 Important information for LBTH Business Owners
Dear Business Owner,
A number of our frontline waste service workers and street cleansers are on strike from 18th September to 1st October due to a national pay dispute.
Despite the council working hard to maintain services for residents, the strike will impact collections and cleansing across the borough. We apologise in advance for the disruption this will cause.
We are prohibited from bringing in additional resources during this time, but we will be reallocating staff who are not participating in the strike, and doing everything we can to maintain services.
Many of you will have commercial waste contracts with private companies and so your business waste will be collected as usual. But we wanted to reach out to you to apologise for the inevitable deterioration in the street environment during the strike.
We would be grateful for your assistance during this time to try to maintain a level of order and cleanliness. Please only put your waste out at the designated collection times as we do not want to attract additional refuse, fly-tipping or dumped rubbish.
If possible, please try to keep the area around your premises clean and tidy and inform your staff and local customers about the importance of trying to reduce, reuse, and donate unwanted items.
We understand that these are exceptional circumstances, and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the strike issue. By working together and adopting sustainable practices, we can overcome these challenges and continue to build a community that values the environment.
In person - Public Procurement: Meet the Buyer for SMEs
Event Organiser: City of London Corporation in partnership with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
During this event, you'll have the chance to connect with influential buyers in public procurement and understand how government procurement works. It's a fantastic occasion for London-based SMEs and diverse businesses to showcase your products or services and establish valuable business connections.
Date & Time: Thursday 21st September, 2pm - 7pm
Location: Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre, 80 Basinghall Steet, Guildhall, EC2V 5AG (Map)
 Webinar - Start-up Essentials: Writing employment documents and contracts
Event Organiser: Hatch Enterprise
What you will learn:
- Statutory requirements in worker or employment contracts.
- Negotiating key terms.
- Important policies to consider (grievances, disciplinaries, social media).
About Start-up Essentials
We are excited to introduce our new Start-up Essentials event series focused on providing practical steps on how to start a business through short 30 minute online sessions.
This format aims to help you feel less overwhelmed with the process of setting up your businesses. The very specific topic selections will allow you to focus on one task at a time, and the short length of the session will help you work on your business even with a busy schedule.
Date & Time: Thursday 21st September, 12pm - 12:30pm
 Webinar - Lunch & Learn: A 360-degree approach to LinkedIn for female entrepreneurs
Event Organiser: Enterprise Nation
Are you an empathic female entrepreneur seeking to harness the true potential of LinkedIn? This webinar is tailor-made for empathic female entrepreneurs who want to excel on LinkedIn.
In this Lunch and Learn, Jennifer Corcoran will share a step-by-step process to make LinkedIn work for your business. She will explain how to navigate with intent, avoiding distractions and focusing on meaningful interactions. Your time is valuable, so join this webinar to discover strategies that drive real return on investment (ROI).
Date & Time: Friday 22nd September, 12pm - 12:30pm
 In person - Business Support One Stop
Event Organiser: Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre
This monthly in-person drop in morning and will take place on the the fourth Tuesday of every month.
At this event, you'll have access to a variety of resources and experts who can help you with all aspects of your business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we've got you covered. From marketing and sales to finance and legal, we've got the support you need to succeed!
Date & Time: Tuesday 26th September, 10am - 2pm (Multiple dates on link below)
Location: Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre, 80 Basinghall Sreet, Guildhall, EC2V 5AG (Map)
Webinar - Social Media for Business 101
Event Organiser: Business & IP Centre London Network
The aim of this webinar is to look at the basic and essential use of social media for your business without getting overwhelmed by the process.
In this workshop, we will cover:
- How to use social media as a business tool
- How and what type of content you can and should create
- Scheduling your content on social media platforms
- The Do's and Don'ts
- Session Summary
- Q&A
Date & Time: Tuesday 26th September. 11am - 12pm
 Online small business meet-up: Central and East London
Event Organiser: Enterprise Nation
Are you an existing or budding small business owner? Want to grow your network in a friendly, relaxed, and supportive environment?
Enterprise Nation’s monthly online meet-ups bring together founders from all sectors to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another.
Running a small business needn’t be lonely. Register now for your next local meet-up.
Date & Time: Wednesday 27th September, 11.30am - 12.30pm (Multiple dates on link below)
 Webinar - Lunch & Learn: Improve your marketing performance with brand storytelling
Event Organiser: Enterprise Nation
Ready to supercharge your marketing? Dive into brand storytelling!
Last year in the UK, a new business started every second – this means every market is really crowded. But in every industry, area, or special interest, there's always one brand that truly stands out with its unique identity and how it promotes itself.
In this Lunch and Learn, Danny Matthews will share a proven brand storytelling framework and how you can apply it to your marketing, social media, and website to get more people interested and help your business grow.
Date & Time: Wednesday 27th September, 12pm - 12:30pm
 Find the best support for your business
Tower Hamlets Council has partnered with London Business Hub’s Wayfinder scheme to help small businesses connect with trusted, expert advice and support.
We know businesses need a helping hand from experts who understand what support is readily available to them - experts who can do all the hard work and connect businesses to impartial and excellent quality advice.
All you need to do is register using the link below and our local Wayfinder will contact you. They will then guide you through your support journey.
 Workspace - Serviced Office Company - Davenport House
Davenport House is a 5* fully serviced, unbranded Business Centre offering flexible license agreements at very attractive rates.
Our Business Centre offers you a choice of easy to budget floor space rental, fully furnished with 24/7 access to our Security and CCTV secured premises. Complete with Cat5e Cabling, State of the art IT and Telecoms, meet and greet reception and personalized telephone answering service, secretarial services, fully inclusive utilities, office cleaning, facilities management and so much more. We are committed to helping your business thrive.
Currently available: 12 desk office (660sq ft)
 Rich Mix – Available Workspaces
Rich Mix is an arts centre and charity welcoming the communities of the world in East London to create, enjoy and share culture. All income from workspace rentals directly supports the charitable mission to transform lives through creativity.
The Rich Mix building is home to more than 20 resident organisations, working in fields from theatrical production and contemporary art to lighting design, charitable work and music education.
Here is a list a currently available workspaces at Rich Mix:
- 1697 sq ft Available immediately
- 1697 sq ft Available immediately
- 615 sq ft Available immediately
- 384 sq ft Available immediately
**384 and 615 can be rented as a single office of 999 sq ft
For more information about workspaces and becoming a Rich Mix resident, follow the link below.
 Promotional support for Workspace Providers
Need promotional support to fill your workspaces in Tower Hamlets?
If you have workspaces in Tower Hamlets and need assistance in promoting and marketing, contact us by following the link below. Please include an image of the workspace you wish to promote and also material to be used for marketing.
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