Comprehensive start-up help available for Bexley entrepreneurs

Since its launch in June this year, the Bexley Business Start-Up Support Programme is already proving to be a transformative initiative for aspiring entrepreneurs across the borough.

Running until March 2025, the free programme, open to residents, businesses and students in the London Borough of Bexley, offers a range of support services to guide pre-startups and start-ups toward success.

The programme provides:

• Start-up Sessions: Practical, interactive workshops focusing on the essential steps to start and grow a business quickly and effectively

• Start-up Mentoring: One-to-one mentoring sessions with experienced business consultants, providing personalised support and guidance

• Start-up Business Clinics: Expert-led clinics designed to address specific challenges that businesses encounter during their growth journey

• Start-up Networking: Interactive peer-to-peer networking sessions that connect like-minded entrepreneurs for mutual support and collaboration Participants have praised the programme's practical approach and the value of mentorship. Kiara Russell, one of the