The British Beauty Council

The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards
2025-05-08 18:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA, United Kingdom
Established in the UK in 1992 The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards recognise excellence within the Fragrance arena and are known as the Oscars of the Fragrance Industry. The Awards Ceremony is held annually at The Brewery in the City of London and is attended by over 550 industry guests and celebrities including: Arlene Phillips, Julien Macdonald, Kim Kardashian, Natasha Kaplinsky, Paris Hilton and Richard E Grant.With live performances from Alesha Dixon, Blue, Boyzlife and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Coverage of the awards is supported by the whole fragrance industry including press and retailer outlets engaging with consumers through advertising and promotional sites in store.

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Natural & Organic Products Expo
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-13 | ExCel London, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Since 1997, NOPEX has been your unmissable event for everything natural and organic, spanning food & drink, living, health, nutrition, beauty, and beyond.
A hub for discovery, NOPEX attracts buyers from retail, hospitality, manufacturing, import & export, distribution and wholesale sectors.
If you’re seeking fresh product inspiration or want to stay ahead of the latest trends and gain insights from industry leaders, you’ll find everything you’re looking for at NOPEX.

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By Invitation Only: THINK TANK 2025
2025-05-12 09:00 - 12:00
As the Council launches its three year roadmap, the British Beauty Council welcomes its stakeholders to collaborate on its upcoming activity.
Following a presentation from leading data insight organisations, we invite our stakeholders to collaborate and share expertise to propel the Council’s future initiatives.
By Invitation Only

Top tips on how to sell your beauty products to the world
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
The demand for beauty products across the world is growing. Selling your beauty products to overseas customers can help you increase your profits and also grow your brand on a global platform.
Faye Speedie, Founder of Beauty Bulb, will take you through how her team have become experts in sales growth, sales strategy, new business development and international expansion.
Alongside Faye, will be Alethea Warburton, International Trade Adviser, and Vincenzo Gallone, International Trade Adviser, leading on the Consumer and Retail Sector, who will provide their insights on how the Department for Business and Trade can help you increase your sales, growth and stability when trading overseas.
What you’ll learn

Increase your knowledge and awareness of exporting beauty products
How to access key contacts that may be able to help you
The growth opportunities for your beauty business in overseas markets

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Managing agents and distributors: identifying and appointing effective overseas partners
2025-05-15 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar is aimed to help companies understand how to source international contracts, learn the different routes to markets, establish overseas contacts, and explore the benefits of working with agents and distributors.
Led by International Trade Adviser Simon Bedford, this session will guide you through the key steps of expanding your business abroad. Simon will share practical insights on how to negotiate terms and effectively manage relationships with new agents or distributors.
What you’ll learn:

How to find useful contacts overseas
The benefits of working with a local partner
How to choose your ideal agent or distributor and when to appoint them
What role does a partner have in improving your international business
How to keep your partners focused and motivated on your objectives

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Simon will also be running a second session on managing agents and distributors on Thursday 22 May at 2:00PM. In this session, he’ll explore how to build a long term relationship with overseas partners.

Barnes Fragrance Fair 2025
2025-05-17 09:30 - 17:00 | Barnes, London, SW13 9HE
Saturday, 17th May | Barnes Green Centre | Free Entry
Step into a world of scent at the Barnes Fragrance Fair 2025, returning this May with a celebration of the UK’s finest independent fragrance brands. Explore over 24 unique perfumers and artisans, each offering their signature creations—from perfumes to candles, skincare to home scents.
Wander through a space filled with immersive scent experiences, discover new favourites, and meet the makers behind the brands. The fair also features a line-up of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and guided scent walks, all designed to deepen your appreciation of fragrance and its role in our daily lives.
Entry is free, with tickets for Talks, Walks, and Workshops available to book now — Tickets Available HERE.

Colour World Genius Awards 2025
2025-05-18 10:00 - 2025-05-19 16:30
Colour World UK is a 2-day gathering for colourists in the hairdressing industry. Come to immerse yourself in colour as a professional working in a salon or independently. There will be plenty of independent colourists to present demos live and deliver seminars.

