Bromley Business Hub

Start Up Bromley END OF SUMMER MARKET
2023-09-09 09:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Orpington Market Square, Orpington Market Square
Saturday 9 September 09:00 – 15:00
Start Up Bromley END OF SUMMER MARKET
Orpington Market Square
Come down to Orpington and celebrate the vibrancy of the Bromley Business Community as we have 10 businesses showcasing their products and services.

1230 The Women’s Company Bromley
2023-09-20 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-10-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-11-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-20 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-03-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Kekik Kitchen, 226 High Street, Bromley, BR2 1PQ, 126 Merlin Grove, Beckenham and London and UK, KENT, BR2 1PQ, United Kingdom
1230 The Women’s Company is for BusinessWomen who are smart, sassy and want to grow their business in a structured yet informal, successful environment.1230 TWC is an effective, dynamic network of monthly lunch-time meetings and events where like-minded business women meet to inspire, share experiences, strengthen and grow their businesses through building trusted business relationships..
If you would like to network and market your business with other like-minded supportive businesswomen…
Learn new networking skills and make connections to help your business grow…
Discover the secrets of business success from other entrepreneurs…
Discover the support readily given at 1230 TWC meetings.
Learn from workshops, guest speakers and other attendees.
When you join 1230 TWC, you will become a member of the whole network with far-reaching networking opportunities.
Have your 1-minute talk prepared (please ask if you’d like a copy of the 1230 TWC 1 minute talk guideline). You will receive a free copy at all meetings. 1230 TWC Meetings are friendly and informal and with a productive structure, where you will be able to promote your business while enjoying good company and a delicious meal.If you need more business, more contacts, support, a warm welcome, advice, expertise and to connect with other focused, savvy business women – you’re in the right place!
We look forward to welcoming you there
after all, you need to eat too!

Introduction to Business Model Canvas
2023-09-27 10:30 - 11:45 | Online
Wednesday 27 September 10:30 – 11:45
Introduction to Business Model Canvas
Online Zoom Webinar
This webinar will help you understand and implement the Business Model Canvas into your strategy.
For more information and to register your attendance visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-business-model-canvas-tickets-689962836417

Finding Grants for Green/Sustainable Businesses
2023-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library, Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library
Tuesday 3 October 11:00 – 13:00
Finding Grants for Green/Sustainable Businesses
Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library
To celebrate Libraries Week’s (2 – 8 October) ‘Green Libraries’ theme, Start Up Bromley have invited Gary from CNT Associates to host a workshop that will focus on environmental and sustainability projects and businesses, and will provide an overview about current funding opportunities and address the needs of a range of groups that need funding and support.
For more information and to register your attendance visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-grants-for-greensustainable-businesses-tickets-695904377727

1230 The Women's Company Orpington
2023-10-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | la Scala, 132 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS, 132 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS, Bromley, BR6 0JS, United Kingdom
1230 The Women’s Company is for BusinessWomen who are smart, sassy and want to grow their business in a structured yet informal, successful environment.1230 TWC is an effective, dynamic network of meetings and events where like-minded business women meet to inspire, share experiences, strengthen and grow their businesses through building trusted business relationships.
If you would like to network and market your business with other like-minded supportive businesswomen…
Learn new networking skills and make connections to help your business grow…
Discover the secrets of business success from other entrepreneurs…
Discover the support readily given at 1230 TWC meetings.
Learn from workshops, guest speakers and other attendees.
When you join 1230 TWC, you will become a member of the whole network with far-reaching networking opportunities.
Have your 1-minute talk prepared (please ask if you’d like a copy of the 1230 TWC 1 minute talk guideline). You will receive a free copy at all meetings. 1230 TWC Meetings are friendly and informal and with a productive structure, where you will be able to promote your business while enjoying good company and a delicious meal.If you need more business, more contacts, support, a warm welcome, advice, expertise and to connect with other focused, savvy business women – you’re in the right place!
We look forward to welcoming you there
after all, you need to eat too!

Winter Lights Spectacular: Start Up Bromley Marketplace
2023-10-25 17:00 - 21:00
On Wednesday 25th October, 5pm-9pm on Bromley High Street, there will be a ‘Winter Lights Spectacular’ event.
The event is taking shape nicely and will mostly be offering interactive light installations and games along with walkabout performers as well as food, drink and live music offers. There will not be stalls from traders or businesses, nor a performance stage this time, but in the library we will have a Start Up Bromley Marketplace on the ground floor and first floor, and other exciting events taking place in the library.
If you would like to take part in the Start Up Bromley Marketplace which will be part of the ‘Winter Lights Spectacular’ event on Wednesday 25th October from 5pm to 9pm (4pm set up time), please let me know by Thursday 19th October.
To take part all you need to tell me is:

1) Name of your business
2) Limited company or sole trader (y/n)
3) Industry
4) What items will you be selling on the day/promoting on the day
5) What marketing materials will you be bringing?
6) Will you need an electricity?
7) How will you receive payments
8) Are you able to arrive at 4pm for set up.

