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Dear Haringey Business Owner,
Welcome to Haringey Council's Business Bulletin.
This week's edition will focus on:
This bulletin is compiled by the council's Economic Development Team. Please do let us know if we can help you directly, or if we can lobby the government on your behalf to provide further support relevant to your businesses situation.
We hope that you find the bulletin useful and welcome your feedback - we have a dedicated business support team available at business@haringey.gov.uk
For enquiries regarding the latest regulations and staying open, please email us at covid19concerns@haringey.gov.uk
For specific enquiries, please contact the relevant team:
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Haringey Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021
Every year in November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) aims to promote originality, creativity and ingenuity through local and global business support networks and activities. It involves 10 million people and 35,000 events in over 100 countries.
GEW 2021 serves as an opportunity to collaborate and engage with organisations and individuals to celebrate and spotlight entrepreneurs, expose people to the path of entrepreneurship, help them get started and facilitate access to the resources they need to succeed.
This year GEW will take place from Monday 8 November until Sunday 14 November.
To mark its return, the council will be delivering an engaging week-long programme of events as part of Haringey Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021.
The Haringey Economic Development team and Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL), in partnership with local, regional and national support agencies and institutions, have organised a packed programme of practical support.
Local business support events, workshops and 1:1 advice clinics will be taking place both online and in person. The week will also feature 2 events to launch and close the week that will showcase successful local businesses who have taken part in the recent Haringey Good Economy Recovery Plan programmes.
For further information and how you can take part during the week, visit our Haringey GEW 2021 webpage.
If you have any further queries, email the team at business@haringey.gov.uk
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Evolve Haringey West - free tailored support for businesses
 Do you run a business in Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Highgate, Hornsey, Stroud Green Road or Myddleton Road?
Is your business in the retail, hospitality or leisure sector? Would you like some free business advice and support tailored to your business needs?
If yes, then Evolve Haringey West could be the business support programme for you!
Delivered in partnership with Hustle & Heels, a business training and support consultancy, we can assist you with business and marketing plans and offer mentoring sessions, seminars and workshops all designed to help your business grow and be more resilient.
If you think you could benefit from Evolve Haringey West, then find out more and register now via the button below.
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Haringey Business Support Programme
A new programme offering free business advice and support services for businesses in the borough, based in Tottenham, Wood Green, Turnpike Lane, and Green Lanes has been launched.
Hustle & Heels have been appointed to deliver the Haringey Business Support programme which will help business owners to recover from the adverse impact of the pandemic. It will also support businesses with growth potential to expand, increase sales and profits – as well as support residents to start new businesses or become self-employed.
The programme will provide free one-to-one advice and mentoring from a range of business experts who will advise on and support in the following areas:
- Launching and starting a new business
- Developing robust business plans to secure finance
- Sales and marketing including social media platforms
- Finance and financial management
- Human Resources
- Trading and doing business online, including support to adopt cashless sales operations
- Advice and support to identify new customers
- Advice and support to improve business customer service skills
- Embedding formal management processes and systems
The programme will enable you to:
- Start or launch a new business
- Increase sales, profits and overall business performance
- Secure new contract opportunities
- Adapt your business model in order to recognise new opportunities
- Re-position your business for future success
- Build a trusted network of connections
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Haringey Brexit Advice Service:
Webinar for food and drink businesses
 Do you import or export food and drink products from or to the EU?
Do your orders always reach the customer? You may have paused trading and would like to find out which new rules will apply and when, or you don’t know what to ask your customs agent.
If you have been struggling with getting your products over the border or sourcing vital ingredients, this webinar is for you.
Food trade has been one of the sectors most affected by Brexit and cross-border trade with the EU remains complicated. As part of the Haringey Brexit Advice Service, a free webinar will be delivered to selected food businesses to help them find their way through the maze of EU and UK food rules when importing or exporting food products.
You may be confused about certificates and registration in the EU’s TRACES system, or your business is in organic food with its own complications.
