Business skills and training programmes
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Schemes available for businesses
Barnet Council is funding free business support schemes to help companies build for the future.
It's a great way for business owners to:
- increase their business knowledge and confidence
- develop the skills of their employees
- improve their standards and compliance
- connect with other business owners facing many of the same challenges
Free advice and support for businesses in Finchley Central and North Finchley
Barnet has partnered with Hustle and Heels to provide free business advice and training to support businesses in Finchley Central and North Finchley to grow and thrive.
Through this programme local businesses can arrange a free meeting with a Business Growth expert who will help them to:
- identify ways to attract more customers
- increase sales and make more profit
- reduce costs
Businesses can also book a free one-to-one or group training session to learn more about:
- social media for high street businesses
- simple sales and selling tips
- how to make customers spend more
- how to reduce business expenses
To find out more and sign up for upcoming workshops and seminars, visit Finchley Central Businesses and North Finchley Businesses.
Free help for Barnet's construction supply chain companies
Training and expert guidance from MTW Consultants on winning bids and opportunities to meet buyers and developers for Barnet's construction supply chain companies:
- join a local suppliers database
- attend supplier ready training to help you improve your compliance and bid writing
- meet buyers and learn about Barnet's development pipeline opportunities
- learn how to win more work from the council and its partners
Email us to find out more and register for the Barnet construction supply chain programme
Free business mentoring
UK Government backed Be the Business provides free mentors for leaders of UK businesses with at least one year of trading and three full time employees, including the owner. This is an opportunity to gain new experiences and fresh perspectives, vital for long-term business improvement.
Find out more (Be the Business)
Recorded business support webinars
Catch-up on past workshops and webinars, providing tips on a range of practical subjects for employers.