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Not all businesses are alike. Neither is the support they need.
That’s why we’ve handpicked a wide range of business support programmes, events, articles and practical resources to help you start, sustain and grow your business.
Explore our library of support below and find what you’re looking for.
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Meet the Buyers: Become a Supplier to Some of London’s Largest Organisations
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Learn how to navigate the public procurement system.
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Start Using Social Media for Small Businesses
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Discover how to use key social media platforms.
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Kickstart Your Business | Business & Research Information
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An introduction to intellectual property and business research.
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Kickstart Your Business | Get Started
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Learn how to set up your business and avoid common mistakes.
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Kickstart Your Business | Business & Research Information
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An introduction to intellectual property and business research.
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Kickstart Your Business | Business & Research Information
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An introduction to intellectual property and business research.
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Kickstart Your Business | Get Started
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Learn how to set up your business and avoid common mistakes.
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Marketing Sparks | Take the LinkedIn M.O.T. and Pass or Fail
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Marketing Sparks | Create Engaging Videos on Your Smart Device
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Marketing Sparks | Market Your Personal Brand
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Marketing Sparks | How to Write a Brilliant Press Release
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Marketing Sparks | Promoting Your Innovation Online
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Marketing Sparks | How to Win a Business Award
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Up your marketing game with 12 hours of free advice.
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Start-up Essentials: Ask Us Anything About B Corp
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Get an insight into B Corp certification.
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Understanding and Getting Angel and Venture Capital Investment
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Explore whether investment is right for your business.
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Financial Planning for Your Business
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Explore why financial planning is important for your business.
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Health and Safety When Starting a Food Business
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Discover how to achieve a good food hygiene rating,
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How to Make Videos That Get Sales
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Learn how to create videos that generate sales and grow your business.
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Introduction to Business Start-up
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Explore key considerations when starting a business.
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Boost Business Innovation With Branding and R&D
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Discover how innovation can help your business to get ahead.
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Business Video Creation 101
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Discover how to create effective video for your business.
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Creating a Supportive and Winning Team
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Explore how to recruit and retain the right people for your business.
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How to Take a Stalled Startup to New Heights With Traction and Capital
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Explore strategies to start and grow your business.
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Developing Business Resilience for Future Growth
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Learn how to rethink your business strategy to build resilience.
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Kickstart Your Business | Business & Research Information
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An introduction to intellectual property and business research.
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An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
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Learn the basics behind patent protection and registration.
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Introduction to Registered Designs
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Learn the basics behind registered design protection.
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Foundations for Responsible Business
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A programme of support to help businesses embed responsible practices.
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
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Learn about four areas of intellectual property.
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Introduction to Sustainability and ESG
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Discover how to implement responsible business practices.
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Kickstart Your Business | Get Started
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Learn how to set up your business and avoid common mistakes.
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TouchPoints.health
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Hear how TouchPoints.health has benefitted from London Business Hub support.
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Know the Right Financing Options for Your Business
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Explore different ways to raise finance for your business.
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Spring Budget 2023
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A summary of the Chancellor's Spring Budget.
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Introduction to Self-Employment
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Explore key considerations when starting your own business.
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Help to Grow | Government Support for Businesses
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Explore government-backed support for business.
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Climate Action in Your Borough
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Explore local support to help your business take climate action.
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Get Ready: The Cost of Doing Business Podcast
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Our new podcast mini-series themed around the impact of the cost of living crisis on SMEs.
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Net Zero Buildings and Workplaces
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Support for business owners to make their workplaces more energy efficient.
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Mayor of London’s Skills Bootcamps
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Skills Bootcamps can help employers to develop a talented workforce.
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Green Apples Career
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Hear how Green Apples Career has benefitted from London Business Hub support.
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Kickstart Your Business | Get Started
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Learn how to set up your business and avoid common mistakes.
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Skills & Careers Hub
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Resources and support to help you manage your team.
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Sens8ate
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Hear how Sens8ate have benefitted from London Business Hub support.
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Grant Applications
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A guide to grant applications for cultural organisations.
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Understanding Premises Costs
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A guide to premises costs for cultural organisations.
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Basic Business Case Template
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Template for cultural organisations to make a case for new premises.
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Developing a Fundraising Strategy
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Develop a good plan for raising funds for your cultural organisation.
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Signing and Negotiating a Lease
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Considerations for cultural organisations when negotiating a lease.
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Organisational Structures and Registering with HMRC
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Explore the main legal structures for organisations in the culture sector.
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Zig + Star
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Hear how Zig + Star has benefitted from London Business Hub support.
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Business Support From Your Borough
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Useful contacts, business support and advice from your local borough.
