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How to Start a Business in Barnsbury

Free start-up resources and useful local contacts.

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How to Start a Business in Barnsbury

Starting a business in Barnsbury

If you are thinking about starting a business in Barnsbury or would like to grow your existing business, we would love to help you.

Start Your Own Business in Barnsbury contains resources and the information that will help give your venture the best chance of success. It also highlights organisations who offer friendly advice and the services that you are likely to need as a new startup or local business owner.

Grants | Networking groups | Business advice | Mentoring | Co-working spaces

Starting a business in Barnsbury

Free Startup Resources

Getting it right from the start can help to prevent problems later.

To help you with this we have created a vast selection of resources and they are all completely free!

Starting a Business in in Barnsbury

Business advice and support

"Two heads are better than one."

Whether you have been trading for some time, are new to the market or are just thinking about starting a business of your own, it has been proven that your chances of success are considerably improved if you seek support from an experienced business advisor or mentor. You can find out more about both options at Business Advice in Barnsbury and Business Mentors in Barnsbury.

Funding and grants

Running out of money is one the most common reasons why businesses fail. This risk of this happening to can be avoided (or minimised) by careful planning and cashflow forecasting. If you need additional funds to start or keep your business going, you can learn more about your options and download our free funding factsheet at: Barnsbury Business Grants and Business Funding

Business networking

Does the idea of business networking fill you with delight or dread? Either way, it can be beneficial for both your business and you as an entrepreneur. See Business Networking in Barnsbury for details of local groups and our free Networking Factsheet.

Business premises

Working from home is appealing to many new business owners but not practical for many others. Even if you are running a business by yourself, you might like to consider the option of 'hot desking' or co-working in one of the many flexi-workspaces that have emerged in recent years. Find out more at: Barnsbury Co-Working and Business Premises.

Finding new customers

Paying customers are the lifeblood of any business. Knowing how to find, satisfy and retain them is vitally important and best achieved with the help of experts in the field.

Accountancy, tax and law

While starting a new business is very exciting, this should not disguide the fact that there are some very important legal responsibilities that must be considered. See: Bookkeeping, Accountancy, Financial Planning and Law

FREE startup workshops

If you are thinking about starting a business, our FREE three-hour ONLINE workshop is definitely for you!

Open to everyone, our sole aim is to increase your chances of success. We do that by explaining:

The reality of running a business; the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them; which legal status is likely to be most suitable; funding, grants and managing your money; business planning and cashflow forecasting; finding and keeping customers.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in Islington

Download the 2024 edition of our Free Start Your Own Business guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered in an easy-to-read way with links to useful online 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.

There is also plenty of help available in the area and much of it is free - please do make the most of it.

Read more about what our Free guide contains and how you can download it.
Starting a business in Barnsbury

Key Contacts in Barnsbury

'You don't know what you don't know' is a phrase that is so applicable to starting a new business.

Barnsbury is a great place for start-ups but your chances of success are dramatically improved if you make the most of the support that is available locally. Click on logos to visit their websites.

Property

Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors
Squarepoint Chartered Surveyors is dedicated to offering clients reliable, transparent property advice with an attentive and client-centric service. Working with residential and commercial property across London and beyond, see the website for a full range of services or call the team today to discuss the specific needs of your project. Should you have any questions, the friendly team will be happy to help you.
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Advice

London Business Advice
London Business Advice provides support across London on all aspects of running a business, from start-up advice to business growth and business planning. We can help you:
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Networking

The Best of Islington
The Best of Islington is a network of only the best businesses in the Islington area. We help to showcase these businesses through networking events and a combination of on line and off line marketing. Get in touch if you think youre one of the best businesses in Islington
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Advice

Make It Work at Citizens Advice Islington
Make It Work is a new project aimed at helping sole traders and small businesses. We can offer free expert advice on everything to do with recruitment, contracts of employment, staff management, maternity rights, redundancy and dismissal. We know that running a business is really hard work and that employment law is complex. We want to help small businesses avoid workplace disputes with staff. We are also experts in tax credits, budgeting and debt advice.
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Networking

Business Networking North London
Currently we are offering Networking groups in Enfield and Barnet, North London. These give local business people a chance to meet face to face in what has become a virtual world. We offer a relaxed environment to mix, mingle and do business. By building relationships we gain knowledge and when we build knowledge we also build and gain trust. And as we all know with that we build revenue. BNNL offer a cost effective way of doing just that. We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings soon.
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Accountancy

Lancing Cotswold Accountants and Tax Advisers
East London Accountants specialising in business start ups. 11 Step guide to setting up a successful small business https://www.lancingcotswold.com/services/start-ups
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Networking

The Lonely Middle Club - From Startup Hive
Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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Accountancy

MDP Accountancy Services LLP
MDP Accountancy Services, based in Liverpool St. provide specialist accounting services to New Start-ups, Freelance contractors, Medical professionals and SMEs. With our vast experience in accounting we understand that one size does not fit all. With fixed rate packages for those new to contracting and bespoke services to businesses and individuals with more complex needs, MDP Accountancy Services will take the worry out of your accounting responsibilities. Address: 12th Floor, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW E-Mail: info@mdpaccountancy.co.uk
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Networking

North London Enterprise Club
As an Enterprise Club member you can: Attend our regular monthly meetings where you will have the opportunity of networking with other members; Promote your business by making a short presentation at a networking meeting Receive regular newsletters and other information by post and e-mail; Advertise in our newsletters from time to time at no cost; The right to join the North London Credit Union, an organisation offering savings and access to loans at very good rates; Join the North London Chamber of Commerce at a massive introductory discount; Benefit from in-depth business advice from Enterprise Enfield and our other partners at discounted rates or at no cost; A post in an online directory through KallMeBack.co.uk
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Start-up articles

100's of free startup articles

We have created a collection of 100s of startup articles to help anyone with whatever stage they are on with their business journey. Hundreds of thousands of people have gone before you and we can learn from what they got right and avoid the things that have been proved not to work so well.

You can see the full list of 'articles' at: How to start a business