Update - Sophia Hub Redbridge

Coming up next week (Saturday 15 April - Friday 21st)

• Saturday 15th - Wanstead Makers Market
• Thursday 20th - Timebank surgery - if you need help to join or trade info here
• Friday 21st - 9.30-1pm - business coaching group with Barkingside business coach 

The following week/s (Saturday 22nd April onwards)

• Tuesday 25th Redbridge Chamber Networking Breakfast 7 am info here
• Tuesday 25th - Barkingside business networking hub - see our previous blog about it. Same time and place 12-2pm 
• Thursday 27th - Wanstead Business Networking event 6-9pm info here
• Saturday 29th April - Sophia course part 1 9.30-1pm. Work on a community or business idea info here
• Thursday 4th May - Timebank Skills Swap and business surgery at Mont Rose College info here
• Saturday 6th May - Sophia course part 2 9.30-1pm. Work on a community or business idea info here
• Saturday 13th May - Ilford Green Pop Up market and venue for Timebank trading 10-2pm info here
• Saturday 13th May - Sophia Hubs business and community networking event special 2-6pm. Save the date! Info here

Other news on our blog

• Join our growing membership and business/community network
• Very big thanks to JoAnne McConnell for nominating us for the Mayors community awards. We won organisational community champion!
• Our member Fiona Flaherty is offering fabulous therapeutic room in South Woodford
• Opportunity for free market stall and trading opportunity in Ilford High street - Trading Post

Other interesting articles we've found for you

• Responsible Business Week is 24-28th April. Here's info and guides
• Positive News as an antidote to all the bad stuff in the media. Jan to March 2017international good news!
• Info about apprenticeships in Redbridge
• How your non profit (and anyone!) can use Instagram
• Need funding for your business? Enterprise Nation's A--Z 
• HMRC video on expenses you can claim if you're self employed

With best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge

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Valerie JUne - Workin' Woman Blues.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge - Award Winners!

Ros Southern writes:

Coming up this week (Saturday 25-Friday 31 March)

• Tues 28 - Redbridge Chamber networking breakfast 7.30 - A snazzy, different experiment Info here
• Tues 28 -- Timebank skills swap at Redbridge Institute. 12.30-3.00. Please do try it out!
• Tues 28 6.45pm - Entrepreneurs' club with Anderson Boyce of Hair Force One - nationally famous. Don't get pigeonholed in your business - you shape it. This is last free entrepreneurs club ever! Info here
• Friday 31st 2.30 or 4.30 - Goodbye Enterprise Desk and join in a drama workshop on business journeys. Info here

Other news on our blog

• We won the Mayors Community and Neighbourhood Champion Award last night!! See more here
• Member Fiona Flaherty has therapeutic office space to rent in very nice South Woodford location. A fab opportunity! Info here
• Member Ruth Pearson has written her latest blog on wellbeing for teachers. Read it here
• Our membership scheme is live and kicking. We need you to join too. Information here

Other interesting articles we've found for you

• It's now responsible business week. See the info pack
• The latest Sharing Economy idea - a new way of doing left luggage
• The best of community owned pubs
• HMRC video - do you work for an employer and also for yourself? Get your tax right
• Essential legal guides for social entrepreneurs

With best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge

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Siobhan Maher-Kennedy - Better Word For Love.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Coming up this week (Saturday 11th - Friday 17th March)

• Saturday - Ilford Green Pop Up Market. Try out our funky and friendly monthly market and community cafe. 10-2 Info here
• Tuesday 14th March, 1-3pm Entrepreneurs club on outsourcing for a succesful start-up or project with Suzanne Ekpenyong of Bilingual Solutions. This event is open to non members. Celestine will be on hand to tell you about the new membership scheme. Info here

The following week/s (Sat 18-Friday 31 March)

• 20th, 21st or 28th - Councils street commission. See our blog - 'What resources don't cost money?' 
• Friday 24th March 1-3pm Entrepreneurs' club at Redbridge Institute. Book the date- speaker to be confirmed
• Tuesday 28th March 7.30 Chamber breakfast -news to follow
• Tuesday 28th March - New idea! Timebank skills swap double with Give and Take event. Our first sponsored event thanks to Amey in partnership with Redbridge Institute. info here
• Tuesday 28th March - New event! Entrepreneurs' Club Special for members. Speaker Cllr Paul Canal. Book the date. 