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The Future Face of Beauty: Science, Innovation, Identity, Ethics
2025-05-21 09:00 - 18:00 | London College of Fashion, East Bank, Stratford
Explore the evolving role of beauty in society at The Future Face of Beauty, a one-of-a-kind symposium hosted at London College of Fashion’s innovative new space in East Bank, Stratford. Designed for collaboration, creativity, and future-thinking, this event will spotlight how beauty intersects with science, technology, ethics, and identity.
This unique event brings together key voices from across academia and industry, including Professor Philippa Diedrich, Professor Paul Matts, and Sharmadean Reid MBE, who will frame the day with keynote addresses that shape the conversations to follow.
They’ll delve into timely topics such as The Social Purpose of Beauty, Age Well, and Digital Self. With insights from industry-led campaigns, emerging student work and collaborative projects, the symposium aims to reflect the future of beauty at the intersection of academia and real-world practice.
This event is open to students, academics, industry professionals, and businesses.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: London College of Fashion, East Bank, Stratford
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The Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-05 | Copenhagen
Global Fashion Summit is presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) – a non-profit organisation that fosters industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion to accelerate impact. With a 15-year foundation as the leading forum for sustainability in fashion, Global Fashion Summit is synonymous with the sustainability zeitgeist.
The fashion industry is facing immense pressure to adapt and innovate while complying with an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The 2025 theme for Global Fashion Summit, ‘Barriers and Bridges’, highlights the dualities of this moment, where traditional barriers have the possibility to transform into bridges for tangible change.
The Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025 will be held from 3-5 June 2025, with pre-Summit activities on 3 June, followed by the main Summit events on 4-5 June.

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Colour World Genius Awards
2025-06-02 18:00 - 21:00
With the only independent awards event to honour the work of colourists in the UK. The CWGAs celebrate the colourist. We champion your skills, your attitude and your genius. With a jury made up of 40+ colour pros, you know you’re work is being judged fairly.
Now in its 7th year, we make the process straight forward for you to upload your entries online.
The deadline for first round entries this year is 28th March (except People’s Choice which is later). Finalists will be announced on 28th April and the grand final will take place at Colour World’s 10th birthday party on 2nd June.

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Opportunity Omnichanel South Africa: How to succeed in Africa's most exciting market
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Department for Business and Trade, for an in depth look at Africa’s most dynamic Market – South Africa
Whether you’re a brand looking to expand your footprint, or simply curious about the industry, this session is your gateway to understanding how to break into and thrive in this exciting Market.
What You’ll Learn:

Omnichannel drivers market entry Digital or physical?
Who’s Who of South African Retail: Overview of the major global operators and their networks – Takealot, Foschini Group, retail associations and UK retailers already operating in South Africa.
Top-Selling Product Categories: From luxury beauty to spirits, fashion, and confectionery – what moves and why
How to Connect: Learn where and how to meet key operators and decision-makers – including trade shows, regional events, and industry platforms
FAME Week: What is it and how you can be part of it
DBT Support: Hear more about upcoming events and activity

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For any questions before the event please contact the Digital Exporting Programme, digital-exporting@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Positive Luxury Presents: The Future of Wellness and Longevity
2025-06-04 15:00 - 16:00
The Future of Wellness and Longevity: How nature-inspired experiences, longevity science, and collective action are redefining luxury beauty and hospitality
Join Positive Luxury on 4th June at 3:00pm BST for an exclusive webinar exploring how the world’s leading luxury brands in beauty and hospitality are redefining longevity and holistic wellness. As consumer demand for increased healthspan and wellbeing soars, discover why nature is at the heart of the industry’s evolution. Positive Luxury experts – together with industry pioneers, the British Beauty Council, Westerlands, and Hooke – will explore:

Actionable insights on nature-inspired design, social wellness and sustainability
How to foster guest engagement and talent retention for collective action
Aligning with longevity and wellness trends to future-proof your business

Speakers:

Westerlands (Antonia Jamison, Owner)
British Beauty Council (Millie Kendall, CEO)
Hooke (Kate Woolhouse, CEO)

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London Fashion Week Men's SS26
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-15
This globally renowned event will showcase the latest collections from iconic designers and rising stars, setting the stage for trends tat will define menswear next season.

