Small Business Britain
Small Business Britain is the UK’s leading champion of small businesses, supporting all 5.8 million small businesses in the UK – no matter their location, sector or ambition level.
SKETCH (Student Knowledge Exchange Through Community Hubs) is Queen Mary’s student knowledge exchange programme, which connects QMUL students to local businesses, individuals and community partners through activities like workshops, training, advisory clinics, and consultancy-style projects.
qNomics provide free business advice for start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs. Get in touch to discuss your business needs, and benefit from free business assessments.
The Student Consultancy Project allows organisations to overcome business challenges whilst providing a meaningful opportunity for QMUL students to use their skills, fulfil their potential and develop their employability. Past projects have involved researching and analysing information, looking into improvements around marketing and business development, product development, and reviewing policies and processes.
qTech offer free technical and digital advice to local start-ups, SMEs and non-profit organisations through student consultants. The support is free, tailored and delivered under the guidance of industry practitioners and academic supervisors.
qLegal provide free legal advice, support and resources to entrepreneurs, start-ups and non-profits.
Please contact any of the above SKETCH programmes directly for more information
GOV.UK
Search GOV.UK Business Pages for information including
Setting up a business and how to write a business plan
You will also find information on various topics including business tax and becoming an employer.
For free business support and advice please contact London Business Hub.
For a tailored package of support recommendations suitable to your business needs, please contact business.support@towerhamlets.gov.uk.