Other news on our blog

• Our membership recruitment is underway. We've raised £600 this week. We need you to join and you need us! Info here
• We need a Treasurer!! Important role for great organisation with an inspiring Board Info here. Applications by Mon 20th please. info here
• Looking forward to the Mayors community awards evening on 23 March! Sophia Hubs has two nominations! info here

Other interesting articles we've found for you

• Step Outside Guides cost £5 and mean your kids can take you on a tour round London. A Goodmayes business doing well! 
• Thurs 23 March - Freelancers - how to set up Cooperatives. Free. Bethnal Green
• Female entrepreneurs contribute £3.15 billion to UK economy. Study by Royal Bank of Scotland
• 6 tips to using emojis in your marketing campaigns

Thanks so much to Kathleen Hodis of Fabulistic for being our entrepreneurs' club speaker this week

With best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge

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The Jesus And Mary Chain - Come On.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Our big news- Sophia Hubs membership is live and open to start-ups, businesses and community groups. Individuals and statutory sectors welcome too!

Please take a look, support the Sophia Hubs movement and find out how to access to our services. Info here The Timebank remains free

Coming up this week (Saturday 4 March - Saturday 11th March)

• Mon 6 March 10-12.30 free workshop at Barking Enterprise Centre on stress reduction when running a business info here
• Tues 7 March 6.30-8.30 Entrepreneurs club at Redbridge Institute. A look at personal image for business owners with start-up Kathleen Hodis of Fabulistic. First members only and first timers session. Excited! Info here
• Saturday 11th 10-2, Ilford Green Pop Up market info here
• Saturday 11 9.45-1.30 Womens business event run by Redbridge business consultancy Brandstad Ltd info here 

The following week (Saturday 11th March - Friday 24)

• Tuesday 14th - 1-3pm York Room, Ilford Library. Entrepreneurs' club for members. Speaker to be advised. Put the date in your diary!

Other news on our blog

• Tuesday 21st - Timebank community skills swap at Redbridge Institute. A celebration of Redbridge skills info here

With thanks to Raz Malik for being entrepreneurs' club speaker this week.

With best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge

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Moby - Lift Me Up.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Coming up this week (Mon 27 Feb- Sun 5 March)

• Monday Entrepreneurs' club 6.45 with Razwan Malik - (cyber security, network marketing and beauty salon) - shares his tips. York room, Ilford library. info here
• Tuesday 7.30am Redbridge Chamber Networking Breakfast - open to non members speaker Anagat Pathik on digital marketing info here
• Tuesday New! Barkingside business network meeting 12-2 Chequers pub. Read about this new intiative of Emma Jones here
• Tuesday 5-7 Barking Enterprise Centre first birthday party info here Really worth seeing the support and services on offer just down the road!

The following week (Mon 6 March - Sun 12 March)

• Mon 6 March 10-12.30 free workshop at Barking Enterprise Centre on stress reduction when running a business info here
• Tues 7 March 6.30-8.30 Entrepreneurs club at Redbridge Institute. speaker to be advised
• Saturday 11th 10-2, Ilford Green Pop Up market info here
• Saturday 11 9.45-1.30 Womens business event run by Redbridge business consultancy Brandstad Ltd info here 

Other news on our blog

• Our membership scheme starting 1st March - we are diversifying our income to ensure our longevity. Hope you will get involved and support us! info here

Other interesting articles we've found for you

• Weekend early business idea Timebank course 25 and 26 March with the fabulous ECHO. Fantastic opportunity info here
• Enterprise for London - youtube videos for start-ups 
• UK's first food waste supermarket opens
• 10 innovative social enterprises that are changing the world
• 21 of the most inspirational women of 2016
• What Crossrail will mean for Ilford

With best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge

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Stormzy - Blinded By Your Grace Pt.1.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week...

• Tuesday 10th - entrepreneurs' club - don't waste your marketing energy in 2017 - with Loraine Tapper 1pm at Enterprise Desk
• Saturday 14th - Sophia course - got a community idea/solution you want to work on? 9.30- 1. Redbridge Institute £15
• Saturday 14th - In 2017 it's scaling up! Ilford Green Pop Up market and community cafe - stalls available - 10-2pm Info here

New things 2017...

