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SUMMARY:Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business
DESCRIPTION:HMRC will show the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.\n\n\nStart Up Wandsworth (BIPC Wandsworth) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business. \nDuring this session\, we will cover your obligations to HMRC: \n\nWhat to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.\nWe will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.\nThe self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of\, such as the tax system\, tax payments\, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).\n\nAfter the general overview\, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses. \n \nThis event is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence\, as well as giving them access to business information and resources. \nWe offer our members a variety of expert led workshops\, 1-2-1’s with a business manager \, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more. We also offer office and desk spaces in our business hub in Putney Library and York Gardens Library. \nMembers of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Bromley  are also welcome to attend the event.
URL:https://putney.news/event/registering-your-business-with-hmrc-as-a-sole-trader-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Funding Your Business or Social Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:This workshop covers funding options for new and existing businesses—grants\, loans\, crowdfunding\, and more.\n\n\nThis workshop offers a practical overview of funding and resources available to both new and established businesses. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nMy Top Five Funders\nNational\, regional\, and local opportunities\nFunding for women-led and BAME-led businesses\nGrants\, loans\, and crowdfunding (explained in two minutes!)\nWhat to do next\n\nIdeal for anyone looking to access finance and grow with confidence. \n\n\n\nG ary Parker: Gary is Managing Director of CNT Associates a London based community consultancy organisation. He is a full member of the Chartered Institute Of Fundraising (CIF) and the Institute For Economic Development (IED) and former visiting lecturer/ research associate at the University of Central Lancashire in Community Regeneration and Health. Gary has extensive experience of community consultancy; SME & social enterprise development\, digital services\, environmental & sustainability projects\, wellbeing projects\, technology platforms\, creative industries fundraising/application writing consultancy\, training\, community development and funding research. Gary also has experience of social investment programmes\, crowd funding and related issues.
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SUMMARY:Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for casual coffee mornings to network\, share ideas\, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth!
URL:https://putney.news/event/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-3/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for casual coffee mornings to network\, share ideas\, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth!
URL:https://putney.news/event/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings-2/
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SUMMARY:Amazing August - Street Opera Performance
DESCRIPTION:Street Opera Performance at Putney Library/Spotted Horse/Waterstones. The Elixir of Love (Re‑imagined) Street Opera Performance is appropriate for all ages. Baseless Fabric Theatre is bringing Donizetti’s beloved comedy to life in a brand-new adaptation. The Elixir of Love (Re‑imagined) is a short\, sweet\, and playful modern rom-com\, set against the pulse of London’s high streets. Join us for free performances outside Putney Library\, The Spotted Horse\, and Waterstones\, perfect for all ages and fun for the whole family! Find out more here!
URL:https://putney.news/event/amazing-august-street-opera-performance/
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SUMMARY:Charity Piano Concert in aid of The Amber Trust
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJoin Derek Paravicini and Chapman Shum at the Putney Library on the 20th June 2025 for an afternoon of music in aid of The Amber Trust. \nDerek Paravicini is a world-renowned blind autistic savant pianist known for his extraordinary musical abilities and improvisation skills. He is also a patron of The Amber Trust. \nChapman Shum is a 14-year-old emerging blind and neurodiverse pianist recognised for his musical talent and inspiring journey. \nThe Amber Trust\, established in 1995\, supports blind and visually impaired children across the UK in accessing music. As the only national charity of its kind\, Amber helps enrich lives\, foster inclusion\, and unlock musical potential through support and opportunities.