Stalls will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, where we hope there will be a diverse group of industries represented.

Intentional Goal Setting (That You Can Actually Action)
2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library, Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library
Learn how to assess and create intentional goals, gaining practical tools and strategies that you can implement in your business.
Intentional Goal Setting Tickets

We’re bringing a spark to January to help you intentionally ignite your 2024, fuelled with growth and success. We’re going unorthodox and challenging those well intentioned resolutions that fall by the wayside, through practical business and mindset strategies, to support your journey.
Join Caron Pollard, Business Strategist, and Clare Flaxen, Ivy League Trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Mindset Strategist, who support ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and careers and fulfil professional and personal ambitions.
This two hour interactive and hands-on workshop is suitable for all businesses regardless of your stage of entrepreneurship, as it is always good to review, reset and optimise your goals and move them from intention to actionable results.
The session is designed to help you assess and create intentional goals, applying practical and creative business and mindset strategies. You will leave with practical tools and strategies that you can implement in your businesses immediately. It also provides networking opportunities, allowing you to learn from other businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs and potentially form beneficial connections and relationships.

What We’ll Cover
Goal Setting: Your Intentional Business
o The Fate of Resolutions
o Reverse Engineering your SMART stretch Goals
o How to GROW your Goals
Operating from Reality to Vision
o Business and Mindset Deep Dive
o Resetting the GPS from Circumstance to Vision
o Leveraging your Strengths to trump the Challenges
o Intentional Experimentation – stress testing and stretching
Become a Disruptor and Do the THING
o Reframing Intentions and Going all In
o Momentum = Building consistent micro habits to create compounding results
Accountability, Action and Achievement

About the Speakers
Partnered by Caron Pollard, Business Strategist and Clare Flaxen, Ivy League Trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Mindset Strategist; this duo marries business and mindset strategies to support ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and careers and fulfil ambition professionally and personally.
Clare has over 25 years’ experience in the mental health and wellness space, with 15 years in the NHS and public sector education, before training as a CBT therapist at the University of Pennsylvania and opening her own private practice and mindset training business. She works predominantly with founders, entrepreneurs and creatives, and women in leadership roles.
Caron is runs a Business Strategy Consultancy providing strategic and leadership support to entrepreneurs and organisations at specific growth trajectories. Her expertise lies in scalable business strategy, digital marketing and retention. An alumni of the former SiLL programme Caron transitioned from a corporate career in Customer Strategy to entrepreneur, leading to amazing opportunities, projects and launching The Challenger CEO podcast.
The core values that underpin their work are empowered business, mindset, and wellbeing strategies. Together, they run Empowered Minds, a network called for gutsy women in business ready to grow; run in person networking and mastermind events, deliver online and in person training, group mastermind programmes and work with organisations to support their goals.

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This event is delivered by Start up Bromley which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence, as well as giving them access to business information and resources.
We offer our members a variety of expert led workshops, 1-2-1’s with a business manager , access to business resources, opportunities to trade and test business ideas, co-working and office space, networking events and much more.
If you wish to attend the event and are not already a member, you will need to register with Start Up Bromley first.
Members of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Wandsworth are also welcome to attend the event.

Bromley Business Growth: Free Advice and Support for Local SMEs
2024-01-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Launch and Networking Event

Date: Tuesday, 30 January
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Bromley Central Library

Event Details:

Discover free business support available to Bromley SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Learn about services provided by Council teams and delivery partners.
Attend scheduled talks and presentations.
Participate in networking sessions.

Scheduled Talks and Presentations:

10:30 AM: Event opens with registration and refreshments.
11:00 AM: Opening remarks by Councillor Yvonne Bear, Executive Councillor for Renewal, Recreation, and Housing.
11:05 AM: Introduction and welcome by Start Up Bromley.
11:20 AM: Overview of the Growth Builder Programme by Goldsmiths, University of London.
11:35 AM: Overview of Bromley Business Hub by SOS Creativity.
12:00 PM: Lunch and networking.
1:00 PM: Overview of the Supply Bromley Programme by Newable.
1:15 PM: Overview of Grow London Local.
1:25 PM: Overview of Good Work Bromley by London South East Colleges.
2:30 PM: Event close.

