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• Are you a woman in London thinking about starting a business? Apply for our FREE 3-month Inspiring Women Start Up Programme . Download the application form here.- deadline extended to 26th January 2021, 0am.

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• Lockdown grants announced for businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure - £9,000 one off grants. More details.

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• The Mayor’s £1m Back to Business Fund offers up to £5,000 in match funding to small and independent businesses through the Pay It Forward London crowdfunding platform.

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• Looking for premises? We have one 194sq ft unit left in Enfield Enterprise Centre, in Ponders End. For more details contact Centre Manager Joe Peck: 020 8805 2357, info@enterpriseenfield.org.

 

• Are you an employer looking for a Kickstart placement? Complete the application form here.

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• Brexit information - watch Dept BEIS webinars on demand.- for all business sectors. The government has also launched an online tool for individuals and businesses to get a personalised list of actions to take.​​

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• Barnet Enterprise Competition - your chance to win £10,000! Open to residents in Barnet with an idea for a new enterprise or running a business under 2 years.

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• Enterprise Enfield's Impact Report 2019-20 is now online. Read how we have helped to empower start ups and established business owners.

 

• Update on financial support packages for businesses, 

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• Enfield Council's second consultation on the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme around Fox Lane N13 is now open. Give your feedback here (scroll to second article)

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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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End of Transition:

• To assist businesses with preparations for the end of the EU exit transition period, London Chamber of Commerce has created an EU Exit Hub.  To sign up for latest government updates visit: www.gov.uk/transition

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Other News

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

 

• ​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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