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Business support

If you are starting your own business or looking to sustain or expand an existing business, support is available.


Business and IP Centre (BIPC) Local


Free tailored advice from our in-house experts in the comfort of our Business Centre in Leytonstone or online.

Business advice


Advice, programmes and initiatives to support your business.

Commercial property


Find the perfect workspace for your needs in Waltham Forest.

Council recruitment service


Support employers with recruiting local talent through our Job Brokerage Service.

Local business networks


Information on business forums and networking organisations across the borough.

Choose Local: Support Everyone


Choose Local to support local businesses - a big part of our communities.

Blackhorse Collective: Creative Enterprise Zone


Help for artists and creative business to access permanent affordable workspaces and support to grow.

Business Support Team: case studies


Support we (Business team) have given to businesses across the borough.

Financial help with apprenticeships


Access the Council's apprenticeship levy to pay for apprenticeship training.

London Living Wage


Information on the new Living Wage rates for 2024-25.

Waltham Forest Fashion


A vibrant and inclusive network uniting fashion creatives, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.

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