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London e-business support programme

London e-business support programme
Najrul Ali

Our Newham Business & Enterprise (LB Newham)


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Grow your business online

The London e-business support programme is a fully funded package designed to help small business owners enhance their online presence, attract more customers, increase sales and improve business operations.

The programme offers one-to-one expert advice, guidance, webinars and events tailored to your digital business needs.

It's funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and delivered by Business for London's consortium of seven business support organisations, including South East Enterprise, which supports businesses in Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, Lewisham, Barking & Dagenham and Newham.

How can e-business help your business?

E-business advisers provide tailored one-to-one advice sessions online, covering:

  • Building a strong online presence for your business
  • Search engine optimisation
  • Instagram for business
  • Building online communities and Facebook
  • Using LinkedIn to connect with customers and prospects
  • Using X to market your business
  • Using QR codes for lead generation
  • Understanding and using e-commerce platforms
  • Cyber security
  • How to use ChatGPT and AI to benefit your business
  • Using TikTok to connect with new audiences
  • Using Instagram reels and stories to showcase your business
  • Creating your Google business profile
  • Podcasting
  • Developing your digital marketing strategy
  • Data protection, the ICO and your legal obligations
  • Using smart video for business
  • Creating your three month content plan
  • Email marketing using Mailchimp
  • YouTube marketing
  • Content marketing to improve your search ranking
  • Writing for your website
  • Delivering online workshops

How does it work?

Initial digital audit and review

  • Connect with an e-business adviser to assess your current digital presence, website, SEO, social media, e-commerce, CRM, data security, and more

Networking events

  • Connect with other business owners
  • Exchange knowledge and generate new business opportunities
  • Learn from guest speakers on key digital business topics

Eligibility criteria

To register for free support through the London e-business support programme, your business must:

  • Be registered for at least one month with HMRC or Companies House
  • Operate in Newham
  • Have less than 251 employees

Case Study

Since the launch of the programme we have provided e-business support to a number of businesses in Newham. Take a look at our case study for Law Lane, Stratford (PDF) to learn how they have benefitted.

Najrul Ali

Our Newham Business & Enterprise (LB Newham)

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