URL:https://putney.news/event/charity-piano-concert-in-aid-of-the-amber-trust/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Poets in Putney - Poetry Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Poets in Putney – Poetry Open Mic Night! Join us at The Hall\, Putney Public Library for a night filled with creativity and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out\, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Come showcase your talent\, listen to others\, or simply soak in the poetic atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts in the heart of Putney! \n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Becx (yep\, unusual spelling – short for Rebecca!). \nI’m a big fan of music\, poetry\, live events and festivals. I studied Popular Music Performance at uni and still sing and write the occasional song when the mood strikes. By day\, I run my own virtual assistant business (www.harlandva.co.uk) — and I love bringing people together through well-organised\, creative events. \nUntil now\, there wasn’t a regular poetry night in Putney\, so I decided to blend my skills and passions to create one in the heart of this leafy but lively suburb. \nFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetsinputney/ \n@poetsinputney \n What Happens at a Poetry Open Mic Night?\nEvery open mic is a little different\, but Poets in Putney is all about being relaxed\, informal\, and inclusive. \nWhether you’re an amateur\, a professional\, or just poetry-curious\, you’re welcome here. You can book a ticket as a performer or an audience member — either way\, we’d love to have you. \nI’ll host the evening and call up all registered performers one by one for their slot. If there’s time at the end\, we’ll invite anyone from the audience who wants to give it a go. \n️ Performing\n\nYou’ll have up to 5 minutes to share your poem.\nThere will be a mic and adjustable stand.\nYou’re welcome to read from paper\, your phone\, or recite from memory.\nThere’s no theme – just bring your words\, your voice\, and your heart.\n\n⚠️ Content Warnings\nThis is an open mic\, so poetry may range from funny and romantic to powerful and raw. Some performances may include emotionally sensitive topics such as: \nGrief\, trauma\, mental health\, discrimination\, violence\, abuse\, or identity-based experiences. \nPerformers will be encouraged to provide content warnings when needed. If at any point you’d like to step out\, you’re free to do so. \n Not Feeling Brave?\nThat’s totally fine. Buy an audience member ticket and soak up the vibes. If you feel inspired on the night\, we’ll offer a few end-of-show slots for anyone who didn’t sign up but wants to share a piece. \n(I’ve been there myself — just watching others can help give you the confidence you need.) \nTicket prices & Refreshments\nPerformers only pay £3\, Audience members £5. \nThere is no liquor license\, so no alcohol will be served at the premises. \nSoft drinks will be available for purchase on the night. \n♿ Accessibility\nPutney Library is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance on Disraeli Road. The Hall is located on the ground floor with step-free access throughout. There are accessible toilets\, and seating is provided for all guests. \nThe space will be calm\, welcoming\, and low-stimulation\, with no flashing lights or loud music. \nIf you have specific access needs or questions\, just get in touch — I’ll do my best to support you. \nLooking forward to it! \nWe can’t wait to welcome you. Whether you’re here to speak\, listen\, or just soak up the creative energy — this space is for you.
URL:https://putney.news/event/poets-in-putney-poetry-open-mic-night/
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SUMMARY:Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business
DESCRIPTION:HMRC will show the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.\n\n\nStart Up Wandsworth (BIPC Wandsworth) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business. \nDuring this session\, we will cover your obligations to HMRC: \n\nWhat to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.\nWe will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.\nThe self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of\, such as the tax system\, tax payments\, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).\n\nAfter the general overview\, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses. \n  \nThis event is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence\, as well as giving them access to business information and resources. \nWe offer our members a variety of expert led workshops\, 1-2-1’s with a business manager \, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more. We also offer office and desk spaces in our business hub in Putney Library and York Gardens Library. \nMembers of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Bromley are also welcome to attend the event.
URL:https://putney.news/event/registering-your-business-with-hmrc-as-a-sole-trader-small-business/
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SUMMARY:Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for casual coffee mornings to network\, share ideas\, and support each other in growing our start-ups in Wandsworth!\n\n\nWelcome to Start Up Wandsworth Coffee Mornings! \nJoin us for a cozy and casual networking event where you can meet fellow entrepreneurs and share ideas over a cup of coffee. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the community. \nOur event kicks off on Mon 5th May 2025 at 10:30 AM at Putney Library Business Hub (2nd floor). Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the world of startups. \nSee you there!
URL:https://putney.news/event/start-up-wandsworth-coffee-mornings/
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SUMMARY:Day 1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information
DESCRIPTION:Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.\n\n\nIf you have never attended a Kickstart Your Business workshop before\, please fill out the registration form in advance of the session. This form is crucial for our funding purposes (more detail below). \nDelivered by the Reference Team at the British Library.  \nIntellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with a business idea. This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business\, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect\, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it. \n‘Business Research and Information’ (AM) will cover: \n• The fundamentals of using the BIPC’s and your library’s resources to develop a strategic roadmap for your business \n• Introduction to databases\, industry guides\, external resources list\, internet and library resources \n• Value Proposition: trend\, values\, sustainability\, wider issues \n• Customer Segmentation: market research and customer discovery and understanding \n• Partnership: company data and competitors \n• Key Resources: research my IP and funding streams \n• Help you make informed business decisions\, plan and offer value to your customer \n‘How to Protect my Business Idea’ (PM) will cover: \n• Introduce the four areas of intellectual property (IP) – patents\, trademarks\, registered designs and copyright \n• Help you understand which areas may apply to you and your business \n• Examples of everyday IP in our lives \n• A deeper dive into IP: time limits\, registered or unregistered and other practical examples \nAbout your facilitators \nGail Mitchell is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Gail has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \nJulie Boadilla is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Julie has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \nWhen signing up to Kickstart Your Business\, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan\, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form\, you do not need to fill this out again. \nThis is the first part of a two-day offering. To make the most of the free business support offered by the Kickstart Your Business programme\, please also book to attend the Day 2 webinar – ‘Get Started’ – alongside this workshop. \nPlease contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries. \nIf you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event\, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you. \nThese are fully funded programmes. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. Please refer to our Bookings and Cancellations policy below.
