Do you have a great business idea but don’t know where to start?
Do you need advice and support to sustain your business through the economic downturn?
Are you thinking of expanding your business here in Lewisham?
Business Advisory Service
The Lewisham Business Advisory Service is the first stop for local people and businesses who need advice and support.
We provide free courses to help you start up in business. Experienced business advisors can help you produce a business plan and explain how to apply for loans and grants to start your business.
There is a wide range of services designed to help businesses in the borough, including information, advice, mentoring and training services. Many of these services are free to businesses based in Lewisham and all are delivered by highly experienced business advisors.
Watch our video about the Business Advisory Service.
Courses and events
There are regular networking events for local businesses and a wide range of short training courses.
More information about courses and events on the Business Link website.
Community based business support
The Community Based Business Support Service provides intensive support for local people and communities. The service has helped refugees and other local residents who have no experience of doing business in the UK.
Services include:
- mentoring
- one to one business advice
- workshops and seminars.