Join a thriving business community at your local library with Start Up Wandsworth, a support service for aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and more established businesses. Delivered in partnership with the British Library and Wandsworth Council, Start Up Wandsworth offers expert advice, tailored support and opportunities to help your business grow.
We offer insight and access to resources including workshops, events and walk-in consultations to help you imagine, start or develop your business.
As a member, you’ll gain access to expert-led workshops, webinars, business resources, one to one consultations, business clinics, networking events and more. You’ll also become part of a dynamic local business community, where you can share ideas, experiences and inspiration. Read on to discover everything Start Up Wandsworth has to offer. If you're ready to get started, we’d love to welcome you.
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Upcoming Start Up Wandsworth Workshops
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Here's some of what you can expect as a member of Start Up Wandsworth!
British library webinars and workshops
Offering a variety of short and full-day workshops, both online and in person, giving you practical support at the earliest stage of your business development: Browse the full list of workshops on the British Library BIPC Events calendar
In addition, as Start Up Wandsworth is a member of the British Library BIPC London Network, quarterly 2 day kickstart your business workshops takes place in Putney Library. Click here to sign up to upcoming workshops.
Business lounges
As a member of Start Up Wandsworth, you have complimentary free access to the York Gardens Library Co-working Lounge (on the ground floor). You can also access paid desk, office space and meeting room space at Putney or York Gardens Libraries, as well as meeting room space. If you are interested in accessing these spaces please email via the button below for further information.
Room hire
As a Start Up Wandsworth Member, you can book spaces in our hubs to conduct business activities i.e. meetings, workshops, seminars, product/service launches etc. If you are interested in accessing these spaces please email us via the button below for further information.
Regular meetings for members
Our Business Support Manager holds regular meetings, both remotely and face-to-face, for Start Up Wandsworth members, focusing on specific topics of relevance, or featuring guest speakers. 1-2-1 sessions operate throughout the year, allowing you to get advice on their your individual business needs when it suits you best.
Support
1-2-1 support sessions, available to Start up Wandsworth members, operate throughout the year allowing entrepreneurs to discuss particular challenges they are experiencing, ideas, and business model plans with a member of the GLL Start Up team. To book a session, you must firstly be a registered member of Start Up Wandsworth first.
Collaborate with us
To find out more about our upcoming workshops, events, webinars etc please click below to access our eventbrite page.
Explore Business Books at Wandsworth Libraries
Start with why: how great leaders inspire everyone to take action
Sinek, Simon.
How to avoid a climate disaster: the solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need
Gates, Bill, 1955- author.
The personal MBA: a world-class business education in a single volume
Kaufman, Josh.
Economics: the user's guide
Chang, Ha-Joon, author.
What they don't teach you at Harvard Business School
McCormack, Mark H., author.
Start it up: why running your own business is easier than you think
Johnson, Luke.
The happy index: lessons in upside-down management
Timpson, James, author.
Financial joy: banish debt, grow your money and unlock financial freedom in 10 weeks
Okoroafor, Ken, author.
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Start up Wandsworth membership
As a member of Start Up Wandsworth, you will have the opportunity to network with other local business owners, have access to our growing network of business opportunities and receive up to date information on workshops and events designed to help you grow your business.
