Starting your business

Starting a business is challenging yet rewarding. We have provided key considerations for a successful start.

Finance, tax and national insurance

Consult HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) for guidance on record-keeping and to access their free webinars explaining relevant regulations. Explore Camden's business networks for partnerships and regulatory support

A business plan should set out what you want to achieve and how you plan to do it. The business plan will help you develop, grow and manage your business and is essential if you need to raise finance for your business.


In addition to Camden’s six Business Improvement Districts there is a range of business associations in Camden offering networking and collaboration opportunities locally:


Knowledge Quarter

A consortium of over 75 partner organisations in the Kings Cross, Euston, and Bloomsbury area, dedicated to advancing knowledge through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

Marchmont Association Business

A resident group promoting the on-going improvement of Marchmont Street and the surrounding Bloomsbury area.

Urban Partners

A voluntary business partnership in the Euston, King’s Cross, and St Pancras area, comprising global and local organisations across various sectors, including transport, technology, media, publishing, and hospitality.

Growing your business

  • Information and guidance on how to start or grow your business
  • Events and seminars on business growth
  • One-to-one support from experienced advisors
  • Support on how to access finance for your business

Finance

Raising finance can be one of the most important elements to the success of your business. There are a number of resources available at the London Growth Hub website to help you to raise finance to fund your growth ambitions. Some of which are:

GOV.UK

Offers information related to different forms of finance for businesses along with search options for finance schemes relevant to your business.

The London Co-Investment Fund

Founded and managed by Funding London and Capital Enterprise, are always looking to invest in high growth tech, science and digital start–ups.

The Start Up Loans Company

A government backed funding scheme that comes with free business support, including mentoring and advice services.

Innovate UK

Aim to drive productivity and growth by supporting businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop their ideas, and build commercial success.

Newable

A government backed funding scheme that comes with free business support, including mentoring and advice services.

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