How to Find Relevant Tenders for Your Business
2024-02-06 09:30 - 13:30
A practical guide to getting the most out of contract portals
There are so many tender portals advertising contract opportunities. Many will charge for information or send a stream of email updates that are of no use and full of confusing language.
This practical event will help you identify the best portals and set up free email notifications that provide relevant tender information for your business. You will be guided through the technical terminology to know what is suitable, what you will benefit from, and what to avoid.
You will leave with access to the main portals for London’s small businesses, an overview of other portals you can explore further, and ideas of alternative ways to target the right business opportunities for you.
What will you learn?

Discover how to access public sector tender opportunities
Understand what information is required to complete a supplier questionnaire
Develop skills in saving time and money by quickly discarding unsuitable opportunities

This event is free to attend and places are assigned on a first come, first serve basis – it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
Eligibility

This Supply Bromley event is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your company’s eligibility for the event.
Companies must:

Be registered in the UK
Be based or trading in the London Borough of Bromley
Meet the SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) criteria according to the European SME definition

Please note, only 20 places are available and the above eligibility criteria apply.
Places are limited to one delegate per company – we highly recommend applying quickly to secure your spot.
Contact us
Have a question about the event? Email our team at supplybromley@newable.co.uk

Fast-Track Your Business: Build a Lean, Mean, Profit Machine in 90 Days
2024-02-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
elcome to the Bromley Growth Builder Workshop: Build a Lean, Mean, Profit Machine in 90 Days
The Build a Lean, Mean, Profit Machine in 90 Days workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical areas for a successful business. Businesses will create effective strategies to enhance their business model, attract new customers, confidently approach investors, and promote a stronger brand. With a robust foundation in these essential elements, attendees create a platform to achieve sustainable growth and development over time. This workshop lays the foundations for the AI workshop by ensuring participants reflect on all aspects of their business and start to think about new product and service development/enhancement.
About Bromley Business Growth
Growth Builder
Are you looking for support to grow and develop your business?
How we can help your business:

• Digital Transformation
• Development of new products and services
• Strategic Marketing
• Social Media Mastery

Our package of support:

• Expert-led workshops and business clinics
• Online resources
• 1-2-1 mentoring
• Academic consultancy

Ready to transform your business? Contact us today: bbg@gold.ac.uk
To sign up to the Growth Builder and find out about other business support from Bromley Council and partners visit: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/business-support-advice/business-support

Outer South East London - Bromley In-Person Networking
2024-02-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Bromley Old Town Hall 30 Tweedy Road Bromley BR1 3FE, Bromley Old Town Hall 30 Tweedy Road Bromley BR1 3FE
Outer South East London in-person networking will be in Bromley this February. Everyone is welcome to join us at FSB member venue – ‘Clockwise Bromley‘ – situated in the impressive and iconic Bromley Old Town Hall, a neo-Georgian Grade-II listed building originally built in 1907.
This will be an opportunity to hear from Warren McGrath, Business Development Consultant at Clockwise Bromley about their workspace solutions and how they can support local businesses and hear how Clockwise have played a major part in the major regeneration of such a historic local landmark. Plus, how Start Up Bromley can support you locally.
You will also meet other local small business owners, hear updates from FSB London and Bromley Council about the support available, and swap business cards over lunch. In addition, a chance to join a short tour of the venue once home to the old Council Chambers, old Courthouse and cells from the the Magistrates’ Court days – all repurposed to support the business community.

Bromley Ladies Who Latte
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Community House, Community House Bromley, BR1 1RH, United Kingdom
Bromley Ladies Who Latte is a lively, local group covering the Bromley Borough. We welcome all types of women led businesses, from those who are just starting their journey to those who have been operating for some time. We aim to learn from and support each other with the intention of helping each business to progress, develop and build collaborations enabling you to shine. Join us!
If you want to network for FREE with other inspirational business women in your area then look out for your local Ladies Who Latte. Our concept is simple: grab yourself a coffee and join in the networkworking engagements. We have no external speakers, no fixed agenda, and no meeting fee, however we ask that you book your ticket for each event.

Start Up Bromley Workshop - Selling your Product in Shops and Online
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Johnny Paterson is a multi award-winning entrepreneur and marketing expert. He possesses over 25+ years experience in the beauty and hair industry and works closely with Gov+ as a UK London Export Champion providing advice for businesses looking to grow their export business around the world. Johnny is applied, hard working and proactive in all aspects of business. Johnny is hands on and oversees all sectors of the business from marketing, branding, social media, production and sales and manages a growing team of dedicated staff. During this event he will draw on his wealth of experience and pass this knowledge onto others to enable them to grow their businesses.
This workshop is for you if you are: interested in learning about exporting and expanding your business so that it has a physical presence with consumers.
About the Speaker

Johnny Paterson is Co-founder of Dr. PAWPAW alongside his wife Pauline. They’ve been running the business for almost a decade and in just 3-4 years have managed to grow the business from £20,000 to a 8.5 million pound annual turnover. Their products can be found all around the world in over 35+ countries including the UK, US , the Middle East and Asia. A British made and manufactured brand, their products are the very essence of feel good beauty and through their philanthropic work they give back to various charities.

