Bromley Business Hub

1230 The Women’s Company Bromley
2024-07-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

Effective Interview Skills
2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Pitman Training Bromley, 3rd Floor Chelsea House, 26 Market Square, Bromley, BR1 1NA, United Kingdom
We are holding a face to face workshop on ‘Effective Interview Skills‘ on Saturday 20 July from 1000-1630.
If you dread interviews or want to make sure you’re much better prepared for your next interview then this event will provide you with key skills and knowledge.
You’ll learn:
How to develop techniques to conduct and participate in effective interviews.
Strategies for asking impactful questions and interpreting responses.
How to enhance skills both to evaluate candidates and present yourself as a candidate.
How will this workshop help you?
Enhanced ability to conduct and participate in effective interviews.
Improved questioning techniques and response evaluation skills.
Increased confidence in various interview scenarios.
Greater effectiveness in achieving interview objectives.
You’ll get:
A Workshop Handbook: Detailed course materials and exercises.
An eBook providing a comprehensive guide to effective interviewing skills.
Handouts during the day: STAR technique guide, R.O.P.T. framework guide, question conversion exercises and presentation structure templates.
By the end of this workshop you’ll have a thorough understanding of effective interviewing techniques, enhanced presence and impact during interviews and practical experience through role-playing and group exercises. This workshop is designed to provide immediate skills impact and continuous improvement strategies for personal and professional growth. It will help you to improve your interview performance in securing that next important job in your career.
If you book before 09 July you’ll save £25! To book your place please visit:
Effective Interviewing Skills Tickets, Sat, Jul 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Strategies to re-energise your goals and end the year strong!
2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur eager to reignite your drive and wrap up 2024 on a high note? Or perhaps you’ve hit that mid-year hump, ready to throw the “business baby” out with the bath water?
It’s not too late. You haven’t missed the fast train, stuck on the platform to Nowheresville. This is a great place to pause, review and reset. Don’t miss this invigorating session with Caron Pollard, Business Strategist which is all about actionable tactics and hacks to intentionally stretch into the next phase that your future self will thank you for.
We’ll revisit those goals you set earlier, review your progress, pinpoint vital readjustments to regain momentum and end the year as you intended!
We’re breaking down colossal aspirations into digestible steps, with realistic action plans, and celebrating micro milestones. All this coupled with consistency, accountability, and the importance of regular progress reviews to keep you on track.
About our speaker: Caron Pollard is a Business Strategist with over two decades of full-spectrum corporate and entrepreneurial industry experience providing strategic and leadership support to founders and organisations at specific growth trajectories.
She is a professionally qualified digital marketer with extensive experience in scalable online business models, marketing and retention. She’s passionate about empowerment, education and experience and provides fractional strategic support to her clients.
This isn’t just another presentation—it’s your opportunity to rejuvenate your approach and propel you towards achieving your goals by year-end.
Register now and get ready to get back on track!

Bromley Ladies Who Latte
2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Community House, Community House Bromley, BR1 1RH, United Kingdom
Bromley Ladies Who Latte is a lively, local business networking group covering the Bromley Borough. We welcome all types of women led businesses, whether you are just starting your journey or have been operating for some time. Our aim is to learn from and support each other through all stages of your business development. We want to see your business progress, develop and shine. Come along and join us!
Come along and network for FREE with other inspirational business women in the Bromley area. Our concept is simple: grab yourself a coffee and join in the networkworking engagements. Showcase your business and let your talents shine. Because we believe that there’s enough business for everyone, we don’t have any restrictions on the number of professions or industries represented. There are no external speakers and no fixed agenda so all meetings are tailored to the group. Let Bromley Ladies Who Latte help you enjoy networking. You are assured of a warm welcome, whether you are new to the group or a regular attendee.
Bromley Ladies Who Latte will help you to stay motivated as you manage your business. Support at all stages of your business journey awaits you. You will meet other women just like you who understand how you feel as a business owner, the challenges you face and they may even become clients, collaborators or friends. Since many small business owners work independently and hybrid working is now a normal way of working, networking is a really good opportunity to connect and socialise with others.
Join us on the 4th Wednesday each month at our Central Bromley venue which provides easy access into the building. Public transport is readily available and there are ample car parking spaces in the immediate area. Grab a Latte and get networking with our welcoming and lively group.
https://www.ladieswholatte.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bromleyladieswholatte

Become an Effective Negotiator and get better results
2024-07-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
What will you get from participating:

Learn what a negotiation really is
Learn about dealing with conflict and how personality might impact the way we
negotiate and the results we get
Identify how to create and claim value in negotiation
Learn about cognitive biases and blind spots and why they matter

Who is this for?
This short workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their negotiating skills and get better outcomes from their negotiations.
Why should you attend?
You will learn some basic and important skills that will allow you to create and claim value in negotiations. You will leave with tips and tools you can use to improve outcomes when you negotiate, both internally and externally.
About Christopher Panas
Christopher Panas was director of a privately owned multinational for over 15 years and was governor/trustee of a successful local school for over 10 years. Chris has been involved in the selection and recruitment of people at different stages of their careers and interviewed hundreds of applicants. He is an experienced leadership coach and works with individuals and teams to help develop talent and capabilities. Chris has designed, developed, and delivered training programmes and courses and is passionate about self-development and helping others to be the best they can be and to achieve their goals.

