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General business support
Find local and national organisations that provide business support and advice for start-ups and more established businesses.
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Business Support Service
Grow London Local
Grow London Local brings together all the business support available nationally, regionally and locally for micro and small business owners.
Disability advice service
The Business Disability Forum helps small and medium-sized businesses in London.
It gives free support and advice on disability and how it relates to your organisation.
Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre
The Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre has experts who give advice and hold seminars and workshops.
It also has a space in the City for room hire and internet use.
Southwark Pioneers Fund
The Southwark Pioneers Fund provides support and grants for entrepreneurs at different stages.
Apply for:
- Southwark Pioneers Fund: Launchpad for help with business ideas and early stage start-ups
- Southwark Pioneers Fund: Grow Your Enterprise to help take more established businesses to the next level
They actively encourage the following to apply:
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women
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marginalised genders
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people from ethnic minority backgrounds
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young people
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senior citizens
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people with disabilities
Open to Export
Open to Export helps small and medium-sized enterprises with their exporting and international trade needs.
OneTech
OneTech supports London tech founders through workshops, mentoring, networking and access to funders.