Access business support
Access business support
There are many business networks in Camden for building partnerships and accessing support.
Inclusive Business Network
Our Inclusive Business Network is a forum to work together and share learning around good employment practices. It is for both the council and local employers.
We want all businesses to be part of our inclusive business network. Any business from any sector or industry can join.
The network is free to join, and you can access:
tools and resources
free recruitment support
free training on a broad range of employment related topics
Smaller business can also access free HR support on how to support your business to be more inclusive. Find out more about the inclusive business network.
Camden STEAM
Are you a business of any size in Camden’s scientific, digital and creative sectors?
This might be:
data
engineering
design
theatre
life sciences
tech
architecture and more.
If yes, you could join the Camden STEAM movement.
Our STEAM programme works with the borough’s sixty schools and colleges. There are hundreds of employers and thousands of young people.
They are creating opportunities for young people to gain skills in these sectors:
tech
scientific
creative
The skills they learn could help them get a career in these sectors.
Work with us
You can work with us to support all young people in Camden schools. Your knowledge can help with inspiring career insights and opportunities. Sign the Camden STEAM Pledge to get involved.
Become a Camden STEAM Partner by including our strategic objectives in your work.
Find out more about Camden STEAM
Rebel Business School
The Rebel Business School welcomes people of all ages who are thinking about self-employment.
Their free online webinars and workshops aim to provide:
information
inspiration
practical advice on how to build and evolve your business
The Rebel Business school is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you are at the beginning of your start-up journey or are looking for new ways to grow and adapt.
Find out more about the Rebel Business School
LIFT: Leading Inclusive Futures Through Technology
LIFT is a three-year programme that aims to support residents across Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets into good local jobs in the knowledge economy.
The jobs could be in:
tech
digital
sciences
creative production
They work with businesses’ creative production industries.
This includes those in:
Tech Nation
Med City
Knowledge Quarter
Brewery Road
LIFT helps connect them with local communities and ensure residents have access to job and business opportunities.
Find out more about LIFT
Further resources
GOV.UK guides on how to set up as a sole trader, partnership, or limited company.
GOV.UK help and support for your business through grants and programmes.
Startup 11-step guide to starting a business and getting your ideas off the ground.
Enterprise Nation supports the start-up process and growth via digital content. A year-round event schedule, membership, and resources.
Grow London Local free impartial advice for businesses.
Federation of Small Businesses. A wide range of business services including advice, financial expertise, and support.
Princes Trust Business tools. Resources for young entrepreneurs, including an enterprise programme for 13 to 30 year olds.