Business advice

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?

Courses and events

There are regular networking events for local businesses and a wide range of short training courses.

Date
27 January - 31 December 
Time
The 4th Friday of every month. 10am to 12.30pm

Brockley Ladies Who Latte

Location
Short Description
Free business networking for women
Date
7 February 
Time
10.30am-2.00pm

Introduction to Enterprise seminar

Location
Lewisham Library
Short Description
A free half-day seminar for people who are thinking of starting up their own business.
Date
7 March 
Time
10.30am-2.00pm

Introduction to Enterprise seminar

Location
Lewisham Library
Short Description
A free half-day seminar for people who are thinking of starting up their own business
Date
14 March 
Time
10.30am-2.00pm

Introduction to Business Planning seminar

Location
Lewisham Library
Short Description
Builds on people's understanding of starting a business, either gained from Introduction to Enterprise workshop or their own previous experience

Business Advisory Service

The Lewisham and Southwark Business Advisory Service is the first stop for local people and businesses who need advice and support. We deliver workshops, surgeries and seminars on business development.

Community based business support

The Community Based Business Support Service provides intensive support for local people and communities. The service helps 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.

Contact

Lewisham and Southwark Business Advisory Service (BAS)
Address
10 12, Queen Elizabeth Street
SE1 2JN
Tel:
0800 032 0946

Email:
Community Business Support Service
Address
199 201 Lewisham Library, Lewisham High Street
SE13 6LG
Tel:
020 8691 2482

Fax:
020 8691 2483

Email:

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