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This event is delivered by Start up Bromley which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence, as well as giving them access to business information and resources.
We offer our members a variety of expert led workshops, 1-2-1’s with a business manager , access to business resources, opportunities to trade and test business ideas, co-working and office space, networking events and much more.
If you wish to attend the event and are not already a member, you will need to register with Start Up Bromley first.
Members of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Wandsworth are also welcome to attend the event.

Outer South East London Virtual Networking
2024-03-13 11:30 - 12:45 | Online/virtual, SE9 9SF, United Kingdom
This one hour and 15 minute interactive online session falls on the third Wednesday of the month (except March where we will meet on the second Wednesday) This will offer the chance to connect and network with other small business owners in and around South East London.

Event details
Join us for Outer South East London virtual networking event.
During the event we will include a guest speaker, breakout rooms for networking and some good conversations in smaller groups. We also welcome non-FSB members. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend, colleague or business associate to accompany you, so they too can benefit.
This month’s event is hosted by FSB member and volunteer Sarah Marsh-Collings of babelMonkey and supported by Sarah King, FSB Development Manager for Greater London and local FSB Membership Advisor – Rachel Barham. FSB Outer South East London looks to support small businesses in the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Croydon through the local volunteer team which also includes Chandra Sharma of Elmcroft Business Services and Gary Parker of CNT Associates
Non members and members outside the SE London area welcome.
To enable FSB to deliver a high level of customer service at our events, and to tailor the content where appropriate, we will share your full name and business name with the host of the event you have registered to attend. The event hosts are representatives of FSB who irretrievably delete your details following the event. Should you not consent your full name and business name being shared with the event host, please contact events@fsb.org.uk within three working days of the event taking place, with details of the event.
Event contact
For help and support regarding this event, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email csdeventsupport@fsb.org.uk.

Guesswork to Growth: How AI Unlocks the Secrets of Your Ideal Customer
2024-03-14 10:00 - 13:30
Welcome to the Bromley Growth Builder workshop on “How AI Unlocks the Secrets of Your Ideal Customer”.
In this innovative AI marketing workshop, you will discover AI platforms that small businesses like yours can leverage to enhance your marketing strategy. Learn about the latest AI tools and techniques to help you automate your marketing efforts, improve customer engagement, and boost conversions. Get practical insights and stay ahead of the competition. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your marketing to the next level with AI.
About Bromley Business Growth
Growth Builder
Are you looking for support to grow and develop your business?
How we can help your business:

• Digital Transformation
• Development of new products and services
• Strategic Marketing
• Social Media Mastery

Our package of support:

• Expert-led workshops and business clinics
• Online resources
• 1-2-1 mentoring
• Academic consultancy

Ready to transform your business? Contact us today: bbg@gold.ac.uk
To sign up to Growth Builder and find out about other business support from Bromley Council and partners visit: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/business-support-advice/business-support

Alternative Sources of Funding for your Business
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library, Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library
Start Up Bromley is joined by Gary Parker of CNT Associates for a morning of networking, as well as a workshop on Alternative Sources of Funding for your Business.
This workshop will cover:

Potential sources of funding for your business, including, grants, loans and crowd funding
How to source relevant information
Business sector based information
Other business support options
The next steps to developing a fundraising strategy

Book Your Ticket

Start Up Bromley Networking Morning - Using Instagram and Tik Tok For Business
2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library, Workshop Room, Bromley Central Library
Start Up Bromley Networking Morning – Using Instagram and Tik Tok For Business – Bromley Central Library, 16.04.24, 10:00 – 12:00

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-bromley-monthly-networking-morning-tickets-862958350657

Start Up Bromley are delighted to hold regular FREE monthly events on the third Tuesday of each month in order to encourage members to promote their business to a wider audience.
Our Guest Speaker for this event will be Helen Manchip, who will be doing a short presentation on Using Instagram and TikTok for Businessfor about 30-40 minutes with time for Q & A’s.
Helen’s presentation will then be followed by an opportunity for each member to promote their business to those present. We normally allow around 60 seconds per presentation but this is not hard and fast, as we appreciate for some people speaking publicly can be nerve wracking whereas for others, they may have a lot more to share.
The meeting will end with some open networking, an opportunity to build connections and set up follow up meetings.
The networking events are held at Bromley Central Library, usually on the fourth floor where teas/ coffees will be available.
