Here is a round up of some free business events, workshops, webinars and seminars around the UK. They cover a wide range of topics about starting and running a business. To find out more and book your place click on the events you are interested in. Lets Talk Programme The Barclays Let’s Talk Business programme - – - read more >

Date: Thursday 04 November 2010, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Venue: NIACE, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP Status: PRIME event  Are you over 50 and thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed? Then come along to PRIME’s FREE taster workshop at NIACE in Leicester. * Decide if self-employment is right for - – - read more >

If you have recently been made redundant in the East Midlands then 3e, a joint venture between the University of Northampton and Social Enterprise East Midlands, may be able to help. The organisation is offering a free course in conjunction with the University that leads to a Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM). The course - – - read more >

Date: Monday 10 May 2010 Venue: Fielding Johnson Southwing Basement New Lecture Theatre, The University of Leicester,  University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH  Registration: 12:00hrs / Starts 13:00hrs Doug Richard’s School for Startups is running an event on starting and growing a successful business. Doug has offered PRIME Business Club members (i.e. anyone who has registered for a free start-up pack - – - read more >

Date: Thursday 25 March 2010 Time: 10am to 1pm Venue: Village Hall, Park Road, Shirebrook, MANSFIELD, NG20 8JP Status: Recommended event View map and directions If you have a health condition or disability that is making it difficult to get back into work then this free workshop about self-employment may be for you. The Work - – - read more >

Make Your Mark is running a series of free to attend events for budding entrepreneurs this autumn. During these events you’ll: Hear how a Make Your Mark Ambassador started their business. Work out what you do best and ‘reality check’ it with others. Hear best selling business author Robert Ashton’ ten top start-up tips. Meet - – - read more >

Date: Thursday 19 March 2009 Venue: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD Status: PRIME attended The Open Day programme is the biggest government business support road show, designed to provide free information and support to businesses, through a series of exhibitions across the country. It is organised by HM Revenue and Customs, who invite local - – - read more >

The London Development Agency is backing a scheme for new and existing small businesses seeking to raise money in the capital. Though the scheme is heavily subsidised, applicants do have to pay for some required consultancy – typically five days tailored for you particular business. More details from www.creativelaunchpad.co.uk or ring 0845 303 7375, or send - – - read more >

If you are a new small business in Nottingham then you could win £3,000 in the fourth annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards, run by PRIME-partner Nottinghamshire Business Venture. There are also several smaller prizes for businesses in particular categories. Refreshingly you can enter “Young Business of the Year” whatever your age – because it’s the - – - read more >