Events

Loading Events

« All Events

Harrow Means Business

October 10 @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm

The Harrow Means Business expo returns for the 11th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. As usual the whole day is free to attend and will feaure an exhibition hall where businesses from the borough and beyond will be on hand to share their expertise and showcase their products.

It will be a day of information, inspiration and innovation and, whether you are a visitor or an exhibitor, it is a day not to be missed.

There will be networking taking place throughout the day as well as 2 speed networking sessions. As a visitor you will also have the opportunity to attend educational seminars and panel debates where you will have the chance to ask any burning business questions you may have.

If you are interested in exhibiting at Harrow’s flagship business event please email info@yourbusinesscommunity.co.uk or call 020 3973 6343.

To register as an attendee please scroll down and book your ticket.

Companies Exhibiting

Full back up, support and new clients for your business

Quite simply, we create websites that work hard and look good.

The Smart Way to do Business

We are a well established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Harrow providing an extensive range of accountancy services to a broad base of clients throughout the country.

Aloe Michael To Be Healthy & Wealthy has found a better way to achieve more time, flexibility and an extraordinary income alongside existing commitments .

Lorraine Sarsby is founder of Bushey Promotions & Incentives which has been helping people with their branded merchandise for 20 years.
Lorraine’s expertise is in finding the right product for you and making it work – she understands offline marketing and can help you increase your sales yet decrease your advertising budget and can even show how to incorporate online and offline marketing maximising your budget.
All clients whether start ups or large multi national household names are treated the same by Lorraine and her team – and you always speak to a person, never a chatbot. Lorraine is happy to speak to any YBC member and discuss their offline marketing strategy.

About Brunel Hive

Brunel Hive is the business growth and engagement platform at Brunel Business School. Brunel Hive works with high-growth businesses to define and deliver their scale-up objectives through various partnership programs and strategic collaborations. With a strong focus on local businesses and an international vision, engaging with Brunel Hive opens up a world of growth opportunities, as it supports businesses in exploring new markets, technologies, and global opportunities.

Learn more about Brunel Hive – https://www.brunel.ac.uk/business-school/brunel-hive

Follow us on social media – https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/brunelhive/?viewAsMember=true

Have a conversation with our supportive team at the festival and unlock your business’s potential!

To not just survive, but to thrive, a business needs magic. By that we mean, having the right technology, processes, and skills. When all three of these are in alignment, then a business operates as if running on magic.

How can DVANA make you thrive? Simple, by working with you to improve your business. There is no point in improving one part of the business and neglecting the rest, which is why we approach your business in a holistic manner. Looking to provide long lasting, sustainable organic growth. Improving the sales process, leads to needing to improve back-office techniques, which leads to new tools, which require training. When that works effectively, it can be automated. Enabling you to increase sales, which leads to, you get the idea.

Improving becomes a virtuous circle. Improvement leads to growth, which leads to more capability which gives more growth. At each step, the goal is to grow the business in terms of capability, efficiency, top and bottom-line profitability. All the while keeping an eye on the security, both cyber and regular, of the business.

Many businesses benefit from our Workstreem business software system. It streamlines, the day-to-day work of your processes, freeing up time for more money making activities. Giving employees more time, better job satisfaction and improved morale.

If this sounds like something you want, then partner with DVANA and together we can thrive.

Our motto is “Business Technik”, this means business technology and that’s what you get technology designed and intended for your business.

At Ved Finance I am able to provide tailored and hassle free mortgage advice. Whether you’re a First time buyer, looking to move home or an experienced Landlord, I can help with a wide range of residential mortgage solutions. 

Harrow Television is an online community television channel that’s dedicated to creating informative and community focused content for the residents of the Borough of Harrow. Its content will cover current affairs, entertainment, sports, politics, culture, lifestyle, education, business, health, and wellbeing; and our objective is to foster community cohesion, engagement, and participation.

As a social enterprise, we deliver TV skills training, mentoring and employability programmes aimed at creating work experience, traineeship, apprenticeship, self-employment, and employment opportunities for residents that are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), those with learning difficulties or disabilities, ex-offenders, those at risk of offending, long term unemployed, care leavers, and lone parents.

