Business advice
What follows are agencies which provide advice for people who are thinking of starting up a business, or who already run their own business and need some help.
Lambeth Business Support Network
In Lambeth, a variety of business support organisations deliver services to residents and businesses. These organisations are members of the Lambeth Business Support Network which aims to co-ordinate support for businesses across the borough.
Business Link London
Business Link for London provides London's small and medium sized businesses with a single point of contact for independent advice and support on a range of business issues including raising finance, sales and marketing, managing staff and law and regulations. They also organise a range of events and workshops to help you develop your skills and make new business contacts.
The Business Link London website offers visitors FREE access to useful information, including: 300 business factsheets; a grants search; business premises search; a fortnightly email newsletter; and information on the London Business Support Network.
Enquiry line: 0845 600 0787 open 8.30 to 5.30, Monday to Friday.
South Central Business Advice Service
South Central Business Advice offers a range of services for new and existing businesses in London. You can get help with developing business plans, raising finance, or training; you can also get support from business advisers.
Membership is free to residents wishing to start a business and existing businesses in Lambeth who use, or plan to use, this service regularly. As a member you will be kept informed of future events and opportunities and will receive regular updates on the range of services available.
Email: southcentral@one-london.com
Telephone: 020 7274 9119
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Businesses can get help and support from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This is a not-for-profit organisation that raises £7 million each year from business and spends it on practical day-to-day support services.
Email: lc@londonchamber.co.uk
Telephone: 0207 248 4444.
Social Enterprise Training and Support
Social Enterprise Training and Support holds information on social enterprise training; business support opportunities; publications; funding. It now features the national consultants register including guidance on using consultants.
This site offers a unique opportunity to tap into the pool of expertise available to social enterprises nationwide. You can view user ratings and referees, and enquire online about any product or service you may be interested in.