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If you run a business in London or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in London we hope that you will find this site both interesting and useful.

 

It has been designed to help you find local firms and business support organisations who will be happy to give you friendly advice as well as provide the services that you may need.

 

Please select your local area from the list below.

 

Inner London: Camden | Greenwich | Hackney | Hammersmith & Fulham | Islington | Kensington & Chelsea | Lambeth | Lewisham | Southwark | Tower Hamlets | Wandsworth | Westminster

 

Outer London: Barking & Dagenham | Barnet | Bexley | Brent | Bromley | Croydon | Ealing | Enfield | Haringey | Harrow | Havering | Hillingdon | Hounslow | Kingston-Upon-Thames | Merton | Newham | Redbridge | Richmond-Upon-Thames | Sutton | Waltham Forest

 

Local Firms

Although there are plenty of online business directories, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL companies who are genuinely keen to support you. For example if you are based in London, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in London who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

 

London Business Advice & Support | London Accountants | Banking & Finance | Commercial Property | London Design | London Networking Clubs | London Printers | Sales & Marketing | London Web Design | Website Optimisation | Local Directory.

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these London business pages, but we have also created an extensive library of general business information to help give your business the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked business questions can be found, including..

 

Q. Starting A New Business - What are the key considerations before I start?

Q. Starting A New Business - Should I buy an existing business?

Q. Running A Small Business - Why is it important to have a business plan?

Q. Running A Small Business - What is marketing?

Q. Small Business Funding - How can I raise start up capital?

 

 

See the Start Your Own Business home page for a full list of subjects covered.

 

USEFUL LONDON BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

Activ London. The complete online guide to London with comprehensive local business listings, community events, news, and accommodation.

 

  Business Link Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you.
| http://www.businesslink.gov.uk | 0845 600 9 006
  Business Link in London. Business Link in London is a free, impartial business advice service available to anyone starting or running a small or medium sized business in the capital.
info@bllondon.co.uk | http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/london | 0845 6000 787
  Centa. Centa provides a range of funded and commercial services aimed at new entrepreneurs and established firms. Centa Business Services has over 24 years experience of providing impartial advice and hands on support to start-upand micro businesses; from securing finance, to mentoring, expanding business ideas, training and practical help to set up and run a business.
| http://www.centa.co.uk | See website for full details.
  City Business Library. The City Business Library is a public reference library specialising in current business information which is intended to be of practical use.
cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk | http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/citybusinesslibrary | 020 7332 1812
  Federation of Small Business Greater London. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB.
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01708 621 258
  Gateway to London. Talk to Gateway to London for advice on how a London Thames Gateway location could be your best move. Our professional team works closely with medium and large companies already based in the region to realise their growth plans, as well as UK businesses looking for a London location. Our Commercial Property Service is free and confidential and has already helped a wide range of companies to secure their future success.
info@gtlon.co.uk | http://www.gtlon.co.uk | 020 7540 5560
  Greater London Enterprise. GLE Group comprises four business areas that are each focused on maximising the potential of individuals, small enterprises and growing businesses. By bringing commercial know-how in economic development, finance and regeneration GLE delivers public policy objectives.
| http://www.gle.co.uk | 020 7403 0300
  Learning and Skills Council - London. The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
| http://www.lsc.gov.uk | 0845 019 4144
  London Business Development Corporation. To succeed in business, you need the business idea, skills, financial resources and the support to make it all happen. London Business Development Corporation(LBDC) is here to give you access to all these essential business requirements, giving you the edge you need in order to succeed. If you own or currently running a business, planning to start up or are in the growth phase, this is the place to grow. With knowledge, expertise and experience in various specialist areas, our staff and consultants can support your business at any stage. Our services include business advice, developing a business plan, mentoring, support, training seminars, networking events and access to finance. We are here to help your business grow.
| http://www.lbdc.org.uk | 020 8376 6262
  London Chamber of Commerce. 33 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1AP. E-mail: lc@londonchamber.co.uk
| http://www.londonchamber.co.uk |
  oneLondon. GLE Group comprises four business areas that are each focused on maximising the potential of individuals, small enterprises and growing businesses. By bringing commercial know-how in economic development, finance and regeneration GLE delivers public policy objectives.
info@gle.co.uk | http://www.gle.co.uk/onelondon | 0800 032 0946
  Social Enterprise London. Social enterprises are building an inspired world, meeting the most complex social and environmental challenges through business. At Social Enterprise London our mission is to support and promote their success, positioning London as the global leader of the social enterprise movement. Our vision is a prosperous London with social enterprise at its heart.
| http://www.sel.org.uk | 020 7022 1920

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