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Dear Haringey Business Owner,
Welcome to Haringey Council's Business Bulletin.
This 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 specific enquiries, please contact the relevant team:
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COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF)
The government launched the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) to support businesses affected by the pandemic who are not eligible for existing support linked to business rates.
This is a discretionary relief scheme and is available to reduce the eligible business rates liability for 2021/22 year only.
Eligibility criteria include:
- the business must have been trading from 1 April 2021
- the business is not entitled to or has already received a reduction against their business rates liability for the 2021/22 billing year
- the business must have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2021/22 and was unable to adapt to the changing environment
- premises must have been occupied and trading for the period. Businesses that were closed temporarily due to government instructions on COVID-19, will be treated as occupied for the purposes of this relief
- the business must be solvent
The deadline for making an application for CARF has been extended to 30 April 2022.
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Haringey Cost Savings Programme - Phase 2
The Haringey Cost Savings Programme (HCSP) is a new service that offers free cost savings advice and support for small businesses based across Haringey.
The programme, delivered in partnership with Place Support Partnership (PSP), is funded as part of the council's Good Economy Recovery Plan and High Street Recovery Action Plan (PDF, 1MB). It will support businesses to identify and realise savings when considering new contracts and choosing suppliers.
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Business engagement is already well underway in the borough with thousands of pounds worth of savings having already been identified.
The second phase of engagement (April - June) will focus on businesses in Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Hornsey.
PSP will provide advice and guidance on:
- Gas
- Electricity
- Water
- Merchant Fees (this is the cost of your credit/debit card machine)
- Insurances
- Pest Control
If you think your business could benefit from the Haringey Cost Savings Programme, register your interest below.
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Evolve Haringey West
Do you run a high street business in the west of Haringey?
Are you interested in learning about how to increase sales, improve your marketing skills and attract new customers while connecting with other local businesses?
If yes, then sign up for these free networking events taking place online in April.
The Evolve Haringey West networking events are a great opportunity to get the advice you need to improve your business on the go. Delivered in partnership with Hustle & Heels, these events are 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. Register your business to receive support.
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Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS)
Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS) - Haringey’s lifelong learning service for people aged 19 and over - has developed an exciting range of programmes to meet the changing needs of local businesses, the self-employed and freelancers of Haringey.
You can now enrol in courses commencing in April, which include a wealth of content to develop your digital skills and evolve your online business presence; accounting and bookkeeping courses which provide a route to AAT qualifications; maths courses for those wanting to brush up on their skills, whilst short online qualifications are available in infection control to support those to operate in healthy and safe business environments.
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The newest course offering, Leadership for Women, commences on Monday 25 April.
You can view all available courses and enrol at the dedicated HALS website or contact the team at hals@haringey.gov.uk for more information.
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NetZero Haringey 2041
Last March, Haringey's Cabinet voted unanimously to adopt the Haringey Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) which sets out the roadmap for how Haringey will become a net zero-carbon borough by 2041.
The 2041 vision is for a Haringey that is healthy and sustainable, with walking or cycling to local amenities and taking the long-distance trains for holidays being the norm. Roads will have been repurposed to give way to street-side planting, play areas, dedicated charging areas for electric vehicles, with safe space to get to your destination by using any non-motorised set of wheels or by foot.
To meet the target for Haringey to be net-zero carbon by 2041, we all need to play our part. Haringey Council is currently examining ways to support and grow the local green economy. So how can businesses get involved?
The council is encouraging businesses involved in the green sector, or who are looking to decarbonise their operations, to contact business@haringey.gov.uk to help shape current needs and potential policies to support businesses and increase employment in the borough.
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Better Futures+
Supported by the Mayor of London, the Better Futures+ programme provides qualifying SMEs in London with a business support package worth thousands of pounds to help them plan to get to Net Zero.
The programme will provide businesses across the capital with access to free business support to help drive responsible recovery and growth.
Take advantage of business acumen, peer advice and information to help your business grow and cut costs. Build resilience, innovation and success into your business and help create a better future.
Register your business for the next phase of the programme which commences on Monday 23 May. Places are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications close on Monday 16 May.
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Start Up Step Up London
Do you have a business idea that you would like to pursue to become self-employed? Or are you a London-based business looking to upskill key staff?
The Start Up Step Up London programme, delivered by Capital City College Training, is a carefully structured programme which will help provide you with the tools to bring your business to life.
The programme will provide a wealth of workshops and training sessions that will support with:
- bringing your business idea to life
- developing your business plan
- branding, marketing and sales
- enhancing digital skills
- managing your finances
Register for the online webinar information session on Monday 25 April to find out more about the programme and enrol.
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Help to Grow: Management
'Help to Grow: Management' is an executive development programme to support SMEs to boost their business performance and growth potential.
Small business leaders will develop their strategic skills to increase their business’s long-term productivity, resilience and capacity to innovate.
Businesses across all sectors can apply, including social enterprises. The attendee should be a decision maker in the business (for example CEO, managing director), and businesses applying must:
- be based in the UK
- have between 5-249 employees
- have been operating for more than a year
- have at least one link of management in the business structure
Participants will receive 10 hours of one-to-one support from a mentor to develop a business growth plan. The programme includes 8 hours of peer-to-peer learning, as well as access to an alumni network.
