001266 Start-Ups in London Libraries Programme Delivery of ‘Get Started Workshop

Tender description

The British Library successfully bid to deliver the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) project which commenced in October 2018. The SiLL project has been informed by the British Libraries 12+ years’ experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds to start, protect and grow successful businesses through the Business & IP Centre. Start-ups in London Libraries' will deliver business support via libraries across ten London boroughs, in a hub and spoke model. The British Library SiLL project will be delivered across the following boroughs: Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Haringey, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Start-ups in London Libraries is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The programme is designed to provide pre-start and start-up advice and support to individuals and entrepreneurs thinking about starting up a business, by enabling them to turn innovative ideas into realistic business ventures. This tender is to select a partner to deliver the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) ‘Get Started Workshops’. The ‘Get Started’ workshop should include: • How to test if your idea is viable • How to register a business • Understanding the essentials of a good business plan and how it applies to a start-up • Knowing your customers and competitors • Financing a start-up and managing cash flow • Legal and tax obligations • Understanding the work life balance and the challenges of starting up a business • A business start-up checklist and common pitfalls to be avoided of running a business If you are interested in this opportunity, please access follow the instructions to register on the portal and download the tender documentation