Join a thriving business community within your local library with Start Up Bromley. In partnership with the London Borough of Bromley and the British Library’s Business & IP Centre, Start Up Bromley will aim to develop a community of new and existing business owners, which is free to join, fully funded and open to everyone.
We offer insight and access to resources – including workshops, events and walk-in consultations – to help you imagine, start or develop your business.
To contact us, please email Startupbromley@gll.org
Click here for a calendar of events.
To contact us, please email Startupbromley@gll.org
Click here for a calendar of events.
Start up Bromley membership
- Provide opportunities for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to meet and build networks of support, sharing updates on their entrepreneurial journeys
- Encourage peer-to-peer sharing of resources, including contacts, skills, space, time and information to support the development of each others’ businesses
- Enable members to learn from successful local start-ups, established businesses and other professionals associated with the start-up ecosystem
Your package of support
Become a Start Up Business member to get the help your need.
Here's a taster of resources to expect with Start Up Business.
Here's a taster of resources to expect with Start Up Business.
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
1-2-1 Support
1-2-1 support sessions, available to Start Up Bromley members, operate throughout the year allowing entrepreneurs to discuss particular challenges they are experiencing, ideas, and business model plans with our dedicated advisors.
For more information on the sessions, including how to book a session click find out more.
Regular events for members
Start Up Business' dedicated Business Support Manager hold regular events for group members, focussing on specific topics of relevance, or feature special speakers. As well as regular marketplaces to test products and services.
You can join these as a member either remotely using zoom or Teams, or face-to-face.
You can join these as a member either remotely using zoom or Teams, or face-to-face.
Bromley Business Social
Join us at our monthly event in a relaxed environment for conversation over tea and coffee. It’s the perfect space to meet people who actually want to connect, collaborate, and support each other.
Grow your local visibility whilst sharing your story and learning from others. Discover what's available locally to support you in business and enjoy being part of a supportive local community helps you stay energised, inspired, and focused on your goals.
Grow your local visibility whilst sharing your story and learning from others. Discover what's available locally to support you in business and enjoy being part of a supportive local community helps you stay energised, inspired, and focused on your goals.
What to expect from workshops
FAQ's
I'm an established business and would love to collaborate
We are always looking to create strong links and partnerships with established businesses, industry experts and local organisations that have the same vision to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses.
If you consider yourself as a potential business partner, we'd love to hear from you, email startupbromley@gll.org to get in touch.
If you consider yourself as a potential business partner, we'd love to hear from you, email startupbromley@gll.org to get in touch.
I'm looking for further business support and advice in Bromley
You can find further information about business support and advice in Bromley on the Bromley Council website:
Business Support and Advice Business Start Up Libraries
Proud to partner with London councils
We're proud to work with London councils to operate 42 libraries throughout the city.
By partnering with Bromley Council, Greenwich Council and Wandsworth Council, we're able to provide facilities and services that benefit communities across London. From free to use computers and printing services to activity groups for children and adults, find what you're looking for at your local library.
By partnering with Bromley Council, Greenwich Council and Wandsworth Council, we're able to provide facilities and services that benefit communities across London. From free to use computers and printing services to activity groups for children and adults, find what you're looking for at your local library.
