London Entrepreneur & Startup Network – Tech, Biz, eCommerce

eCommerce Course in London, Tide HQ - Build, Manage & Grow Business with AI

Mon, Sep 7 · 6:00 PM BST

Tide, The Featherstone Building, 66 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AL, London, GB

Join this eCommerce course in London to learn how to build, manage and grow your eCommerce business with AI. This is a practical training at Tide HQ, London - plus a chance to win £5,000 (T&Cs apply).

Organised by Tide, 3Edit.com, Getshop Today and GMax Card, this hands-on training will take place at Tide Headquarters in London. It's built for entrepreneurs, online sellers and small business owners who want to understand how AI can help at every stage of selling online.

You'll learn how to use AI to build an online store, write better product listings, get found more easily in search, support customers, run marketing campaigns, and manage day-to-day operations more smoothly.

This isn't just a course about writing prompts. It's practical training for people who are ready to take action.

Who Should Attend?
This training is for:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to start an eCommerce business
• Existing online sellers who want to improve or grow what they've built
• Small business owners thinking about selling online
• Founders who want to put AI to practical use in their business
• Agencies and freelancers working with eCommerce clients
• People with business ideas who need a clear, practical direction
• Anyone ready to put in the time, effort and resources to build something real

You don't need to be a developer, an AI expert, or an experienced online seller.

You do need to be willing to learn, get involved and take action.

What You'll Learn
The programme covers the most important areas of running an online business, including:

• AI-powered website creation – see how modern AI tools can help you build and manage a professional online store
• AI product listings – write stronger titles, descriptions, specs and sales content
• eCommerce SEO – get seen more easily across search engines and AI-powered discovery tools
• AI customer support – answer common customer questions faster and more consistently
• Inbound marketing – plan useful content that draws potential customers to your business
• Market and product research – use AI to explore customer needs, competitors and new opportunities
• Marketing content creation – come up with campaign ideas, promotions and customer communications more efficiently
• eCommerce automation – cut repetitive work and build more efficient processes
• AI-assisted decision-making – use business and customer data to make better calls
• Sustainable growth – understand how AI supports your business, without replacing the need for strategy, investment and consistent effort

Practical Training, No False Promises
We won't promise overnight success, effortless income, or a business you can build without putting anything in.
A successful eCommerce business still needs the right products or services, a real understanding of your customers, consistent effort and sound decisions.

This programme gives you a realistic picture of what AI can do, where it falls short, and how to use it responsibly as part of a genuine business strategy.

We're looking for participants who are ready to learn, take action, and actually apply what they've learned afterwards.

More Than a Course
This programme goes beyond the classroom. Participants also get the chance to gain exposure, grow their business, and access ongoing support.

A Shot at £5,000 (T&Cs apply)
Attendees who open a Tide business account and meet the official eligibility criteria may be able to apply for the GMax Card × Tide Founder Pitch Challenge 2026.

Ten shortlisted founders will pitch live at Tide Business Banking Platform Headquarters, competing for a share of £5,000 in prizes (T&Cs apply):

• First place: £2,500
• Second place: £1,500
• Third place: £1,000

It's a chance to present your business, sharpen your pitch, build confidence, meet other entrepreneurs and get valuable exposure.

Find out more about the Tide × GMax Founder Pitch Challenge and check your eligibility.

Important: Taking part in the pitch challenge depends on meeting the official eligibility rules and terms and conditions. Attending the eCommerce training or opening a Tide account doesn't guarantee a place on the shortlist, entry to the event, or a prize.

Ongoing Mentorship and Community
Participants who join the 3Edit Community get continued mentorship, practical guidance and support as they build their eCommerce business.
Building a business on your own is hard. The right community helps you stay focused, learn from other entrepreneurs, and get support when things get tough.

