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If you are thinking about starting a business in Hackney or would like to grow your existing business, you have come to the right place!

Start Your Own Business in Hackney contains resources and the information that will help give your venture the best chance of success. It also highlights organisations who offer friendly business advice and services that you need.

We have been helping start-ups and existing business owners in Hackney since 2005 and a list of key local contacts can be found below.

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There is plenty of help locally but where can it be found? We would love to point you in the right direction.

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Download the 2021 edition of our Free Start Your Own Business guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes links to key contacts such as HMRC, Companies House etc.

What do you get in the guide?

Packed with the information that you need to start or grow a business in Hackney.

Checklist

Easy to follow step by step guide

Business set-up

Choosing the right structure

Getting online

Online marketing, social media

Local support

Where to find help and support

Premises

Work from home or premises?

Employing staff

How to find and recruit

Before you start

The reality of running a business

Finance & funding

Your funding options

Law & insurance

The key considerations

Business planning

Are you ready?

Accountancy & tax

Tax and VAT explained

Business directory

Useful contacts

Market research

Is there a gap in the market?

Business networking

Tips and local groups

Local Partners

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Key Contacts in Hackney

Lou Ellison

I am a Marketing Manager with 18 years of experience across a variety of sectors including automotive, engineering, FMCG, retail and non-profit. I bring to the table a diverse skillset, having worked in-agency, in-house and in my own business. I can help start-ups as a sounding board for the marketing segment of their business plan, channelling their ideas into a tangible strategy, defining clear objectives and deliverables. Providing advice on identifying their ideal audience, websites, social media and advertising.

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London Borough of Hackney Business Advice

Our mission is to make Hackney fairer, building a more inclusive and resilient economy, one that nurtures start-up businesses, provides continuity for established businesses, and supports growing and scaling up enterprises. We have produced a toolkit which sets out our offer to businesses operating in the borough and how you can work with us to make Hackney a fairer place for all.

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London Borough of Hackney Business Advice

HCD (Hackney Co-operative Developments)

Hackney Co-operative Developments (HCD) is a local community economic development agency with a membership open to all those who subscribe to its co-operative goals and values. HCD works within our local community to explore ideas and opportunities to create a sustainable environment for Hackney's communities to flourish. We support the creation and growth of co-operatives and social enterprises through programmes such as our Pioneering Social Enterprise in Hackney initiative, and use our agency role to network and connect organisations so that the movement can work together to grow the locally-owned social economy in our borough. We provide affordable workspace to a range of social and ethical organisations, local start-ups, cultural entrepreneurs and creative professionals, playing an important role in Hackney's business ecosystem and ongoing urban regeneration.

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Hackney Business Network

The Hackney Business Network is a council-run initiative to support our local business community. Hackney has a thriving community of businesses, ranging from small independent enterprises to UK headquarters of some of the largest corporations in the world. Our mission is to make Hackney fairer, building a more inclusive and resilient economy, one that nurtures start up businesses, provides continuity for established businesses, and supports growing up and scaling enterprises. This council wants to work in partnership with businesses in Hackney to enable them to grow and prosper and build a relationship of investment and opportunity with Hackney residents and businesses.

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MDP Accountancy Services LLP

MDP Accountancy Services, based in Liverpool St. provide specialist accounting services to New Start-ups, Freelance contractors, Medical professionals and SMEs. With our vast experience in accounting we understand that one size does not fit all. With fixed rate packages for those new to contracting and bespoke services to businesses and individuals with more complex needs, MDP Accountancy Services will take the worry out of your accounting responsibilities. Address: 12th Floor, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW E-Mail: info@mdpaccountancy.co.uk

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Start-up Steps

We have created a collection of start-up steps articles to help anyone with whatever stage they are on with their business journey. Hundreds of thousands of people have gone before you and we can learn from what they got right and avoid the things that have been proved not to work so well.

You can see the full list of 'steps' at: Startup Steps