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.
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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Staying Safe Online
Advice and tips to help your business stay safe online.
Meet the Buyer: Food Innovations
Support for SMEs creating a positive environmental impact through food innovations.
Good Food Works: Building Skills and Employment
Hear from award-winning social enterprises that are supporting skills and employment.
Inspiring Women Start Up Programme
Support for women in London to start their own business.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Learn about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Learn about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
NatWest Business Builder
Learn how to take your idea or early-stage business to the next level.
Protect Your Creative Products
How to protect your creative products using registered and unregistered designs.
Heart of the City – 2021 Foundation Programme
Discover how to implement key concepts in responsible business.
Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
Discover how to engage your audience and present with confidence.
Content Creation Workshop
Discover how to create content that connects with your audience.
LinkedIn 101: Leverage Your Profile and Grow Your Business
Discover how to use LinkedIn to boost your business.
Mastering Instagram for Business
Discover how to use Instagram to boost your business.
COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Discover how to make a claim to the scheme.
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
An introduction to intellectual property, and how to protect it.
What is GDPR? Handling Data Correctly
Support to make sure your business is following GDPR guidelines.
Hatch Talks – Let’s Talk Side Hustles with NYT Network
Advice about starting and running a side hustle.
Pivot Project
Support for businesses in Tower Hamlets to adapt to the new trading environment.
Forecasting & Financing Your Way to a Brighter Future
Learn how cash flow forecasting can help reduce business risk.
Getting Started With Digital Marketing
Discover how to create a successful digital marketing campaign.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Learn about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Let’s Talk About Behaviour
A series of webinars to support the early years sector during COVID-19.
Operating a Viable Early Years Provision / Grant Funding – Thinking Outside the Box
A series of webinars to support the early years sector during COVID-19.
Prepare for the End of the Transition Period – Construction
Support for the construction sector to prepare for the end of the transition period.
Prepare for the End of the Transition Period – Aerospace
Support for the aerospace sector to prepare for the end of the transition period.
Prepare for the End of the Transition Period – Life Sciences
Support for the life sciences sector to prepare for the end of the transition period.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Advice and tips to help your business use the Internet of Things safely.
COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Discover how to make a claim to the scheme.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Learn about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
FSB Women in Business: Leaders Who Educate
A regular female-focused networking event.
Kingston Virtual Networking
Network with other local business owners in Kingston.
Early Years Sector Business Support
Support for the early years sector during COVID-19.
Property Advice Service Webinar 3
Are you a commercial tenant? Get support on lease agreements, business rates and more.
Property Advice Service Webinar 2
Join this masterclass to find the right property for your business.
Impact Accelerator
Support for impact-driven startups to take their business to the next level.
Queen Mary Business Support
Access to free legal, financial and business support and guidance through our partnership ...
Start Up Step Up London
Support for Londoners to improve their enterprise skills.
EU Transition Business Resource Hub
Support for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Support for Businesses and Employers
Support to help businesses and employers respond to COVID-19.
Build a Winning Go-To-Market Strategy
Discover how to commercialise and build a go-to-market strategy.
Support for Tech Startups from OneTech
OneTech supports underrepresented tech startup founders.
Boost Online Reach and Website Optimisation
Learn how to boost your reach internationally.
Researching and Selecting International Markets
Learn how to find the best international markets for your business.
Winning and Delivering Business Internationally
Discover strategies to successfully trade internationally.
Hackney Co-operative Developments
Hackney Co-operative Developments provides support, training and workspace.
Content Creation and Marketing
An overview of the importance of content planning.
SME Energy Improvement Grants
Grants for SMEs in Tower Hamlets to carry out energy reduction projects.
Mastering Talks and Presentations
Learn how to deliver engaging talks and presentations.
COVID-19 Business Help Series
London Business Hub webinars to support businesses during COVID-19.
Circular Economy Business Support Programme
Support for SMEs to capitalise on the benefits of the circular economy.
Support for Manufacturers from Make UK
Make UK supports and champions the engineering and manufacturing industry in the UK.