Why Attend?
By joining this programme, you'll get:

• Practical knowledge you can apply to a real eCommerce business
• A clearer picture of how AI can support your online business
• Training at Tide Headquarters in London (the digital-first financial platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs)
• The chance to meet other founders and entrepreneurs
• Access to ongoing mentorship through the 3Edit Community
• Details on how to apply for the £5,000 Tide × GMax Founder Pitch Challenge (T&Cs apply)

Organisers

• Tide – business banking platform for UK SMEs
• Getshop Today – agency specialising in eCommerce web design
• 3Edit – AI-powered website builder for entrepreneurs and online sellers
• GMax Card – digital and NFC business card platform, running the Founder Pitch Challenge alongside Tide

Ready to Build Something Real?
AI is giving entrepreneurs access to tools that used to be mainly available to bigger companies. It can help you work faster, improve your content, support customers and run your business more efficiently.

But AI is a tool, not a shortcut to guaranteed success.
If you're serious about starting or growing an eCommerce business, and want practical guidance grounded in commercial reality, this programme is for you.

Learn how to use AI. Build real eCommerce skills. Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs. And get your business ready for its next stage of growth.

Places Are Limited
To protect the quality of the training and keep the experience valuable for everyone, spaces will be limited.

Register your interest today and take the next step toward building or growing your eCommerce business with AI.

eCommerce, Online Sellers, FinTech for eCom - Business Networking in London

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM BST

Market Halls (Canary Wharf), 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HD, London, GB

Looking for an eCommerce and online business networking event in London? Join us in Canary Wharf for relaxed networking with eCommerce founders, online sellers, DTC brands, FinTech professionals and businesses supporting online retail.

Meet new contacts, explore partnerships and connect with people across eCommerce, payments, technology and online business.

Hosted by eCommerce platform/agency Getshop Today and digital business card app GMax Card.

What to Expect
Relaxed, quality networking with genuine conversations and introductions. Our hosts are there from the start to help people connect.

Meet and Connect With:

• eCommerce founders & online sellers
• DTC brands & online retailers
• FinTech & payments professionals
• eCommerce technology & SaaS providers
• Agencies & service providers
• Marketing & growth professionals
• Professionals visiting London on business

How the Evening Runs
18:30 – Arrival & welcome
19:00 – Optional introductions
19:30 – Open networking
21:30 – Close

Venue: Market Halls, Canary Wharf, The Hideaway
A modern and spacious venue in the heart of Canary Wharf with a relaxed professional atmosphere - ideal for quality networking and business conversations.
Located right beside the Elizabeth and Jubilee line stations.

Entry & GMax Cards (NFC Digital Business Card)

• Early Bird (Free Promotional Ticket): Includes full access to the networking event.
• Regular Paid Tickets: Include a contactless GMax Card (subject to availability), making it easy to exchange your contact details with a simple tap.

Dress Code:
Business / Smart casual is recommended.

⚙️ Co-organised by:

• Getshop Today - Create your own independent online store on a UK-built platform, so you’re not dependent solely on global marketplaces like Amazon or eBay.
• GMax Card - Digital and contactless business cards designed for modern networking.

Important Details:

• Age & ID: 18+. ID may be required for alcohol purchases.
• Photos & Video: Filming and photography by Cine Eye - video production and commercial photography in London. Images may be used for promotion - inform organisers on arrival if you do not consent.
• Liability: Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no responsibility for loss, injury, or damage to you or your property.

Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.

Join our WA Business Community to stay connected between events, and follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming dates.

Digital Marketing & Growth – Business Networking in London

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM BST

Market Halls (Canary Wharf), 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HD, London, GB

Looking for a business networking event in London for digital marketing and growth experts? Join us for an evening of quality business networking with digital marketing and growth professionals, agencies, founders, entrepreneurs and business owners from across London.

Whether you're growing a business, helping clients scale, building a brand or looking for new partnerships, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional network.

Hosted by digital business card startup GMax Card, UK eCommerce platform Getshop Today and 3Edit – a more efficient and affordable vibe coding platform for agencies.

What to Expect
Meet digital marketers, growth professionals, agencies, consultants, founders and business owners in a relaxed environment focused on genuine conversations and valuable introductions.

This is a cross-sector business networking event, so alongside marketing and growth professionals, expect to meet people from areas such as eCommerce, finance, FinTech, tech and professional services.

