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New support programme for hospitality businesses
Wandsworth Council is launching ReCharge – a business support programme for hospitality businesses.
The programme, which is being delivered by food expert Jane Milton and her team, launches in July and will feature a series of themed workshops on topics such as: Managing your businesses’ finance, How to recruit/retain staff and How to do your own PR. Participants will also receive 1-1 mentoring from expert advisers. The programme is open to owners/senior personnel of, Public Houses, restaurants, cafes, hotels etc.
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The Re:Create business support programme for creatives is back!
Want to gain essential knowledge on how to grow your creative business? Are you an artist needing support with business essentials? Do you want to engage with other creative entrepreneurs, artists and makers in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth Council in partnership with Creative United are launching a second edition of their Re:Create business support programme for creative freelancers, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs based in Wandsworth. Applications for the programme will open at the launch event in June and the programme will commence in September.
The Re:Create 2023 programme offers:
- the opportunity for 50 creatives and cultural enterprises in Wandsworth to receive 3 hours of free tailored one-to-one business mentoring.
- access a complimentary e-learning course focused on business skills (including lots of on-demand training videos, downloadable resources, and quiz quizzes) for all creative and cultural businesses, artists and makers based in the borough.
Re:Create 2023 is keen to support individuals who are currently under-represented in the creative and cultural sectors or experience marginalisation, such as people of colour, those with disabilities or members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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London Tech Week comes to Wandsworth!
London Tech Week, which takes place 12th - 16th June, is an annual celebration of tech and talent, which aims to showcase how tech is transforming business and society. Now in its 10th year, London Tech Week will feature events taking place across the capital
To mark the week, Tooting based business Shapeways.io, in partnership with Business Launchpad, the Prince’s Trust and Wandsworth Council, will be hosting a series of workshops at Tooting Works, designed to help local entrepreneurs improve their digital and tech skills.
Learn from industry experts about how to; build and improve your website, develop your personal brand, learn HTML and CSS coding, pitch for investment funding and more.
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Reduce the cost of your commercial energy bills
Book a free one hour 1-1 session with Toby Costin, directory of CREW Energy, to learn how your business can save money on your energy bills. Find out:
- How behavioural changes can save you money.
- How new low-cost technologies can reduce your energy demand.
- What support is available to your business.
A local bar now saves £2,500 per year - just by switching their fridges to timers!
Places limited and offered on first come basis.
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Learn about the Circular Economy
The next Wandsworth Sustainability Partnership event will be held on Tuesday 6th June at the Wandsworth Professional Development Centre in Tooting and will focus on the Circular Economy.
The partnership welcomes senior leaders and stakeholders from the borough from business, community groups and the public sector, meeting in person every few months to learn more about and collaborate around Sustainability.
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Find the right workspace for your business
To help local businesses, freelances and organisations find the right premises to start or grow their operations, the Council’s Enterprise Team has launched the Wandsworth Workspace Directory.
The directory features a comprehensive listing of more than 40 commercial properties across the borough, use the search filter to find flexible workspaces, serviced offices, workshops, kitchens, studios and meeting rooms in the location of your choice.
The directory includes premises like Tooting Works which has new medium to large office spaces from just £180 per month, and World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens which has a concert hall, studios and other event spaces for hire, as well as filming and live streaming services.
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Ainsley Harriott to host Wandsworth Chamber Business Awards
Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce has announced that Wandsworth resident Ainsley Harriott will be hosting this year’s Wandsworth Business Awards.
This event is not just for those businesses shortlisted, and all businesses are welcome to come and celebrate resilience and connect with the business community in Wandsworth.
Tickets upstairs are only £55 each including:
- Opera performance including opera classics
- Delicious Caribbean food from a local caterer
- Networking
- DJ and dancing
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Photo credit: James Bailey
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Investment for your social mission
Growth Impact Fund provides up to £1.5m investment and on-going support for early stage, growing organisations. Their investment is for organisations that are committed to improving their team's diversity, looking to grow their trading income, and tackling inequity in the UK.
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Stay up to date with the business team's latest business support
To stay up to date with the latest business support events, programmes and information, follow our social media accounts. We’re on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook!
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Take part in Wandsworth's Great Big Green Week
To celebrate Great Big Green Week over 50 events are taking place across the borough 10-18 June to inspire action to protect nature and tackle climate change locally.
There’s also still time for local businesses and organisations to plan new Great Big Green Week events, activities and drop-in sessions that promote positive behaviours around climate change and sustainability in the borough.
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King's Award for Enterprise
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The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
Winners have reported benefiting from worldwide recognition, increased commercial value, greater press coverage and a boost to staff morale.
Applications close midday 12th September 2023.
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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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Cost of doing business support
We have put together a page of support to help your business navigate the challenges of increased costs.
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