• Welcome to new sessional staff member Celestine Ekpengyong and see our key goal for 2017 info here
• Launch of business tip weekly blog by and for community groups - Biz Tips #1 comes from Arthritis group Asnet read them here
• Geoff Hill of Redbridge Chamber with a 2017 message for businesses to engage with the community read it here
• We are looking for new Timebank team volunteers and see our 2016 video and review click here

2016 thanks and reviews...

• Thanks to all our volunteers - we couldn't do it without you - see who they are here
• Thanks to all our entrepreneurs' club speakers - we couldn't do it without you - see who they are here

Guest blogs...

• Tracy Williams the veggie catering start-up and why she's cooking on the Timebank
• Geoff Hill's 2017 message to businesses to get involved with the community for mutual benefit
• Pick of guest blogs 2016 - Bhav Patel - the bank that says come in and make a withdrawal or pay-in a deposit without any money in your pocket

Some of our social media posts this week

• @RedbridgeLive Redbridge Council - Funding is available to improve your local area
• @SchSocEnt A list of social investment providers that could provide resources for your social enterprise
• @socialLeadersUK 24 predictions for social media and social marketing in 2017
• @PositiveNews - What went right in 2016
• @IlfordRecorder Redbridge videographer raised money to shoot a film in Goodmayes

For your news year's resolution #1 please join the Timebank #2 please Like our Facebook page #3 please follow us on Twitter!

Have a great weekend,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs'

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Relient K - Come Right Out And Say It.

Update: Redbridge Sophia Hub

Ros Southern writes:

'Thank you so much for your support over the year and we look forward to working with you in 2017.
Here's a few reviews of our work in 2016:

• The Redbridge Timebank and the video of the Christmas spirit skills swap
• The fabulous list of entrepreneurs' club speakers over the year
• The final green pop up market in 2017 video and Mayor's visit 

Here's one date to put in your diary - The January Sophia course.

Here's looking forward to 2017,

Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs'

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Kate Rusby - Life In A Paper Boat.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Your invitation to our Timebank party Monday 19 December 6-9.30

The Sophia Hubs Timebank Christmas Spirit party special - kids welcome. A fabulous programme of fun and learning, or both. Take a look, come along, bring kids and family. Bollywood dancing, cooking, painting and some interesting and serious stuff. More details and the programme is here
And see the video of our great Ilford Green Pop up Market, Mayor's visit and Santa ride last Saturday.

Hope to see you there,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs

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Deacon Blue - The Believers.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week

• Tomorrow Saturday 10th - Ilford Green Pop Up Christmas market 11-3 with stalls, activities and a lovely cafe info here
• Tomorrow Saturday 10th - launch of Ilford independent Street food market- only halal one in UK, start-up pitches Info here
• Tuesday 13th Entrepreneurs' club 1-2.30 at Enterprise Desk - Amal Simothy with an accountant's business tips. info here
• Tuesday 13th evening. Redbridge Chamber Christmas bash. Info here

The following week/s

• Thurs 15 December - building a stronger Redbridge economy run by FPComms. Info here
• Timebank Christmas Spirit Skills Swap - an event for residents, businesses and community groups to give and take. Monday 19th December 6-9.30, Ilford info here.

Other great news

• Organic Ilord has bounced back, older, wiser, better. A guest blog by Toni Lotter here

Some of our social media posts this week

• Public speaking tips by Usha Chudasama of Healing Feeling - from hard earned experience
• Retweeted East London Radio's tweet about The Hospice bloggers
• Janice and Weininger Irwin of recent BBC 2 Programme are running an event at Ilford Sports Club on Saturday
• Nesta research - what works for Corporate/start-up collaborations? 
• World Economic Forum - What happy and successful people focus on

And thanks so much to Jay Bhatt for a really helpful entrepreneurs' club this week on financial and wealth management and how his start-up is doing.