The training opportunities we offer cover production skills such a camera operation, video editing, presenting, and producing; production administration skills in production coordination and researching; as well as business management skills in business development, marketing, and admin.

We hope to work closely and in partnership with the council, residents, local businesses, charities, and community organisations; and use the content we develop to promote Harrow as a wonderful place to live, work and do business. We are also part of a network of online community TV channels managed by Communicoms Media Group with media assets that include online radio stations, publications, events and projects.

Grow London Local is the one place to get free access to all the support you need to help grow your business.

Explore our online library for events, support programmes and expert-led content designed to help you achieve your business goals – and receive personalised recommendations via our Business Success Check.

Or request a free consultation with a Business Support Manager. We’ll quickly identify your business needs – and signpost you to the most relevant support.

Grow London Local is delivered by London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London.

Our mission is to help small and micro businesses to thrive in the capital by providing expert business support.

Every Grow London Local member that registers will get access to expert support designed for small businesses, as well as all the benefits of an Enterprise Nation membership.

I’m Aruna Sidhu, the founder of the organic skincare brand Naturally Argan. I was a Biochemist in my former life, working at Pfizer New York. 

Here at Naturally Argan, we create natural organic aromatherapy facial oils using Moroccan Argan oil blended with a variety of pure essential oils. We have created ten organic Argan Facial Oils using pure aromatherapy essential oils: Damask Rose, Sandalwood, Neroli, Lavender, Rose Geranium, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange. You can also use them as body oils, or even add them to a bath for a wonderfully aromatic therapeutic experience.

Please visit my website www.naturallyargan.com for more information on my products and to place an order. 

You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook @naturallyargan and LinkedIn @Aruna Sidhu.

We specialise in providing investors with sound property investment opportunities in Nottingham and surrounding areas, through hands-free, end-to-end property investment service to help you build your property portfolio. This includes support with; finding the right property to meet your strategic needs, mortgage, conveyancing, surveys, refurbishment, insurance and lettings.

Lisa Seagroatt is the sole Founder of HR Fit for Purpose which is a multi-award-winning HR consultancy specialising in helping businesses create healthy workplace cultures. 
Lisa’s expertise is around helping business leaders and HR practitioners understand that people are your most valuable asset in any organisation and why a healthy workplace culture approach will ‘future proof’ any business and save costs by having staff who are engaged and motivated to continue working for the organisation. 
She is an Ambassador for Women in Business at Enterprise Enfield, an Ambassador of Conduct Change’s ‘Stop Hurt at Work’ campaign focused on reviewing legislation around workplace bullying, a Volunteer with the CIPD Enterprise Advisor Programme and an alumnus of the JP Morgan Founders Forward Mentoring Hub.
She is also a published Author. Her first book, Bandits in the Boardroom, was launched during National Anti-Bullying Week 2021 and is a true memoir of her experience of the stress of workplace bullying which caused her to experience a mental health breakdown. 
Lisa is CIPD qualified, a Regular Contributor to People Management magazine. She holds a management qualification in Business Studies, is a qualified genealogist has lectured in the CIPD Level 5 HR Management qualification and is a qualified Trainer.

We are a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) provider.

  • We help businesses to outsource their operations overseas at a fraction of the UK costs.
  • We deliver from 9 countries around the world, with a combined workforce of 12.500+ people, to more than 200 clients. 
  • We are ISO and GDPR compliant.

Well-trained workforce overseas, tested over 20 years by large businesses like:

  • Vodafone
  • Societe Generale
  • Nissan
  • Alibaba
  • Carrefour

We can help you to scale your own business with high-performing teams.

  • Outsourcing inshore/offshore, 24/7
  • Front/Back-office, Tech, Staffing
  • From 1.0 FTE to a global service
  • Multilingual capabilities

You will find our brochure here: https://hubs.ly/Q02FfXmn0

Full back up, support and new clients for your business

London Business Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the growth and sustainability of small and medium sized enterprises across London.

Leafy Estates has emerged as a leader in HMO management in North West London over the years. Offering the complete spectrum of services akin to any traditional letting agency, our unique HMO model for landlords has garnered recognition, establishing us as a preferred choice across London.

