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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wandsworth Council’s Enterprise team wishes you a restful festive season and a prosperous New Year! Thank you for taking part in our events, support programmes and initiatives throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you in 2023!
To celebrate and look back on what has been a pretty busy year, we have put together a Year in Review photo gallery of some of our events which have taken place in 2022.
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Festive events in Wandsworth
There are still a number of family friendly festive theatre shows taking place across the borough over the coming weeks. Visit our Christmas events page to see what is taking place in your town centre.
The Rotary Club are also hosting their Christmas Day lunch and entertainment for the over 65’s, at the Evolution Marquee in Battersea Park. If you or someone you know would like to go, please call 020 7223 8005 or visit their webpage here to book.
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Support local businesses featured in our Wandsworth Gift Directory
If you are yet to get your last-minute festive gifts, why not visit the Wandsworth Gift Directory where you’ll find an array of businesses from across the borough selling items such as custom cards, high-quality flowers, award-winning chocolates, handmade jewellery, specialist wines and more! If you would like your business featured in the gift directory, you can add it for free here.
You can also find local traders in our Independent Shop Directory of specialist businesses, here.
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Food and Drinks trails
If you’re looking to treat yourself to a meal out, drinks or a takeaway this festive season, then visit the Wandsworth Food and Drinks trails.
Wandsworth has a diverse range of fabulous restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and speciality food establishments, so we have put together maps outlining these in the boroughs town centres.
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New Year – New business! Startup programme for entrepreneurs over 50
If you’re 50+ and thinking of kickstarting your business idea in the New Year, then this 8-week programme is for you.
Delivered by Startup School for Seniors, the programme will guide you through the steps you need to take to start and run a business, as well as introducing you to a dynamic community of fellow entrepreneurs.
Sunday 8th January - Thursday 2nd March
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Wandsworth Business Awards 2023 Mix & Mingle Networking Event
Wandsworth Chamber's Mix & Mingle event in Tooting is one of 5 events taking place over January and February 2023, for the return of their Wandsworth Business Awards.
The event held in Tooting Market will be an opportunity network, make new business contacts and catch up with old friends. Guests will receive a drink and have the opportunity to find out more about the Wandsworth Business Awards 2023! See below for more info about the award categories.
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Top 10 tips to switch off this holiday season
As we’re getting closer to the Christmas break it’s a good time to think about winding down for the holidays.
Here are some top tips for how to switch off at Christmas to allow yourself to get the break you deserve!
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Callout for creatives in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) registrations are now open until 17 Feb 2023.
WAF is an opportunity to try out new work, connect with creative networks and be part of something that thrills and inspires audiences from across London and beyond. Artists under 26 get 50% off.
Earlybird offer ends 11th January and main application deadline is Friday 17th February.
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Training opportunities for Musicians and Entrepreneurs in Wandsworth
Thanks to funding through Wandsworth Affordable Workspace, the social enterprise World Heart Beat is able to provide use of its recording studio and training for Wandsworth-based musicians and music industry entrepreneurs, delivered by their music industry partners and expert team.
Opportunities are free or discounted, and places awarded based on a simple email enquiry form. Enquiries are encouraged from those underrepresented in the music industry.
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Disability and Entrepreneurship - can you help with this important research?
Small Business Britain and Lloyds Banking Group are working together to understand disability and entrepreneurship in the UK.
Please complete their 5-minute anonymous survey to share your experiences and be in with the chance of winning an iPad!
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Cost of living support for Wandsworth businesses
Wandsworth Council is aware that businesses may be struggling with increased costs during this cost of living crisis and many businesses are worried about their future. We have put together a page of support to help you and your business navigate these challenging times.
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Wandsworth Business Awards 2023
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A business award win, short-listing or nomination is an endorsement of your business’s activities and is a sign of quality for potential customers and investors, as well boosting your publicity.
Wandsworth Chamber is encouraging all businesses to take part in the Wandsworth Business Awards 2023 as it is a great way to promote, celebrate your business and connect with business owners, MDs, CEOs, Chief executives, managers, members of Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and Wandsworth Council.
Awards are given across 12 categories:
- Apprentice Of the Year
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year
- Diversity and Inclusivity Champion
- Retailer or hospitality venue of the Year Award (determined by public vote, from the judges’ shortlist)
- Best Customer Service
- Best Start Up Business Award
- Innovation Award
- Wandsworth Community Hero
- Environmental/ Sustainability Champion
- Best SME Business
- Best Large Business
- Health and Wellbeing Award
The gala dinner and awards showcase event will take place at The Clapham Grand in June 2023. There are also opportunities to sponsor the awards event.
Closing date for award entries is 31st March 2023
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Business Support Events and Programmes
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Strategies for Launching your Self-funded Business
Wednesday 18th January 9:30 – 14:00
Delivered by Innovate UK Edge, this free virtual event will teach you the skills needed to self-fund and maintain full artistic direction and control over your business decisions.
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The UK's biggest start-up event of the New Year
Saturday 28th January 9:30 – 16:30
Enterprise Nation’s StartUp Show, is returning to King's College London for the first time in three years. The event will feature over 100 inspirational speakers across 10 entrepreneurial zones, and the chance to network with like-minded people!
£10 Early Bird ticket sales end on 31 Dec 2022.
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Commercial property advice service
London Business Hub has launched a service to help you find the right space and fully understand the costs associated with renting a property, as well as renegote a lease with your landlord.
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Support to cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon emissions
The Better Futures+ programme provides FREE net zero support for busy SME leaders, that educates, inspires and provides the tools needed to beat the energy crisis and prepare your business for the future.
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Wandsworth Enterprise Hub
Need business support, events or programmes to help start or grow your business? Look no further than the Wandsworth Enterprise Hub.
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My Virtual Wandsworth
Want to promote your business to local residents? My Virtual Wandsworth features more than 600 local businesses – make sure yours is one of them! List it in our online directory.
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Business and Licensing
Visit the Council's Business and Licensing page for information on business licensing, business rates, business premises and much more.
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