Have a great weekend,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs'

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King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week

• Saturday 12th 10-2: Ilford Green Pop Up market is part of The Streets jazz festival. Cafe. Please come! info here
• Tuesday 15th 10-1: Enterprise Desk 3 hour starting a business workshop info here
• Tues 15th 6.30-8: Lorraine Tapper is running a Twitter workshop info here
• Thur 17th 1-3: Entrepreneurs' club with Vic Norman. Don't flop with your online presence! Open to community groups too. At the Redbridge Institute Info here
• Thurs 17/ Fri 18th: London Business Show. Info here
• Fri 18th 4-6: Seven Kings Christmas tree light up and party. Organised by the business partnership. Info here

The following week

• Weds 23 6-7.30 Sophia Hubs Entrepreneurs' club . Speaker to be advised
• Fri 25th 4pm: Lighting of Wanstead Christmas tree and event
• Sat 26th 9.30-1.00 - 1st of 2 part Sophia course - to work on a pilot for an idea. Info here

Other great news

• The Timebank skills swap this week was FABULOUS! See the vidoes and pics click here
• Ilford Recorder have picked up on this in the business page this week! .....Isatu Harrison of Izelia is opening a creative and fashion shop locally and is offering concessions, spaces and shelves info here
• Its small business saturday on 3rd December. Got any ideas of what we could do in Redbridge? Please get in touch

Some of our social media posts this week

• Nnenna of Brandstad Consulting is running a seminar - What does Brexit mean for women in business 3rd December
• Ilford Recorder: Living wage meeting took place with Woodford businesses
• Usha Chudasama discussing her new book - No child is broken
• Not sure what crowdfunding platform to use for your social enterprise or community group?
• Image of a makeover shot by Jasdip Sagu photography start up
• Been turned down for a business loan? New legal protection - you must be referred to another provider

And thanks so much to Ruth Nyarko and Gideon Obuobi for a really helpful and inspiring entrepreneurs' club this week. Looking forward to your business launch.

Have a great weekend,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs

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Gungor - Hallelujah.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Events today and this week

• Today Saturday 5th! Kathy Mason's Dagenham social enterprise collects winter harvest for medical purposes info here
• Mon 7th - Wanstead Business Network evening open to all Redbridge businesses 6pm info here
• Tuesday 8th - Entrepreneurs' club -from product design to launch with Ruth & Gideon. An exciting soon to be launched business is to share their journey so far - 1pm at Enterprise Desk - info here
• Weds 9th - Timebank community skills swap in lovely cafe - 6.30 - great offers! info here
• Sat 12th - Ilford Green Pop Up market is part of The Streets jazz festival - 10 till 2. info here

Events coming up

• Tues 15th - 3 hour starting a business workshop at Enterprise Desk 10-1 info here
• Thurs 17th - Entrepreneurs club - 1pm - speaker Fiona Flaherty. more info to follow
• Thurs 17th/Fri18th - London business show , info here

Other stuff

• Isatu Harrison's new fashion design shop in Barking is looking for Redbridge designers as partners Info here

Some of our social media shares this week

• Freelancers get protection from non payers in New York - a first!
• Redbridge business Every Box Ticked looking to help Redbridge businesses win contracts for the area 
• Crowdfunding tips from Start Up Britain
• Younger generation are using sharing economy platforms for social benefit, not just for profit
• What does resilience for occupational therapists look like - Redbridge freelancer Awele Odeh

And thanks so much to Wendy Foster of City Business Library for leading the Entrepeneurs' club this week

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge / 07707 460309

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Lifehouse - Whatever It Takes.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes ...

'Coming up this week

• Tomorrow - Redbridge Hack Day to try to solve the problem of some residents not going online. Info here
• Tomorrow - Isatu Harrison, South Woodford fashion designer has big Sierra Leone fashion event Info here
• Tuesday - Chamber networking breakfast IS CANCELLED.
• Wednesday - 5.30 Entrepreneurs clubfor 6. Mindfulness for business owners with Pipa Moye. Info and booking here

Sophia Hubs stuff coming up

• Timebank community skills swap - We 've found a nice cafe! Weds 9 November 6pm info here. Please do come and join in.
• Sophia course - from a vague community or business idea to first pilot - Saturday mornings. Info here
• Entrepreneurs club dates until Christmas - available here.

Other great stuff coming up

• Google digital training - Saturday 29 October - info here
• Volunteering fair - Thurs 3 November 11-2 - info here (we'll be there!)
• Tech club for techie businesses - Thurs 3 November 6pm - Info here
• Free open source IT tools - Friday 4 November 1-3. Info here
• Monday 7th November - Wanstead Business Network meeting - open to all
• Next 3 hour starting a business workshop 15th Nov 10-1. Info here

Some of our social media shares/posts this week

• New hub for young entrepreneurs has opened in Newham
• Green Shoots Arts in Dagenham are running a 12 week upcycling course
• Pros and cons of family funding 

Have a nice weekend,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern, Coordinator.
07707 460309

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Be The Rain.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week....

