Book your free space on this essential talk which is part of our Start-Up Day schedule of talks, workshops, 1 to 1 support, business information stands and British Library screenings brought to you by the Lewisham Library Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) team.

Start-Up Day is a national event led by the British Library’s Business and IP Centre (BIPC) to celebrate and reinforce the role of libraries as innovation hubs, providing resources to help users start and grow businesses.

Start-Up Day Schedule

10am-5pm The British Library’s Start-up day programme will be webcast throughout the day in the ground floor meeting room allowing local access to this high-quality content.

10am-4pm Discover SiLL: Find out more about the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) programme, talk to our SME Champion, register for fully-funded training and support, and find out what we can do for you and your business idea.

10am-5pm Partner Outreach: Stands and leaflets from partners, such as Adult learning, The Albany, Santander bank and the Lewisham Local scheme.

10am-5pm Introduction to COBRA: One-on-one support on how to use the Complete Business Reference Adviser, a free and extensive resource that’s perfect for anyone starting or running an SME business. Drop-in sessions available throughout the day.

2-2.45pm Santander business experts will be speaking about Cyber security and how to keep your business safe. There will be time for questions at the end. Bookable.

3-3.45pm Santander will be talking about making sense of funding and finance for start-ups businesses. You will have a chance to ask questions at the end. Bookable

4-4.45pm Santander experts will be talking about starting a business on a shoestring and will also take your questions on the subject. Bookable

5-6pm Network with local businesses, the Lewisham Start-ups in London Libraries team, SiLL partners and like minded start-up entrepreneurs. Bookable.

Start-ups in London Libraries

Lewisham Council have partnered with the British Library and nine London boroughs to transform the way ideas grow into successful businesses. Through the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) program, we aim to inspire a thriving community of new and existing business owners.

SiLL helps London’s entrepreneurs from all walks of life who are dealing with business start-up challenges, by creating a transformative network of support around them. Through our tailored mentoring and resources program, we use local Business Information Specialists (Start-ups Champions) and the British Library’s proven business support model, to help entrepreneurs to be successful.

It’s free to join and open to everyone. Whether you're just starting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property or are ready to take the next step, we'd like to get to know you.

Don't miss our next two SiLL workshops on 5th and 7th November at Deptford Lounge Library. Please follow the link for bookings and more information about SiLL https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/libraries/free-business-start-up-course-for-entrepreneurs.