The H&F Business Growth Hub is a mixed programme of in-person and zoom meetings with experts who will help you develop and grow your small business.
This free service is only available to residents and borough-based businesses.
Whether you are just thinking about starting a business, in the process of setting one up or have already started and want to grow, the programme is here to help.
Our monthly H&F Business Growth Hub provides:
- masterclasses across a wide range of topics including, marketing, commercial premises and social media
- the opportunity to meet and network with fellow local entrepreneurs
- top tips, advice and guidance from experienced business owners.
Events are by email invitation only.
To find out more and to get on the mailing list please email business-support@lbhf.gov.uk or call 020 8753 5585.
Meet our adviser
Theo Ruby
Theo is the founder of TheoRuby.com.
He has 12 years of experience in digital marketing and is passionate about helping businesses to succeed and increase Return on investment (ROI).
He creates websites for small business owners with powerful search engine optimisation (SEO), marketing and training that simplifies the journey from concept to reality.
Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 11am to 12:30pm
Information about our next H&F masterclass.
Boost Your Social Media Presence with ChatGPT and Canva AI
ADiscover the power of (Artificial Intelligence) AI to elevate your social media strategy. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the basic principles of using AI tools to streamline your social media efforts and generate content that resonates with your audience.
Join us for a practical workshop where you will gain insights and learn how to harness the power of AI fundamentals, exploring use-cases that can be easily implemented in your business.
In this workshop we will cover the following:
- Content creation with ChatGPT: Brainstorm compelling social media post ideas and craft engaging content that sparks conversations.
- Image generation with Canva AI: Effortlessly create eye-catching visuals for your social media posts using Canva's AI-powered image generator.
- Question & Answer session: Open conversation to answer all your AI questions to build your confidence with ChatGPT and AI for small business.
Where: Online event, delivered via Zoom
When: Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 11am to 12:30pm
Register today to unlock the power of AI and transform your social media presence!
Incubation and mentoring support for H&F social entrepreneurs
Are you a resident of Hammersmith & Fulham with a brilliant social business idea designed to positively impact public health and life sciences?
If so, we want to hear from you to help grow your idea or early-stage social business with personalised mentoring and incubation support starting March 2024.
We are looking for residents of Hammersmith & Fulham with a business idea that addresses:
- public health issues such as mental health, healthy ageing, food and nutrition, wellbeing, opportunities for young or older adults
- health or well-being or social care needs of diverse patient groups/community eg, diabetes, sickle cell
- improving provision of healthcare within the community.
What we are looking for are business ideas that have the potential to change the lives of many people, starting within the local community.
The selected individuals will receive free incubation and mentoring support including:
- access to the Startup School for Seniors programme
- 12 hours mentoring from entrepreneurs and business experts Mark Elliott, Suzanne Noble and a range of business advisors and mentors
- facilitated peer-to-peer learning groups
- group workshops focussing on subjects such as securing funding, impact measurement and preparing to replicate and scale.
This is a unique opportunity to receive guidance and resources to help you start and grow your social business.
The incubation and mentoring support are provided for free as part of the Boosting Life Sciences Social Economy programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
To apply, email us directly at mark@startupschoolforseniors.com
Upcoming H&F masterclasses
The following dates and venues subject to change.
11 June 2024 (11am-12.30pm)
Analysing website performance: Tools and metrics for small business growth.
9 July 2024 (11am-12.30pm)
Putting it all together: Creating an integrated digital marketing strategy.
Previous events
9 April 2024: Unlocking your AI potential: Harnessing artificial intelligence for small business success
12 March 2024: Unlocking the power of LinkedIn - optimise your profile to make an impact
13 February 2024: Creating content - engaging ways to attract customers and rank on Google
12 December 2023: SEO made easy – a step-by-step roadmap for small businesses
14 November 2023: Marketing made simple – creating success through effective planning
12 November 2023: 101 street food masterclass
1 November 2023: Data science meetup – showcase talks, pizza + drinks
10 October 2023: Your true value – define your USP and effectively communicate it to your customers
26 September 2023: Mastering your money – essential finance tips for SMEs and freelancers
21 and 22 June 2023: Free small business and start up accelerator course
21 June 2023: Strategy on a Page (SOAP) – developing innovative competence
20 June 2023: Get listed and be found on local directories
6 June 2023: Engage with useful social media groups to drive engagement
25 May 2023: The best free ways to drive customers to your website
9 May 2023: Building your LinkedIn network and optimise your professional profile
25 April 2023: Grow your creative business in under an hour!
18 April 2023: SEO improvements – the top 3 things you should do to rank higher on Google