Depictar specialise in videos that go beyond filming and editing alone, with a focus on clear messaging, impactful visuals and achieving results.

Build your favorite robots, learn code and play with friends!

Stanmore College was established in 1987. The College offers its students a wealth of provision, an excellent experience and top-class teaching from highly skilled staff. Based in Stanmore, Greater London, the College offers education to both young and adult learners mainly from Brent, Harrow, Hertfordshire and London.

It provides a range of vocational as well as academic provision. The College has grown within the sector by developing its higher education provision. Bespoke training is available to businesses (delivered in house or at business premises) and the College is also involved with apprenticeships.

Our focus at the College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning and an environment where all students can achieve their potential. In particular, we are committed to developing a love of learning and inspiring all learners to accomplish their personal goals whether it be university level study, career development or a new personal interest.

I’m Vrisha Koshal, a member of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the owner of Potters Accounting & Finance, set up in 2017. I’ve got a diverse career background, including corporate accounting, financial leadership roles, and private practice. I’m also the mother of three young children and live in north-west London.

At Potters, we take pride in personalising our services to your needs. Whether you’re a shiny new startup or a longstanding company with a sizeable workforce, you’re in safe hands. We’ll customise our services to suit your unique situation, drive your business forward, and help you sleep better at night. And we certainly won’t try to sell you anything you don’t want or need.

Accounting Services

  • Monthly Bookkeeping – Maintaining accurate financial records for you, including income, expenses, and other transactions.
  • Payroll Services – Managing your employee payroll, including calculating wages, deducting taxes, and handling compliance.
  • End-of-Year Statements and Reports – Creating your year-end financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • End-of-Year Returns – We can prepare and submit your annual tax returns, saving you time and stress.
  • VAT Returns – Assisting with VAT registration, filing returns, and advising you on VAT-related matters.
  • Corporation Tax – Advising on, calculating, and filing your corporation tax, including claiming relevant deductions and allowances.
  • HMRC Investigations – HMRC randomly selects taxpayers for investigation to ensure they’re complying with regulations and paying all their taxes. If it happens to you, we can help.
  • Tax Advice – As well as helping you compile your tax returns; we can help optimise your tax strategy and minimise your tax liabilities.
  • Financial Reports – Providing financial reports and analysis to help you make informed business decisions.

Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning

In an ever-changing world, ADL Estate Planning London ensures your personal finances work as hard for you as possible – protecting your lifestyle today and securing your retirement tomorrow.

Our story began in 1984, when people passionate about print, quality and exceptional customer service established Allstar.  This passion was successfully passed on to every joining member of the team, shaping Allstar to become valuable partner in print, it is today.  

We place our customers at the centre of our business. We want to not only meet your expectations but exceed them.  Our customers often refer to us as an extension of their team, and this is exactly our mission: we are your partners, on your team, rooting for your business to succeed. 

We are not after just an order! We strive to build a long-term working relationship with our customers. There is nothing more rewarding than working along our customers, have an in-depth understanding of their needs, help them with unexpected urgent print projects, last minute design changes, deliveries being rescheduled or brought forward. It is a team effort and we find it very fulfilling, it gives us sense of pride and achievement. We are here for our customers! 

Fortis DPC Limited are data protection practitioners helping micro and small businesses with GDPR, Cyber Essentials and to help you improve your security and governance.

We have some great offers for you at the show:

GDPR – Free Health Check with a written report. Many businesses have done very little with their GDPR, some have done nothing at all and some not since 2018. Which one are you? Find out where you stand without obligation.

Cyber Essentials – do you know about this Government-backed scheme and how it can reduce threats to your business by up to 70%. Enter our free draw to win a Cyber Essentials Certification worth over £300.

Already have Cyber Essentials? You don’t have to test every year when we can test every day! Sound interesting? Come and say hello and we can tell you all about it

Most companies will need to borrow money from time to time. We help clients find the right funding to suit their needs:
– Unsecured loans with cash released to you in as little as 48 hours.
– Funding to help you purchase vehicles, machinery or other equipment.
– Finance to help you release cash owed by customers to whom you offer credit.
– Funding to help you acquire new businesses
– Property finance for buy to let purchases, commercial properties for your own use.

