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Business Academy’s live events and on-demand videos connect you with expert support and help you master new skills for your business.

Grow your business with confidence – whether you’re starting out, scaling up, selling overseas, or sharpening your digital skills, the Business Academy has you covered.

Over 30,000 businesses across the UK are already benefiting from the Department for Business & Trade’s training. It’s completely free to join and takes only a few minutes to get started.

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Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Secure and resilient infrastructure in the GCC: Market opportunities for UK businesses

1 hour · Online

Discover how UK expertise in security, resilience and critical infrastructure protection can unlock opportunities across one of the world's fastest-growing infrastructure markets.

Selling overseas
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Tue 6 Oct 2026, 11:00am

AI adoption in practice: Making it work in your team

1 hour · Online

Learn how to choose a focused use case, involve the right stakeholders, define responsibilities, train users and introduce proportionate governance without slowing innovation.

Digital skillsScale up
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Tue 6 Oct 2026, 1:00pm

Building your first board

1 hour · Online

Understand how to get the governance right for founder-CEOs on the start of their journey.

Running and growing a business
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Wed 7 Oct 2026, 9:00am

UK–India animal health and livestock technology opportunities: Insights for UK SMEs

1 hour · Online

Explore opportunities in India's rapidly growing animal health and livestock technology market.

Selling overseas
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Wed 7 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Marketing your online business

1 hour · Online

Learn how to attract more customers online with practical digital marketing strategies and tools.

Running and growing a businessSelling overseas
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Wed 7 Oct 2026, 12:00pm

Great culture, better results: How psychological safety boosts productivity and performance

1 hour · Online

Poor company culture is bad for business, join this session to learn how you can improve yours.

Running and growing a business
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Wed 7 Oct 2026, 2:00pm

Unlock Germany: A practical guide for UK businesses

1 hour · Online

Discover practical strategies to enter the German market, engage key decision-makers and build lasting commercial success for your UK business.

Selling overseas
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Thu 8 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Winning in India: Choosing the right entry model and partners

1 hour · Online

Explore practical considerations for entering the Indian market, including agreements, performance, IP, communication, and flexibility to support a structured, lower‑risk approach.

Scale upSelling overseas
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Thu 8 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Employment Rights Act changes: October 2026 implementation and the road to 2027

1 hour · Online

Stay ahead of Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms with a practical update on key changes already in force, upcoming changes in October, and what to expect through 2027.

Running and growing a business
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Thu 8 Oct 2026, 11:00am

US tax made simple

1 hour · Online

Get a clear understanding of the key U.S. tax considerations for UK businesses entering or expanding in the American market.

Selling overseas
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Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10:00am

From AI curious to AI confident: For founders and small teams

1 hour · Online

Many businesses feel pressure to adopt AI before their people feel ready to use it. This webinar closes the gap between curiosity and action by giving founders and small teams…

Digital skills
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Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11:00am

One region, six markets: building the right GCC go-to-market strategy

1 hour · Online

This session will help your business to identify the right GCC market and focus resources for successful expansion.

Scale upSelling overseas
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Mon 12 Oct 2026, 3:00pm

US food and drink market overview and FDA compliance tips

1 hour · Online

Unlock US market opportunities while navigating FDA compliance, logistics, and market entry requirements with confidence.

Selling overseas
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Tue 13 Oct 2026, 2:00pm

How to get paid when trading using a Letter of Credit

1 hour · Online

Learn how Documentary Letters of Credit (L/Cs) work in practice in this practical webinar.

Selling overseas
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Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Taking your online product business global

1 hour · Online

Identify the best international ecommerce markets for your products and growth ambitions.

Scale upSelling overseas
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Wed 14 Oct 2026, 11:00am

Navigating the funding landscape

1 hour · Online

In this practical webinar, we’ll explore the funding landscape and help you understand which options may be right for your business.

Running and growing a business
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Thu 15 Oct 2026, 11:00am

Breaking into Europe: FMCG opportunities, trends and buyer insights

1 hour · Online

Exploring the opportunities and challenges facing UK FMCG companies looking to grow their business in Europe.

Selling overseas
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Fri 16 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Don’t delay: Prepare to export under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement

30 minutes · Online

Act now to register with HMRC and ensure your UK exports to India qualify for preferential tariffs under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.

Selling overseas
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Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Understanding India’s regulatory environment: A practical guide for UK businesses

1 hour · Online

Understand India's evolving regulatory landscape and learn how to identify key compliance requirements, reduce risks and prepare your business for successful market entry.

Selling overseas
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Mon 19 Oct 2026, 11:00am

India’s energy storage market: Opportunities for UK companies

1 hour · Online

Get a practical understanding of India’s energy storage ecosystem, policy landscape, and emerging commercial opportunities.

Selling overseas
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Mon 19 Oct 2026, 1:00pm

Mess to message: How to create impactful presentations

1 hour · Online

Learn how to say less and persuade more in this captivating presentation skills session.

Running and growing a business
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Mon 19 Oct 2026, 2:00pm

Halal compliance and regulations in Indonesia

1 hour · Online

Get practical insights into Indonesia's Halal regulatory framework, certification requirements, consumer trends, and market opportunities.

Selling overseas
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Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9:00am

Accelerating research and development: The competitive advantage of clinical trials in Australia

1 hour · Online

Discover how Australia’s clinical trial ecosystem can accelerate development, reduce costs, and boost global credibility for innovative therapies.

Selling overseas
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Tue 20 Oct 2026, 10:00am

Franchising for growth: How to choose the right territory

1 hour · Online

This session shows prospective franchisees how to rigorously assess a territory using data and structured analysis, helping them avoid costly mistakes and make more informed decisions before committing.

Running and growing a business
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This block lists the next 24 of 144 upcoming events. See the full calendar on business.gov.uk

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