Business Advice Wandsworth

The business support page on Wandsworth.gov.uk contains information and links covering: business advice and support, Business Improvement Districts, The Wandsworth Business Directory and Guide, Open4Business, shop local, sources of finance, and Wandsworth Enterprise Hub events. The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU

The Wandsworth Open4Business e-newsletter provides you with regular updates and useful information to help your business succeed and thrive in Wandsworth. It is brought to you by the Economic Development Office.

Branduin Business Support and the London Borough of Wandsworth work together to provide a support programme to businesses across the Borough. Branduin Business Support has been working with Wandsworth Chamber since 2013 to provide quality-assured business support, and is delighted to announce that we will be working with Wandsworth Council to deliver a range of free business support solutions to help businesses across the Borough to grow.

Supporting small businesses in Wandsworth. An online Gateway to business support. Established by Wandsworth Council’s Economic Development Office, the one-stop platform is designed to help and inspire entrepreneurs to start-up, reset and grow their Wandsworth business. We want to help local entrepreneurs realise their ambitions, and have partnered with a range of national, regional and local organisations and expert advisers to help deliver an exciting range of free support programmes, 1-1 advice, webinars and events. So whether you’re an established business looking to scale up, a new start-up, or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to turn your ideas into a reality, we hope that this platform can help sign-post you to the right type of support you need for your business.

The British Library IP Centre provides support to small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors. You can access a collection of databases and publications for free and attend workshops and inspiring talks.

Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals from all backgrounds start, grow, and sustain their businesses through the provision of affordable, high-quality, and confidential support delivered by an innovative and professional team.

We invest in research and innovation to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services across the UK. We are transforming tomorrow together.

If you are in need of a particular product or service, or want to find out more about the independent shops in your local area, view the Wandsworth specialist independent shops directory (pdf, 6 MB). Visit the My Virtual Wandsworth online directory to find out which independent shops, cafes and restaurants in the borough are providing click and collect, takeaway or trading online. In addition to shopping locally, there are plenty of other easy things you can do to show your support. If you are a local business owner, visit the Wandsworth Enterprise Hub for advice, support and events for your business.

The advice clinics which are running as part of the Wandsworth Enterprise Hub are pre-booked 45 minute, confidential sessions, are aimed at business owners as well as those thinking of starting a business. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick the brain of a business expert about any challenges they are facing in their business or how to go about setting up a business.

The Department for Business & Trade helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. Thats why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means theyll vary from time to time.

London Borough of Wandsworth provides advice, support and information to startups and established firms in Wandsworth. Business support Wandsworth Council lists the business support services available to startups and small firms in the borough. Website: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-support/ London Borough of Wandsworth provides advice and guidance on business continuity planning. Website: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/environment/emergency-planning/ Financial support Wandsworth Council lists sources of finance available to business and non-profit organisations. Website: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-support/sources-of-finance-for-businesses/ Business premises Wandsworth Council provides information on council-owned premises available to rent or buy. Website: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-premises/finding-business-premises/

Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish. Be inspired Prowess is full of stories and shared experiences from women who’ve made their own way in business. Everyone has a story to tell. And women who are thinking of starting a business – and those looking to grow – say there aren’t enough stories of real women in business out there. In our recent survey 43% said they wanted to read more experiences and case studies from ‘real’ women in business! Read them here, or submit your own here.

Wandsworth is set on the south bank of the River Thames. It is Londons ninth biggest borough in terms of population and the third biggest inner London borough, in terms of geographical area. A mid-2016 population estimate for the borough was 318,100. Of any London borough, Wandsworth has the lowest rate of unemployment (2017), as well as the 2nd lowest rate of low-paid local employees. Further information, such as mid-year population estimate data, future population trends and projections, the boroughs employment and business statistics and more can be obtained from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Datastore. Open4Business e-newsletter Get information to help your business succeed. Subscribe to the service to receive a monthly business e-newsletter by email.