Starting
Everything great starts out small. Your business is no exception.
We know that beginnings are difficult. You’re treading new ground. Things can move quickly and it can be difficult to keep track of all the changes happening day-to-day.
That’s why we’re here. We want to make sure you get the right advice for your business — exactly when it matters the most.
Our team wants to see you succeed.
We’ve also brought together a range of business toolkits to help you get started. You can explore our toolkits below, as well as find relevant support, resources and events.
Protect Your Business
Taking steps to protect your new business is crucial for long-term success.
Trading Legally
It's crucial that new business owners understand their legal obligations.
Developing a Marketing Plan
A good plan will help your business to build brand awareness, target customers effectively and convert leads into sales.
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Cybersecurity and Preventing Phishing Attacks
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Advice and tips on spotting and preventing phishing attacks.
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How to Prevent Burnout and Reignite Your Potential
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Tips on how to prevent burnout and boost your resilience.
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Branding Webinar: How to Develop the Voice of Your Business Post-Lockdown
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Discover how to master your brand's tone of voice.
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The Social Media Refresh for Hospitality Businesses
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A social media refresh to support hospitality businesses as they reopen.
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Importing: Staged Introduction of Customs Controls
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Explore changes to importing now the EU transition period has ended.
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Exporting: What you Need to do to Keep Your Goods Moving
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Actions you need to take to export goods to the EU.
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Customs Import Declarations: An overview
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Learn about changes following the end of the transition period.
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Southwark Virtual Networking – First Thursdays
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Network and connect with local business owners in Southwark.
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Hatch Masterclass: How to Turn Your Brand Into a Legend
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Discover how to build an iconic brand.
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Introduction to Registered Design Searching
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Learn the basics behind registered design protection.
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How London’s SMEs Can Help Support the Safety of Women Across the Capital
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Advice on how to ensure women stay safe across the capital at night.
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Working Safely, COVID-19 Workplace Checklist
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Checklist to help manage the risk of virus transmission in the workplace.
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COVID-19 Workplace Checklist
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A guide for employers operating during COVID-19.
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Using Social Media to Find New Clients
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How to use social media to attract new customers globally.
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Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
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Develop a strategy to boost your export success.
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Doing Business in the EU: The New Landscape
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An in-depth overview of the new way of doing business with the EU.
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Drive Business Success Through Brand Innovation
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Discover how to grow through brand innovation.
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Managing International Agents and Distributors
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Advice on how to source and manage international partners.
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Boost Your Online Reach with Website Optimisation
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Discover how to reach new customers and boost global sales.
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Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
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Develop a strategy to boost your export success.
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Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
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Discover how to engage your audience and present with confidence.
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How to Get to the Top of Google
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Insight into the main areas of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Tesco
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Every little helps Tesco to reduce emissions.
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Business Climate Guidance
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We want to help your business act on climate change.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Derwent London
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How Derwent London targeted net zero emissions for managed buildings.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Landsec
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Leadership in climate resilience.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Greater London Authority (GLA) Group
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Going full circular economy at the GLA group.
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Framework: Creative & Recreational
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Business climate guidance for the creative sector.
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Top Ten Actions for the Information, Communication & Technology Sector
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Actions to help information, communication and technology businesses reduce their environm...
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Top Ten Actions for the Hospitality Sector
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Actions to help hospitality firms reduce their environmental impact.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: 15Hatfields
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Sustainability and cutting carbon at 15Hatfields
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Framework: Financial & Professional Services
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Business climate guidance for the financial and professional services sector.
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Framework: Information, Communication & Technology
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Business climate guidance for the information, communication and technology sector.
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Top Ten Actions for the Financial & Professional Services Sector
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Actions to help financial services firms reduce their environmental impact.
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Top Ten Actions for the Creative & Recreational Sector
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Actions to help creative businesses reduce their environmental impact.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Sky
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Sky’s the limit for a sustainable company culture.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: BT
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How BT is leading the charge for a green recovery.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Business Design Centre
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Business Design Centre’s decade of climate change action.
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Top Ten Actions for the Construction Sector
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Actions to help construction firms reduce their environmental impact.
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Framework: Hospitality
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Business climate guidance for the hospitality sector.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Informa
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Going carbon neutral in 2020 at the information services and events group, Informa.
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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: London Pensions Fund Authority
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Divesting London’s pension fund from fossil fuels.
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Framework: Retail
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Business climate guidance for the retail sector.