URL:https://putney.news/event/day-1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation & Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Inner pure desire can help the process of awakening the Kundalini energy within and transport us into spontaneous yoga\, meditation\, silence.\n\n\nHello there! – \nWe’d like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Max\, Vishali & friends which take place at the: \nPutney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Rd\, Putney\, London\, SW15 2DR \non Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm until 7.30pm \nWith Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga\, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. \nInner pure desire can help in the process of awakening the Kundalini energy within and transport us into spontaneous yoga\, meditation\, silence & joy. This potentiality resides in every person\, we simply have to desire its awakening & learn how to do it. \nInner Transformation \nOnce the indwelling kundalini is awakened\, we get to experience our own Self Realisation otherwise known as Yoga and can then also truly get into meditation. When we achieve Yoga and this connection establishes – our subtle system is nourished and that awakening allows us to get into the meditative state known as ‘thoughtless awareness’. \nHere the mental engine switches off and rests\, our thoughts desist and recede and we can enjoy the fruits of not being bombarded with thoughts for a while. Imagine that! \nIt could be said that one of the main benefits of not thinking for a while is that the overused and overheated pathways in the brain get to take a holiday from being relentlessly engaged in processing these constantly arising impulses know as thoughts. Once these thoughts arise\, the brain automatically functions and goes to work perceiving & formulating ‘understandings’. \nOnce the activity of thought generation is removed from the in-tray\, the brain can get busy on perceiving\, what remains in the absence of thoughts\, which is ….. wait for it…..yes\, you guessed it …. reality. \nThis awareness of reality\, undisturbed by thoughts arising\, is know as Nirvikalpa Samadhi – or in English language\, ‘thoughtless awareness’. \nIn this state the experience is described as being Sat-chit-ananda – or in English language Truth\, Consciousness\, Bliss.The term\, which attempts to describe the nature of reality\, or Absolute Reality\, has been coined by those who through history have described the experience\, in realizing the unity and wholeness of all existence. \nThis outcome in personal development\, inner transformation and spiritual ascent is know as yoga. Yoga means union or connection. Hence\, this connection is akin to switching on the Spiritual Wifi within\, connecting us to the whole universe of life and our existence. \nBig stuff maybe. Luckily the experience is both free & spontaneous and as mentioned earlier only requires our personal desire to ‘have it’ for it to begin working out and actualising. \n 
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation & Yoga - Putney
DESCRIPTION:Inner pure desire can help the process of awakening the Kundalini energy within and transport us into spontaneous yoga\, meditation\, silence.\n\n\nHello there! – \nWe’d like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Max\, Vishali & friends which take place at the: \nPutney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Rd\, Putney\, London\, SW15 2DR \non Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm until 7.30pm \nWith Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga\, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. \nInner pure desire can help in the process of awakening the Kundalini energy within and transport us into spontaneous yoga\, meditation\, silence & joy. This potentiality resides in every person\, we simply have to desire its awakening & learn how to do it. \nInner Transformation \nOnce the indwelling kundalini is awakened\, we get to experience our own Self Realisation otherwise known as Yoga and can then also truly get into meditation. When we achieve Yoga and this connection establishes – our subtle system is nourished and that awakening allows us to get into the meditative state known as ‘thoughtless awareness’. \nHere the mental engine switches off and rests\, our thoughts desist and recede and we can enjoy the fruits of not being bombarded with thoughts for a while. Imagine that! \nIt could be said that one of the main benefits of not