 Online - Lunch and Learn: How to turn a side hustle into a full-time business
Event Organiser: Enterprise Nation
In this Lunch and Learn, we will be running a Q&A with Ruth Clougherty, founder of Gin & Yin Retreats.
Ruth has been creating meaningful retreats and events for individuals and private clients for several years but in 2018 turned her side hustle into a small business.
Key takeaways from this session:
- The story behind turning a side hustle into a full-time retreat business
- Work-life balance as an entrepreneur and how to avoid burnout
- Key challenges Ruth has faced and what advice she has for other entrepreneurs
 In person - Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information, Get Started (British Library)
Event Organiser: Business & IP Centre
For more information on each day please visit the links provided below.
Day 1: KYB - Business Research& Information (British Library): Tuesday 9th January, 10am - 3pm
Day 2: Kickstart Your Business - Get Started (British Library): Thursday 11th January, 10am - 5pm
Location: BIPC at The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB (Map)
 Free Accounts & Tax Clinics
Event Organiser: Business & IP Centre
A FREE clinic at BIPC Waltham Forest to help you with accounts, taxation or start-ups - impartial advice from fully-qualified accountants
The Accountancy team from The University of Bolton's Institute of Management are on-hand to provide FREE and impartial advice at Leytonstone Library.
Whether you're in business or thinking of starting up or just want some help with personal finances or taxation you can drop in. The Library's business start-up resources also available and you can find expert help and guidance.
Please note the clinics will be held on the Ground Floor of Leytonstone Library in the BIPC WF corner.
Date & Time: Wednesday 10th January, 3pm - 6:30pm
Location: Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, London, E11 1HQ (Map)
 Health Accelerator for Social Enterprises
The School for Social Entrepreneurs and MedCity have launched an exciting new accelerator for social business leaders working to reduce health inequalities across seven London boroughs.
This programme will equip participants with the necessary skills, mentorship, knowledge and connections to grow and scale their social enterprise while tackling health inequities in under-served communities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a £5,000 grant.
This is an outstanding development opportunity for rising stars and emerging leaders within community health organisations.
Deadline for applications: Friday 5th January
 Support for London's small businesses
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 – Craft Central
Studios and co-working spaces for makers, creatives and craftspeople
Are you looking for a new base for your creative business? Join our community at Craft Central, near Canary Wharf, and benefit from a 50% reduction in your first 3 months, on application.
Craft Central is the community for makers, creatives, and craftspeople in East London. Our flagship building offers studios and co-working spaces in an iconic building on the Isle of Dogs, an area packed with industrial history. A range of sizes is available to suit your needs. From 92 sqft - 316 sqft. Prices from £370.52.inc.VAT. Price includes heating, power, wifi, VAT, free use of our 1,000 sq ft gallery space, a teaching/workshop room, shared sinks, a communal kitchen (with free tea, coffee and milk), breakout area, and access 24/7.
Review from one of our studio's holders:
‘The studios are spacious and newly built units, with hot desks, meeting rooms, and exhibition space. The building has been adapted to fit an array of studios for designers, makers, and small businesses and has great breakout spaces to network and meet the other makers. The studios, social space and potential to hold workshops are a fantastic part of what makes Craft Central really a special place to work’
Contact Craft Central to book a visit or call us at 0207 538 0819
 Workspace - Oxford House
Oxford House is an arts and community space. We are based in a gorgeous Grade II listed building in the heart of Bethnal Green. Our commercial income helps to provide a subsidised programme of performing arts for local residents.
We are home to circa 30 resident organisations, working in the arts, culture and campaigning sectors.
Whether you want to hold a conference, staff awayday, board meeting, training event, filming or general get together we can help.
Our spaces include a 120 seat studio theatre, meeting rooms, roof terrace and a gorgeous wooden panel, Victorian chapel. All have super-fast wi-fi and full AV. We can also cater for your event from our very own café. The café is also great for informal meetings too.
For more information about work and meeting space, follow the link to venue hire below or email john.ryan@oxfordhouse.org.uk and arrange a visit.
 Beyond Rent - maximise the potential of your workspace!
Join us for a concise 30-minute session to explore your workspace commercial opportunity potential.
As suppliers to Sainsburys, the NHS, and Universities, Yumchop invites you to explore a partnership that goes beyond the ordinary. Discover how our novel kiosks can elevate your revenue stream by offering convenient, hot grab-and-go meals, transforming your spaces into culinary havens for an enriched tenant/employee experience.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the potential that awaits your workspace.
Date & Time: Thursday 25th of January, 11.30am – 12.00pm
 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 information on the workspace.
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