Hi, I'm your local membership advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Most businesses do not grasp the depth of offering from the FSB, however it is indeed a very powerful ally for your business. As a member you get the following services and there are no additional charges. Some of these offering are immensely powerful during this difficult period especially the HR Protection, Legal documentation and Tax & VAT Helpline. FSB Member Services: Employment Protection and documentation, Legal Protection, guidance, advice and tribunal cover The Legal Hub with approx. 1200 documents to download: Tax Investigation, Protection, Insurance Services, where you should save on your outlays, Debt Recovery, and Business Banking. There are many additional services to support and save your business money and membership is 100% tax deductible, as its a business expense.

The News Shopper newspaper was founded over 50 years ago and is still the most read news brand in the area. Covering quality local news in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Dartford and surround areas with a market leading newspaper plus a vast and ever growing online and social media audience. We offer a wide range of targeted marketing solutions to suit all budgets and expert advice. Contact Jennie McPherson to arrange a meeting to discuss your business marketing needs - jennie.mcpherson@london.newsquest.co.uk

Helping resolve taxing issues for employed, self-employed, contractors, subcontractors, partnerships and owner managed businesses:

With extensive in-house production facilities and years of industry experience, the team are able to fulfil an array of commercial print requirements including but not restricted to books and magazines, leaflets and flyers, business cards and postcards and wall and desk calendars. All products come with a choice of sizes, paper types, orientations, binds and finishings.

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.

Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality! Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through...

The issues to consider when starting up in business. Business plans. Every new business should have a business plan. It is the key to success. If you need finance, no bank manager will lend money without a considered plan. We consider why you should draw up a plan and what it should include. Business structures - which should I use? Having made the decision to be your own boss, it is important to decide the best legal and taxation structure for your enterprise. The structure for you will depend on your personal situation and your future plans. Consider the options available. Considerations when starting a business. It is the ambition of many people to run their own business but there are many issues and pitfalls to consider. What issues should you consider when setting up in business? Could I really make a go of it? If you are looking to run your own business, it is worth looking at what is required to succeed. Credit control. We consider what you need to be checking in order to understand if your customer can support the amount of credit you are granting. Insuring your business When starting a new business, you will no doubt recognise the need for insurance. It can provide compensation and peace of mind should things go wrong but can also represent a significant cost. We consider the types of insurance you may need. Raising finance. Every business needs finance - we look at what type of finance is best suited to the development of your business. Sources of finance. The financing of your business is the most fundamental aspect of its management. Get the financing right and you will have a healthy business, positive cash flows and ultimately a profitable enterprise. We summarise the means of finance that are available and where we can help.

The Thames Innovation Centre (TIC) is a 50,000 sq ft award-winning business and innovation centre at the heart of Veridion Park, a 68-acre mixed use development with plans for 680,000 sq ft office and warehouse space in Erith,in the northern part of the London Borough of Bexley. The TIC is aimed at small to medium enterprises looking for a flexible, prestigious, low cost solution with space for growth.

Select Space Limited are a long established family run company, incorporated in 1935, with 15 years of experience letting commercial premises to medium and smallstart up businesses. Select Space are providers of flexible business space, having a variety of different types, uses and sizes of accommodation, to suit all budgets.