Connecting and Growing Together
Small Business Network for businesses in London
What is the Small Business Network about?
We started in Tooting and Balham in South West London and have organised many events for and with small businesses, founders and entrepreneurs in South West London.
We have also organised some events in Central London at the Santander Café in Triton Square near Euston.
The range and variety of events have taken place in different venues.
- Coffee Mornings at Santander Cafe in Triton Square.
- Networking nights at the Bedford, Balham.
- Quarterly networking events attended by 50-70 people at the Exhibit in Balham.
- Coffee Mornings at Tooting Works, a co-working space and social entreprise in Tooting.
- A Christmas Fair December 2023 and a Summer Festival of Small Businesses July 2024 at the Bedford Pub in Balham.
The group started in 2020 hosting meetings in smaller groups in-person and online. We have grown to around 350 businesses that meet and connect in person and online through the facebook group and our instagram account @smallbiznetworklondon.
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The beginning…
The Small Business Network started in 2020, (just before the Covid pandemic) from a desire I had to be part of a group of other businesses where I could go to for help, support and inspiration.
A small business owner myself, professional photographer in Tooting, I was running everything by myself I found it to be lonely and challenging.
My vision for the group was to be a place where I could go for trusted contacts, sharing and learning how to grow a business.
Since then, the mission remains the same: facilitate connections, unlock learning and growth for small businesses.
- Learning from others and speakers
- Connecting with people in your industry and other industries
- have access to a list of trusted experts.
Our members are in the health and wellbeing arena, professional services and creative and marketing. They are 2-5 years in business, some have been running for longer and some are starting out. We welcome all stages and topics our speakers cover revolve around marketing.
The group as a collective for networking
We host regular networking events that are open to everyone where people can register and book a ticket to attend. The calendar of events for 2025 will be mave available soon.
The Group as a membership
As well as being in a group of like-minded business owners, the Small Business Network is a community of businesses that care and want to make a positive impact.
We want to offer a membership option for some of the businesses and people that want to get more closely involved that can also help us shape the membership offer.
If you are interested in being a Founding Members we would love to hear from you.
You can get in touch with me at info@smallbiznetwork.co.uk
Connect with the Small Business Network us on socials
If you would like to join the Small Business Network, you can join our private facebook group and also follow our Instagram and come along to our events.
Our members are small businesses in the professionals services industry, wellbeing, marketing, branding and design, social media, virtual assistants, estate agents as well as e-commerce.
The group has been supported by local media Tooting Newsie and Balham Newsie and of course all of our followers.
The Small Business Network, is an Exciting Place for Small Businesses to Learn and Connect with other business owners.
A Recent Event – the Local Businesses Summer Bash
Reflecting on a recent networking event which was a great experience for all.
Despite the rain, lots of other busy agendas our small business super heroes came along to the Summer Bash to showcase their offerings, services, connect and learn from experts.
The day went by very fast between the stalls, the taster sessions, our DJ and the networking drinks at the end. It was a festival of small business brilliance, sharing offers, refreshing talks on popular subjects, social media, sales, writing for your goals, wellbeing with dance, yoga, meditation and nutrition advice. The networking drinks were a chance to discuss challenges and brainstorm ideas in a mastermind chat.
I already have a lot of ideas for the next one, a festival for small businesses where they can showcase all their brilliance and learn and be inspired. So there is something to learn from and do even better next time round.
These events are so important for connecting, learning and growing. Does this sound like something you would be interested in?
Our Values
Connecting
We help small businesses connect with like-minded people, with a mindset of growth and mutual learning.
Open and welcoming
100% welcoming; 0% hierarchy. Open and friendly environment.
Inspiring
We’re a buzz of ideas, entrepreneurial spirits, a colourful collective which will inspire you to push your business further.
Supportive
We listen and learn through the highs and the lows. This is a community of nurturing and support.
How to find out more?
Follow our Instagram and the private Facebook Group where you can meet with other local businesses.
We have weekly collaboration posts where we all share our links and events. Also I do shout outs on social media for our members.
Come and say hi!
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