Starting up? Start here
Starting up? Start here
Welcome to the first Start-ups in London Libraries blog from the Lewisham SiLL team, bringing you business news and opportunities from across the borough.
Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) is a free programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs gain the skills, information and know-how to build a successful business through workshops, one to one sessions, business resources and events. SiLL is delivered by Lewisham Library and Information Service in partnership with the British Library and nine other London boroughs.
The programme includes two full day workshops run by business professionals, covering everything you need to know to get your business off to a good start including protecting your idea, lean start-ups, the business model canvas, legal matters and much more.
‘I really enjoyed the workshop. It’s very useful for people who want to gain a clearer idea of how to start a business and how to take those first steps.’ Baiba, local entrepreneur.
Our next workshops will be on 11th and 13th February 2020. You can register for the SiLL programme and book the workshops below.
‘I really enjoyed the workshop. It’s very useful for people who want to gain a clearer idea of how to start a business and how to take those first steps.’ Baiba, local entrepreneur.
Our next workshops will be on 11th and 13th February 2020. You can register for the SiLL programme and book the workshops below.
Our SiLL champion, Mark is on hand to offer free tailored one to one sessions for SiLL participants. Mark will take you through the business diagnostics process and create an action plan with you.
You'll also need to register - just download and fill in the registration form (using the 'fill and sign' PDF option) and email it to SiLL@lewisham.gov.uk
We have a SiLL coffee morning on 30th Jan where you can find out more and register for the programme. There will also be talks and networking. Find out more and book here.
The COBRA complete business reference adviser is an essential database to research business opportunity profiles, the latest sector news, training, legal matters, funding and resources in your area and much more. COBRA is free to use with your library card, just follow the link to log in.
Need a library card? If you're not already a library member you can sign up here
Press Reader has thousands of newspapers, journals and magazines available from all over the world which can be searched by subject area. It's free to use with your library card and PIN number, and you can download it as an app. Press Reader link
Don't forget to make the most of our physical business books in library branches - you can search the catalogue here.
And we have plenty of ebooks and audio books covering business subjects. Just search our eLibrary.
Local Business News and Opportunities
The Community Impact Partnership are offering investments of £25,000 - £150,000 with a blend of loans and grants for businesses which benefit communities. Find out more here.
Find your perfect co-working space. Flexible co-working space and office units for SMEs are available at Dek Catford and DeK PLACE/Ladywell in addition to business advice and resources. Find out more here.
List your creative business with SHAPESLewisham for free. SHAPESLewisham is a creative network conceived as part of the Creative Enterprise Zone initiative and aims
to promote, celebrate and connect the creative community in Lewisham. Find
out more here.
Contact us SiLL@lewisham.gov.uk
Lewisham SiLL
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