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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 Business Impact Survey 2021
The purpose of this survey is to enable us to better understand the current challenges for businesses in the borough post COVID-19 restrictions and post EU Exit. Your responses will help to shape the work of the council in supporting businesses to thrive and grow in Haringey.
The survey focuses on the following key subjects:
- the impact of COVID-19 on the business and your recovery
- engagement with the council
- international trade post EU Exit
- Haringey as a business location
- your future business challenges
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Please allow enough time to complete the survey in full, as you will be unable to save your progress and return to the form at a later point.
The deadline for responses is midnight Tuesday 30 November.
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Festive Haringey 2021
This year there’ll be sparkle, joy and festive cheer in abundance as Haringey Council has teamed up with Town Centre Traders Associations across the borough to offer a bumper load of festive fun this November and December.
Find out what to see and do, as Christmas trees, twinkling lights and festive decorations pop up across Haringey. Residents are encouraged to support our Live.Shop.Local campaign and support our local town centres and high streets and spread the small business love.
The extensive festive programme gets underway in Muswell Hill on Saturday 20 November, with the Christmas Lights switch-on. The campaign continues throughout December, coinciding with the national initiative Small Business Saturday, which returns on Saturday 4 December.
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Haringey Festive Advent Calendar - showcase your business
 Would you like to be promoted in this year’s Haringey Festive Advent Calendar?
In order to support local businesses recover from the pandemic, the council will be delivering a new seasonal advent calendar this year, to encourage residents to shop safe and local.
We would like to ensure that there is a spread of businesses across the borough this year and across sectors/product types to take part – so if you haven’t previously had your business featured by the council, Christmas 2021 would be an ideal time to be promoted!
The festive advent calendar will showcase 24 local businesses over 24 days offering special discounts, events and incentives throughout the festive period and into 2022. It will be an opportunity for residents to benefit from discounts and special offers that they would expect from shopping locally on the high street.
Business owners who wish to feature in the advent calendar should contact the town centres team by email at business@haringey.gov.uk
Please note that the deadline for submissions has been extended to 5pm on Wednesday 24 November.
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Haringey Business Directory - register your business
 As we lead into the busy festive period, the Haringey Business Directory is the gateway to showcase the wide range of businesses and services that are available to residents across the borough.
Residents are encouraged to support their local business communities by purchasing online, by phone or in person.
List your business for free in the directory and join the many Haringey businesses that already feature:
The Haringey Business Directory enables searches to be conducted 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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Evolve Haringey West - networking event
Do you run a business in the west of Haringey? Is your business in the retail/hospitality sector? Are you interested in some quick-fire business advice, marketing expertise, and the opportunity to connect with other local businesses?
If yes, then sign up for this FREE networking event taking place online THIS EVENING (Thursday 18 November), 7pm-8pm.
Delivered in partnership with Hustle & Heels, a business training and support consultancy, this event is part of the Evolve Haringey West business support programme. The programme is designed to assist you with business and marketing plans and offers mentoring sessions, seminars and workshops, all designed to help your business grow and be more resilient.
The Evolve Haringey West networking events are a great opportunity to get the advice you need to improve your business on the go!
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Opportunity Investment Fund - networking event
 The Opportunity Investment Fund loans funds to small and medium sized businesses that operate in or would like to relocate to locations in N15, N17 and N22.
The fund has so far successfully supported 22 businesses, could you be next?
Find out more by attending this networking event on Wednesday 24 November, which will bring together Opportunity Investment Fund (OIF) businesses and prospective OIF businesses to meet, socialise and share their experiences.
John Lewis, co-owner of hosts for the event, True Craft, will be sharing his OIF experiences and the journey from business concept to successful cornerstone enterprise.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Haringey Councillor Ruth Gordon, Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development.
You will also able to meet representatives from Haringey Council's Economic Development Team and Haringey Works, the council's recruitment service. Business support experts from Hustle & Heels will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
When: Wednesday 24 November
Time: 12pm - 2.30pm
Where: True Craft, 68 West Green Road, N15 5NR
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Haringey Business Support Programme
The new Haringey Business Support Programme offers free business advice and support services for Haringey businesses based in Tottenham, Wood Green, Turnpike Lane, and Green Lanes.
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.
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
If you think you could benefit from the Haringey Business Support Programme, then find out more and register now via the button below.
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Grants up to £15,000 available to social entrepreneurs
 Grants and business support are now available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through UnLtd - the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK.
The grants are being made available through 2 funding streams:
- grants up to £15,000 to grow an existing social enterprise
- grants up to £5,000 to start a new social enterprise
UnLtd is committed to providing 50% of their awards to black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.
