The Business Lounge
Running a business? Got ideas but don’t know what to do?
- Business advice and support
- Free membership
- What's on - New details!
- Contact us
Develop your business idea and build it into a reality
It can be tough to both start and run a business in London. The Business Lounge, provided by Haringey Libraries can offer the information and inspiration to help start your business or plan for growth.
The Business Lounge is free to use and suitably located in the heart of Haringey.
We may be able to help to:
- research your product and its feasibility
- develop business plans
- understand key financial and legal issues.
Business Advice and Support
Our business adviser draws upon years of direct, frontline experience across a wide range of industry sectors to give you the information you need to research the market and develop your ideas - especially your business plan.
It is essential to have a clear understanding of your market and to focus on exactly what is unique about your business.
Having a good business plan is essential when approaching banks and potential investors. Even if you are already in business, your plan should change as new goals are set or you face new challenges.
The Business Lounge is equipped with the latest online Business and Market Intelligence, so you can do essential market research to analyse products and competition within the UK markets. We also offer a whole range of training seminars that can help with your business needs.
Our business support services also include
- Hot-desking facilities
- Networking opportunities
- Meeting room hire (through the libraries room booking service)
Free Membership – Join Now
To use the Business Lounge, you will need to become a member. Anyone trading in and outside of Haringey is welcome to join and registration can be done in three easy steps:
- bring in two original forms of identification: one showing your proof of address (for instance a utility bill or bank statement) and another with proof of signature (e.g. passport or bank card)
- fill out a form which is available to download from the attached files section below or pick up one at Wood Green Central Library
- simply hand in and start using the facility.
What's on
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| One to One Business Advice | Every Tuesday | 10.00am to 2.00pm |
| 6 Degrees Club (Business Forum) | Every Fourth Wednesday of the month | 5.00 to 7.00pm |
Contact us
For more information, and to make a booking, please contact Wood Green Central Library
Tel 020 8489 2780
Fax 020 8489 2555
Email business.lounge@haringey.gov.uk.
The Business Lounge
Wood Green Central Library
High Road
N22 6XD
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.45am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
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