1230 The Women's Company Orpington
2024-08-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-07 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!

Networking event & 'How to create an infographic to showcase your business'
2024-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Equip your business with a set of visual superpowers that will excite your customers and help you win new business quicker and easier.
Do you struggle with explaining how your Business can help others?
Sometimes, we try and explain complex things with a lot of words, which can often go over people’s heads!
Join us for a 40-minute workshop, “Create Impactful Infographics for Your Business,” led by local Creative Director Dan White from Brandiful Design. This session focuses on planning and streamlining your business offerings through impactful infographics. We’ll begin by discussing the importance of infographics and the key elements of effective design.
You’ll then create a wireframe for your infographic, either by sketching on paper or using apps like Canva or PowerPoint. This hands-on activity will guide you in outlining your business services, identifying key points, and selecting appropriate icons and visuals from available templates.
We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session where you can get expert advice and learn about additional resources to further develop your infographic. No prior design experience is necessary—just bring your creativity, a sketch pad, pens or laptop, and business ideas!’
There will also be plenty of time for networking as well as the workshop so please come ready with your business cards/ leaflets so that we can help you to make some new connections!

Summer Business Boot Camp - planning and starting your own Business
2024-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Do you have a business idea but don’t know the next steps to make it a reality? This 4 -part ‘bootcamp’ is aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs
Do you have a business idea but don’t know the next steps to make it a reality? This 4 -part start up ‘bootcamp’ is aimed at all aspiring entrepreneurs (either with or without an idea) between the ages of 17-25 that would like to start their own businesses.
In this fun and interactive boot camp you will learn how to become the successful entrepreneur that you have always dreamed about. From writing a business plan and developing a financial forecast, to sales and marketing, market research and setting up your business, this bootcamp is designed to take you through all the steps you need to consider on your way to opening your first business and making it a success.
At the end of the programme, you will be given the chance to enter a competition and pitch your idea to a panel of judges.
Session 1 Friday 16th August 10am – 12pm
. How to find and validate business ideas
. How to turn your skills and passions into business assets
. Learn about the realities of self-employment
. What is included in a business plan and financial forecasts
. Where to locate financial resources to start your venture
. The importance of making a profit
Session 2 Friday 23rd August 10am – 11.30am (Online)
How to complete a business model canvas and demonstrate to anyone (in a single page) how your business works and how you will make money
Session 3 Friday 30th August 10am – 12pm
· What research is needed, where to find information and how to carry it out
· Learn about patents and copyrights
· We’ll cover your trading options and the different business styles
· The do’s and don’ts of choosing your trading name
· The statutory obligations of running a business and market regulations
Session 4 Friday 6th September 10am – 12pm
· How to create your online and offline marketing launch plan
· Setting up your website and social media
· Pricing, quotations and contracts
· Contingency planning
· AI and software tools available to SMEs
· Support available to small business owners
. 3-month action plan to get you off to a flying start

The Problem-Solving Edge: How to Transform Challenges into Business Wins!
2024-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
A hands-on session which aims to equip business owners with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance their problem solving skills
This workshop will be a hands-on interactive session with practical activities that aim to equip business owners/ entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance their problem-solving skills, leading to more effective decision-making and business success.
1. Understanding Problem-Solving in Business
Importance of Problem-Solving in Business where we will look at the role of problem-solving in business growth and sustainability.
Together we will look at some of the common Problem-Solving Pitfalls.
2. Problem-Solving Frameworks
Introduction to 3 Problem-Solving Frameworks
Detailed Walkthrough where attendees will apply one or 2 of the frameworks for their business:
PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
SWOT Analysis
5 Whys Technique
3. Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Introduction to Critical Thinking in how to enhance your problem-solving abilities. You will also come away with some techniques for improving critical thinking.
4. Creative Problem-Solving Techniques
Introduction to Creative Problem-Solving where we will look at a range of techniques which can help support problem-solving creatively.
5. Decision-Making Strategies
How to do Effective Decision-Making by using some well-known techniques. Attendees will have an opportunity to review and discuss a case study that explores the Decision-Making process that led to a successful outcome.
6. Action Planning and Wrap-Up
· Attendees will create a personal action plan to apply the problem-solving techniques learned in the workshop to their business and will have the opportunity to share and discuss their action plans with the group.