The webinar will briefly touch on requirements around products of animal origin, plant products, composite products, prepared food stuffs, beverages and organics, and look at the upcoming rule changes and expiry of grace periods.
Places are limited and can be booked by contacting business@haringey.gov.uk
When: Thursday 11 November
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Where: Online
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Haringey Business Directory - register your business
 The Haringey Business Directory is your gateway to discovering the wide range of businesses and services that are available across the borough.
List your business for free in the directory and join the many Haringey businesses that already feature:
Support the local business community by purchasing online, by phone or in person. You can search the directory by name, business type, businesses near you, via the map or by town centre.
If you discover that your business is not featured, you can add your business for free to the directory.
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Ultra Low Emission Zone expands into Haringey on Monday - is your business ready?
 From Monday (25 October), the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding to create a single, larger zone up to – but not including – the North (A406) and South Circular (A205).
The new ULEZ will cover ALL of the Haringey borough and will have an impact on local businesses.
The new ULEZ will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends (except Christmas Day). A £12.50 daily charge will apply when driving within, and into, the expanded zone.
Whilst 4 out of 5 cars already meet the ULEZ emissions standards, owners of the remaining polluting cars, motorcycles, lighter vans and minibuses will still need to take action before this expansion comes into effect.
The Cross River Partnership (CRP) has created Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) guidance to aid resident and business vehicle owners on the next steps to meet the emission standards (Euro 4 for petrol cars and Euro 6 for diesel cars).
The guidance provides straightforward advice and signposting for electric vehicle leasing and buying options, funding opportunities and financial incentives, as well as tools that can help in transitioning to cleaner modes of transport for personal and business journeys.
The CRP has also created a simple breakdown of the financial costs (PDF, 1.8MB) associated with continuing to drive a vehicle that does not meet the ULEZ (or LEZ) standards.
To check your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards, and to view the interactive map of the zone, visit the Transport for London (TfL) website.
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Flood prevention in Haringey
 The council works hard to protect Haringey businesses and residents from the risks of flooding. The 2 incidents that took place earlier this year highlight just how important this work is.
The areas that were affected the most in the flooding incidents this summer have been made the top priority, with many areas already attended, including town centres.
A significant part of the flood prevention works is cleansing and maintaining gullies throughout the borough to ensure rainwater can freely enter the drainage system. In partnership with Marlborough Highways, the Council has invested in the purchase of 2 new gully cleansing vehicles which will make the maintenance programme much more efficient by allowing a wide range of problems to be resolved in one visit.
This investment will ensure that all 15,000 gullies in Haringey are cleansed at least once by the end of March 2022.
The way that the council carries out its maintenance programme is changing, with all gullies throughout the borough being cleaned annually, and additional cleansing carried out in busy areas such as the town centres.
How businesses can help
Businesses can support the maintenance programme by ensuring you abide by the parking suspension notices, and ask your customers to do the same. This will allow access and ensure your local gully is cleaned.
Ensuring customers don’t leave litter on the ground, clearing up any building rubble and not pouring oil or leftover wet concrete down a gully or drain can also help prevent your local gully becoming blocked and help minimise the risk of flooding.
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Green Street - a planet-friendly guide for SMEs
 Green Street is a new guide produced by the Retail Sector Council, to help small retailers and hospitality businesses slash their carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
The guide has around 30 practical actions you can take, grouped under 6 easy-to-remember principles:
Each principle has its own information and a set of actions you can take to help you make your business greener.
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New timetable for introducing UK Border controls
 The government recently set out a new timetable for introducing measures on goods being imported from the EU to the UK due to the effects the pandemic has had to global supply chains.
The government has postponed some of the import controls that were due to be introduced in October to give businesses more time to adjust. Businesses will now have more time to prepare for these controls which will be phased in throughout 2022.
Under the revised timetable:
- the requirements for pre-notification of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods, which were due to be introduced on 1 October 2021, will now be introduced on 1 January 2022.
- the new requirements for Export Health Certificates will now be introduced on 1 July 2022.
