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Export Trade Finance
Thursday 29th April at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
"Thank you it was a great webinar this morning, far superior to HMRC. It cleared up a lot of Keep them coming Hounslow Chamber seem to be the most informed in the UK." - Cathy Oliver, Cathy Oliver Interiors
This workshop will examine various models including UKEF who have recently overhauled buyer finance support to tap alternative financiers for SME exports; including environmental impact assessments & Know Your Customer requirements.
Click here for more details.
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Business Re-start grant
The Restart Grant is a new one-off grant to support businesses to re-open as restrictions are lifted over the coming months. This applies to specific categories of businesses, liable for business rates and there are two strands or groups of businesses which determine the value of the grant.
- We are now emailing businesses who have previously successfully applied for a closed grant.
- You are required to complete a very short form by clicking on the link in the email. The information we are asking you to provide will be used to validate your application or is required to comply with government rules.
- Please ensure that you enter the information correctly otherwise this could delay your application being considered.
We will update the page with a link to the online application form by the end of April 2021 for those businesses who have not applied previously.
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Shop Local to help businesses bounce back
We have seen amazing community spirit during the COVID-19 pandemic and many
local businesses in Hounslow were at the heart of this. We are celebrating the incredible contribution of these businesses by encouraging residents to ‘Shop Local’ and explore the diverse and unique products and services available on our doorsteps.
Get your business featured by emailing [email protected] and download our tailor-made toolkits to help you welcome your customers safely.
Read more here
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City Business Library
City Business Library is re-opening the onsite access to the Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre on Monday 10th May, and are now open for bookings. Before you book, there are a few things you need to know:
Initially it will be opening to those of you wanting to access our business databases. In due course they aim to open up the rest of the physical space for those of you wanting to come in to do private work or study at the Centre. As part of the plan to open the physical space safely, they will open three days per week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. They will continue to offer support and advice remotely to our members Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00.
Each booking will be for 2 hours and initially only one session can be booked at a time. To book an appointment please email [email protected] There will be nine computer terminals available each session, and each workstation will be cleaned before each session. To help us prepare for your visit we will ask you which resource(s) you wish to use (if you already know, or your topic for research if you don’t have a specific resource in mind).
The dedicated entrance to the Centre, is via the West Wing entrance of the Guildhall, Aldermanbury (near the corner of Gresham Street), EC2V 7HH. Full details of access will be emailed to you before you arrive for your session.
To book a place, or if you have any questions about this or our services, please email cbl@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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Spark! is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help prepare young people for the world of work.
Spark! is a charity based in west London which aims to bridge the gap between school and the workplace. We are organising several virtual and in-school events in upcoming months and need volunteers from any sector to support, although we are particularly looking for those in creative, finance, engineering and digital roles at present.
From 30-minute mock interviews, to presenting about your industry, role and career pathway, to virtual work experience, we are looking for volunteers willing to share their experience and expertise. As we train and support all our volunteers, you don’t necessarily need prior experience, just an enthusiasm for working with young people to help them to develop the skills they’ll need to succeed and broaden their horizons about what’s available to them after school. This is especially crucial at the moment as they are missing out on many opportunities.
If you can give just 30 minutes to 2.5 hours to volunteer, please email [email protected] to see what’s involved and receive further details.
To find out more about Spark! visit https://sparkcharity.org.uk/
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Wednesday April 28th 2021
10:00 - 11:00
What is it?
This is a business growth accelerator clinic for pre-start, start up and growing businesses to gain access to experts across each key area in business for some FREE advice. You can book a maximum of two 15 minute time slots for speed mentoring with an expert.
You will have access to experts across sales, marketing, technology, funding, HR and business strategy.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is self-employed or interested in starting up a business or people in business already who want to take it to the next level. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely world and this is a great way to connect with likeminded people.
Our Experts
- Helen Roberts - Strategy and business growth
- Ray Lavery - Strategy and business growth
- Celia Rizothanasi - Marketing and LinkedIn
- Rob Marshall - Video and media
- Joyce Ong - SEO and marketing
- Lauren Roberts - Instagram and social media
- Cornelia Costeanu - Creative business growth support
- Bhairav Patel - Technology and business strategy
SIGN UP NOW
Please Note: To aid the maximum number of people you can book a maximum of 2 sessions. Any additional booking will be automatically cancelled by us so please choose your 2 experts carefully.
There never has been a better time to start or grow a business with the quality of business support available. Give you business the boost that it needs and sign up today and book your speed mentoring sessions with key experts now.
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A CELEBRATION OF BRUNEL RESEARCH AT BRUNEL AND BEYOND...