• Saturday 24th - Google Digital Garage at Enterprise Desk 10pm info here
• Tuesday 27th - Redbridge Chamber breakfast - topic 'The Chinese Connection'.Info here

Next week

• Saturday 1st October - Sophia Hubs EGM to elect our new Board - 10.15 am(changed time!) - see link below
• Saturday 1st October - Entrepreneurs' club - a Sophia Hubs Special with Aidan Ward - 'Encouraging Community Trading, co-designing services between businesses and the community'. Please do come! Info here - please read and pass on
• Tues 4 Oct - Entrepreneurs club 6.30pm speaker to be advised
• Weds 5 Oct - Ilford Tech meet up for techie start-ups and businesses. info here
• Fri 7 Oct - Free, open source IT tools workshop. Enterprise Desk 1-3. Info here on this monthly workshop

Other information

• See the results of our Timebank focus groups and what's happening with the Timebank. Info here
• Timebank story of the week - Mario the electrician
• Our plan to create a directory of Redbridge social enterprises info here
• The City Business Library programme for Oct-December is here. future dates for your diary
• Start up Britain bus tour is coming to Ilford Thurs 13 Oct info here

Some of our Facebook and Twitter Likes this week:

• The ECHO Timebank impact report
• Social Enterprise Start up 'Weekly
• Proposals for major Ilford Town Centre improvements
• Could you be London Mayor's young entrepreneur 2017?
• How do you run a crowdfunding campaign?
• Design your own currency workshop at LSE 29 sept 2.30

Finally, thanks to Asari St Hill for being our entrepreneurs' club speaker this week

Have a great weekend!

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge / 07707 460309'

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Bruce Springsteen - Rocky Ground.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Here's some news of events and support for you or for you to pass on....

This week:

• Tuesday - 3 hour start-your business workshop at Enterprise Desk on Tuesday 20th 1-4 Info here
• Thursday - final 'enterprising redbridge' seminar for community groups - Thursday 22nd 5.30. Info here
• Friday - Sophia Hubs entrepreneurs' club, Friday 23rd 1-2.30, Enterprise Desk. Speaker - will email separately.

Next week:

• Tuesday 27th - Redbridge Chamber breakfast - topic the Chinese connection - info here
• Saturday 1st Oct - Sophia Hubs breakfast and Extraordinary General Meeting to elect our new Board and start out as an independent hub. Everyone welcome, info here
• Saturday 1st Oct - Entrepreneurs club - topic 'making your business social' 10.30 - speaker to be advised

Other news:

• We need your help in creating a Redbridge directory of social enterprises - info here.
• Start Up Britain bus comes to Redbridge on Thursday 13 October. info here
• We have been holding Timebank focus groups, led by Sam Cowan. First outcome - social media volunteer and sharing the good news stories. Info here.

Don't forget, guest blogs always welcome!

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
07707 460309'

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Martyn Joseph - Land Of Evermore.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Entrepreneur's club

In August there are two Wednesday morning sessions 10-12 in Mont Rose college, Cranbrook Road, Ilford. The topic for August is Freebies, Sharing Resources and finding friendly buildings. Information here.

17th August - with Vic Norman of London Pub Tours - social media and no cost marketing
31st August - speaker to be advised.

Follow up from the great Redbridge creatives meet up entrepreneur's club to follow next week :) So far we've made contact with 25 of you!

Other support for start-ups and businesses

The best first point for any business is to attend the London Small Business Centre 3 hour workshop on starting your own business. They take place monthly at Enterprise Desk. Next one is Tuesday 20 September 1-4. Details of the workshops and dates here.

See the Enterprise Desk info on the Council website for info on business support with Leonore Lord. Info here

The Timebank is a very practical platform for start-ups. We are currently running focus groups to see how we can take it to a higher level. Please do sign up and try it out. We hope to be re-integrating with the ECHO London Timebank soon. I'll be at the Enterprise Desk on Tuesday 16, 23 and 30 between 12 and 3 for any queries or help.

Support for charities and voluntary groups

Our Enterprising Redbridge project is ending its first phase. The final seminar is on Thursday 22 September 5.30-8. Great training and input. Info here.

Other great offers...

