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Business support and information FAQs

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Did you know that East London Business Place provides a free face-to-face sourcing and matching service to maximise local business benefit from new developments and commercial precincts in Newham and East London?

East London Business Place has a dedicated officer based in the Business Development Team? ELBP works with businesses to ensure they have access to contract opportunities and assistance to become fit to supply making them more competitive and attractive to our buyers.

Can my business apply for Small Business Rate Relief?

If the single or main property is shown on the rating list with a rateable value (RV) of up to £12,000, the ratepayer will receive a percentage reduction in their rates bill for this property of up to a maximum of 50% for a property with a RV of not more than £6,000. From October 2010 until September 2012 only, the relief is doubled. There may be other reliefs that can apply and there are conditions. Follow the link to Business Rates

Did you know Newham College provides free courses to many local people?

Newham College of Further Education provides Computer Training: ECDL Testing, Sage Accounting, Learndirect courses, Introduction to computing, Employment and Business Advice Seminars, open days and events, Bespoke training courses in starting a business. Free training for those who reside in Objective 2 areas, are unemployed or work for Newham businesses with 250 or less employees.

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