thinking for a while is that the overused and overheated pathways in the brain get to take a holiday from being relentlessly engaged in processing these constantly arising impulses know as thoughts. Once these thoughts arise\, the brain automatically functions and goes to work perceiving & formulating ‘understandings’. \nOnce the activity of thought generation is removed from the in-tray\, the brain can get busy on perceiving\, what remains in the absence of thoughts\, which is ….. wait for it…..yes\, you guessed it …. reality. \nThis awareness of reality\, undisturbed by thoughts arising\, is know as Nirvikalpa Samadhi – or in English language\, ‘thoughtless awareness’. \nIn this state the experience is described as being Sat-chit-ananda – or in English language Truth\, Consciousness\, Bliss.The term\, which attempts to describe the nature of reality\, or Absolute Reality\, has been coined by those who through history have described the experience\, in realizing the unity and wholeness of all existence. \nThis outcome in personal development\, inner transformation and spiritual ascent is know as yoga. Yoga means union or connection. Hence\, this connection is akin to switching on the Spiritual Wifi within\, connecting us to the whole universe of life and our existence. \nBig stuff maybe. Luckily the experience is both free & spontaneous and as mentioned earlier only requires our personal desire to ‘have it’ for it to begin working out and actualising. \n 
URL:https://putney.news/event/free-meditation-yoga-putney-wednesdays-6-00-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Music in Germany Between the Wars
DESCRIPTION:Putney Library presents ‘Music in Germany Between the Wars’ on Thursday 22 January at 6:30pm\, an expert-led exploration of music composed during the Weimar Republic period. This free cultural talk in SW15 examines the remarkable artistic output between 1918-1933\, from Expressionism to Cabaret\, revealing music’s crucial role during this turbulent era in German history. The presentation is led by Katy Homden\, Putney Library Manager and music historian who received her PhD from Bournemouth University with a thesis exploring the relationship between opera and radio during the Weimar Republic. Dr Homden also teaches music history at City Literature Institute\, bringing academic expertise to this accessible public lecture. The session covers composers like Kurt Weill\, Paul Hindemith\, and Arnold Schoenberg\, examining how political upheaval\, economic instability\, and artistic innovation created a unique musical landscape. From the intellectual rigour of the Second Viennese School to the provocative satire of Brecht and Weill’s collaborations\, Weimar Germany produced some of the 20th century’s most influential musical works. This talk at Putney Library offers music lovers\, history enthusiasts\, and culturally curious Wandsworth residents a scholarly yet engaging examination of this fascinating period. Free admission with advance booking required via Eventbrite. Perfect for adults interested in classical music\, cultural history\, and the intersection of art and politics.
URL:https://putney.news/event/music-in-germany-between-the-wars/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Under the Sea Craft Club
DESCRIPTION:Dive into creativity at Putney Library on Saturday 17 January from 2:30pm for the ‘Under the Sea’ themed Craft Club in the library atrium. This free family-friendly activity welcomes children and parents from SW15 and surrounding areas to create ocean-inspired crafts in the heart of Putney. The session takes advantage of Putney Library’s spacious atrium to provide families with a welcoming environment for creative expression. Children can make sea creature crafts\, explore marine themes\, and develop fine motor skills while learning about ocean life. Perfect for families seeking weekend activities in Putney\, this drop-in session requires no booking and welcomes participants of all ages. Wandsworth Libraries’ regular craft programming supports children’s creativity\, hand-eye coordination\, and imaginative play while providing parents and carers with free\, quality activities in accessible community spaces. The underwater theme offers endless creative possibilities from fish and octopuses to coral reefs and treasure chests. This Saturday afternoon session at Putney Library on Disraeli Road provides SW15 residents with an engaging\, educational activity that combines art\, science\, and family fun in your local library.
