North Finchley
Free Business Support Programme
Barnet Council have funded this free business advice and support initiative for High Street businesses in North Finchley available until June 2023. Book your free 1-2-1 sessions and workshops designed to help you grow today.
This programme is funded by Barnet Council
and delivered in partnership with Hustle & Heels
Meet your dedicated North Finchley
Town Centre Business Growth Team ...
Business Growth Experts
Rachael Castell
GREEN BUSINESS EXPERT
Claud Williams
FINANCE EXPERT
Rushane Minkah
SALES EXPERT
Marta Zukowska
BUSINESS GROWTH EXPERT
Here to help you...
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Become more eco-friendly;
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Reduce your carbon footprint;
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Green business trends;
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Find packaging alternatives.
Here to help you...
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Increase profits;
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Reduce and save costs;
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Pricing Strategies;
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Product/Service development.
Here to help you...
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Clarify business why's and how's;
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Help with business plans;
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Demystifying loans and grants;
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Business model and legal structure.
Here to help you...
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Increase sales;
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Sell more confidently;
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Simple Sales Strategy;
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Spend less and save more.
Thomas McQuade
COMMERCIAL FINANCE EXPERT
Sital and Steve Wilmot
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS EXPERT
Gavin Jackson
HIRING AND RECRUITMENT EXPERT
Here to help you...
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Develop Financial/Business strategies;
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Budget and forecasting;
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Pricing and Cost Analysis;
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Finance and Accounting system and design.
Here to help you...
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Interaction with local community
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Improving profit margins
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Effective staff training
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Menu design
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Social media/ online presence
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Here to help you...
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Find recruitment solutions
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Onboard and Upsill your team
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Explore effective hiring models
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Create internships and work placements
Business Engagement Team
Jodene will be visting your High Street to provide free in store business advice. She will be on hand to help you with merchandising (shop layout), setting up your online presence and answer any business questions you have. Contact Jodene.
Phone: 0871 974 1608
Email: nfbusinesses@hhll.co.uk
Jodene Robinson
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Free workshops to help grow High Street businesses...
Watch online from your phone
March 8
January 25
Live Conversation with Barnet Business Rates Team
February 16
Live Conversation with Barnet Licensing Team
Simple ways for Finchley businesses to become more sustainable?
February 22
Online sales for High Street Businesses in Finchley
April 5
How to negotiate your commercial rent
March 22
Live Conversation with Barnet Business Waste Collection Team
Online Events
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Other Council Services...
Join the free Finchley
Business Community
Benefits of joining the community include:
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A free page on a Town Centre Directory;
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Free access to business support workshops;
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Free access to the Business Trader WhatsApp Group;
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Free promotional opportunities to attract more customers;
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Free access to Barnet Business Buzz which include emails from the council identifying programmes, funding and opportunities for Businesses in the borough;
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Free Business tools and resources.
Businesses we have helped...
Hooksmith was helped to identify new ways to generate sales and establish local partnerships to exhibit and sell his work.
Haven House was helped to find new local volunteers to work in the shop and also to host a few in store events that attracted new customers.
Stone Minimart was supported to stock locally produced products instore and become the first plastic-free shop in the borough which helped to attract more customers and drive sales.
This is a programme designed and delivered by Hustle & Heels Limited. A registered company in England and Wales, company number 1006133
This programme is funded by Barnet Council