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Navigating the New Finance Blueprint for Beauty
2025-06-18 08:30 - 11:00 | Barclays Rise Building, 41 Luke Street London EC2A 4DP
With new rules, risks and realities, discuss and discover new ways to bootstrap, finance and financially manage your business for growth.
The year started with cautious optimism: deal flow returned, strategics re-entered conversations, and marquee transactions began to close. Yet, by April, market momentum faltered. Tariff disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and a renewed fear of recession are reshaping how deals are done – and who gets funded.
Join Triffin and Beauty Vibe to Navigate the New Finance Blueprint for Beauty, an exclusive event that breaks down the complex relationship between growth, funding, profitability, and long-term brand value. Whether you’re fundraising, bootstrapping, or simply trying to scale with stability – this conversation is essential.
Event Information:

Wednesday 18 June, 2025
8:30 AM: Welcome
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Panel, Presentation and Q&A
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Financial Speed Dating

Location: Barclays Rise Building 41 Luke St, London EC2A 4DP

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Face Value, Winning in the Moments that Matter Most for Beauty Products
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Consumer behaviour is changing in ways the old models can’t explain. Beauty routines are fading. Category thinking is falling short.
Join Kantar for a webinar that introduces Face Value, a new global report built on billions of beauty and personal care usage moments. Those who sign up for the webinar will also be among the first to receive the full report.
They’ll cover:

Where and when beauty products are actually being used in real life
How to identify and grow within high-value moments in the day
Why understanding usage behaviour is now critical to brand relevance, pricing decisions and portfolio planning

Event Details:

Friday 20th June, 2025
First Session: 11 AM (London, UK) — 10 AM (GMT)
Second Session: 5 PM (London, UK) — 4 PM (GMT)

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CEW Beauty Awards 2025 Winners Announcement Lunch
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-29
Join CEW as they announce the winners of the 2025 CEW Beauty Awards, including the member voted CEW Awards, the Responsible Beauty Awards, the Consumer Choice Awards and the Amazon Beauty Breakthrough Award.
Date to be confirmed.

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17th Sun Protection Conference 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Royal College of Physicians
The Sun Protection conference has been running biennially since 1993 and is one of the leading events in the industry calendar. The 16th edition of the Sun Protection conference series took place in November 2023 and attracted over 170 attendees. Our 17th edition in 2025 expects to see over 200 attendees. Delegates are professionals working in the sun protection and skin care product sector interested in the current status of the scientific aspects of sun protection technology.

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Global Axis: B2B E-Commerce Unpacked Webinar Series
2025-06-24 10:00 - 2025-06-27 16:00
In today’s digital era, B2B eCommerce has emerged as a powerful engine for growth, providing UK businesses with vast opportunities to expand overseas through digital commerce.
This series is delivered in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade’s Digital Commerce Team and the Digital Exporting Programme; experts from the B2B eCommerce Trade Association; and other digital eCommerce experts. Learn how to embrace and unlock the potential of eCommerce for your business in the following series of webinars:

Why B2B eCommerce will help you reach your sales targets – Tuesday 24 June at 3:00PM
Did you know that businesses adopting B2B eCommerce report average revenue increases of up to 20% within the first year post-implementation?
Join us for top tips on how to unlock B2B success with eCommerce, as we take you through how to build an effective digital strategy for using this business model in your own operations.
We’ll also be debunking myths around the world of B2B eCommerce and showing you how it is isn’t the enemy, but can be used in a positive way to help you uncover revenue driving opportunities.
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Strategic Horizons in Export: Expanding the female digital frontier
Choosing the right tech for global growth – Wednesday 25 June at 10:00AM
This webinar is part of the Strategic Horizons in Export: Expanding the female digital frontier series, designed to empower female led and owned business, and helping women entrepreneurs and leaders of small businesses in the digital economy learn how to scale digital businesses globally. This session will help female business founders and digital entrepreneurs cut through the noise when it comes to choosing the right tech for global growth. With a myriad of platforms and tools available, it can be difficult to know where to start with using tech to grow your business.
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New: How to successfully sell overseas with eBay – Wednesday 25 June at 12:00PM
Working out how to take the first step to grow your business internationally can be tough at times. One option for growing your business is through using an online marketplace.
The eBay team will show how selling via online marketplaces can help you reach new customers overseas and make exporting simpler from a tax and customs perspective. In this webinar, eBay will talk about their global shipping programme on how to make digital commerce super straight forward and hassle free.
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Top Tips for Growing B2C Sales Internationally through eCommerce – Thursday 26 June at 2:00 PM
A London Chamber of Commerce & Industry webinar in partnership with UPS. Join this webinar on how to increase your B2C sales internationally. You will gain an understanding of the requirements for B2C trade, such as brokerage and compliance, different countries payment and delivery preferences, and the essential tips for exporting and shipping.
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Moving Brands: Retail Power Plays for 2026
2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
How can you become both a leading business and a brand with the power to truly move people? Join Katie Baron, Content Director at Stylus, on 25 June, to uncover exactly this. During this insights webinar, Katie will explore the need-to-know intersections between consumer sentiment, emerging tech and best-in-class brand thinking.
Attendees will gain:

