Grow London Local

Coffee & Connections ☕️ Join us for March’s Coffee Friday with Grow London Local! Meet fellow entrepreneurs, share ideas, and get expert advice—all for free. 📍 Where? Choose your spot: ✔️ The Golf Groove, Wimbledon ✔️ 1917 Chilli Café, Bromley ✔️ Estadio Lounge, Wembley ✔️ The Source, Uni of East London ✔️ Santander, Triton Sq, Camden Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and your business. Book your spot now via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ecTh2d_5 #CoffeeFridays #LondonBusiness #EntrepreneurLife

We’re Going to the world’s largest pre-Ramadan shopping festival! 🎉🌙 Grow London Local will be at the London Muslim Shopping Festival this weekend at Excel London, on the 22nd & 23rd February! Stop by our stand to meet our Business Support Managers and discover how we can help your business grow. We can’t wait to connect with you—see you there! #MuslimShoppingFestival #GrowLondonLocal #SmallBusinessSupport

AI for Small Businesses: Opportunities & Risks! Join Maryam Moarefvand from Mary Ward Centre, in partnership with Grow London Local, for a 30-minute webinar on how AI can help micro and small businesses. Learn how AI works, its benefits and risks, and how to use it to save time, cut costs, and enhance customer experience. Maryam, an expert in digital media and AI, will be joined by Lai Hung, who will share free business support available through Grow London Local. 📅 Tomorrow @ 12PM, access via the link below. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eawPpj-c

Want to Stay Ahead in Business? Upskilling is the Key! In a city that never slows down, staying competitive means constantly evolving. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your digital expertise, enhance your leadership skills, or future-proof your business with the latest industry trends, investing in skills can make all the difference. This guide explores a range of training opportunities that can boost productivity, improve employee retention, and help your business thrive. Discover courses that fit your goals and take the next step toward success. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/eMsTZvWJ

Meet Martina, the founder of Blackmarket—London’s game-changing, sustainable handwash brand! 🌱💧 Despite facing challenges on her business journey, Martina’s passion and determination have led her to create a product that makes a real impact. With support from Winnie, one of our Business Support Managers, she’s gained a 360° view of her operations and found solutions to overcome obstacles. Thanks to the support of Lewisham Council she’s also been able to refine her marketing strategy and grow her brand. Entrepreneurs like Martina are the backbone of London’s economy, and we’re here to support you too! If you’re looking for business guidance, reach out today via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eKkZTSdD #SmallBusinessSupport #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendlyLiving #LondonEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth

🎉 It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! 🎉 Apprenticeships are a game-changer for businesses, helping to bridge skills gaps, boost productivity, and support longterm workforce development. At Grow London Local, we're lucky to work alongside some amazing skills providers including Capital City College (Apprenticeships+), South Thames Colleges Group South Thames College, United Colleges Group, London South East Colleges, New City College, and Newham College of Further Education—all doing fantastic work in equipping businesses with the talent they need. If you're looking for free support to navigate apprenticeships and workforce development, we’re here to help! Get in touch via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eKkZTSdD #NAW2025 #skillsforlife #apprentice #apprenticeship

🌈 An incredible LGBTQ+ networking event hosted by our team member, Darya! This event brought together queer professionals from diverse industries to connect, share resources, and inspire collaboration. A huge thank you to the Business Queers Community for their participation—fostering connections, sharing insights, and supporting one another. Be sure to join their online community for ongoing support! We’re committed to helping businesses across London thrive. If you need support, reach out via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eKkZTSdD #LGBTQ+ #Networking #QueerLondon

Unlock the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business 🚀 Join Dean Brown of Capital City College and Joshua Ajibade of Grow London Local tomorrow for a 30-minute webinar on the benefits of apprenticeships from an employer's perspective. Learn how apprenticeships can help bridge skills gaps, boost productivity, and support workforce development. 📅 Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eUdm4juz #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #Apprenticeships #GrowthUnleashed

✨ The Grow London Local team is reflecting on an incredible year! From connecting with amazing small businesses to collaborating with providers and watching businesses thrive, it's been a journey fueled by passion and dedication. 💼 Thank YOU for letting us be part of your story. Here's to even more growth ahead! #GrowLondonLocal #BusinessGrowth

What a fantastic day of birthday celebrations at our monthly Coffee Friday networking events across London! ☕ 🍰   We had the chance to meet so many inspiring entrepreneurs, provide them with business support over coffee and cake, and help them connect with other like-minded people.   We can't think of a better way to have celebrated one year of Grow London Local. Thank you to all those who joined us, from Tottenham to Stratford and Ealing to Elephant & Castle, including the Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth Howard Dawber! If you haven't attended yet, keep an eye out for our next networking events in March: we'll see you there 😊 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecTh2d_5 THE SELBY TRUST SoLo Craft Fair Ltd Bobo Social ARU Sports Alejandro Rodríguez Undurraga Joycelyn Cobbold Warren Campbell Massimo Maltempi Kyrylo Filatov Ana Laura Rubeo Chantel Daniel Farida Rahman Kuro Data AI Marie-Françoise Baker-Madec Geoffrey Evans Abdus Salam Danny O'sullivan Edwina Hughes Lai Hung Nicholas Wadsworth Winnie Cheng Tomi Alabi (MSc) Laura Peiro Sunisha Masih Bola Pascal-Johnson✨ Mohammad Monowar Hossen, MHE, MBA Daryl Moraes Rishikesh Kardile Darya Simanovich Francis Hussey Kristen O. Leeanne W (BA Hons, MSc) Jo Fillmore-Boonstra Dan Adair-Wright Aminata Diaby Vanesa Perez Sanchez