If you’re looking for support and advice to start up or grow your business there are lots of organisations that can help you both locally and nationally. Many offer free advice services online or over the phone and run workshops, seminars and networking opportunities.
The London Growth Hub brings together the capital’s vast business support offer into a single online resource in addition to an online forum and case studies that show how businesses have been supported to start up and grow.
The London Growth Hub is delivered by the LEAP which is the local enterprise partnership for London. Chaired by the Mayor of London, the LEAP is the body through which the Mayoralty works with London’s boroughs and business to take a strategic view of the regeneration, employment and skills agenda for London.
Sutton Town Centre’s Business Improvement District, Successful Sutton, offers year-round training programmes and workshops for local businesses, including non-levy payers. Topics covered include starting a business, marketing, legal compliance and finance.
020 3282 7198
Sutton Chamber of Commerce provides support and guidance to all local businesses, whether new or established. The Chamber offers hourlong specialist business advice clinics as well as access to finance support.
020 8770 3173
Sutton College’s ‘Learn to Earn’ scheme offers the chance for start-ups to showcase and sell their work and skills.
020 8770 5566
Support for women with part-time and flexible work or to start a business through workshops and one-to-one mentoring.
Life Coach Directory offers you a connection to over 300 professional Life Coaches and registered NLPs in the Sutton area, including free access to business support information and advice written by the coaches themselves.
Life Coach Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find help and support when you truly need it. Whether you’re a start-up business, in search of staff coaching or help with a business plan, Life Coach Directory offers individual coaches who will tailor your journey to your business needs.
The Federation of Small Businesses North Surrey Branch runs occasional seminars and offers financial benefits to its members.
01403 734257
Farm Start is Sutton Community Farm’s Food Growing Business Incubator that seeks to support entrants into farming.
info@suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk
07722 156 097
40a Telegraph Track,Wallington, SM6 0SH
The HR Dept provides you with local, personal and professional HR services with up-to-date expertise whenever you require it without breaking the bank on an outsource basis.
This government department invests in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. They seek to support British businesses to increase productivity and compete anywhere in the world.
The LEP provides a Business Growth Hub along with online and phone support to provide help with starting and running a business.
enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org
0300 456 3565
This site offers businesses access to a list of quality-assured business mentoring organisations across Britain. A search engine allows businesses to refine their searches according to the life stage of their business and location.
The NEA helps unemployed people to start their own business with both financial and business mentoring support.
Expert international trade advice and practical support for UK-based companies who want to grow their business overseas.
Helps businesses develop new products and services and access technology.
Free and impartial legal guidance for businesses, including ‘Quick Guides’ on the legal requirements for what, where and how you sell.
Local solicitors who provide 15-minute legal advice sessions at Wallington Library on Thursdays from 12.30pm to 1.15pm.
Book a session: