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Join a thriving business community within your local library with Start Up Wandsworth. Start-up Wandsworth is the new business support service launched in partnership with the British Library & London Borough of Wandsworth.

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As a member, you'll have access to expert-led workshops, 1000s of business resources and 1-2-1 business consultations. Read on to find out more about Start Up Wandsworth. Ready to join?

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Upcoming Start Up Wandsworth Workshops

Start Up Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Monday 18th November - Saturday 23rd November

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Start Up presents a series of interactive, inspiring and educational business events to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and established businesses reach their potential.

Start Up X Barclays Entrepreneurship Day in Canary Wharf (day 1)

Wednesday 20th November, 10am - 4 pm

This invite only business event is for Start Up members, who will enjoy a day of interactive workshops, networking an great views!

Start Up X Barclays Entrepreneurship Day in Canary Wharf (day 2)

Thursday 21st November, 10am - 3:30 pm

Day 2 of the invite only business event is for Start Up member!

Cracking the Code: Sales Tactics Every Start-up Needs!

Friday 22nd November, 11am - 1 pm

During this sales fundamentals workshop you’ll discover why, what and how your customers buy from you.

Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business

Thursday 5th December, 10:30am - 12:30pm

HMRC will show the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.

Start Up Wandsworth Winter Networking Event

Friday 13th December, 10:30am - 11:30am

Get ready to mingle with local entrepreneurs and businesses at the Start Up Wandsworth Winter Networking Event!

Resources available

Here's some of what you can expect as a member of Start Up Wandsworth!

British library webinars and workshops

Offering a variety of short and full-day workshops, both online and in person, giving you practical support at the earliest stage of your business development.

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Business lounges

If you're a Start Up member, you might be able to access Business Lounges. Offering a safe and secure environment for small businesses and start ups to work from as well as ample desk space for your own devices, access to wi-fi and printing, you can focus on your business ideas.

Room hire

As a Start Up Wandsworth Member, you can book spaces in our hubs to conduct business activities i.e. meetings, workshops, seminars, product/service launches etc.

Regular meetings for members

Our Business Support Manager holds regular meetings, both remotely and face-to-face, for Start Up Wandsworth members, focusing on specific topics of relevance, or featuring guest speakers. 1-2-1 sessions operate throughout the year, allowing you to get advice on their your individual business needs when it suits you best.

Support

Each of the Libraries has a dedicated selection of business books. Search the Library catalogue to discover the full range and reserve a copy.

Wandsworth Libraries also have a lot of online resources such as COBRA (The Complete Business Reference Adviser). Reach out to us for further information!

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Collaborate with us

We are always looking to create strong links and partnerships with established businesses, industry experts and local organisations that have the same vision to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses.

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Explore Business Books at Wandsworth Libraries

Shoe dog: a memoir by the creator of Nike

Knight, Philip H., 1938- author.

Start with why: how great leaders inspire everyone to take action

Sinek, Simon, author.

Money: a user's guide

Whateley, Laura, author.

The long and the short of it: a guide to finance and investment for normally intelligent people who aren't in the industry

Kay, J. A. (John Anderson), author.

How to avoid a climate disaster: the solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need

Gates, Bill, 1955- author.

The personal MBA: a world-class business education in a single volume

Kaufman, Josh.

The diary of a CEO: the 33 laws of business & life

Bartlett, Steven, 1992- author.

Economics: the user's guide

Chang, Ha-Joon, author.

What they don't teach you at Harvard Business School

McCormack, Mark H., author.

You're not broke, you're pre-rich: how to streamline your finances, stay in control of your bank balance & have more £££

Bellet, Emilie, author.

Start it up: why running your own business is easier than you think

Johnson, Luke.

The happy index: lessons on upside-down management

Timpson, James, author.

Financial joy: banish debt, grow your money and unlock financial freedom in 10 weeks

Okoroafor, Ken, author.

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