 High streets beyond waste: Grants and workshops
Organiser: ReLondon
Calling all high street businesses!
Join one of ReLondon’s Get Started workshops to explore ideas to help your business reduce waste, cut costs, generate revenue and increase customer satisfaction; and next year, have the chance to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 to bring your ideas to life.
 Global London Programme
Organiser: Newable
The Global London programme funded by J.P. Morgan is dedicated to empowering small, underrepresented businesses in London, equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to expand their business internationally. The programme offers 121 advice, engaging workshops, webinars, networking events and trade missions.
To register for this programme your business must:
- Be based in Greater London
- Be looking to grow internationally
- Have a turnover under £500k
- Have less than 30 employees
- Be a new or reactive exporter
 The Go! London Young Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme
Organiser: The School for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline extended to 1pm on Monday 4th December!
Are you passionate about sport, aged 16 - 24 and looking to make a positive difference in London? Do you want to start or grow a business that uses sport as a force for change?
We are searching for 20 young and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create businesses centred around sports and physical activities that can make a real difference in London.
What’s on offer?
You’ll receive free training from the School for Social Entrepreneurs to help you develop a business that will do good in your community. Our exciting new programme is being supported by the world renowned Bayes Business School. The programme aims to give you the best possible chance of success, through access to support, learning and funding. The programme will equip you with the skills and networks to start and grow your business and the impact it makes on your local community.
 London Business 1000
Organiser: London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
London Councils and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry invite you to the launch of the London Business 1000 2023, our annual survey of over 1000 London business leaders. This is the seventh consecutive year of the London Business 1000 survey, and will focus on the most important issues affecting businesses in the capital, from skills and apprenticeships to sustainability, the cost of living crisis and crime. The survey also explores what businesses’ sees as the priorities for improving London.
The London Business 1000 will be launched online, with guest speakers to be announced shortly. Attendees will hear from YouGov on the latest findings, followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.
Date & Time: Wednesday 6th December, 10:30am
 GovTech 2 day Bootcamp - Selling to the Public Sector
*Change of date*
Organiser: London Metropolitan University
Do you have a product or service you would like to sell to the public sector, e.g., local councils, NHS, government?
The GovTech Academy is a 2 day boot camp for start-ups and existing small businesses wanting to bring innovation to government by selling to the public sector. This is being delivered by London Met and the GovTech Academy in-person and is free of charge.
Please apply via F6S and we will be in touch to confirm your place. Registering on eventbrite only will not secure you a place. This is for external businesses only. Places are strictly limited to 20. Please note this is an in person only event.
Date & Time: Thursday 25th January, 9:30am - Friday 26th January, 4pm
Location: London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB (Map)
 Online - Wellbeing for business leaders: The Artist’s Way
Organiser: Boxed Community
Are you a business leader looking to enrich your approach to decision-making, team dynamics, and overall productivity? Our exclusive taster event offers a unique glimpse into how the principles of Julia Cameron’s iconic book, ‘The Artist’s Way,’ can be applied to the realm of leadership.
What to Expect:
- Introduction to ‘The Artist’s Way’: A concise overview of Julia Cameron’s transformative book and its primary tenets.
- Interactive Activities: Engage in brief exercises inspired by the book to gain firsthand experience of its impactful practices.
- Case Studies: Real-world examples showcasing how creative techniques have led to business success.
- Networking: A chance to meet and discuss with like-minded professionals interested in integrating creativity into their leadership style.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to incorporate creativity into daily decision-making processes.
- Gain insights into building a more empathic and emotionally aware team.
- Discover how resilience and patience can drive your business to new heights.
Date & Time: Tuesday 5th December, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
 Grow London Local - One place for London's small businesses to find support
Grow London Local is the one place to get free access to all the support you need to grow your business in London.
Make the most of the resources and guidance available to you and your business, from events and programmes to e-learning and blogs.
We’ll help you navigate the business support available so that you can focus on doing what you love and running your business.
Workspace - Creative studios available now at Poplar Works
Poplar Works is a workspace and a training centre to help local people and businesses to reach their full potential in the fashion industry. There are over forty studios, as well as training space, a small production unit and a café, with an extensive enterprise and events programme.
It’s a hub for anyone working in fashion: designers, makers, jewellers, experienced business owners, and first-year startups and is home to UAL: London College of Fashion’s award-winning Making for Change programme.
Studios and workshops are welcoming, secure, and affordable and based across two sites Poplar Works and The Makery. They come in a range of different sizes and prices, from £20 to £29 per sqft / £206 to £713 per month + VAT and utilities.
 Workspace - Serviced Office Company - Millharbour Court
Millharbour Court is a 5* fully serviced, unbranded business centre with a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.
We offer flexible contracts at competitive rates for fixed office space, virtual offices, Co-Working and Ad hoc meeting rooms.
Millharbour Court is located at the Centre of Isle of Dogs at Millwall Inner Dock.
The perfect location for easy access to transport links with both the Jubilee line and DLR in walking distance.
Currently Available: 5 desk office (230sq ft)
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