Please contact us to have a no-obligation chat with one of our experienced advisers.

Welcome to SM10STUDIO ARCHITECTS,

Established with a vision to redefine spaces with creativity and functionality, we take pride in being your friendly and approachable partners in crafting dreams into tangible structures.

Our Vision:

To be the beacon of approachability in the architectural landscape, fostering lasting relationships through personalised, client-centric design solutions.

Our Mission:

At SM10STUDIO ARCHITECTS we strive to create spaces that not only stand as testaments to architectural excellence but also resonate with the warmth and approachability that defines our core values. Our mission is to make every project a collaborative journey, where clients feel heard, understood, and delighted with the results.

Core Values:

  1. Friendliness:
  • We believe in fostering a friendly and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their ideas and aspirations.
  • Our team is dedicated to cultivating positive relationships with clients, partners, and within our own organization.
  1. Approachability:
  • We pride ourselves on being approachable, ensuring open lines of communication from project initiation to completion.
  • Our doors are always open, both literally and figuratively, encouraging clients to engage with us at every step of the design and construction process.
  1. Creativity:
  • Infusing creativity into every project is our hallmark. We approach design challenges with fresh perspectives, ensuring that each space is a unique reflection of the client’s vision and our innovative solutions.
  1. Collaboration:
  • We believe in the power of collaboration. Working hand-in-hand with clients, consultants, and contractors, we ensure that every project benefits from diverse insights, resulting in holistic and well-rounded design solutions.
  1. Transparency:
  • Transparency is the cornerstone of our operations. We provide clear and concise information about the design process, budgeting, and timelines, building trust and confidence with our clients.

Services:

Our comprehensive range of architectural services includes:

Project Management Consultancy

Planning and Building Regulation Applications

Home Extensions, Loft Conversions, Flat Conversions, Commercial Proposals,

BIM Consultancy

Sustainable Design Solutions

Levy Gera Tax Back Services delivers market leading tax recovery services to businesses across the country. Supporting SME’s and flagship clients in nearly every sector of the economy, Levy Gera helps hundreds of companies unlock rewards for their commitment to innovation. 

With over 25 years of experience to lean upon, our versatile network of chartered tax advisors, chartered accountants, technical specialists and legal experts (where required) ensures that we identify the correct tax relief opportunity for you, whether that be Research & Development (R&D) Tax, Land Remediation Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax & Capital Allowances. 

With this wealth of expertise, we’re dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our clients. Here’s why we can provide you with a unique advantage:

  • Chartered Finance Team: Competency is key, we use chartered tax advisors and chartered accountants to help identify, prepare and deliver tax relief opportunities for your company. 
  • Legal Expertise on hand: Our team not only understands the financial aspects but also the legal intricacies surrounding claims. This dual expertise ensures that in the event of an inquiry by HMRC, we can provide valuable support, working to achieve for you the best outcome.
  • Technical Expertise Utilised: All of our work is prepared with thorough technical consideration.
  • No Win No Fee: We do not charge for assessment, preparation or submission of your work. We are a value driven organisation, meaning we get paid only when we get you a refund, reduce your corporate tax liability or generate your company a tax benefit.

Our goal is to safely maximise your tax benefits while minimising any hassle or uncertainty along the way.

If you require any assistance and would be interested in scheduling a complimentary consultation, please feel free to reach out. You can visit us at www.levygera.com or email us on info@levygera.com.

Agenda

Time
10:00 amEvent opens and welcome
10:30 amAddress by the Small Business Commissioner
11:30 amAddress from Gareth Thomas MP
12:30 pmSpeed Networking
1:15 pmSeminar Katherine Bean – Selling – More product for more profit
2:15 pmBusiness Question Time
3:15 pmSeminar 3
4:00 pmEvent Closes
Free

View Organiser Website

Sheepcote Road
Harrow,MiddlesexHA1 2JEUnited Kingdom
+ Google Map

I want to attend Harrow Mean Business

103 Going
RSVP Here