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Business Advice Croydon Borough

Where to find business support organisations who help start-ups.

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Businesses in Croydon Borough are more likely to succeed if they seek and act upon the advice of a professional business adviser. This page should point you in the right direction.

"You don't know, what you don't know" is a great saying and so applicable to starting a business. There are so many considerations in the early stages that taking advice from an experienced business adviser will dramatically increase your chances of success.

See list of local business support organisations below.

Can you help start-ups in Croydon Borough?

If so, your logo, company details and link to your site could be here!

If you are based in in Croydon Borough or offer a product or service which could help existing local businesses and start-ups, we would love you to help you reach them. Our aim is to increase the chances of every new business's success by highlighting the help that is available in the area.

You are able to add a free listing or act as our recommended local partner for only £10 per year!

Local partners

We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in 2021

Download the 2024 edition of our Free guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

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Croydon Borough Business Advisors

Sussex Innovation Centre
Sussex Innovation is a business incubation network for entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups and corporate innovators. Its members are ambitious companies who are innovators in their field - solving important problems in new ways. Memberships range from support-only and virtual office packages, all the way through to full tenancy at one of the organisations hubs across the South East.
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UK Research & Innovation
We invest in research and innovation to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services across the UK. We are transforming tomorrow together.
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Department for Business & Trade
The Department for Business & Trade helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. Thats why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means theyll vary from time to time.
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Prowess- Women in Business
Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish. Be inspired Prowess is full of stories and shared experiences from women who’ve made their own way in business. Everyone has a story to tell. And women who are thinking of starting a business – and those looking to grow – say there aren’t enough stories of real women in business out there. In our recent survey 43% said they wanted to read more experiences and case studies from ‘real’ women in business! Read them here, or submit your own here.
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Coast to Capital LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership)
The Coast to Capital LEP vision is straightforward and exciting. It places international growth and entrepreneurship at its very heart. It aims to transform business and economic performance so that its region can compete in any international marketplace.
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Croydon Business Venture
Croydon Business Venture Limited helps those wanting to start their own business through a range of free services including a weekly half-day business seminar, a monthly three-day seminar and 1-1 business support. We also provide high quality affordable office accommodation and virtual office services including mail and messaging services.
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Merton Chamber of Commerce
Contact us for a range of business support services available for all size businesses including workshops, advice, helpdesk, full diagnostics, mentoring, links to professional experts, Greening and Membership service. Visit our website or call for further information.
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Coast to Capital Growth Hub
The Coast to Capital Growth Hub is a government funded service to provide businesses with free and impartial support, bringing you all the help your Coast to Capital based business needs to achieve your growth goals. The Growth Hub website provides help for businesses to find the best support relevant to them through its four stage filter. The site contains events, resources for business and business support organisations to suit the needs of the business.
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Coast to Capital Growth Hub
The Coast to Capital Growth Hub supports businesses in the area to achieve their growth ambitions through the provision of direct support and signposting services, completely free at point of use. Since its launch the Coast to Capital Growth Hub has supported thousands of businesses. The support includes: dedicated Account Managers who will assess the needs of your business and introduce you to local, regional and national support initiatives to help you grow. access to free diagnostic business reviews, resulting in impact-driven hands-on support to overcome organisational barriers. providing a bespoke website full of relevant resources, events and opportunities for your business. For more information on the service, visit the Growth Hub website. You are also invited to contact the team today on 01403 333840, to discuss your support needs.
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Croydon - Starting or growing your business
nformation and support is available for anyone looking to start or grow their business. A range of organisations offer advice, information and support designed to support start and scale up business growth.
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Croydon Business Venture
With careful planning & thorough research, your chances of survival in business could double... CBV, at our Enterprise Centre near East Croydon Station, offers support to the aspiring entrepreneur through a program of FREE training, advice & counseling. If you need a home for your business, CBVs Managed Accommodation in Acorn House might be the answer, or if you simply need a postal address and forwarding service, CBVs Office Services might be for you.
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Start Up Croydon
As the accredited Enterprise Agency for Croydon, StartUp Croydon is a member of the National Enterprise Network. Over thirty years of successfully supporting entrepreneurs puts us in the perfect position to help you turn your great idea into a viable and fully functioning business. We can help you achieve your goals through training, mentoring and providing cost-effective, flexible office accommodation at both Weatherill House Business Centre and Park House Central in Croydon. Our all inclusive packages are available for a fixed monthly charge with no long-term obligation.
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Local help for startups

There is plenty of help for startups in Croydon Borough but where can it be found?

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