London Assembly demands affordable working spaces for micro businesses
The rapid decline of flexible and affordable working spaces in London is forcing small and micro business owners out of the city, the London Assembly has warned. more»
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South London Club founder reveals his plans for an independent revolution
The entrepreneur behind South London Club explains how his discount card is helping to keep local enterprise alive in the 12 boroughs south of the River Thames. more»
Sadiq Khan launches swathe of measures boosting London digital connectivity
The mayor of London will appoint a special “Not Spot team” of digital experts to troubleshoot parts of London where digital connectivity is particularly poor. more»
UK tech sector receives more investment than any European rival
Britain’s technology industries received more private investment than any other European country in 2016, shaking off any fears that Brexit would spell the end of innovation in UK tech. more»
Live at The Business Show 2016: Day two
As The Business Show 2016 sees out its final day, Business Advice heard from football chairman and serial entrepreneur Steve Parrish, the deputy mayor of London for business, Rajesh Agrawal as well as a series of keynote interviews with exciting business people from own our editor. more»
Sadiq Khan unites with London retailers to fight government over business rates
In a letter to communities’ secretary Sajid Javid, Khan and a coalition of business associations called for “a fundamental review” of the business rates system, so that London’s firms are not hit by unfair costs. more»
Policymakers urged to take steps that prove London will remain “open for business”
Protection for London’s small firms is essential if the city is to remain “open for business” following the Brexit vote, the capital’s newly appointed deputy mayor for business, Rajesh Agrawal, has been told by business leaders. more»
London mayor’s air quality plans could spell disaster for white van men
A proposed increase in the London congestion charge levied on those driving in the centre of the city will increase the cost of doing business in the capital and could destroy its smallest businesses, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) – a body representing the UK’s transport industry. more»
What can London’s micro business owners expect from new mayor Sadiq Khan?
Following the election of Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan on 7 May, Business Advice looked at the implications for small firm leaders. more»
London mayoral election 2016: What small business owners can expect from each candidate
With the 2016 election for London’s mayor taking place tomorrow, small business owners may still be in the dark about who’ll best represent their interests in the capital. We've taken a look at each candidate and what they’ve promised London’s smaller firms. more»