URL:https://putney.news/event/under-the-sea-craft-club/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family friendly
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SUMMARY:AI Accelerate: 5 Game-Changing Platforms to Boost Your SME's Success
DESCRIPTION:Is your small or medium-sized enterprise ready to harness the power of artificial intelligence?\n\n\nJoin us for “AI Accelerate\,” an exclusive workshop designed to catapult your business into the future. \nIn this intensive session\, we’ll spotlight five cutting-edge AI platforms that are transforming the way SMEs operate. You’ll discover how to: \n\nStreamline operations and slash costs with intelligent automation\nAttract and retain more customers using AI-driven marketing tools\nBoost productivity across your entire organisation\n\nDon’t let your competition leave you behind in the dust. Learn how to leverage these powerful AI tools to: \n\nOptimise your workflow\nPersonalise customer experiences\nMake data-driven decisions with confidence\nAutomate repetitive tasks\nUnlock new revenue streams\n\nWhether you’re an AI novice or looking to enhance your current tech stack\, this workshop will equip you with actionable strategies to implement straightaway. \nPlaces are limited. Book your spot now and take the first step towards revolutionising your business with AI. \nThis workshop is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth – find out more about us online at better.org.uk/start-up-wandsworth. Members of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Bromley are welcome to join us for this workshop
URL:https://putney.news/event/ai-accelerate-5-game-changing-platforms-to-boost-your-smes-success/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Day 2: Kickstart Your Business - Get Started (Wandsworth)
DESCRIPTION:Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.\n\n\nIf you have never attended a Kickstart Your Business workshop before\, please fill out the registration form in advance of the session. This form is crucial for our funding purposes (more detail below).  \n  \nDelivered by Hustle+Heels\, a business community and consultancy that comprises over 20\,000 start-ups and business owners across London.  \n  \nLearn how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls in this interactive and practical all-day workshop. The topics discussed will include marketing\, sales and finance\, providing you with a start-up survival kit. By the end of the session\, you will have the skills\, knowledge and confidence to complete a one-page business plan.  \n  \nThe workshop will cover:  \n• How to register a business  \n• The basics of financing a start-up and understanding cash flow  \n• Legal and tax obligations  \n• Work Life Balance  \n• How to test if your business idea is viable  \n• Knowing your customer and your competitors  \n• Legal structures and how to choose one  \n• Financing and revenue models  \n• Policies and procedures  \n• Compliance obligations  \n• Legal and tax obligations  \n• Business licenses\, permits and insurance  \n  \nAbout your facilitators  \nMarta Zukowska is an experienced facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in delivering leadership development courses for start-up\, trade-up and scale-up businesses. She delivers 1-2-1 business support across Haringey and Barnet\, and facilitates the delivery of a range of other business support programmes across London.  \nDwain Reid is a business consultant with over 15 years’ experience delivering workshops\, mentoring and coaching people from across the UK. His mentees have appeared on Dragons Den and he has supported others to secure investment. Dwain is also a business owner\, which enables him to share his experiences of achievements and pitfalls to inspire others.  \nWhen signing up to Kickstart Your Business\, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan\, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form\, you do not need to fill this out again.  \n  \nPlease contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries.  \n  \nIf you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event\, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you.  \n  \nThese are fully funded programmes. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. Please refer to our Bookings and Cancellations policy below. 
URL:https://putney.news/event/day-2-kickstart-your-business-get-started-wandsworth/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:D1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information (Wandsworth)
DESCRIPTION:Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.\n\n\nIf you have never attended a Kickstart Your Business workshop before\, please fill out the registration form in advance of the session. This form is crucial for our funding purposes (more detail below). \n \nDelivered by the Reference Team at the British Library. \nIntellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with a business idea. This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business\, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect\, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it. \n \n‘Business Research and Information’ (AM) will cover: \n• The fundamentals of using the BIPC’s and your library’s resources to develop a strategic roadmap for your business \n• Introduction to databases\, industry guides\, external resources list\, internet and library resources \n• Value Proposition: trend\, values\, sustainability\, wider issues \n• Customer Segmentation: market research and customer discovery and understanding \n• Partnership: company data and competitors \n• Key Resources: research my IP and funding streams \n• Help you make informed business decisions\, plan and offer value to your customer \n \n‘How to Protect my Business Idea’ (PM) will cover: \n• Introduce the four areas of intellectual property (IP) – patents\, trademarks\, registered designs and copyright \n• Help you understand which areas may apply to you and your business \n• Examples of everyday IP in our lives \n• A deeper dive into IP: time limits\, registered or unregistered and other practical examples \n \nAbout your facilitators \nGail Mitchell is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Gail has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \nJulie Boadilla is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Julie has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \n \nWhen signing up to Kickstart Your Business\, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan\, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form\, you do not need to fill this out again. \n \nThis is the first part of a two-day offering. To make the most of the free business support offered by the Kickstart Your Business programme\, please also book to attend the Day 2 webinar – ‘Get Started’ – alongside this workshop. \n \nPlease contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries. \n \nIf you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event\, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you. \n \nThese are fully funded programmes. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. Please refer to our Bookings and Cancellations policy below.