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Participating businesses will:
- be aware of the factors that drive productivity and growth
- commit to responsible business practices
- understand how to innovate their business model
- consider how to adopt and invest in new and digital technologies
- develop leadership and management skills
- enhance employee well-being and engagement
- identify key domestic and export markets for their business
- develop strategies for market segmentation, positioning and targeting
- develop strategies to improve operational efficiency
- collaborate with other businesses to develop an action plan for growth
'Help to Grow: Management' is 90% funded by Government - participants are charged £750 - and is delivered across London by a number of business schools.
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Recover & Grow
As a business owner, it is important to equip yourself not only with the knowledge and skills to deal with current challenges, but to also have a clear vision of where you want to take your business in the future – and how to get there.
If you are a small to medium-sized business owner looking to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and set a roadmap for the future, the 6-week intensive Recover & Grow programme from the London Business Hub will help you to build your confidence and technical knowledge.
The Recover & Grow programme helps businesses build a tailored growth plan with tuition across 4 modules from the best business minds at Bayes Business School. It is completely free but participants will need to meet the eligibility criteria.
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Over the duration of the course, you will:
- learn from the best business minds at a leading business school
- cover the latest insights and best practice in areas such as finance, leadership, changing markets and technology
- grow your leadership capacity, helping you make better use of your time
- hone your skills and increase your expertise
- be supported to think strategically
- build a network of fellow business owners and entrepreneurs
- create and refine a tailored action plan for growing your business.
The programme is open to London-based businesses from all sectors that are looking to overcome immediate obstacles and achieve their goals.
Applications to join the next cohort are now open and will close on Wednesday 20 April.
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Bruce Grove: call for independent businesses to run café in transformed landmark
Haringey Council is seeking proposals from prospective tenants interested in bringing the iconic Grade II Listed Bruce Grove Public Conveniences back to life by leasing the building as a cafe.
The lease presents an exciting opportunity to run a business in the newly refurbished landmark in the heart of Bruce Grove, less than 1 minute walk from the station, contributing to the local economy and making a positive impact in the community.
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We are keen to hear from creative and ambitious organisations who have the passion, track record and entrepreneurial skills to make this happen. We welcome all expressions of interest but particularly encourage applications who are independent businesses, ideally from the local area.
If you would like to discuss your ideas or need any further information, email Regeneration Officer, Olivia Halper, at Olivia.Halper@haringey.gov.uk
Prospective applicants should complete the expression of interest and submit by 11.59pm on Sunday 24 April.
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Making Tax Digital
 Making Tax Digital for VAT is part of the overall digitalisation of UK Tax. All VAT-registered businesses, regardless of turnover, should sign up now to ensure they are ready in time for the April 2022 deadline.
This webinar will provide some of the basics of Making Tax Digital for VAT. This will include what’s changing, using software and keeping digital records, plus an introduction to penalty reform.
When: Tuesday, 19 April
Time: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Where: Online
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The New UK Regime for Goods:
Economic Operators
Great Britain now has its own robust regulatory framework for goods, and manufacturers need to start using the UKCA marking. The UK domestic regime seeks to ensure consumers are protected from unsafe and non-compliant goods.
Businesses should get ready for the new regime as soon as possible to ensure they are compliant by 1 January 2023.
Join the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for this webinar covering changes to the roles of economic operators. The webinar will tell you about the roles and responsibilities of economic operators involved in the supply of goods requiring the UKCA marking to the Great British market and how roles may have changed following the UK’s exit from the European Union.
This event is for businesses who have a role or involvement in the manufacturing or supply of CE/UKCA marked goods onto the GB market and for trade associations and organisations representing sectors which require the CE/UKCA marking.
When: Thursday, 21 April
Time: 3pm - 3.40pm
Where: Online
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Website Optimisation for Business Growth
 This comprehensive, free 2-part virtual workshop organised by the London Business Hub, will enable you to fine-tune your digital strategy, accelerate your online presence to generate a higher volume of web traffic and leverage Google Analytics for crucial marketing insights.
With buying behaviours continuously evolving in the digital age and the adoption of new technologies, having a high-performance website and strategically engaging with your customers online is proving more crucial than ever before.
Discover effective strategies to optimise your website to help increase conversion rates and online sales, enabling you to reach more customers and gain greater brand visibility.
You will leave this workshop knowing:
- the latest website platforms available and which is most suitable
- what makes a successful digital strategy that enables online growth
- best practices for creating compelling content that engages your customers
- the benefits of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- which media channel to use and why
- how to set up analytics and track campaigns
- techniques to create campaigns to drive website traffic
- how to use Google Analytics for marketing insights
When:
- Thursday, 21 April (part 1)
- Friday, 29 April (part 2)
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Where: Online
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Small Business - networking evening
 The Small Business Research & Enterprise Centre (SBREC) are inviting small businesses from London and beyond to join an in-person networking evening.
Networking is key to growing and strengthening your business and this is an ideal opportunity to meet with likeminded business owners, grow your network and build relationships with other businesses.
Expert speakers will discuss start-up to scale-up, tools and techniques to use your mindset to be a successful entrepreneur, whilst Georgia Mackey will illustrate how NatWest Business can support your business.
When: Thursday, 28 April
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Where: West Wing Entrance, Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH
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HR workshop
As part of the social value offer from the Gourley Triangle project, the architecture practice Haworth Tompkins is offering free workshops aimed at helping local small businesses and start-ups to build up expertise around different topics related to running a business.
The latest workshop, on human resources, will cover the 6 stages in an employee’s career from recruitment to resignation, termination or retirement. There will be an opportunity to engage with other local businesses in your area and a Q&A.
When: Tuesday, 26 April
Time: 11am - 12pm
Where: Online (use code HTHuman22 to sign up)
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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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