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• New Kickstart Scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people.

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• It is now a legal obligation for certain public facing businesses to display an NHS QR Code. Create your code here.

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• To assist businesses with their preparations for the end of the EU exit transition period, London Chamber of Commerce has created an EU Exit Hub.

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• Countdown to Change Webinars - get practical information and advice on what you need to do now to prepare for changes on 1st January 2021. 

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• Check out these business blogs from Insurance provider Tapoly- covering cyber scams, cyber breach insurance and what happens after the furlough scheme ends.

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• Looking to start your own business? Find out what's involved at this free Smarter Start webinar on 13th October, 11am - 12.30pm

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• Eligible SMEs will have access to grants of up to £5,000 from September - to help them access professional, legal, financial advice and other technology. To register your interest visit the London Growth Hub London website.

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• Enterprise Enfield leads on business recovery with opening of new North London Business Hub - more...

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• Enterprise Enfield CEO, Despina Johnson is interviewed about the work of the enterprise agency by GlobalNet21 & Enfield Voices - watch here.

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• London Growth Hub Free Covid-19 Webinars for businesses - see forthcoming schedule

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• Units available to let at RSA Island Village, Enfield (from 278sq ft to 793sq ft)- more details

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• Read how our Female Founders Ambassador, Audra, has adapted her business, Audra's Brooches, following Covid-19 - more

 

• Can you help Enact reach their target? Raising funds to provide food parcels for Enfield residents.

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• Promote your business with #BecauseImALondoner campaign - join us and be part of a collective effort to rebuild London together. More...

 

• Discretionary grants announced for businesses in flexible/ shared workspace; market traders; charity properties- details from local authorities: Enfield, Haringey; Barnet, Waltham Forest.

 

• Promote your business free for 12 months - on Shopappy - a new online marketplace where shoppers can buy from locat traders. Register here

 

• Can your business offer a supported internship?

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• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) continues to interact with Government, the Mayor of London and others to represent the views of London firms during the COVID-19 pandemic. As business owners your views are critical to their asks of policymakers – please complete their survey here 

 

• Enhance your health and wellbeing in lockdown - meet our clients who can help: online yoga, meditation, counselling,  life-coaching, reiki, nutrition and more!

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COVID-19 Support:

• Government Business Support website.  Find out what financial support is available with this support finder tool.

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• Bounce Back Loans - borrow up to £50k - receive money in days

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• Pay it Forward initiative launched by Mayor of London - free fundraising to help businesses secure trade by pre-selling vouchers, goods and services

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• Learn new digital skills - free online courses available with The Skills Toolkit

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• Running a business under 2 years and looking for finance? Apply for a Start Up Loan with Financing Start Up Enterprise. Click for full details

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• Self Employed Income Support Scheme and FAQs about the scheme

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• Government Business Support Helpline: for free and impartial support and signposting call: 0800 9981098 (Mon- Fri, 9am - 6pm)

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• London Growth Hub: full details on support for businesses during this crisis You can also book a FREE 1 hour advice session with one of their Advisers.

 

• We have put together a page with links to help and support for businesses in the coronavirus crisis. It includes info on funding and benefits.

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 Other News:

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• Former Enterprise Enfield Chairman, Martin Jewell, awarded MBE in      New Year's Honours!

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• Thanks to the European Commission for filming participants from our Inspiring Women Programme. Hear how the support has helped them grow their businesses! Watch here! 

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• Meet our Female Founders Ambassadors -inspirational entrepreneurs & speakers!

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