Join us in celebrating the world-class and challenge-led research carried out by Co-Innovate from across the University, in the inaugural Brunel Research Festival throughout the month of May.
Co-Innovate Research Festival Events - starting on the 7th May, 2021
Showcasing the diverse impacts our research has on society, both in the UK and globally, the Festival is a celebration of our excellent disciplinary research, innovation and interdisciplinary activities across a packed programme of interesting activities.
These interactive sessions will discuss the mutual long-term benefits of collaborative innovation between industry and Brunel University London. You will hear from the founders of exciting companies like PolyBook Ltd, Marta Abello, Black Dress Code, christian Kerrigan P. Architecture, Tala etc about the previous and current research projects with Brunel's academics and the role played by BUL in supporting innovation through Co-Innovate's programme.
Every session will last for one hour, including a Q&A where you can explore how Co-Innovate project can support your business through the unique experience of having a collaboration with academics and students from a leading technology university renowned for its education and research.
Collaborate On Your Business Challenge - Series of Events
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7th May 2021, 3 pm - 4 pm, Guest Speaker Joseph White, Founder of PolyBook Ltd
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14th May 2021, 3 pm - 4 pm, Guest Speaker Christian Kerrigan, Founder of Christian P. Kerrigan Architecture
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21st May 2021, 3 pm - 4 pm, Guest Speaker Marta Abello, Founder of Marta Abello and Daniella Gluck, Founder of Black Dress Code
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28th May 2021, 3 pm - 4 pm Guest Speaker Joshua Ward, Founder of Tala
To register your interest, email the Co-Innovate team on [email protected]
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Brunel University’s Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Master’s Degree Apprenticeship
Brunel is now a provider of higher and degree apprenticeships. As a local provider we offer programmes available to businesses that can be fully funded by your apprenticeship levy – a great way to upskill yourself or your team!
This September Brunel University London will be launching its Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Master’s Degree Apprenticeship. The aim of the programme is to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of people in data-driven roles gaining a deeper understanding of areas including; Quantitative Data Analysis, Modern Data, High Performance Computational Infrastructures, Machine Learning, Ethics and Governance of Digital Systems, Digital Innovation and Strategy and Data Visualisation.
More information can be found here in our programme brochure.
Please note that this programme has a limited number of spaces and we are already accepting expressions of interest.
If you would like to find out more about this programme and how it can benefit you or your team, then please get in touch. [email protected] or 01895265778
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Alert
Friday 23rd April 2021
Scam COVID Safe Taskforce
These males were seen in the Enterprise Centre handing this scam letter to businesses informing them that they have to install Covid air cleaners by law in their premises, which is not the case.
If seen or you hear of it occurring elsewhere please call the Police.
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Marketing & Communications Manager
Gunnersbury Estate (2026) CIC
Help shape the new Gunnersbury by joining our team of Directors
Managed by a Community Interest Company on behalf of London Boroughs of Hounslow and Ealing, there’s so much going on at Gunnersbury: a busy Grade II* listed heritage park, new sports facilities, a history museum celebrating social and community life in West London, a bustling public programme to name but a few. There are also major plans to further improve the park and the offering to local communities.
This all means there’s lots to get involved in - and to get excited about.
Are you excited about the opportunities for using the museum, historic buildings, heritage gardens, extensive new sports facilities and significant other open spaces to improve peoples mental and physical wellbeing and further green the local environment? Are you already involved in developing these opportunities? Then you may be the person we’re looking for.
We are trying hard at Gunnersbury to ensure we have a diverse group of Directors, with a range of experience and skills and as far as possible reflecting our local communities. Ideally, we would like our new Director to come from the Borough of Hounslow but above all we are keen to appoint the right person who has the enthusiasm to get involved. To help with our diversity balance applications are especially welcomed from women and candidates from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities and cultural heritage.
If you are interested, join us for an informal virtual meetup (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/join-gunnersburys-team-of-directors-introductory-meetup-tickets-151087467683) on the evening of Wednesday 26 May, where you can meet others from our team of seven board members and find out more about how you can get involved.
https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/news-blog/news/were-looking-for-a-new-director/
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Fed up with cooking endless meals, I certainly am. How about trying Meals to Home from Burchells?
Click here to see their meals to home menu.
Burchell’s of Old Isleworth
Email : [email protected]
Telephone : 020 8569 9278
Website : www.burchells.co.uk
Facebook : Burchell’s of Old Isleworth
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West London Local Chambers & Hounslow Chamber of Commerce are the primary support, networking, and representation organisation in west London for SMEs.
We support the interests, the commercial aspirations and the investment from businesses in Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham - the Chamber is the voice for all businesses located in the borough.
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