Unmissable insights into how to become a brand that not only moves the needle strategically for instant wins, but also has the power to meaningfully connect with fans for the long haul.
The knowledge needed to navigate and get the best out of rapidly changing retail-relevant technologies.
A better understanding of the most seductive services, marketing and messaging strategies for meeting contemporary consumer mindsets.
The confidence needed to finesse and futureproof the physical environment for true brand brilliance.

Event Details:
Wednesday 25 June, 10 AM – 11 AM

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British Beauty Council X Dija Ayodele Founders Supper Club
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:30
The British Beauty Council and Dija Ayodele are welcoming founders to an intimate dinner dedicated to uncovering the work of the organisation. This event is invitation only.

Comparing Safety Assessment Requirements in the UK and China Webinar
2025-07-01 09:00 - 10:30
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in collaboration with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), is pleased to invite cosmetics businesses operating in the UK and China to a webinar focused on the comparative safety assessment requirements under UK and Chinese cosmetics regulations.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with confidence and avoid common compliance pitfalls.
Key Topics:

Legal frameworks and regulatory responsibilities for safety assessments in both jurisdictions
Key differences in assessor qualifications, data requirements, and dossier structures
Regulatory approaches to animal testing, nanomaterials, and ingredient restrictions
Practical guidance for conducting effective safety assessments in both markets

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LUSH Presents: Scent as Story - The Emotional Power Behind The Fragrances We Wear
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30
Join LUSH for an exclusive evening exploring the deep connection between scent, memory, and narrative. This panel discussion will feature LUSH in-house perfumers Emma Vincent and Alina Gliwinska, with conversation led by beauty journalist and founder of Smart Beauty Creative, Viola Levy.

🗓 Wednesday 10th July
🕡 Doors open at 6:30pm | Panel begins at 7:30pm
📍 Cocktails, scent pairings, and fragrant surprises
Please note: This is a press & industry-only event.To request a place on the guestlist, contact: viola.levy@gmail.com

Navigating Global Markets: Ensuring compliance and sustainability with Digital Product Passports (DPPs)
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
Selling to Europe and want to know what legislation you need to follow? The one thing that needs to be on your radar is the new EU Digital Product Passport (DPP). If you’re looking to create a stronger sustainability strategy and want to get your head around what the introduction of DPPs mean for your business, join this webinar in partnership with Santander UK where they’ll cover everything you need to know.

What you’ll learn:

Important need-to-know information about DPPs – and how you can get your company ready for these new developments
Implications and opportunities this initiative creates when selling overseas
The projected timeline for adoption and the steps you should be taking now

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B2B marketplaces: Do they really work and how can I best use them?
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
Did you know that businesses that utilize B2B marketplaces report an average increase of 30% in their sales revenue? Are you thinking of selling via B2B marketplaces, and want to know more?
This session, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade‘s Digital Commerce Team, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of B2B marketplaces, including their benefits and potential challenges, and how they can be utilised to enhance the operations of your business.

What you’ll learn

Understand how to use B2B marketplaces and how they can help you increase your sales
Strategies for success when using B2B marketplaces, including best practices for navigating them
How B2B marketplaces can offer you an effective way to increase your cross-border sales

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Skin & Hair: The Summer Session
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:30
Join Caroline and Sam for a live, no-filter summer beauty masterclass. Expect expert hacks, honest advice, and an effortless routine…
Two beauty icons. One summer-ready routine. Join Caroline Hirons and Sam McKnight in Studio 53, London for a live, unfiltered masterclass in summer skin and effortless Cool Girl hair that actually works – complete with product hacks, insider secrets and your chance to ask the experts. Expect glow, ease, laughs – and plenty of summer-ready skin and hair tips. Obviously.
Bonus: Shop Sam and Caroline’s picks — plus a glass (or two) of fizz on us.
What’s on the agenda

