Planning for Growth
Things to consider when deciding whether to grow your business.
Growing
We all know that growing can be painful. It doesn’t have to be.
Starting a business is challenging enough, but where do you go from there? Once things are in motion, it can be difficult to see exactly where the journey will take you in the long term.
The truth is, you can never know for sure.
But our experienced team of advisers have the knowledge and the insight to help you plot a steady course together, navigate these uncharted and unpredictable waters and grow your business into something special.
If that sounds like you, reach out. Our advisers are on hand and waiting to help you take your business to the next level. Wherever or whatever that may be.
We’ve also brought together a range of business toolkits to help you develop and grow your business. You can explore our toolkits below, as well as find relevant support, resources and events.
Growth Strategy
Discover strategies for growing your business.
Growth Finance
Options to fund business growth.
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April 2022 – COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Spaces: Understanding your Lease, Rent Negotiation & Business Rates
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Get support on managing your business workspace during COVID-19.
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Founders Talk: Building Relationships to Secure Investment
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Explore the importance of long-lasting relationships with investors.
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Hatch Presents: Building Lifetime Customer Value
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How to implement an effective customer retention strategy.
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Reset. Restart: Your Business Finances Explained
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Discover how to manage your business finances.
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February 2022 – COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Spaces: Understanding your Lease, Rent Negotiation & Business Rates
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Get support on managing your business workspace during COVID-19.
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Cybersecurity and Data Protection
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Steps to help your business comply with data protection rules.
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Reset. Restart: Your Business Finances Explained
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Discover how to manage your business finances.
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Reset. Restart: How to Reach New Customers With Digital Marketing
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Marketing strategies to boost sales and enquiries.
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Reset. Restart: Developing Your Business Model at a Time of Rapid Change
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How to successfully review and adapt your business model.
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Reset. Restart: How to Boost Your Business With Digital Tech
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How to use digital tools to boost business growth.
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Reset. Restart: How to Find a Mentor Aligned With Your Values
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How to develop a relationship with a mentor.
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Reset. Restart: Developing Your Business Model at a Time of Rapid Change
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How to successfully review and adapt your business model.
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London Borough of Barnet – Early Years Support
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Advice, support and information for early years providers in Barnet.
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Strong Early Years London: Business Connect – Key Elements of Effective Budgeting
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A free online business workshop for early years practitioners.
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Successful Budgeting for 2022/23: An Introduction to the Strong Early Years London Budget Toolkit and Support
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Free webinar for early years professionals.
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Reset. Restart: How to Boost Your Business With Digital Tech
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How to use digital tools to boost business growth.
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Reset. Restart: How to Find a Mentor Aligned With Your Values
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How to develop a relationship with a mentor.
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Brexit and VAT – Does it matter for my business?
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Understand the actions your business needs to take.
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Cybersecurity and Preventing Malware Attacks
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Steps to help keep your data and devices secure.
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City of London Early Years Hub
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Early years services for practitioners in the City of London.
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Event
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Digital Marketing 101: Bringing Awareness to Your Brand
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Explore the key components of a successful digital marketing strategy.
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Paid Social 101: Spending Wisely to Reach Your Audience
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How to create an effective paid social media marketing strategy.
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Customs Import Declarations: An Overview
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How to make import declarations to import goods between the EU and Great Britain.
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Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Business Against Cyberattacks
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Steps to help protect your business online.
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Reset. Restart: Coffee Morning Virtual Networking
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Make new connections to help develop your business.
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Resources from London Business Week
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Access recordings and presentations from London Business Week.
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Smarter London SMEs
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Free support and advice on disability for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Maximise Data to Give Your Marketing Strategy the Edge
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Discover how to use data insights to drive a successful marketing strategy.
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Cybersecurity and Phishing Emails
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Advice and tips on how to spot phishing emails.
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Importing: Steps you Need to take Before Making Your Supplementary Declaration
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Actions you need to take when importing.
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Cybersecurity and Connecting to Public WiFi
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Advice and tips on using public WiFi hotspots securely.
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Support from London Business Hub
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Specialist programmes and support from London Business Hub.
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Peer Networks Scotscape
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Hear from Angus from Scotscape who took part in our Peer Networks cohorts in 2020.
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Peer Networks Imm Thai Fusion
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Hear from Siri from Imm Thai Fusion who took part in our Peer Networks cohorts in 2020.
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Cybersecurity and Working Remotely
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Advice and tips on working safely from home.
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Strong Early Years London – Business Consultancy
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Free business consultancy from early years experts.
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January 2022 – COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Spaces: Understanding your Lease, Rent Negotiation & Business Rates
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Get support on managing your business workspace during COVID-19.
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December 2021 – COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Spaces: Understanding your Lease, Rent Negotiation & Business Rates
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Get support on managing your business workspace during COVID-19.
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Reset. Restart: How to Reach New Customers With Digital Marketing
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Marketing strategies to boost sales and enquiries.
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Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery
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Advice and tips on creating a disaster recovery plan.