URL:https://putney.news/event/d1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information-wandsworth/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:E-Commerce Deep Dive: Selling Your Products Online
DESCRIPTION:Join expert Sybil Mayard for this deep dive into getting started with e-commerce!\n\n\nThis workshop is for anyone who is interested in using e-commerce to sell their products and services online. You will learn about the benefits of e-commerce and how to apply it to your business. \nFacilitated by Sybil of Sybiltec\, she will take you through the steps required to create an online store using one of the world’s most popular e-commerce platforms\, and will cover some techniques on how to market your online business. \n \nShe will cover: \n \n– An introduction to e-commerce and its advantages/disadvantages \n– The most common e-commerce platforms \n– Building an online store using Shopify \n– How to market your online business \n \nNo prior experience of e-commerce or website development is needed to attend this workshop. \nThis event is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth\, a business support service designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence. We offer our members a variety of expert-led workshops\, 1-2-1s with a business manager\, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more.  \nLearn more about Start Up Wandsworth at better.org.uk/start-up-wandsworth
URL:https://putney.news/event/e-commerce-deep-dive-selling-your-products-online-2/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:E-Commerce Deep Dive: Selling Your Products Online
DESCRIPTION:Join expert Sybil Mayard for this deep dive into getting started with e-commerce!\n\n\nThis workshop is for anyone who is interested in using e-commerce to sell their products and services online. You will learn about the benefits of e-commerce and how to apply it to your business. \nFacilitated by Sybil of Sybiltec\, she will take you through the steps required to create an online store using one of the world’s most popular e-commerce platforms\, and will cover some techniques on how to market your online business. \n \nShe will cover: \n \n– An introduction to e-commerce and its advantages/disadvantages \n– The most common e-commerce platforms \n– Building an online store using Shopify \n– How to market your online business \n \nNo prior experience of e-commerce or website development is needed to attend this workshop. \nThis event is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth\, a business support service designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence. We offer our members a variety of expert-led workshops\, 1-2-1s with a business manager\, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more.  \nLearn more about Start Up Wandsworth at better.org.uk/start-up-wandsworth
URL:https://putney.news/event/e-commerce-deep-dive-selling-your-products-online/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Marketing on a Shoestring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive workshop to learn how to market your business effectively on even the smallest of budgets!\n\n\nAre you feeling the pinch right now in your business? \nAs the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite\, you might be worried about how this will affect your sales\, especially if you’re a very new startup. \nWell\, fear not! There are many ways that you can market your business with little or no cost\, apart from your time. \nJoin Start Up Wandsworth to learn how to market your business on a shoestring budget. \nIn this two-hour\, interactive workshop\, marketing specialist Jane Rogers will take you through some tried and tested marketing techniques and show you how to make your business stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank. \nThe session will cover: \n· The importance of marketing your business\, even when times are tough \n· How to plan your marketing effectively \n· How to start marketing your business \n· Marketing techniques you can use straight away \n· Free and low-cost tools and automations you can use to help you. \nYou’ll come away full of ideas and an outline plan for marketing your business effectively on a tight budget. \nThe workshop will be interactive\, so you’ll get chance to work directly on your marketing\, while brainstorming with other attendees and getting support directly from Jane. You’ll also be able to network with other attendees. \nThis workshop is for you if you are: \n· A new startup business and don’t know where to start with your marketing \n· Worried that marketing will cost you lots of money \n· Feeling the pinch and need to generate more customers \n· Doing some marketing but it’s not working as well as you’d like it to. \nIf you resonate with any of these\, book your space on this workshop now! \nAbout your facilitator \nJane Rogers\, AKA The Word Wizard\, is a content writer and marketing trainer\, with over 24 years’ marketing and PR experience. She transforms your words into sparkling marketing content to help you attract the right clients. From your website\, blogs and newsletters\, through to PR\, social media and marketing materials\, Jane will work with you to create effective marketing that helps you stand out from the crowd.
URL:https://putney.news/event/marketing-on-a-shoestring/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:The Ice Cream Model for Marketing with Louise Camish
DESCRIPTION:Maximise your marketing with the Ice Cream Model\, with Jellyfielders’ Louise Camish\n\n\nLooking for new ways to engage your customers and grow your brand? Join Jellyfielders‘ Louise Camish for this exciting workshop looking at the Ice Cream Model for Marketing. \nCreating content yourself to post and promote your business online can be tricky\, but let us help take some of the stress out of it. You’ll explore how to make effective online content\, and build your marketing strategy\, tailored to your brand\, audience and message. \nJellyfielders provide video services\, from training to full production packages\, across London\, as well as ongoing marketing support. Join us for this workshop to learn from the experts and apply some of their wisdom to your own marketing strategies. \nNot already a member of Start Up Wandsworth? Join us: better.org.uk/start-up-wandsworth. Start Up Wandsworth is delivered by GLL and Wandsworth Libraries in partnership with the British Library Business & IP Centre.
