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Local support for businesses

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Advice, information and guidance and support

Organisation	Support offered
Merton Chamber of Commerce	A membership organisation supporting small, medium and large businesses
South Thames College Group - The Business Centre	South Thames College works in partnerships with employers to provide support, information and guidance on: Apprenticeships / apprenticeship funding Help with recruitment Vocational qualifications / workforce training Pre-apprenticeships and work-ready training Work experience
Wimbletech	Wimbletech co-working space is the affordable home for startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses in Wimbledon.
WSM Business Advisory	Business Advisory and Accountancy is a division of WSM dedicated to business clients; expertise and experience in the disciplines of taxation, financial reporting, audit, due diligence, payroll and employee services, management reporting and company secretarial services. They also have specialist knowledge within industry sectors.

Training and business support schemes

Organisation	Support offered
Federation of Small Business	A membership organisation supporting small businesses
Newable	Provides advice and support in exporting goods and services.
London Group Business Advisors	A network of business advisors working with London business owners and managing directors to build successful businesses.
London Growth Hub	Support, resources and events for London businesses
HM Government's business support website	HM Government's business support website
The Greater London Authority's Business Support Helpline	Advice and guidance for new and existing businesses in London. It provides information on national and local schemes, grants and loans to help businesses start and grow.
The Mayor's International Business Programme	An initiative set up to help high-growth London businesses from life sciences, technology and urban sectors expand internationally.

Apprentices

There are lots of good reasons for you to employ an apprentice:

Apprentices make a valuable business contribution from day one
Skills gaps can be closed by apprentices
Filling vacancies with apprentices makes recruitment easier and reduces costs
Apprentices can reduce your overall business training costs
They produce managers and leaders of the future, providing financial return on investment

Find out more:

Taking on an apprentice (GOV.UK website)