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01 November 2025
 Business Direct
YOUR BUSINESS NEWS FROM RICHMOND COUNCIL
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Valentina, a recovering ‘perfectionist’, tells her story and suggests to ‘Start before you feel ready!’. Valentina never planned to become a photographer until she picked up a camera. What started as a passion project turned into a full-time business. And just like that she also wrote a book!
Read more about Valentina's journey here
This is funding for small businesses, charities, social enterprises and local authorities across the UK to cover the full cost of training for new STEM apprentices who are women or from global majority backgrounds.
If you are a small business, charity, social enterprise or local authority that does not already pay into the apprenticeship levy, this talent fund is for you.
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Thinking about starting a business?
If you are aged 18–30, based in London and ready to build your own business this programme could be for you. You will get practical support, expert advice and a clear path to help turn your ideas into action.
The 9-month Pathways Programme is fully-funded and designed for 18–30-year-olds in London. Get help to test and validate your business idea through 1:1 coaching, expert-led sessions, and real-world start-up experience.
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Each year Small Business Saturday runs a national roadshow that travels the length and breadth of the country to tell the story of the UK's incredible small businesses and mark the official countdown to Small Business Saturday.
The Tour will be kicking off in Lossiemouth on Monday 3rd November; travel over 3,000 miles across the UK to visit and spotlight small businesses and their communities in 23 different towns and cities; going behind the scenes and meeting the people running them; and to shine a light on their invaluable contribution to local communities and the wider UK economy.
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1 in 5 people are disabled and most of us have a disabled friend, colleague, or family member. Accessibility should matter to everyone. Now in its eighth year, Purple Tuesday is celebrated annually in November.
This year, it falls on Tuesday 4 November and marks the beginning of a month-long campaign encouraging individuals and organisations to “Think Accessibility.” The theme invites everyone to look at the world through the lens of inclusion and to think about accessibility in your daily life/business.
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 Richmond upon Thames has a fantastic array of independent shops and unique boutiques that dress their windows to give shoppers an extra little treat whilst they are out choosing the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Last year we had over 90 entries and this year we are hoping to have more! Why not have a look at last year’s entries and spread the word and get your local High Street business involved.
Deadline for businesses to sign up to enter the competition is 21st November.
You will receive your Christmas Window sticker with the QR code between 14th - 30th November to display for all your customers to vote.
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 Join our Community Toilet Scheme
We work together with local businesses to provide clean, safe, accessible toilets across our communities. If you can provide toilet facilities to the public, you may be able to join our Community Toilet Scheme.
We encourage businesses across the borough to join the scheme, and particularly welcome applicants from the following locations:
- Ham Parade
- Hampton Hill High Street
- Richmond Hill
- Teddington Broad Street
- Whitton High Street
By joining the scheme, you'll be compensated to open your facilities to the public during opening hours.
For more information click here
Richmond is home to the Poppy Factory. November is the perfect time to visit, especially as it is the month of Remembrance Sunday.
Find out about services, Christmas lights switch-on, the fairs, the markets and any other festivities that are going on in the borough.
Read the brochure here
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 VisitRichmond Advent Calendar is back!
This year prizes include overnight accommodation at The Selwyn Hotel, tickets to Cinderella (panto) at Richmond Theatre, Festive Afternoon Tea for two at Richmond Hill Hotel, Behind the Scenes Tour at The National Archives, tickets to The Big Game and so much more! The idea is that every day from 1-25 December you have a chance to enter for free to win one of these amazing prizes! If you sign up to the VisitRichmond enewsletter you will receive an email to have the opportunity to enter before the general public.
Enewsletter Sign Up - VisitRichmond
 Join the Richmond Card scheme to promote your business and/or check out the offers and discounts.
 The Global Entrepreneurship Week’s theme this year is "Together We Build," emphasising collaboration and community to foster innovation and entrepreneurship globally. Celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and support organisations.
Events will vary by location but will include workshops, pitch competitions, exhibitions, networking opportunities and dialogues, with a focus on youth-driven initiatives and impact-focused partnerships.
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