Many schemes exist where business start-ups or companies in specific sectors or geographical areas qualify for subsidised or free support, management/staff training or financial advice and lending. Train To Gain and Access to Finance are two examples of national schemes delivered by a variety of agencies. Business Junction only recommends the following agencies and organisations.

Please contact them directly - and please tell them you got their details through Business Junction!

CIDA is the leading support organisation for the creative and cultural sector in East London and helps thousands of individuals, businesses and arts organisations.

Have you got a great idea you want to develop into a creative business but need help getting started?   If you want to create a plan, organise your finances or are confused about how to legally register as self-employed, CIDA’s Get Ready for Business programme could put you on the path to success.

Come along to our information session to find out more. It takes place on Tuesday 12^th February from 11am – 1pm and includes a networking lunch.  Limited places are available so you need to book with contact@cida.co.uk or call 020 7247 4710.


Details here:

Contact: Emma Derrick.

www.cida.co.uk

The IEU helps organisations to identify expertise within the University, and works to develop new initiatives for business development, through consultancy and the government subsidised KTP scheme.

Contact: Laura Lee Hirst

www.londonmet.ac.uk/business-development/

Based in Hackney at 2 main centres (the Shoreditch Campus and London Fields) and 50+ across the Borough, we provide access to high quality teaching, ever improving rates of achievement and much more.

Contact: Tayebeh Kazempour

www.tcch.ac.uk

The University of East London's Knowledge Dock provides enterprise development and support services for businesses, public and voluntary sector organisations, as well as students and entrepreneurs.

Contact: Richard Keenan

www.knowledgedock.com

Part of London Metropolitan University, we help businesses to improve their environmental performance. Our services - including the innovative Green Mark award - can help businesses to save money and reduce their environmental impact.

Contact: Mia Felce

An economic development and regeneration partnership working in the area bordering the City of London, the CFP combines expert knowledge with effective business involvement to build a sustainable economy.

Contact: Sarah Purvis

The London Office seeks to promote London Metropolitan Univeristy in the London region through commercial and community partnerships that are engaged in the economic and social regeneration of the region.

Contact: Frank Couling

www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/london-office/

London Remade develops markets for green products, provides tailored support to help grow green enterprises and helps introduce green practices to existing businesses.

Contact: Vaughan Melano

Contact: William Richardson

We provide a free advice service for businesses looking to locate in Hackney. Visit our website or contact our team for details on available business space in the borough.

Contact: Lindsay Tripp

By engaging with London Met's academic capability and industry specialists,
Accelerator continues to deliver innovative resources for business development, high growth potential and long term sustainability.

Contact: Graham Hewson

www.londonmet.ac.uk