URL:https://putney.news/event/the-ice-cream-model-for-marketing-with-louise-camish/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Build a Sustainable Business Model for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join business expert Dean Williams for this workshop that will provide you with practical tools to develop a more efficient business model\n\n\nEnhance your business strategy in our focused 2hr workshop\, “Build a Sustainable Business Model for Growth.” Designed for motivated entrepreneurs and business leaders\, this workshop will provide you with practical tools to develop a more efficient business model that targets your ideal customers and supports steady growth. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nDefine your target customer and improve your sales approach\nDistinguish between marketing\, branding\, and advertising for better resource allocation\nStrengthen your financial management and team development skills\nUtilise data analytics to make informed business decisions\n\nWalk away with: \n\nPractical strategies you can start implementing next week\nExperience using the Lean Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas\nA clearer understanding of how to refine your business model for sustainability\n\nLed by experienced professionals Dean Williams\, this workshop combines current business theory with real-world applications. You’ll leave with a concrete action plan tailored to your business’s specific needs and growth stage. \nTake this opportunity to refine your approach to business development. Limited spots available – register today to secure your place.
URL:https://putney.news/event/build-a-sustainable-business-model-for-growth/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Get Published! Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Melissa Addey\, delivered by Start Up Wandsworth\n\n\nReady to take your writing to the next level? Join Start Up Wandsworth for this writers workshop delivered by author Melissa Addey! From a completed manuscript to holding a published book in your hands\, step by step. \nIf you want to get published but are not sure how to go about it or whether to go via a publisher or self-publish\, then this 3-part workshop is for you. Run by full-time self-published author Melissa Addey\, you’ll leave this workshop with a clear understanding of your routes to publishing so you can make an informed choice about your preferred publishing path. Melissa will share a wealth of resources\, contacts and personal experience\, allowing you to fully understand your options. Did you know self-published authors earn more than traditionally published authors? Do you know just how beneficial it is to write in a series or how many books it takes for successful authors to crack £100k? We’ll cover it all. \nPart 1: Traditional publishing. We’ll look at the pros and cons of traditional publishing\, explain how to get a literary agent (Melissa has secured three over the years!) and encourage the independent mindset that will stand you in good stead if you take this route. Plus how to proceed if you can’t find a publisher. \nPart 2: Self-publishing. We’ll cover the pros and cons and then talk you through the basic process of getting from manuscript to holding a book in your hands. You’ll have advice and contacts for editors\, cover designers and much more. We’ll talk about important commercial decisions authors need to take and where to find advice for every stage. \nPart 3: Marketing. It doesn’t matter which route you take to publication\, the marketing will ultimately come down to you (it’s a common mistake to believe your publisher will do it all!). We will cover 10 marketing steps you can be taking even while you finish your manuscript\, so you can hit the ground running when you publish. It’ll impress agents if you go the traditional route and help you be successful more quickly if you go down the self-publishing route.
URL:https://putney.news/event/get-published-writers-workshop/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book event,Community,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help you understand and implement the Business Model Canvas into your business strategy.\n\n\nA business model canvas is a useful strategic management visualisation tool which helps business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs understand their company’s workings\, customers\, revenue streams\, value proposition and much more. It will help you structure your ideas and thought process\, and allow you and others to gain a better idea of what the business will be. \nOften incorrectly confused with a business plan\, which a longer written description of your business future often for the purposes of investment\, this interactive hybrid workshop aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs to clarify and better articulate their business ideas\, as well as help existing owners understand the different components to their business. \nMoreover\, it will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss their business ideas and challenges amongst their peers\, and gain insights and support from all those that attend. \nThis event is delivered by Start up Wandsworth which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence\, as well as giving them access to business information and resources. \nWe offer our members a variety of expert led workshops\, 1-2-1’s with a business manager \, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more. \nIf you wish to attend the event and are not already a member\, you will need to register with Start Up Wandsworth first. \nMembers of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Bromley are also welcome to attend the event.
