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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LABELL-D
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Discover for LABELL-D has benefited from Start Up Step Up London.
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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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London LGBTQ+ Virtual Networking
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An online networking event for LGBTQ+ business owners in London.
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Back2Business
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Grants to support small, ethnically diverse businesses to thrive post-pandemic.
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Cybersecurity and Watering Hole Attacks
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Advice and tips on preventing watering hole attacks.
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Step Four and Working Safely During COVID-19
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Advice on working safely during COVID-19.
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Step Four and Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
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Overview of changes following the move to step four.
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Amazon Bootcamp: An Introduction to Exporting
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Hear how to export your products around the world.
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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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LinkedIn 101: Leverage Your Profile and Grow Your Business
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Discover how to use LinkedIn to boost your business.
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Introduction to the MTC Manufacturing Support Services
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Explore the support available from the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).
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Cybersecurity and Social Engineering
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Advice and tips on how to spot social engineering.
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DAGILE – Digital Skills and Leadership Training
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Free online digital skills and leadership training.
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Changes to Right to Work Checks
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Prepare for changes to right to work checks.
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Information Session – Start Up Step Up London
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Find out more about the Start Up Step Up London programme.
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Information Session – Start Up Step Up London
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Find out more about the Start Up Step Up London programme.
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Climate Hub
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Support to help your business take action on climate change.
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Cybersecurity and Preventing Smishing Attacks
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Advice and tips on how to prevent smishing attacks.
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Branding for SMEs
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This event is part of our Business Help Series.
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LinkedIn 101: Leverage Your Profile and Grow Your Business
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Discover how to use LinkedIn to boost your business.
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Cybersecurity and Preventing Ransomware Attacks
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Advice and tips on how to prevent ransomware attacks.
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October 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