• Offer of 2 minute promotional interview-style video for £30. Contact start-up Muhammad of Marketing Scope. Info here
• Offer of free photo shoots by local mature photography student, info here
• Monthly workshops in Ilford library about open source IT to support your business or personal needs. Info here
• Free stalls for crafts and green businesses at the Ilford green pop up market, 2nd Saturday of the month. See about last one here and celebrity visit.
• Join Streetlife to get local trade. info here
• Book up for the London business show in November for free. Info here

Please Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and feel free to send in guest blog info.

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
07707 460309

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Peter Case - Ain't Gonna Worry No More.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Entrepreneur's club and start-up things this week:

• On Tuesday it's the start-your-business introductory workshop at Enterprise Desk 10-1 run by the London Small Business Centre. Info here
• On Thursday we have a fabulous call-out for Redbridge creatives! Our speaker is fashion designer Isatu Harrison and this is also a meet-up for creative start-ups, businesses and amateurs. 5.30 at Enterprise Desk. Info here.
• Redbridge Timebank event on Saturday - cutting edge! Its the Timebank live trading floor Saturday 16th July from 1-3pm in Ilford library. A rich, fun, unexpected Saturday afternoon. Info here. 

Business help for community groups this week:

• On Tuesday there's a crowdfunding seminar at Redbridge CVS - an important tool for raising funds with local community involvement. info here.
• Our fourth and final Enterprising Redbridge seminar on Tuesday 5.30-8pm at Welcome Centre. 'Love Your Numbers!' Info here.

Other information:

• Update on Ilford green pop up market, Repair cafe, Fauja Singh's celebrity visit and how the free stalls are going. Info here
• Information from Redbridge start up on EU funding after the Referendumclick here
• Next Chamber breakfast - summer special in Valentines Mansion Tues 26 July . Info here

We try to keep our 'Help and Support' page up to date with information.

Have a great weekend. Hope to see you next week,

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
07707 460309

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XTC - King For A Day.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

Entrepreneurs club for start-ups and new or small businesses

We had a fab session with Asari St Hill today. Click on this link to see the top marketing strategy in the world!

On Tuesday 12th July, 12.45 at St Johns the speaker will be Mo Obadina on e-newsletters for your business/group. Info here

We are looking for speakers for last two weeks of July - any offers? The topic is customers and sales. See here for dates.

Timebank

The next Timebank skills trading is Saturday 16th July 1-3 in Ilford libary. Get help or give help. Please support this cutting edge community event! Info here.

To join the Timebank sign up here or give us a call on Monday between 12.30 and 3.30 - 07707 460309

Voluntary and community groups and charities - business help

On Wednesday 13th July, as part of our Enterprising Redbridge project, a 2 hour hands-on session to work on the business model canvas for your group/organisation. Very, very practical. 5-7pm at Welcome Centre. Info here

On Tuesday 19th July there is help all day long - crowdfunding seminar (RCVS), coaching opportunity and a final business seminar in the evening. Info here

Other help and support

Thinking of starting a business? The best thing is to join the London Small Business Centre workshop at Enterprise Desk (Ilford) on Tuesday 19 July 10-1. Info here.

Businesses and start-ups are welcome to attend the Chamber networking breakfast at Valentines Mansion on Tues 26 July, Pre-booking essential this month. info here

Enterprise Desk on 2nd floor of Redbridge Central Library - an essential!You must sign up. One to one business advice. Info here

Guest blogs / news from start-ups / Ilford green pop up market /Harrison Gibson

• Nicola Barret, mobile beautician, writes about her recovery and getting her start-up on track
• Thandi Ejindu writes about her video start-up and why you need a video
• Janet Barret reminds you about the value of joining Streetlife for business promotion
• Ilford Transition Town/Sophia Hubs invites you to a ReStart party and green pop up market in Ilford tomorrow. Info here
• Harrison Gibson development may include a start-up business hub. info here

To keep in touch and to get more news/updates, Like our Facebook page now.

Have a great weekend

Best wishes,

Ros Southern, Coordinator 07707 460309

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Victor Vertunni - A Little Boy Lost.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Here's some stuff coming up in July that you really should take note of!

Our entrepreneur's club next week is on Friday 8th lunchtime with Asari St Hill a business coach - a sales masterclass. Read here for info and the booking link.

The next Hainault networking event is on Tuesday 5-7. To see info about a previous one click here.