URL:https://putney.news/event/introduction-to-the-business-model-canvas/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:How To Make Money For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join business expert Gary Parker to learn more about funding to get your idea off the ground\n\n\nJoin business expert Gary Parker for this 2-hour workshop learning more about sources of funding for your business or idea\, and to get your enterprise off the ground. This workshop will cover: \n\nSources of funding – including grants\, loans and ‘support in kind’\nSourcing information on specific funding sources\nFunding from\, government agencies\, regeneration programmes and other public bodies\nGovernment and local authority procurement and commissioning\nFunding from charities\, The Big Lottery and private businesses\nCrowd Funding- how does it work\nWorking in partnership\nSocial Enterprise funding opportunities\nOther support and opportunities\nCase studies\nList of key websites and other relevant information\n\nThis workshop will take place at Putney Library\, but a hybrid option for attendance will also be offered. A link will be shared with registered attendees before the event. The closest train station to Putney Library is Putney.
URL:https://putney.news/event/how-to-make-money-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Digital Inclusion Program
DESCRIPTION:Patient and friendly support with using laptops\, phones\, or tablets.
URL:https://putney.news/event/digital-inclusion-program/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Women In Business (Putney Library)
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate trailblazing women in business\, and as part of Start Up Business Week 2004\, Putney Library will be hosting an interactive panel and Q&A session with local business women\, Felicia Odamtten and Julie Wong who will share their wealth of experience in their respective business sectors\, and let us know what it takes to succeed as a woman in business. \nThe Q&A will be followed by networking\, discussions and food and drinks at Putney Library. The event will also be livestreamed: email: startup@gll.org to ask for the livestream link. \nFelicia Odamtten is an economist and the founder of The Black Economists Network (T-BEN)\, a role in which she has collaborated with The Bank of England and the Government Economic Service (UK)\, among others. As an economist at The Resolution Foundation\, Felicia focuses on improving living standards for low to middle-income groups and policy areas such as housing and environmental economics. \nJulie Wong is a business mentor and has helped a wide range of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recognise the need for robust financial management to identify areas of growth through purposeful use of information. Julie is a qualified accountant with 30 years’ experience within organisations from FTSE listed giants to small businesses and start-ups. Her focus is on connecting finance with operational parts of the organisation and believes in taking the “fear out of finance”.
URL:https://putney.news/event/celebrating-women-in-business-putney-library/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Talk: Director of the Heritage of London Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Director of the Heritage of London Trust\, Dr Nicola Stacey\, will be talking at Putney Library about the work the Trust is carrying out in Wandsworth\, including a set of painting glass windows next door in the Putney Community Church. \nThe Trust was set up in 1980 to rescue historic buildings and monuments and works in every London borough\, supporting local communities. It identifies projects\, commissions condition surveys\, gives grants and guides the restoration of each site from beginning to end. \nIn Putney\, there are four such sites: \n\nThe painted glass windows in the Putney Community Church in Disraeli Road dated from the 1880s\nPutney’s Old Burial Ground on Upper Richmond Road\, where the trust is restoring tombs\nStained glass windows at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in West Hill\nThe United Service Transport Mosaic in Southfields\n\nIf at all possible\, contact the organisers to reserve a place.
URL:https://putney.news/event/putney-library-heritage-of-london-trust/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Putney Library":MAILTO:charlene.coleman@gll.org
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Mary Lawson (Putney Library)
DESCRIPTION:Putney Library will be greeting acclaimed author Mary Lawson\, writer of Crow Lake and A Town called Solace. \nMary was in her 50s when she published her first novel – Crow Lake – and it became a New York Times bestseller alongside a number of awards. Her second novel\, The Other Side of the Bridge\, appeared on the Booker Prize longlist. \nLibrarian – and fellow Canadian – Charlene Coleman will be interviewing Mary about her writing process\, her love of the Canadian landscape\, and why success was a surprise. \n 
URL:https://putney.news/event/mary-lawson-author-putney-library/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Film Club: 'Tina – What's Love Got To Do With It' (Putney Library)
DESCRIPTION:The Putney Library Film Club will be showing the biography of legendary singer Tina Turner\, Tina – What’s Love Got To Do With It. \nBased on her 1986 autobiography\, this 1993 film stars Angela Bassett as Tina and Laurence Fishburne as her abusive husband\, and music partner\, Ike Turner. \nThe film was a critical and commercial success and resulted in Best Actor Oscar nominations for both Bassett and Fishburne. Bassett won the Golden Globe for her depiction of Turner. \n 
URL:https://putney.news/event/putney-library-film-club-tina-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club,Music
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