Real talk on humidity, hair volume, SPF overload, frizz & more
Live model demos from Caroline & Sam
Quick-fire Q&A with pro tips you can actually use
Exclusive access to both founders and educational teams
Fizz, selfies, and time to mingle

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 16 July, 6.30 PM – 8.30 PM
Location: Studio 53, 124-128 Barlby Road London W10 6BL

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Virtual Beauty at Somerset House
2025-07-23 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
Featuring over 20 international artists, Virtual Beauty will delve into the influence of artificial intelligence, social media, and virtual identities on self-image.
The exhibition will feature interactive installations and pioneering works that challenge traditional beauty standards. Highlights include ORLAN’s Omniprésence (1993), a groundbreaking performance in which the artist live-streamed her own facial aesthetic surgery to critique Western beauty ideals, and Amalia Ulman’s Excellences & Perfections, a powerful commentary on the authenticity of social media personas. Artificial intelligence’s perception of beauty will be examined through AI-generated portraits by Minnie Atairu, Ben Cullen Williams, and Isamaya Ffrench, while Harriet Davey, Frederik Heyman, and Andrew Thomas Huang explore digital self-expression and the creation of avatars beyond human boundaries.
Dates: 23rd July – 28th September 2025.
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Fuel your business growth: Start your business
2025-07-24 12:00 - 2025-08-26 11:00
Are you ready to transform your passion into a thriving business? This six-part series will explore the fundamentals businesses need to consider, and equip them with the tools and knowledge to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey.

Events in this series
This six-part series will provide budding entrepreneurs with the basics of how to successfully start a business.

1. Ideas to reality: Understanding the viability of your business: 24 July at 12PM
2. Introduction to financial terminology: Some definitions to grasp! 29 July at 2:00pm
3. Customer profiling: Customers and competitors: 5 August at 2:00pm
4. Planning for success: How to action plan by adopting SMART objectives: 13 August at 12:00pm
5. Four steps to kick-start your venture: 19 August at 11:00am
6. From the kitchen table to the world: 26 August at 10:00am

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Simple’s Whatever the Weather Pop-Up
2025-07-25 10:00 - 2025-07-26 20:00
Simple is unveiling its biggest consumer event yet with The Whatever the Weather Experience – a bold, multi-sensory pop-up where interactive moments, games and immersive storytelling are rooted in the brands mission: to “Protect That Summer Feeling, Whatever the Weather”. From surprise showers to bursts of sunshine, each transition is brought to life through engaging storytelling and design.
Taking place at Outernet London on the 25th and 26th July, the pop-up celebrates the launch of Simple’s new UV Fluid SPF 50, a next-generation SPF that not only protects against UV rays but also supports the skin’s natural antioxidant defences. Powered by Unilever’s proprietary Gluta-Amino™ technology the formula helps supercharge the skin’s natural glutathione levels, reversing visible sun damage and restoring glow.
Pop-Up Details:

When: Friday 25th (1pm-8pm) and Saturday 26th July (10am-6pm)
Where: Outernet London, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 8LH

Breaking Into the Indian Market: A Guide to Cosmetic Compliance and BIS Certification
2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:00
Are you looking to sell your cosmetic products in India? Join GCRS for an in-depth webinar designed for beauty brands eyeing expansion into the Indian subcontinent. This session will provide expert insights into the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification process, CDSCO requirements, and key regulatory frameworks governing cosmetics in India. You’ll learn how to navigate a complex yet fast-growing market with confidence, ensuring your products are compliant, well-positioned, and culturally appropriate.
What you’ll learn

Understand India’s key regulatory bodies for cosmetics, including CDSCO and BIS.
Learn the BIS registration and licensing process for imported and locally manufactured cosmetics.
Explore labelling, ingredient, and safety testing requirements specific to India.
Discover how to address cultural and consumer expectations unique to the Indian market.

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Driving traffic with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
2025-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
Globally, a third of customers discover new brands and suppliers using search engines, demonstrating the importance of making sure your brand is at the top of the list when customers are browsing on search engines. Search Engine Optimisation is more powerful than Social Media, TV, and print advertising, for yielding the visibility businesses need to grow their brand, so maximising the SEO potential of your website should be at the top of your to-do list.
In this session you will:

Understand key elements of SEO for business growth
How to identify and capitalise on opportunities
How to avoid risks and half measures of SEO

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