What does the North London Pathways to Enterprise offer?
What is the cost to my business?
How long will the business support take?
What does the support involve?
What benefits will my business receive?
Who delivers the support?
The website claims that I am not eligible for support, what do I do?
My business is very specific, can I get specific support?
Who do I contact if I have a complaint?
Q1) What does the North London Pathways to Enterprise offer?
A 1) The NLPE offers tailored business support to people based in north London who have started a business and to those thinking about starting a business. We have specific expertise available to both start-up and existing business owners. We also have experienced business advisors who can guide you through the various challenges you will face if you are a registered disabled, woman, or a black and minority ethnic business owner.
North London Pathways to Enterprise is primarily designed for the following sectors:
- Wholesale and retail
- High-value manufacturing
- Construction
- Creative industries
- Food and drink
- Transport and logistics
- Clothing
- Leisure and hospitality
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Q2) What is the cost to my business?
A2) There is no cost to your business. All support received under the programme is free as the programme costs are fully subsidized by funding from the London Development Agency and the European Social Fund.
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Q3) How long will the business support take?
A3) For those thinking about setting up a business you can receive an initial 6 hour workshop covering business basics. In addition you can also receive a minimum of 2 hours of extra support to help you set your business up. If you have been established and trading for over 18 months we can support your business in the same way however focusing on particular issues you are facing at the time.
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Q4) What does the support involve?
A4a) For pre start entrepreneurs, depending on your needs as identified in an initial diagnostic assessment, you can expect to receive advice on the following topics:
- How to come up with an idea for a business and intellectual property
- Business Awareness workshop
- One-to-one advice and support
- Business Planning
- Marketing Research
- Presentation Skills
- Small Business Regulations
- Working from Home
- Time Management
A4b) For Start-up entrepreneurs, depending on your needs as identified in an initial diagnostic assessment, you can expect to receive advice on the following topics:
- Business Awareness workshop
- One-to-one advice and support
- Business Planning
- Marketing and Selling Skills
- Mentoring
- Bookkeeping, accounts, tax and VAT
- Communication Skills
- Marketing Research
- Presentation Skills
- Employing Others
- Excellent Customer Services
- Planning your Website
- E-Marketing
- Trading on the Web
- Small Business Regulations
- Working from Home
- Terms and Conditions
- Time Management
- Import and Export
- Support for franchise businesses
A4c) For micro businesses depending on your needs as identified in an initial diagnostic assessment, you can expect to receive advice on the following topics:
- Business Awareness workshop
- Planning for growth
- Mentoring
- Investment appraisal
- Communication Skills
- Marketing Skills
- Marketing Research
- Market segmentation and product differentiation
- Outsourcing and securing services from others
- Presentation Skills
- Employing Others
- Excellent Customer Services
- E-Marketing
- Trading on the Web
- Small Business Regulations, including additional regulations applying due to expansion
- Terms and Conditions
- Time Management
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Q5) What benefits will my business receive?
A5) Benefits of receiving business advice can include increased sales, ability to successfully obtain funding, more effective marketing, clearer business direction and purpose, reduced overheads and costs, motivated staff, greater profitability and ability to expand.
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Q6) Who delivers the support?
A6) The support is delivered by business advisors employed by the following business support agencies:
- Prevista
- Haringey Business Development Agency
- Tottenham Green Enterprise Centre
- TNG/ InBiz
- Enterprise Enfield
- Keep It Simple Training
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Q7) The website claims that I am not eligible for support, what do I do?
A7) If you or your business is not based in Barnet, Waltham Forest, Enfield or Haringey but is based in London then you will be eligible for support from the pan London consortium covering your area. Click on the relevant link to be taken to the appropriate website.
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Q8) My business is very specific, can I get specific support?
A8) Our Business Advisers have a wide range of business backgrounds if you can not immediately access the experience you are looking for we will take tie to source it for you.
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Q9) Who do I contact if I have a complaint?
A9) Please address any complaints in writing to: North London Pathways to Enterprise, Business Programme Manager, Urban Futures, Clarendon Road, The Chocolate Factory, London N22 6XJ email: info@UrbanFutures.org.uk or call 020 8352 5900.
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