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Starting your business

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Starting your business

Starting a business can be tough but rewarding. It is always good to do plenty of research before you start. 

Advice and information  

Here are some resources and places you can visit for advice and information on starting your business. 

The British Library Business and IP centre 

Visit the British Library Business and IP centre for a range of: 

  • face-to-face advice sessions 

  • workshops  

  • events 

To help you with things like writing an effective business plan or funding your business.  

Centa business services 

Centa business services is a leading business support organisation based in Camden. They can help you access: 

  • advice 

  • grants 

  • start-up loans 

London and partners 

London and Partners provide an online step-by-step guide to starting a business 

COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)  

Explore COBRA for: 

  • business planning 

  • market research 

  • startup guidance 

You can access it remotely with a Camden library membership. 

Considerate Companies Guide 

A considerate company looks to limit the impacts of the business on the wider area. This includes noise and disturbance. It makes an effort to: 

  • work with the local community to make changes to manage impacts 

  • follow all the necessary legislations  

  • make sure all relevant consent is sought from the Council 

Camden wants to help businesses succeed whilst protecting the local area. This guide seeks to help all new businesses opening in Camden. It includes questions each business should ask before opening. It also includes tips to be considerate of neighbours.