 Small businesses play a vital role in our local economy, but these are challenging times and business resilience is vitally important. Accessing support can be pivotal for survival and growth and the government has funded a range of free support services tailored for small businesses helping to:
- increase sales
- reduce costs
- minimise environmental impact
- develop new products and services
- provide free or subsidised training and recruitment services
By tapping into these resources, small businesses can strengthen their operations and thrive. Whether you're aiming to boost profits, expand offerings, or just keep going, support is available.
 The Productive Valley Fund (PVF) offers £2.7 million in loans to support your growth. If you're in manufacturing, creative fields, or eco-friendly industries, PVF is here to assist.
PVF’s loans, ranging from £50,000 to £400,000, can fuel equipment purchases and workspace expansions and renovations. Enjoy reasonable terms and flexible payment options, along with personalised business support.
Elevate your business with the Productive Valley Fund, visit the website to find out about eligibility criteria and how to apply.
 The teams at Redbridge and Waltham Forest Councils have collaborated to organise a Meet the Buyer event on Thursday 23 May, 9:30am to 2pm at City Gates in Ilford.
This is part of the commitment to assist businesses in enhancing their ability to bid and manage contracts and to ensure that information about our procurement processes and opportunities from our partners are shared with our business community.
During the event, buyers will be available to offer businesses insights into available opportunities, what they need to do to become ready to supply and how to access additional support to grow their business.
Get the chance to promote your tendering opportunities for local businesses (SME’S) at our ‘Meet The Buyer’ event. During the event, buyers will offer businesses insights into available opportunities, what local businesses need to do to become ready to supply and how to access additional support to grow their business. This event will primarily focus on procurement opportunities for businesses in various sectors.
If you are interested in having a stand, please email Business.Growth@walthamforest.gov.uk by return email by noon 13 May 2024
You’d be amazed at what it’s possible to deliver on an e-bike, from clothing parcels to pallets of wood! If you run a business in or around Waltham Forest, you can have your items delivered with zero emissions, by cycle-based couriers ZED.
The friendly team of couriers use electric cycles and vehicles to get around and as well as being speedy, they’re helping the climate by lowering the emissions created by last-mile deliveries. In 2023, ZED delivered over 80,000 parcels by cycle, saving approximately 112.5 tonnes of CO2.
To find out more and speak to the friendly ZED Waltham Forest team.
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The CITB Customer Engagement Advisor for Waltham Forest can assist CITB Registered Construction Employers with accessing cost neutral training (via grants and funding), amongst other help and support.
CITB is funded by a levy imposed on companies who engage in 51% or more construction activities (excluding plumbing, electrical, heating, manufacturing and forms of mechanical engineering). CITB exists for three core aims – Attract, Train and Retain skills in the construction industry.
If you’re in construction and have a training and skills need, please contact Lorraine Shepard.
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 The BIPC were honoured to host food specialist, Charlotte Palmer from True Health Talks, to lead an engaging session on managing menopause positively with natural solutions.
Attendees were treated to a wealth of information and wisdom shared by Charlotte from understanding the changes that accompany menopause to exploring natural solutions for managing symptoms.
Thank you to London Nootropics for sponsoring and supplying the event with their truly delicious adaptogenic coffee.
See below for more BIPC events happening this month.
Register Your Business - Tuesday 21 May, 11am to 12pm
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