Get tailored support, wherever you are on your business journey.
We now have three different 1-2-1 support options:
Support directly from Lewisham Council
Whether you are starting up, scaling up or anything in between, get the personalised help you need by booking a 45 minute session of support and signposting with one of our Lewisham Council business officers.
Get support on:
- Sector specific information
- Registering a business
- Intellectual property
- Business planning
- Funding
- Commercial property
- Signposting to relevant organisations
Book your session here for Catford Library, Deptford Library or online
Support from Grow London Local
BIPC Lewisham are teaming up with Grow London Local to offer free access to all the assistance you need to grow your business – with plenty of resources for small business owners in London, just like you.
Get support on:
- Learning how to access the business finance you need
- Finding marketing support to help boost your sales
- Upskilling your team or yourself if you’re not sure where to start
- And anything else you need to grow your business
Book your session here for Deptford Library or online
About Grow London Local
Grow London Local is delivered by London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London. Our mission is to help small and micro businesses to thrive in the capital by providing expert business support. Every Grow London Local member that registers will get access to expert support designed for small businesses, as well as all the benefits of an Enterprise Nation membership.
Support from the Coaching Lab
BIPC Lewisham is teaming up with the Coaching Lab, created by Lydia Carroll, to provide free one-to-one thinking partnership sessions that complement its existing business support and workshops.
You can use your session to explore:
- Turning a business idea into a clear direction
- Deciding what to focus on first instead of trying to do everything
- Prioritising your next steps when everything feels urgent
- Working through an important business or career decision, challenge or opportunity you've been circling without making progress
- Navigating overwhelm or information overload
- Clarifying your business direction, offer or goals
- Creating a realistic plan for moving forward
You'll leave with a clearer head, a defined priority, and practical next steps that feel right for you.
Book your free 45-minute Coaching Lab session here for Downham Library or online
About the Coaching Lab
Whether you're exploring a business idea, in the first 18 months of building your business or an established business owner facing an important decision, challenge or opportunity, The Coaching Lab provides a dedicated 45-minute thinking partnership to help you untangle your thinking, gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
Starting and growing a business can feel overwhelming. There is no shortage of information, advice and opinions—but knowing what applies to your situation is often the hardest part. The Coaching Lab gives you the space to step back, untangle your thinking and focus on what matters most, so you can move forward with confidence.