Our hosts are there from the start to help with introductions and ensure everyone feels welcome.

Meet and Connect With

• Digital marketing & growth professionals
• Marketing agencies, PPC, SEO, social media & content specialists
• Founders, entrepreneurs & business owners
• SaaS, MarTech & technology providers
• eCommerce & online businesses
• Finance, FinTech & B2B professionals
• Professionals visiting London on business

How the Evening Runs
18:30 – Arrival & welcome
19:00 – Optional introductions
19:30 – Open networking
21:30 – Close

Venue
Market Halls, Canary Wharf – The Hideaway
A modern and spacious venue in the heart of Canary Wharf with a relaxed professional atmosphere, ideal for quality networking and business conversations.
Located just moments from the Elizabeth and Jubilee line stations.
Look for the Hideaway, near the staircase to upper floor bar, by the photo booth.

Entry & GMax Cards (NFC Digital Business Card)
Early Bird (Free Promotional Ticket)
Includes full access to the networking event.
Regular Paid Tickets
Include a contactless digital business card by GMax Card (subject to availability), making it easy to exchange contact details with a simple tap. Ask host; not distributed automatically.

Dress Code
Smart casual recommended.

Co-organised by
GMax Card – Digital and contactless business cards designed for modern networking.
3Edit (beta) - better and more affordable vibe coding platform for agencies.
Getshop Today – UK-built eCommerce platform helping businesses create independent online stores beyond marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.

Important Details
Age & ID: 18+. ID may be required for alcohol purchases.
Photos & Video: Filming and photography by Cine Eye. Images may be used for promotional purposes. Please inform the organisers on arrival if you do not wish to appear.
Liability: Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to you or your property.

Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.

Join our WA Business Community to stay connected between events, and follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming dates.

Finance, Banking, Investment, Startups - Business Networking Event in London

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM BST

Sycamore, 66 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BX, London, GB

Looking for a finance, banking, investment and property networking event in London? Join us in Covent Garden for an evening of quality business networking bringing together professionals from finance, banking, investment, property and related business sectors. Hosted by digital business card startup GMax Card and eCommerce platform Getshop Today.

What to Expect

• Meet finance professionals, bankers, investors, property professionals, business owners and decision-makers in a relaxed, purposeful environment.
• Build partnerships, generate referrals and make valuable new business connections across finance, investment, property and related sectors.
• Exchange ideas, discuss opportunities and expand your professional network.
• A lightly structured event – not a formal conference, nor a random pub mingle.
• A high-quality yet relaxed atmosphere with space for genuine business conversations.
• Our hosts are there from the start to help with introductions and ensure everyone feels welcome.

Who You'll Meet

• Finance and banking professionals
• Investment professionals, investors and advisers
• Property professionals, developers and investors
• Accountants, financial advisers and business finance professionals
• Entrepreneurs, founders and business owners
• B2B service providers working with finance and property businesses
• London-based and international professionals looking to expand their business network

Please note: our events are theme-led rather than closed-sector events, so while this evening has a strong finance, banking, investment and property focus, you may also meet professionals from adjacent areas such as technology, professional services and entrepreneurship.

How the Evening Flows
18:30 - Arrival
19:00 - Short introductions
19:30 - Open networking
21:30 - Close
Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions.

Venue - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel
A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business networking.

Hosted by:
GMax Card - a digital business card platform designed for modern networking and professional connections beyond LinkedIn. Share all your contact details through one simple link.
Getshop Today - eCommerce platform/agency
3Edit (beta) - AI vibe coding platform for web design agencies: build better and more affordably than Lovable or Replit.

Entry & GMax Cards

• Free RSVP: Event access only
• Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless digital business card by GMax Card (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically)

Dress Code
Business / smart casual recommended.

Important Info

• 18+ (ID may be required)
• Photos/video by Cine Eye Audiovisual Production Studio (inform us if you prefer not to appear)
• Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage.

Limited spots - early registration recommended!

Join our WA Business Community to stay connected between events, and follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming dates.