Day 1: Kickstart Your Business
2024-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
This is a two-day event delivered by the British Library aimed at people looking to start a business.
Delivered by the Reference Team at the British Library.
Intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with a business idea. This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it.
‘Business Research and Information’ (AM) will cover:
• The fundamentals of using the BIPC’s and your library’s resources to develop a strategic roadmap for your business
• Introduction to databases, industry guides, external resources list, internet and library resources
• Value Proposition: trend, values, sustainability, wider issues
• Customer Segmentation: market research and customer discovery and understanding
• Partnership: company data and competitors
• Key Resources: research my IP and funding streams
• Help you make informed business decisions, plan and offer value to your customer
‘How to Protect my Business Idea’ (PM) will cover:
• Introduce the four areas of intellectual property (IP) – patents, trademarks, registered designs and copyright
• Help you understand which areas may apply to you and your business
• Examples of everyday IP in our lives
• A deeper dive into IP: time limits, registered or unregistered and other practical examples
About your facilitators
Gail Mitchell is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Gail has worked for the BIPC for many years, helping customers with their research and reference, as well as delivering workshops, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre.
Julie Boadilla is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Julie has worked for the BIPC for many years, helping customers with their research and reference, as well as delivering workshops, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre.
When signing up to Kickstart Your Business, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form, you do not need to fill this out again.
This is the first part of a two-day offering. To make the most of the free business support offered by the Kickstart Your Business programme, please also book to attend the Day 2 webinar – ‘Get Started’ – alongside this workshop.
Please contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you.

Kickstart Your Business - Day 2
2024-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
This is the second day of Kickstart Your Business run by the British Library in conjunction with Start Up Bromley
Delivered by Hustle+Heels, a business community and consultancy that comprises over 20,000 start-ups and business owners across London.
Learn how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls in this interactive and practical all-day workshop. The topics discussed will include marketing, sales and finance, providing you with a start-up survival kit. By the end of the session, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to complete a one-page business plan.
The workshop will cover:
• How to register a business
• The basics of financing a start-up and understanding cash flow
• Legal and tax obligations
• Work Life Balance
• How to test if your business idea is viable
• Knowing your customer and your competitors
• Legal structures and how to choose one
• Financing and revenue models
• Policies and procedures
• Compliance obligations
• Legal and tax obligations
• Business licenses, permits and insurance
About your facilitators
Marta Zukowska is an experienced facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in delivering leadership development courses for start-up, trade-up and scale-up businesses. She delivers 1-2-1 business support across Haringey and Barnet, and facilitates the delivery of a range of other business support programmes across London.
Dwain Reid is a business consultant with over 15 years’ experience delivering workshops, mentoring and coaching people from across the UK. His mentees have appeared on Dragons Den and he has supported others to secure investment. Dwain is also a business owner, which enables him to share his experiences of achievements and pitfalls to inspire others.
When signing up to Kickstart Your Business, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form, you do not need to fill this out again.
Please contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you.
These are fully funded programmes. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups.

Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ small Business
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
HMRC will show the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.
Start Up Bromley (BIPC Bromley) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.
During this session, we will cover your obligations to HMRC:
What to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.
We will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.
The self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of, such as the tax system, tax payments, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).
After the general overview, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses.

Overcoming Stress and Anxiety to Take Your Business to the Next Level
2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Is stress, anxiety stopping you from taking your business to the next level? Is worry getting in the way of you progressing?
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Workshop Objectives:
Recognise and understand how stress and anxiety can impact business growth.
Identify common barriers that prevent business expansion.
Manage your Stress and Anxiety.
Learn three practical strategies to overcome these obstacles and take your business to the next level.
This Workshop will provide you with a comprehensive aproach where you can begin to implement immediately. It will help you as an Entreprenuer or Small Business Owner to identify and manage your own stress and anxiety levels, enabling you to overcome barriers whilst successfully building your business to the next levels.
You will come away with 3 actionable tips to get you on your way!

Black Entrepreneurship Across Africa and the Diaspora
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Black Entrepreneurship Across Africa and the Diaspora by Loretta Awuah

Black Heroes® Soul Food Cafe
2024-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Black Heroes® Soul Food Cafe
Black Heroes Foundation

How to put together a compelling pitch
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
How to put together a compelling pitch by Aysha Iqbal

Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information (Bromley)
2024-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Kickstart Your Business – Business Research & Information (Bromley) – (Day 1) by The British Library

Building Online Communities and Facebook Groups
2024-11-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
What you’ll learn
Online networks are an excellent way to tap into local and global communities. Local networks in particular give businesses an opportunity to become known for their expertise via customer recommendations. This webinar includes:
– Examples of online and offline communities
– How to find the best online communities for your business
– Checking usage guidelines and adhering to group rules
– How to engage with others
– Best ways to sell
– The importance of social proof (reviews)
– NextDoor
– Facebook
– Facebook business page
– Facebook groups

Kickstart Your Business - Get Started (Bromley)
2024-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EX, United Kingdom
Kickstart Your Business – Get Started (Bromley) – (Day 2) by Hustle+Heels
