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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

Day 1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information (Wands)

Wednesday, February 12, 10am - 3pm
Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Day 2: Kickstart Your Business - Get Started (Wandsworth)

Thursday, February 13, 10am - 5pm

Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

Introduction to the Business Model Canvas

Monday, February 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event will help you understand and implement the Business Model Canvas into your business strategy.

How to Make a Canva Poster - Lesson

Thursday, February 20,11am - 12pm

Learn to create awesome posters using Canva in our fun and interactive lesson!

Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Mornings

Monday, February 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for casual coffee mornings to network, share ideas, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth!

Accounting and Finance Business Clinic

Monday, February 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Book a free 30-minute 1:1 session for expert advice tailored to your queries, submitted in advance for focused support.

The Power of Connections: Networking for Business Growth

Friday, February 28, 11am - 1pm

This workshop is for new and experienced businesses that want to grow their network and find more opportunities.

Introduction to COBRA

Thursday, March 13, 10am - 11:15am

Explore this online resource, provided by Wandsworth Libraries, to help grow your business!

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 in 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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