Learn how the Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre has supported SMEs within the Square Mile and Beyond
Meet Coffee Snobs: From craving great coffee to crafting it for all
Coffee Snobs is a co founded business run by two best friends who met at university. After consuming copious amounts of bad coffee to fuel late night studying they decided to do something about the whole coffee industry and start the business that they had dreamed of.
Meet Helen Kamya: Supporting charities through her sustainable fashion
The LONDON E-Business Programme provides small business across London with support to develop their digital skills. Recently, our E-Business Adviser, Corinne McGee, supported Helen Kamya with understanding how to market her sustainable gym-wear brand, Unmatched by HK.
Meet Fabiha Khatun: Revolutionising financial education for young people through theatre
The Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre provides aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with access to data for market research, free workspace in the City, and a range of events to support business growth. Recently, we spoke to Fabiha Khatun, founder of Money Talks Club, about how SBREC has helped her start and grow…
Meet Peter Magnani: Turning personal challenges into a supportive business
The LONDON E-Business Programme provides small business across London with support to develop their digital skills. Recently, our E-Business Adviser, Corinne McGee, supported Peter Magnani with his mental health-focused business, Beam, as he grows and scales it.
Meet Sunil Khosla: Jewellery business owner since 1988
Hear from Sunil Khosla, the founder of Sahiba Jewels who has been a small business owner since 1988. He talks about the highs and lows of running his business over the years, and the support he’s received from the LONDON E-Business Programme.
Meet Graham Angus, Founder of LFT Coaching
Our business advisers regularly help customers start and develop their businesses. Recently, Wendy Foster helped Graham Angus with his business as a personal trainer.
Meet My Healing Kit: The SWLT-funded business that helps people take back control of their health
Recently, the charity Samuel Wilson’s Loan Trust, whose advisers work alongside SBREC, supported a wonderful business called My Healing Kit. We caught up with one of the founders, Tanusha, to learn more about how their business started and what their future plans are.
Meet Willows Clapham: The budding Scandinavian-inspired restaurant in South London
Get to know the SWLT-funded business, Willows Clapham, and their journey from finding a concept to managing weekend queues outside their restaurant.
Meet DAR Hire London: The AV hire company that was started from scratch during the pandemic
Recently our young entrepreneurs loan service Samuel Wilson’s Loan Trust, supported a wonderful business called DAR Hire London. We caught up with the founder, Damian Ramirez, to learn more about him, his journey and what his future plans are.
Meet Vision Coach and Tutor: Helping children change their mindset and enjoy their learning!
Read Jody McNaboe’s journey from being a primary school teacher to running her own business as a vision coach and tutor.
Meet Paws & Pause: The Samuel Wilson’s Loan-funded social enterprise where good dogs do good deeds
Read about Grace and Jodi’s journey starting up Paws and Pause!
Meet StrongHer: The strictly women’s only gym making waves in the fitness industry
StrongHer tells us their business journey to success!
International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, we wanted to share a female entrepreneurs story of success.
Business Advice From a Successful Entrepreneur
We catch-up with the founder and director of Andy Newman Consultancy Ltd. Andy gives us an insight into how he started his business, including some great advice for new businesses.
A Business Journey
Tony Shepherd shares his story to help support you with your business journey, looking at the importance of choosing the right technology and social media platform for your business!
Reinventing the Old Into the New♻️
This Earth Day read about a small business who is saving the planet by upcycling to create home decor. Read Louise Williams experience of starting her business.
Why Understanding Consumer Behaviour Is so Important
This article introduces you to marketing automation, something that will help you understand consumer behaviour with the support of Automation Ninjas.
What Cooking With My Mother in Law Taught Me
Inspired by her mum and mother-in-law’s love for cooking, Malah created a unique business creating modern indian sweets we love!
Don’t let the fear get you!
A short insight into the lives of women in business who are paused in the pandemic but still doing it all! A part of the international women’s day campaign Choose to Challenge.
Break the mould! My Hair by Mya
A short insight into the lives of women in business who are paused in the pandemic but still doing it all! Part of the International Women’s Day Choose to Challenge Campaign.
Positive Bunch – Starting a Social Enterprise with a mission
Read about the Social Enterprise Positive Bunch, how they are doing their bit and how they might help you.
Make your own fit!
Jess shares how using her network and the City Business Library helped her build her business.
Does your business have teeth?
James tells us how building your brand and staying consistent resulted in his successful business.
Abdul
Author Amanda Patterson, Business Research officer – City Business Library This series of articles will explore the experience of Black Founders in London, from their initial experiences and exposures to business life in London, how London is growing and changing around them and how Black owned businesses are naturally contributing to building equal opportunities in…
Ronda
Ronda talks to us about her life in London since moving from the United states. She is talks about the opportunities she found in London and how she started her own business.
Jermaine on business in London
Entrepreneur Jermaine talks to us about growing up in London, starting his own business and understand the need to appreciate talent.
Just Jaz
As part of Black History Month, we bring you a set of articles which showcase the different black owned start-ups and entrepreneurs City Business Library meet. We would like to introduce you to Jaz….
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