If you are thinking about starting a business in Pinner or would like to grow your existing business, we would love to help you.
Start Your Own Business in Pinner 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
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!
"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 Pinner and Business Mentors in Pinner.
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: Pinner Business Grants and Business Funding
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 Pinner for details of local groups and our free Networking Factsheet.
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: Pinner Co-Working and Business Premises.
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.
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
I have been a Harrow resident for over 25 years and during that time I have seen many changes in the borough with some well-established businesses still trading, family-owned businesses handed down to the next generation and others less fortunate have come and gone. Harrow is vibrant and diverse with an ever increasing number of small businesses.Having started my own business 7 years ago I have been so fortunate to work with many different types of local business owners across different sectors, ranging from legal and financial services to wellbeing, plumbing and pest control! I have helped people turn a business idea on paper into an actual business with paying customers and worked with existing businesses on improving their operations ultimately increasing sales and growth.Helping people achieve their vision is what I love to do! We start with an initial 45 min discovery meeting and we then build the action plan which we work through together. Setting up and growing a business can be great fun so if you need any advice, guidance, or help our friendly team will help you achieve your dream!Contact Tracey on 020 3633 1003 or 07799 627500 or email info@symphonybusinesssupport.co.ukwww.symphonybusinesssupport.co.uk
Where to find help and support in the area.
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.
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.
'You don't know what you don't know' is a phrase that is so applicable to starting a new business.
Pinner 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.
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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