Wandsworth Enterprise Week

Pop-Up Business Advice Clinic - Wandsworth Town

9:00am - 5:00pm, Wandsworth Town Library

Put your questions to experts in business law, PR, cash-flow, tax and exporting, plus learn how to secure finance and set up a food business.

One-to-one, 30-minute sessions are free but you must pre-book and specify which expert you would like to see.

Turbo-charge your business idea with Virgin StartUp: workshop

9:30am - 11:00am, Wandsworth Town Library

From initial idea to action plan, all the way to sustainable success. Gain the knowledge and insight you need to turbo-charge your business idea with Virgin StartUp, a not-for profit company started by Richard Branson.

Business Basics workshop: How to Write a Great Business Plan

12:00pm - 1:30pm, Wandsworth Town Library

A good business plan is essential for any new enterprise. It obliges you to answer difficult questions about future cash flow, market research and potential competitors, and is the tool you need to show banks and investors you're worth investing in. Don't miss this interactive, half-day masterclass.

Short Workshop: Kick-Start Your Home Business

1:30pm - 3:00pm

A bite-sized lunchtime workshop which will help you kick-start your home business.

Running the workshop are Debbie Blott, of The Decorcafe Network and Jo Tall of Off to See My Lawyer.com

Business Basics workshop: Access to Finance

2:00pm - 3:30pm, Wandsworth Town Library

Specialist advice on traditional and alternative financial sources to start or grow your business.

Delivered by NatWest and Start Up Direct

Got what it takes to become a street food entrepreneur?

6:00pm - 8:00pm, Cineworld Wandsworth

Everything you need to cook up a successful street food business. A unique opportunity to meet the experts: Petra Barran of Kerb, Richard Johnson, food journalist and founder of the Street Food Awards and Mark Laurie, director of the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS)

Pop-Up Business Advice Clinic - Balham

9:00am - 5:00pm, Balham Library

Free one-to-one, 30-minute business advice sessions on: finance, cash-flow, tech, business law and IT/web with experts from Natwest, Wandsworth Council, Hodders Law and GLE Connect. Sessions must be pre-booked. Register ahead and you'll be automatically entered into a prize draw.

Introduction to the London Tech Scene

9:30am - 11:00am, Balham Library

Looking to break into London's burgeoning tech scene but not sure where and how to start? In this stimulating session headed by Lora Schellenberg of General Assembly, you'll learn about venture capitalists, business incubators, Tech City, Google Campus and more.

MarketSnapp - your local online market

11:00am - 4:00pm, Tooting Market

Expected to launch in spring 2016, MarketSnapp is an online retail platform which connects market traders,  small,  independent enterprises and home-based businesses with potential buyers for their wares. You may be too small for a high street presence so MarketSnapp puts your products under the noses of potential buyers via their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Find out how you can be involved in this fascinating venture to keep our high streets vibrant, individual and flourishing.

Business Basics: How to Take Your Business Online/Create your own website

11:30am - 1:00pm, Balham Library

Your website is your shop window in cyberspace, telling potential customers what you offer and why you're different and better than the competition. Learn why every small to medium-sized business needs a great website and how to set one up and keep it updated. GLE Connect are your guides.

From clicks to pounds: how to become a successful online retailer

1:30pm - 3:00pm, Balham Library

The days of the high street may be numbered as e-commerce grows and grows.  If you are thinking of selling your products on-line, this fascinating insight into the marketplace is a must. Alex O'Byrne, co-founder of WeMakeWebsites reviews the best ways for you to sell on-line, discusses costs involved and shares his knowledge and insider tips.

How to use social media to grow your business: workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm, The Devonshire

Discover the business benefits of social media and which - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or LinkedIn - suit your particular business

Women’s Enterprise Day

9:00am - 4:00pm, British Ballet Organisation

A fascinating day of informative talks and motivational workshops. In the morning, get inspired by the energy and enthusiasm of the founders of the DecorCafe Network and Sika Designs. Next up, there's the day's highlight - our keynote speaker, Lynne Franks, serial entrepreneur, author and broadcaster. After lunch, enjoy workshops on leadership and networking for success.

Why not book a one-to-one, 30-minute business review to talk about the particular business challenges facing you right now, or a PR advice session to find out how to raise the profile of your brand.  

Mature Enterprise workshop: It’s never too late to start your own business

12:00pm-2:00pm

Are you 45+ and considering self-employment? Facing redundancy and have a business idea? Explore your self-employment options and find out the steps you need to take to work for yourself on this enjoyable two-hour workshop.

Food Enterprise: New Covent Garden Tour: Buyers’ Walk

6:00am - 9:00am, New Covent Garden Market

Own a food or hospitality business? Then don't miss this exclusive, early bird tour of London's premier fruit and vegetable wholesale market, followed by a workshop and networking breakfast. Learn how to buy the very best for your business.

Get on the Bus! 1-1 Advice Sessions

11:00am - 3:00pm, Asda Car Park

NatWest Business Bus, 1-1 advice sessions.

Wandsworth Business Forum - China Boulevard, Smugglers Way

6:00pm - 9:00pm, China Boulevard on the River

The Wandsworth Business Forum is the Borough's premier business networking event and we expect hundreds of local business-owners to attend. Inspiring guest speakers include rags-to-riches entrepreneur Charlie Mullins, CEO of Pimlico Plumbers. Come and network and generate new leads over complimentary drinks and buffet in a lovely riverside setting, Take a night off from the demands of running your own business, relax in the company of fellow entrepreneurs and get re-inspired, re-energised and re-motivated. Register ahead to be entered into a prize draw.

Subsidised car parking is available at the Riverside West Car Park, Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, SW18 1DB
(In front of the Holiday Inn, side entrance leads to China Boulevard)

The discount is 25% - the cost for 2-3 hours will be £3.75. Please bring your ticket to the restaurant so the discount can be applied.

How to start a pop-up shop: webinar

Learn the basics of how to set up and run a pop-up shop including how to find premises and fund your plan. This exciting webinar will be given by Willbaforce Ltd. a company which has developed pop-up shops for the London boroughs of Croydon and Camden. 

Equipment you'll need to participate

- good internet connection

- headphones/microphone so you can listen in and comment

- a notepad and pen

Once we have received your booking, we'll send you a link with full instructions on how to join the online workshop.You'll receive a certificate of participation and there is a chance for one lucky participant to win an exclusive prize to help you with your pop-up business.

The Art of Marketing on a Budget

2:00pm-4:00pm at The Alma, Wandsworth

Does your publicity material stand out? Find out how to plan a marketing campaign, raise your profile and make maximum impact even if your budget is very limited.

Youth Enterprise Day

10:00am - 4:00pm, Caius House

Come and hear the inspiring stories of Sharmadean Reid, WAH Nails, Jemal (Big J) Peters, Big J's KItchen, Han-Son, Loaf and Junior Ogunyemi, author of How to be a Student Entrepreneur. An inspiring, action-packed day for tomorrow's business owners with advice on tech apprenticeships, how to build your own website and much, much more.

Young Enterprise Trade Fair

10:00am - 2:30pm, Southside Centre

Student owners of companies who were finalists in the Young Enterprise Company Programme competition 2015-2016 are selling their wares at Southside Shopping Centre. Come and buy!