Thriving High Streets - Tower Hamlets Business Programme

19/01/2022

Does your business qualify for Healthy Start?

Retailers Does your business qualify for Healthy Start? If you’re a retailer, this page provides information and advice about joining and operating the Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start cards are now replacing the Healthy Start vouchers. Beneficiaries will stop receiving vouchers once they compl...

08/12/2021

29/11/2021

CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN TOWER HAMLETS THIS SATURDAY!
Are you ready for Small Business Saturday?
SmallBizSatUK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
This year's event takes place on Saturday 4th December, when customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.
Want to get involved? Click the link below to download the marketing pack and find out more!

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.

26/11/2021

Let’s support our fellow businesses in Tower Hamlets this Christmas

This Christmas our small local businesses need us more than ever.

So this "black" Friday we want to bring some colour into the shopping world - support those local businesses who will really appreciate every penny spent with them and also watch the faces of the people who receive the gifts you buy locally - they will be thrilled with the unique and thoughtful choice you made.

18/11/2021

What should you be looking out for when social media marketing next year?

20/10/2021

💰💰Grant alert - The Pivot Project is aimed at helping companies that are struggling in the current climate but have the potential to survive and thrive if they can get the support and advice to adapt their business model.
First round applications for a place on the programme will open in October 2021 and close on the 3 December 2021. Those selected to take part will receive a detailed action plan for their business as well as further professional advice and equipment worth up to £1,000 to help with implementing changes.
The support is available for micro and small businesses, employing up to 49 people, that were trading before 30 June 2021.
While 150 firms will be selected for the Pivot Project specifically, council officers will ensure that any applicants that either don’t meet the eligibility criteria for this programme, will be supported to access other assistance available wherever possible.
Please note the application rounds below:
o Round 1: October 2021 until 3 December 2021
o Round 2: 5 January 2022 to 25 February 2022
o Round 3: 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022
First round applications for a place on the programme will open in October 2021 and close on the 3 December 2021.

20/10/2021

A good take on Black Friday. Worth considering?

09/10/2021

Are we going to be shopping all the time? How should businesses adapt?

Virtual retail is changing and becoming more embedded in our day to day online activities.

30/08/2021

Do you want to know how you can help another local business? 🤔 Well, here are a few tips to get you started!

12/08/2021

Food Businesses. We're here to help you! If you have a food hygiene rating of 3 stars or below, TH Council are running a new FREE programme that will help you improve your score.

Just send us a DM for more information on how it works and what it entails. We can't wait to hear from you!