Protect Your Business
Key steps to protect your new business.
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.
Trading Legally
Support to understand your legal obligations.
Developing a Marketing Plan
A good plan will help you build brand awareness and target customers.
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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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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: 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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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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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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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.
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Public Speaking Bootcamp: Present Like a Pro
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How to present effectively in front of an audience.
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Cybersecurity and Incident Response Planning
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Advice and tips on creating an incident response plan.