Events/webinars/training/workshops
Grow London Local
Grow London Local will give you free access to all the support you need to help grow your business. Explore our online library for events, support programmes and expert-led content designed to help you achieve your business goals.
Newable
Newable helps companies thrive by providing the essential resources they need to take the next step with their business. They support companies of all shapes, styles and sizes because variety and diversity fuels a thriving economy. Click on the above link to view its upcoming events/webinars.
Google for Startups
Google for Startups supports growing startups to utilise its resources, classes, connections and expertise to build their technical skills and knowledge.
It runs a number of programmes including:
- Startup School: Provides practical workshops on training for startup founders and their teams, covering topics including SEO, user experience and Google ads.
- Residency: Supports growth-stage startups to make the most of Google’s products, connections and best practices. Startups benefit from tailored mentoring, as well as access to workspace.
- Live sessions: A virtual event series bringing together Google experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists and coaches to support founders with their questions.
- Immersion (black founders): A 12-week skill-building mentorship programme for Black-founded startups. It prepares founders to grow their businesses, raise funding, and advance their leadership skills.
- Immersion (women founders): A 12-week mentorship-focused programme connecting women-founded startups from across Europe with Google resources.
Click here to find out more.
We understand that many businesses are facing rising costs and a sense of uncertainty. In Newham there is a dynamic chamber of commerce which offers a multitude of benefits, such as networking opportunities, business support, free legal and financial advice, monthly events and a monthly newsletter.
To enable as many businesses as possible to take advantage of this, in collaboration between the Newham Chamber of Commerce we are providing free membership; this is made possible by the Government’s allocation of the Additional Restrictions Grant to the Council.
So we are calling on all entrepreneurs, sole traders, partnerships and small businesses with up to five employees who aren’t already members to join for free and capitalise on this great initiative designed to support the continuous growth of your business.
Upcoming Events/Webinars
Newham Chamber Members Evening Social Networking
Thursday 19 September – 6pm-9pm
Porsche Centre East London
Porsche East London is hosting an exclusive BBQ launch and unveiling the new Porsche 911 to Newham Chamber Members. This event, renowned as one of the most anticipated among Chamber Members each year, will offer a Porsche in-car driving experience and on-road time in one of the new 911s. If you’re not a member already, check your eligibility for our FREE membership offer.
To express your interest in attending this event click here.
Business Networking Event: Access to Finance
Wednesday 11 September – 5pm-7pm
Barclays East Ham, High Street North E6
Get ready for an exclusive opportunity! Join Barclays Bank's East London Business Banking Team at the East Ham Branch for a Networking and Access to Finance masterclass event. Take a deep dive into a treasure trove of wisdom as seasoned industry experts provide valuable insights on how to grow your business, obtain financial support, and expand your professional connections.
Meet us, Our Newham Business & Enterprise team, to explore our services and how we can support you.
In order to attend you will need to send an email with your full name, company and sector details.
Introduction to Grant Fundraising
Tuesday 24 September – 10am-11pm
Online
Understanding how to access grants is crucial for both new and growing businesses. This workshop from the British Library's Business & IP Centre will cover grants; how to find them, understanding the eligibility requirements, and the things you should consider when making a successful application.
For more information click here.
Newham College is hosting an e-business celebration event. Join us to celebrate the outstanding progress of our local businesses since the introduction of the e-Business Programme funded by Our Newham Business & Enterprise and Local London.
This event is a tribute to their hard work and dedication to bridge the digital skills gap, which is essential to the growth and vitality of our local economy.
The celebration will be held on Thursday 26 September starting at 6pm at the Old Town Hall in Stratford.
To book your ticket click here.
Black Pound Market 2024 – Apply for a stall
The market will be part of our wider Black History Month programme and the aim is to promote and spotlight Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Newham.
The Newham’s Black Pound Market will be taking place on:
- Saturday 12 October, 9-3pm, Woodgrange Market.
- Saturday 19 October, 12-4pm. Location to be confirmed.
Apply for a stall by Monday 9 September.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Hear from a consortium of respected speakers to discuss the incredible value of having a more diverse and inclusive supply chain.
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust for young people
Samuel Wilson's Loan Trust is a charity which offers business loans to young people aged 18-39 who are "in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages" to establish and develop new businesses.
The maximum loan is £50,000 starting at 2% interest. Please note that, as part of the application process, a robust business plan with detailed and realistic financial forecasts is required.
Help to Grow: Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts from world-class business schools. It provides:
- access to 12 weeks of learning designed to fit alongside work commitments
- development of a bespoke business growth plan to help your business reach its full potential
- 1:1 support from a business mentor
- networking opportunities
The programme is 90% funded by the Government so you only pay £750.
The Mayor of London’s scrappage scheme for businesses
The Mayor of London’s new scrappage scheme for vans and minibuses has been designed to further tackle the negative impact of toxic air pollution in London. It will enable eligible SMEs and charities with ten or less employees to replace polluting vehicles that don't meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) emissions standards – ULEZ is expanding to include outer London on 29 August.
The scrappage scheme offers six grant payment options. We encourage Newham businesses who aren’t ULEZ compliant to consider trading up to a fully electric vehicle using either a grant of £7,500 for a van or £9,500 for a minibus.
Queen Mary University of London's qNomics Programme offers free business services ranging from advice and training on business finance to planning, market research and expansion.
This free advice and support is delivered by students from Queen Mary's School of Economics and Finance under the supervision of expert practitioners who volunteer their services as part of their commitment to pro bono work.
