Business Finance Week 2024: Access to Finance for Businesses
Identifying the right type of funding is everything for start-ups and entrepreneurs. An exciting event that promises to shed light on the latest trends, possibilities, and challenges facing business finance is the British Business Bank's Business Finance Week 2024. Running from September 24 to 3 October the British Business Bank will offer SMEs expert advice and free resources including regional in-person events, webinars and more. For ease we have listed some of these support under our events and webinar section.
To mark this year's Business Finance Week campaign we're hosting 'Access to Finance for Businesses' event in collaboration with Barclays and several other partners including Newham Chamber of Commerce, Funding Bay and London Property Services. This is intended to assist you in finding useful information, network with financial professionals, and learn about the wide range of financing choices that may be available to support your expansion in Newham.
The event will feature presentations from individual exhibitors regarding the services they offer to businesses, followed by the opportunity to network, collaborate, and ask questions. Also, light refreshments will be offered, thanks to the sponsorship of Caloroso Bakery and Unit 6 Café.
Join us on Thursday 3 October from 5pm-8pm – Old Town Hall, Stratford.
Strategies for Success: Support for Businesses Impacted by Roadworks and Construction
Our Newham Business & Enterprise is teaming up with London Business Partnership to deliver a FREE business rates workshop for anyone affected by ongoing construction and roadwork projects!
Joining us is speaker, Steve Hile of Gerald Eve. Steve has over 25 years’ experience in general valuation work throughout the UK. He will be covering topics including:
Business rates fundamentals
How business rates are calculated
How to challenge your business rate bill
Current rate relief schemes and how to apply
Material Change in Circumstances (MCC) relief for those affected by works
How to apply for MCC via the valuation office.
Join us on Wednesday 16 October from 11am-12:30pm – online.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), stands out for the support it provides its members with, including extensive tax protection, business legal protection insurance, employment law guidance, health and safety advice, and financial support. All of this is included as part of your two-year preferential membership package.
The Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Black History Month 2024 programme, themed ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, where a number of special events, including the Black Pound Market, will celebrate and spotlight Black business owners and entrepreneurs in Newham.
BetterPoints Newham encourages residents to run, walk, cycle, or wheel to get them active and improve their health. They will receive incentives, which might include vouchers for independent shops and services that are listed on the free app as a service provider. The businesses will get paid back once the vouchers are redeemed. This is a great way to reach a wider audience and generate income.
Our Newham Business & Enterprise has been using the Business Update to provide business news and share broader business support on offer. To make sure that the content and design of the Business Update live up to your expectations. Your responses to this poll will be used to assist and enhance the Business Update.
Tate & Lyle's Local Fund, a partnership between Tate & Lyle Sugars and the Council, is set to return with a £50,000 grant pot, aiming to support projects fostering safe, prosperous, and healthy local communities in Newham.
An in-person Grant Surgery session with the funders will take place on Monday 14 October at Startford Library designed to offer support to not-for-profit organisations seeking funding.
Strategies for Success: The Construction Masterclass
In collaboration with Newable, we’re hosting a 'Construction Masterclass' in early November. This event is designed to assist construction SMEs in exploring local opportunities, gaining market insights, and discovering the most effective strategies to become a preferred supplier. Our goal is to help with your growth and ensure ongoing success in the construction industry.
To learn how to get noticed by major construction developers in Newham, you need to attend this in-person masterclass.
The Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme will demystify the funding landscape and give entrepreneurs the skills and information they need to finance their business growth.
Stress, anxiety and burnout are common problems in the workplace. The mental health charity, Mind, reports that 1 in 6 UK workers are experiencing mental health problems and, with current pressures from the cost of living crisis, the need to provide support for employees is now more critical than ever.
Good Thinking is a free online service supporting the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in London, in a way that works for them. They provide a range of safe, proactive and early intervention tools to users, including faith-based resources.
The co-op launch event of
Northeastern University London is scheduled for Tuesday 1 October in the
evening. Industry partners and alumni will be discussing experiential learning,
student co-op experiences, strategic advantages, and growth opportunities.
This event is being held by the Business & IP Centre in association with the annual Business Finance Week 2024.
Financial management is crucial for running a successful business. It involves understanding revenue, gross profit, and cash flow, and creating a unique definition for each business owner.
DTX brings together creative minds and technology practitioners with the tools needed to drive change, enhance experiences and improve efficiencies across today’s organisations. Covering cloud and infrastructure; software engineering and DevOps; data and AI; and cyber security, the event showcases the technology, solutions and strategies essential to advance digital projects and achieve sustainable success.
This online webinar by the Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre will cover the essential aspects of intellectual property and explain their relevance to you and your business.
The six main areas covered will include: Patents, Trademarks, Registered Designs, Copyright, Trade Secrets, and Know-How.