Following week's entrepreneur's club is with Mo Obadina on e-newsletters for your business. Not got publicity yet but date is Tuesday 12 July 12.45 at St Johns Church.

For community groups, the Enterprising Redbridge project has a 2 hour hands-on session on developing your group using the business model canvas onWednesday 13 July 5-7pm. For a bit more info about the project click here. To book and register for on-line resources click here.

We had a fantastic Timebank trading floor in June and the next one is Saturday 16th July - info is here.

The next 3 hour workshop on starting a business - all you need to know - is at Enterprise Desk on 19 July 10-1. Info here

And other news...

Our volunteer blogger Janet Barrett shares two pieces of info:

• The value of joining Streetlife (easy to join online community info) for your business. Here's her blog
• The next London business show is in Olympia - info here. Excellent, wide ranging info. Best to book early

Here's some information from Redbridge Transition Town on the next green pop up market in Ilford - Saturday 9 July. We are working in partnership and working to develop green businesses and initiatives. Info here

And here's some previous blogs to remind you about:

• Thandi Ejindu is a start-up that can offer good rates on making a 5 minute promotional video. info here
• Seven Kings park is looking for someone to run a refreshments van. info here

I'm just off to Wanstead High School to meet the student's that have been studying social enterprise. Expecting a couple of blogs from them next week! :)

Have a good weekend - and maybe try out the Fairlop Fair?

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
07707 460309'

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Jonathan Richman - I'm Just Beginning To Live.

Update: Sophia Hub Redbridge

Ros Southern writes:

'Here's the news from Sophia Hubs Redbridge this week. Please come along, get involved and help to spread the word :)

SATURDAY - the fabulous Timebank skills trading event - 1pm - 3pm at Enterprise Desk, Ilford library. Information here.

TUESDAY - Entrepreneur's club is a social media working session - bring your laptops and devices. Help available. Info here.

FOLLOWING WEEK is London Tech week.

There's a fabulous programme of events in Redbridge libraries for businesses info here

And this includes our tech entrepreneur's club on Friday 24th June - beginners guide to making a business mobile phone app. Info here.

OTHER INFO...

Please pass on information to community groups about our fab Enterprising Redbridge seminars. Next one 29 June. Info here

Thandi Ejindu - You Tube personality and Redbridge start-up business blog on creating you a 5 min promotional video. Info here

Nnenna Anyanwu is doing a business survey as part of her environmental masters. Please help by taking a 3 minute survey on the circular economy.

Redbridge Chamber breakfast topic for Tuesday 28 June is the regeneration of Ilford with Jas Athwal as speaker. Book the date!

Seven Kings park is still looking for a refreshments van - a business opportunity.info here.

And here's the City Business Library seminars and business support July - September. Info here

Please send in your success stories and information you think should be shared.

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge, 07707 460309'

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Sophia Hub Redbridge - Update

Ros Southern writes:

'Coming up this week:

• Entrepreneur's club on marketing on Tuesday at 12 noon at Enterprise Desk with Otatade Okojie.She is a start-up business and speaking is part of her marketing! She has 10 years experience and we'll do pitching practice and lots more. Take a look!. Info here, please book and pass on the word.
• Timebank trading event on Saturday 1-3 at Enterprise Desk, Ilford Library. A fabulous, unexpected, communty and business building opportunity. Info here, please book and pass on the word.

Other great initiatives and opportunities...

• For any community group, big or small, join up to the Enterprising Redbridge support. Next business seminar is Weds 19 June at 5.30. Info here
• Myra Whiskar is offering coaching for start-ups - we think we've found her two candidates but there may be room for one more. Info here
• The next 3 hour free intro to starting your own business workshop with London Small business centre is 19 July. Book here
• City Business Library fantastic seminars are continuing daily (weekdays) as usual – cheap or free.Info here
• Its tech week coming up and our entrepreneur's club is teeming up with Enterprise Desk for a tech –build your first business phone app on Friday 24 June 6pm. Some booking info here, more to follow
• Seven Kings park is looking for a refreshments van - business opportunity! info here

Best wishes,

Ros Southern
Coordinator, Sophia Hubs Redbridge
W: www.sophiahubs7k.wordpress.com 

M: 07707 460309 / 020 8590 2568 (answerphone)
T: @sophiahubs7k F: Sophia Hubs Seven Kings'

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