilling the Well in association with The Proper Blokes Club
- Step Ahead - improve employability skills
- London Business Partnerships – free Business workshops
- Grow London Local – Supporting SME’s in London
- Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success
Bexley Linkup – Connecting with businesses
These are free networking events, open to all Bexley-based businesses, a perfect opportunity to grow your network, share ideas, and celebrate local success.
- The April meeting is at The Hangar Welling, 35 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB, taking place on Wednesday 8 April from 6pm to 8pm. Book your place.
- The May meeting is at The Rusty Bucket Pub, 3 Mill Row, Bexley, DA5 1LA, taking place on Wednesday 12 May from 6pm to 8pm. Book your place.
- The June meeting is at Ninety Seven Bar, 97 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6ND, taking place on Wednesday 10 June from 6 pm to 8 pm. Book your place.
- The July meeting (second birthday) is at the Royal Standard, 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JN, taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 6pm to 8pm. Book your place.
South East London Chamber of Commerce – Free SME business events
Bexley Link & Drink at The Kings Arms, Bexleyheath, 156 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7DW. On Wednesday 22 April from 6pm to 8pm.
Wellness for Business
Time to look after you and your business - South East London Chamber of Commerce is hosting a morning event in partnership with Barclays, Novotel Greenwich and Business Buzz, focused on boosting both wellbeing and business performance. Designed for busy business owners, this 3-hour session combines networking with practical mini workshops covering focus, sleep, energy, communication, brain performance, and financial wellbeing. Taking place on Wednesday 29 April from 9am to 12pm. This event is taking place at The Novotel London Greenwich, 173 to 185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA, The ticket prices are £25 (use code SELCApril26 for 25% off).
CNT Associates
CNT Associates Ltd is delivering a programme of free online webinars designed to support SMEs, organisations and individuals in developing their knowledge of funding, procurement and project support.
Public Sector Procurement for Beginners, a practical session that breaks down the procurement process and cuts through the jargon. This workshop will provide a clear overview of how to apply and bid for contracts with local authorities, regional and national government, and other public bodies including the NHS and Transport for London. Taking place on Thursday 23 April 2026 from 11am to 12pm. This webinar will be delivered online via Zoom.
Funding & Support for Health & Wellbeing Projects, a webinar exploring funding opportunities for wellbeing projects, including charitable trusts, government funding, social investment, private sector and crowdfunding. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to develop a wellbeing project, support staff wellbeing, or access grants and funding opportunities. Taking place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 from 11am to 12pm. This webinar will be delivered online via Zoom.
Refilling the Well – free wellbeing workshops
Refilling the Well workshops are designed to equip people with the skills, insights and understanding they need to manage their health and wellbeing.
What the workshop includes:
- enhanced wellbeing
- increased self- confidence
- raised motivation
- increased social contacts
- manage health and wellbeing to progress into employment
The focus is to make people feel included and successful in establishing new habits and developing life-long wellbeing practice."
Workshop details:
June 2025 to March 2026
- Duration: 11 weeks
- Schedule: 4 hours per week
- Dates: Courses are due to start on a variety of dates between June 2025 and March 2026
- Time: 10am to 2pm (with light lunch included)
Eligibility criteria:
Attendees must be unemployed and living in the borough of Bexley.
Location:
Ground floor of the Civic offices.
Contact Information:
- email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
- phone: 02030453800
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing.
Refilling the Well in association with The Proper Blokes Club
Free wellbeing workshops and walks to help men talk
This course offers wellbeing workshops teaching you new habits to look after your physical and mental health as well as group walks with the Proper Blokes Club. Just ordinary blokes going for a walk, sharing banter, and helping each other deal with life’s pressures. Don’t suffer in silence. Join us today and let’s get walking and talking.
What the course includes:
- enhanced wellbeing
- increased self confidence
- raised motivation
- increase social contacts
- manage health and wellbeing to progress into employment
- access to work experience placements
- mental health walks with the "Proper blokes club"
11 week programme, 4 hours a week
Course details
- time: 10am to 2pm (with a light lunch included)
- email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
- phone: 020 3045 3800
- location: 2 Watling Street, DA6 7AT
- start date: The course is starting with a walking session/coffee morning on 16 September
Eligibility
Attendees must be unemployed and living in the borough of Bexley.
Step ahead
Looking to boost your skills and get into work? Join our Step Ahead employment and we will help you achieve:
- Level 1 Business Administration and Retail
- the course is 2 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday) for 6 weeks 9.30am to 1pm
- portfolio based/ no exams
Topics covered:
- letter and report writing
- sending and compiling business emails
- designing leaflets and posters
- using equipment
- Health and Safety at Work/Company legislations
- general administrative duties
- customer service skills
- administrative Planning Aids
What else?
- you will also be given the opportunity of gaining a recognised IT qualification too!
- you will be supported by an experienced Employment Advisor who will help you to update your CV and apply for jobs
- you will be introduced to our Employer Engagement
team who are working with local employers to fill
their vacancies - you will be supported to take part in a 30 hour work experience placement with a local employer *
- you will have access to some financial support to help you start work, e.g. travel and clothing assistance
- you will receive in-work support once you start work
Courses start 18 June 2025 with further courses and employment support available up to March 2026.
Call: 020 3045 3800
Email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
*You must be able to complete the 30-hour work placement.
London Business Partnerships – Free business workshops
Understanding Leases, Business Rates, and Rates Reliefs - The London Business Partnership offers a free Property Advice Service where you can receive expert guidance on everything from lease negotiations to business rates and relief schemes. Join their upcoming free webinar to get your commercial property questions answered live by expert advisors. Taking place on Tuesday 28 April from 10am to 12pm. This webinar will be delivered online.
Grow London Local
Better business energy: Free webinar helping you navigate business energy - Join Grow London Local and Tariff Tribe for a practical online workshop designed to simplify business energy. Learn how the market works, spot hidden costs, and discover ways businesses are reducing bills—some by up to 16%. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and finance or operations teams looking to take control of energy costs. Taking place on Tuesday 15 April 2026 from 8pm to 8.45pm. This webinar will be delivered online.
Websites 101: quick and easy ways to improve your website - Join Grow London Local for this Digital Boost x NatWest Lab webinar and level up your website performance. In this interactive session, you’ll learn what makes a great website, discover how to boost your conversion rate, and create a clear action plan to improve your site. Taking place on Tuesday 14 April from 11am to 12pm. This webinar will be delivered online.
Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success
Side Hustle Lab: Small Business Britain, in partnership with eBay, is launching the Side Hustle Lab a free expert-led programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their side hustles. Participants will gain practical skills and guidance across six weekly online sessions. Wednesdays, 6 May to 10 June (10am to 11am).
The Great British Pitch: Small Business Britain is offering food & drink, retail and consumer product businesses the chance to explore international markets through The Great British Pitch – India. Selected businesses may pitch to buyers in India at an in-person event in central London on Tuesday 16 June 2026, with support available to help prepare and access export experts on the day. The event also includes networking and the option to present via livestream.