If you are considering starting your own business, there is plenty of advice and support to help you decide if this is the right choice for you. Some organisations will also be able to support you to set up a business and Westminster City Council’s website offers a lot of information on setting up and registering a new business.
There are four Business Information Points located in libraries across the City of Westminster that provide a range of high quality business information resources – all for free. Are you struggling with your business plan or trying to grow your business? Do you need access to quality marketing and industry reports? Westminster’s BIP Libraries gives you free access to online databases providing up- to-date funding opportunities, product and service providers’ worldwide, detailed company information listings and the opportunity to find new contacts and create tailored mailing lists. All BIP libraries hold regular events and workshops with guest speakers offering expert advice and opportunities to talk to like-minded people and share experiences.
Libraries have free internet access and Wifi with free access from home or office to a wide range of high quality online resources for library members via the 24/7 Library. For all your business enquiries or to be added to their business events’ mailing list, email: bip@westminster.gov.uk
www.pbc.co.uk
11-12 Barley Shotts Business Park, 246 Acklam Road, London W10 5YG
If you're thinking of starting a business or you'd like to take your existing business up a level, the Portobello Business Centre is your first port of call. The centre has been in operation for twenty years it has a solid track record of helping start-up and existing businesses to succeed.
Offers a range of services including advice, consultancy, training and finance.
www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust offers funding and support to young people to help
them start their own business. They provide grants and loans, on going
advice through a volunteer business mentor and marketing support.
To be eligible for support from The Trust the young person must be: