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5 Reasons to Join Us

GROW YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH QUALITY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Our broad range of members share advice, experience and peer support for business owners who want to take their business to the next level.

Whether you are a sole trader, microbusiness, a mid-sized firm or part of a global organisation, our members reflect the diverse business demographic of Southwark. We help our members build strong commercial connections within London. We support them in being part of the Capital’s community and economy. Membership is great for networking and building your business.

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Networking events 4 Southwark Business Today

Develop new business relationships • Free bi-monthly copy of Find trusted suppliers and meet Southwark Business Today new customers • Discounts for advertising in Regular mailings on news & Southwark Business Todayup-coming events in the Borough Social events • Members can submit articles about their business sector

Advice and Support

Seminars on new developments, 5 Discounts & Promotions local policy, and key business issues • Discounts at local establishments. Access to peer-to-peer advice • Member to member discounts Engagement with Local councillors ••••••••

Affiliate benefits from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) JOIN TODAY

Access to selected LCCI events as advertised by SCC Tel : 07477 581977 Email : admin@southwarkcommerce.com

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Southwark Chamber of Commerce welcomes its latest member company

Church Street Hotel

29-33 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8TR Contact: Jose Raido Telephone: 07841 519572 email: jose@churchstreethotel.com

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Nabeel Sheikh Managing Director UK Car Bookings

I am 40 years old now, started my work life at a young age, and aim to carry on for as long as possible. I have been employed in many positions. I have spent over 15 years in Ground transport and now running my own business, which was running very well till COVID-19 came. I believe in hard work and keep trying, I am positive that I can get my business back to where it was before 2020 through hard work.

Q1. What was your first job and what was the pay packet?

Mc Donald’s, in 1996, I think pay was around £4 per hour.

Q2. If you were prime minister, what would be your first decision?

Every London street cleared of roadworks.

Q3. What is the biggest challenge in your business?

Sales, I am the worst sales person and secondly keeping up with the technology.

Q4. If you could do another job, what would it be?

Senior Police Officer.

Q5. What’s your favourite

London building?

Guildhall.