- Phytosanitary Certificates and physical checks on SPS goods at Border Control Posts, due to be introduced on 1 January 2022, will now be introduced on 1 July 2022.
- Safety and Security declarations on imports will be required as of 1 July 2022 as opposed to 1 January 2022.
For full guidance, see the document:
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Reset. Restart: how to reach new customers with digital marketing part 1
 Reset. Restart is a dedicated programme from the British Library Business & IP Centre to support businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
The promise of digital marketing is that you’ll attract lots of new customers, and increase sales. The reality is that digital marketing is a minefield for many small business owners.
There are digital marketing strategies that consistently work well, but deciding which ones are right for your business can be overwhelming. During this webinar, you’ll learn tried and tested marketing strategies that deliver results.
This webinar will help you to:
- convert website traffic into enquiries and sales
- find out 7 email marketing hacks so your email marketing gets opened
- improve your email marketing
- uncover how many customers are searching for your products and services online
When: Tuesday 26 October
Time: 12.30pm - 3pm
Where: Online
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Reset. Restart: how to reach new customers with digital marketing part 2
Reset. Restart is a dedicated programme from the British Library Business & IP Centre to support businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
This webinar builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Part 1 and also includes links to further useful resources and websites.
At this webinar will you:
- learn the fundamentals of Google Ads
- learn the basics of setting up a Google Ads campaign
- understand the science of getting traffic from blogging
- find out what content works best for generating more web traffic and increasing sales
- learn what adverts work best on Facebook and Instagram
When: Thursday 28 October
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Where: Online
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Reset. Restart: your business finances explained
 Reset. Restart is a dedicated programme from the British Library Business & IP Centre to support businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
One of the biggest pains, when you start and run a business, is getting to grips with your business finances – but it’s also very important to get that right.
It can be helpful to think of it as a language, the language of business. In this webinar, you will learn the 30 keywords and 3 principles you need to know to get to grips with your finances, as well as how to manage your business with online accounting, cashflow forecasts and financial checklists.
No prior knowledge is assumed and included in the webinar is access to Talk Money – a 90-minute online course to support your learning.
When: Wednesday 27 October
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Where: Online
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Start-up essentials
Thinking about starting a business?
This webinar from the Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre is for anyone who is thinking of starting a business and is located in a London Borough.
It will cover:
- developing your business idea
- sources of finance
- finding customers and promoting your business online
- business structure & legal requirements
- how to access further advice and support to start and grow your business
When: Tuesday 2 November
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Where: Online
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The journey to Net Zero
 As the COP26 climate talks take place in the UK this November, this event provides a perfect opportunity to explore the significant role small businesses will play in the transition to Net-Zero.
Climate change and the need to adapt to a host of associated threats is the single biggest challenge of our generation.
Changing weather, issues around supply chains, energy price volatility, access to technology, water stress, employment, skills and equality rights – all of these issues linked to climate change and the move to a low-carbon economy will begin to press down on small businesses across the globe.
UK SMEs will feel the effects - many already are - so there is an urgent need to adapt and mitigate. There are also vast and exciting opportunities for SMEs to be found along the journey to Net-Zero.
This event is free and open to all businesses regardless of where they are based. Both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday 2 November
Time: 10am - 3.30pm
Where: Online
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Cyber security for your small business in the post-COVID world
 The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new business landscape – one that poses all manner of cyber threats and challenges to your small business.
However, reviewing your cyber security now can not only protect you against these emerging threats – it can be an enabler for evolving your business to meet new employee and customer expectations.
From ensuring your staff can work safely from home and without the threat of your network being breached, to ensuring customers can receive your goods and services remotely and without you or them being compromised – this webinar will explore how the right cyber security can enable your business to seize the opportunities of the new world.
When: Available on demand
Where: Online
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And finally...
Please get in touch if you have any further questions, if you are experiencing difficulties and need to reach out, or if you would like to know about wider business support that is on offer.
You can email our Business Support Team at business@haringey.gov.uk
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