To be eligible applicants need to be:
- aged 16 or over
- living in the United Kingdom
- willing to participate in a learning experience
- working to benefit people living in the United Kingdom
- making a real social impact
- fulfil a clear need and demand
The closing date for applications is Friday 31 December 2021.
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New laws to resolve COVID-19 commercial rent debts
 New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued due to the pandemic.
The code sets out that in the first instance tenants who are unable to pay in full should negotiate with their landlord in the expectation that the landlord waives some or all rent arrears where they are able to do so.
New laws will establish a legally-binding arbitration process for commercial landlords and tenants who have not already reached an agreement. Subject to parliamentary passage, this will come into force in March 2022.
The bill will apply to commercial rent debts related to the mandated closure of certain businesses such as pubs, gyms and restaurants during the pandemic. Debts accrued at other times will not be in scope.
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Working safely during COVID-19
 Last week, the government updated its guidance on reducing the risk of COVID-19 spreading in the workplace to include additional information on ventilation in offices, restaurants, shops, hotels and at events or attractions.
The guidance provides information on how different workplaces can maintain an adequate supply of fresh air. In poorly ventilated spaces, residual virus can remain in the air after an infected person has left and increase the risk of COVID-19 spreading.
The guidance also includes information on managing risk, self-isolation, reducing contact for workers and equality in these workplaces.
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Night Tube: Underground service to resume
 The Night Tube is to reopen on two London Underground lines next week .
Services will operate every Friday and Saturday night between 1am and 5.30am, and will begin on the Central and Victoria lines from Saturday 27 November.
Restoring night running on these lines for the first time since March 2020 will help businesses like bars, clubs and restaurants as London’s night-time economy continues to recover following the pandemic.
The return of the Night Tube follows a petition signed by thousands demanding its resumption in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder, which highlighted the issue of women's safety.
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What next for my business idea?
 In this session, you will receive invaluable insights into using the British Library Business & IP Centre’s resources to conduct research for your new business, learn how to protect - and continue protecting - your intellectual property and develop a strategic roadmap for your business.
This session covers patents, registered designs, trademarks, copyright know-how and trade secrets.
When: Tuesday 23 November
Time: 10am - 5pm
Where: Online
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Marketing masterclass (Part 1 and 2)
The SiLL Marketing Masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to increase brand awareness and attract more customers. This practical workshop will break down and simplify the marketing strategies and processes you need to succeed.
Book your place on the upcoming workshops:
When:
- Monday 22 November (Part 1)
- Friday 26 November (Part 2)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Online
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Finance essentials for start-ups
Simplifying the notions of capital, cash flow, profit and forecasting, to help you get your business started efficiently.
In this webinar, a finance expert will cover the main financial areas you need to consider for your business when starting up:
- the components of a profit and loss account
- building your own profit and loss account
- the importance of cash
- the Working Capital Cycle
- how to improve your own cashflow
- basics of accounting systems
- analysing performance, forecasting and sources of funding
- some basic ratios to help you to measure financial performance
- the key elements of financial forecasting
- the funding landscape
- sources of funding available including debt and equity
When: Wednesday 24 November
Time: 10am - 5pm
Where: Online
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Reset. Restart: How to boost your business with Digital Tech
 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 event will introduce digital tools, software and strategies to boost your business and help it grow, including:
- Tools to support business operations and coordination
- Tech that can help with personal and team productivity
- Marketing tools and tech
When: Wednesday 24 November
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Where: Online
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The Business Show
 The Business Show 2021 returns to the ExCeL London on 24 and 25 November.
Helping small businesses grow and develop, the 43rd edition of The Business Show will reveal the secrets of business adaptation, innovation and survival as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book your free tickets and access over 500 exhibitors, 200 seminars from business experts and unmissable masterclasses.
When: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November
Time: All-day events
Where: In-person and online
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Visual Content to Drive Growth
 Discover how to win future business with impactful images and video as an integral part of your marketing strategy.
Creating visual content that resonates with your audience and helps your business stand out from the crowd has never been more important. Many proactive small businesses are now utilising this powerful tool to boost their online visibility and help improve audience engagement.
This free one-day workshop is designed to help you learn how to create effective visual marketing that connects with customers that brings an increased return on investment.
When: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Where: Online
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Reset. Restart: How to secure finance for your SME
Reset. Restart is a dedicated programme from the British Library Business & IP Centre to support businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Securing finance to launch and grow a business has always been one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This webinar will help you discover paths to capital that may be new to you, and decide on the best approaches for your business.
Included in the session will be specific advice on the latest government loans and support initiatives and how to make use of angel investment and crowdfunding.
When: Wednesday 1 December
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
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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