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Business Start-Up support from HBV Enterprise

Thinking of starting up in business near us? Then our free, professional and confidential business start-up service is for you.

Before you get started with us, you'll need to come in to our Centre and register in person. This means filing out some forms (unfortunately these can't be taken away) that we need fully completed before we are able to give you free support.

Step 1 - FREE Start It! Seminars
These cover everything you need to know about how to start and run a successful enterprise. We sometimes offer two different types. If you are just starting to develop ideas, "Let's Start Talking Business Ideas" is for you.  If you have started work on a business plan already, or have a start date in mind, we suggest the "Let's Talk Starting In Business" seminar. During these seminars you develop an action plan to take away and work on at your own pace. Click here to find out more.

Step 2 - FREE Workshops and Advice Sessions
After the seminar, complete your action plan in your own time; we can't write your plan for you! You might find that our workshops will help. You can also return for free, confidential 1 to 1 support. One of our advisers will talk you through developing your business plan, and help with advice if you need it.

The FREE broadband computer room here at our Centre is available to help you research and write your business plan. Check with us for opening hours, and you'll also need to complete a form to sign up for this service.

Step 3 - FREE Enterprise Start-up Clinic - Ideal for fast start-up advice!
Almost ready to start, or just starting in business? Then get a "start-up healthcheck" from our Start-Up Clinic. This HBV service is free to local business start-ups. We will give you independent, confidential feedback on your plan, and help with any questions you have.

When booking, bring a copy of your business plan (if you have one) so we can have time to review it before your meeting. We will also need your start date, business trading address and any issues you would like to ask about. To learn more or book the clinic, call or email John Firman on 020 7241 7063 john@hbv.org.uk.

If you need finance, click to read more about our Loan Fund Service and, as soon as you have started trading, Access to Finance, our service to help you with Understanding Finance for Business, and raising the funds that you need.

Business London: the Start Up and Micro Business Support and Skills Development Programme. Supported by the London Development Agency

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