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Welcome to the June edition of Open4business.
This month's features include: Supply Wandsworth's new skills development programme, Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival, Clean Air Day, grants for female founders and workshops for refugees and more!
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Supply Wandsworth launches development programme
Following on from the success of Wandsworth Council’s supply chain initiative, which was launched last year, Supply Wandsworth Fit To Bid® business mentoring has been extended and will now feature a tender skills development programme, delivered by Branduin.
The Supply Wandsworth Meet the Buyer event, takes place on 27th June and will give Wandsworth businesses access to buyers and decision makers from Wandsworth Council and large private sector buyers and suppliers.
Thursday 27th June, 2024
5:30pm-8:30pm
Sambrook’s Brewery, 40 Ram Street, Wandsworth SW18 1UR
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How to increase sales for your retail business
This interactive online session with Market and Me, will focus on how to enhance the performance of your retail store all while staying within budget constraints.
Topics covered include:
- Customer Engagement Strategies
- Store Layout Optimisation
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Increasing Customer Spending
Wednesday 19th June, 7.30pm-8.30pm.
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Take a leap into the undiscovered with Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Let loose under Putney Bridge at a Midsummer Night's Rave, experience a Peruvian folkdance inspired puppet show, or bask in a classical music sound bath.
This year, WAF is starting bold conversations, celebrating creative risk-takers and bringing it all to your doorstep as Wandsworth gets ready for its most incredible year of culture ever as London Borough of Culture 2025.
With 17 days and nights of events to look forward to, and every ticket under £30, there’s something for everyone!
Book tickets to 3 events and get 30% off (exclusions apply).
Wandsworth Arts Fringe takes place until June 23rd.
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Making Business Greener programme
Making Business Greener is a joint initiative, launched by Wandsworth Council in partnership with Green Mark.
Businesses that sign up to the programme have an opportunity to understand and improve their environmental impact, cultivate a framework for sustained business growth and receive a free, globally recognised, Environmental Accreditation.
The Council and Green Mark are hosting a webinar later this month where you will be able to learn more about the scheme.
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Business skills for refugees
To mark Refugee Week (17-23 June), the Council is running a free business basics workshop for entrepreneurs with a refugee/migrant background who are thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed.
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Start-up Business Week 2024
GLL's Start Up Business week which runs until June 15th, features business events designed to support those thinking of starting a business, as well as those already running one and looking to scale up.
The line of speakers includes successful local business owners, and celebrity speakers such as Harry Redknapp.
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Business for Clean Air Day
This year's Clean Air Day (20th June) theme is ‘Clean, Sustainable and Active Travel’.
Cars and vans are the biggest source of toxic chemicals (NOx) in our air - it is important we take action to reduce emissions caused by these vehicles.
Businesses can help improve local air pollution by reducing emissions. Encouraging staff to take the cleanest and most sustainable method of travel whenever possible.
There are lots of ways that your business can get involved and take action for Clean Air Day and beyond, including:
Joining the Business for Clean Air scheme to reduce your contributions/improve your green credentials.
Attending one of the Council's pop-up events on Thursday 20 June, 11am-3pm, at the Ram Quarter, Wandsworth Town and in front of TK Maxx, Tooting High Street which will feature: A free eCargo taxi service for passengers provided by Peddle My Wheels; Dr Bike sessions to provide a free basic bicycle safety check for your bicycle; Resources on air quality in our borough.
If you are taking part in Clean Air Day activities/would like advice on how to reduce the impact of your business on air quality email maria.vaz@merton.gov.uk.
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Businesses urged to sign up to Ask Clive
Wandsworth Council's High Streets team is supporting the ‘Ask for Clive’ initiative during Pride Month, by encouraging shops, businesses and venues in the borough to create a welcoming environment/safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
The 'Ask for Clive scheme' was founded in 2019 in response to the rise in homophobic and transphobic incidents in the UK. In February 2020 it became a charity with the objective of promoting social inclusion among the LGBTQ+ community by preventing people from becoming socially excluded.
Businesses that sign up will receive a door sticker to let people know that everyone is welcome and discrimination won’t be tolerated as well as a briefing pack.
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Wandsworth Sustainability Partnership Meeting
Businesses are invited to the next Wandsworth Sustainability Partnership meeting on July 11th.
The focus of this gathering will be on sustainable retrofitting practices and community-driven energy initiatives.
Come engage with local leaders, experts, and fellow residents to accelerate the borough's journey toward a net-zero borough by 2043. Refreshments will be provided.
July 11th, 6-8pm
St Michael’s Church, Cobham Cl, London SW11 6SP
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Barclays Entrepreneur Awards open for nominations
The ninth Barclays Entrepreneur Awards are open.
Celebrate the entrepreneurs who are committed to disrupting the status quo and driving innovation, who consistently support communities and the wider economy.
You can nominate your own business as well as others who’ve demonstrated the passion and skills that have turned unique visions into reality.
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Programme launch for creative businesses
Are you an artist, maker and creative entrepreneur in the borough of Wandsworth? Want to grow your creative business, build your confidence in running it and connect with other local creatives?
Creative United and Wandsworth Borough Council are launching the next edition of Re:Create - a free bespoke business support programme for creative entrepreneurs, artists and makers based in the borough of Wandsworth.
Thursday 27th June, 9am-11am
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12 9HD.
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Grants for female founders
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering up to 50 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs within SMEs across the UK.
The winners will receive a £75,000 grant and bespoke business support.
The aim of this competition is to fund and support a diverse portfolio of Women in Innovation Award winners:
- Who will be relatable role models for women from all backgrounds
- Who are solving a range of pressing societal, environmental and economic challenges in a variety of innovation areas.
The grant will support women who are at a critical stage, where the injection of support from an award will accelerate the growth of their business.
Applicants can access free sessions to support their application.
Deadline to apply is July 10th 2024.
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Business support workshops and events
A Celebration of Women in Business - Start up Wandsworth Business Wek
Wednesday 12th June, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Putney Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road London SW15 2DR
A celebration of women in business by exploring the journeys of local business women, and an evening of networking and exciting discussions!
Find out more
Launch event for The Daesy Dialogue, by Clare Luther
Tuesday 18th June
Home Cafe, 571 Garratt Lane, SW18 4RS
Local author Clare Luther launches a talking toolkit to promote emotional growth for parents and young children.
Find out more
Coffee morning and workshop on Time Management and How to Prioritise
Thursday 20th June, 8.30am-10.30am
Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
Find out more
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