Starting your business
Starting your business
Starting a business can be tough but rewarding. It is always good to do plenty of research before you start.
Resources for businesses
Here are some resources and places you can visit for advice and information on starting your business.
The British Library Business and IP centre
Visit the British Library Business and IP centre for a range of:
face-to-face advice sessions
workshops
events
To help you with things like writing an effective business plan or funding your business.
Centa business services
Centa business services is a leading business support organisation based in Camden. They can help you access:
advice
grants
start-up loans
London and partners
London and Partners provide an online step-by-step guide to starting a business
COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)
Explore COBRA for:
business planning
market research
startup guidance
You can access it remotely with a Camden library membership.
Considerate Companies Guide
A considerate company looks to limit the impacts of the business on the wider area. This includes noise and disturbance. It makes an effort to:
work with the local community to make changes to manage impacts
follow all the necessary legislations
make sure all relevant consent is sought from the Council
Camden wants to help businesses succeed whilst protecting the local area. This guide seeks to help all new businesses opening in Camden. It includes questions each business should ask before opening. It also includes tips to be considerate of neighbours.
Rebel Business School
Camden Council and Good Work Camden has partnered with the Rebel Business School to offer free training courses to:
- new business owners
- existing start-ups
These free training courses offer support to get your business off the ground and support business growth.
Find out more about our Rebel Business School partnership.
Legal Support
Legal Foundations is a not-for-profit LawTech startup offering free, customisable legal documents and guides to help businesses get started and grow. They provide tools such as website terms and conditions, privacy policies, employment contracts, and more, all designed to make essential legal resources accessible to all businesses at no cost.