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Hackney Enterprise Network hits 200 members!

1 July 2010 : Hackney Enterprise Network has now over 200 members. We are proud to be the fastest way of bringing business people together; that is what the network is all about!

“HEN” can help your organisation succeed by sharing business knowledge and ideas. Read more here and join today!

The Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2010 are now open

10 June 2010 : There are nine categories:

1. Best New Business
2. Best New Business Idea (14 to 19 years old)
3. Best Green Business
4. Best Leisure or Entertainment Business
5. Best Creative or Media Business
6. Best Social Enterprise
7. Best Business for Disabled People
8. Best Employer
9. Best in the Business

Businesses and individuals must submit entries by 5pm on Friday 9 July. All finalists will be invited to a reception on 14 September.

To put a business forward for an award, click here.

Hackney Enterprise Network is Open for Business!

9 February 2010: The official launch of Hackney Enterprise Network, kindly sponsored by The City of London, takes place on Wednesday 17th February. It promises to be a great networking event, and will also highlight City of London and other Supply Chain Opportunities. The event is now full.

Read more about Hackney Enterprise Network here
For an invitation to the launch event, email hen@hbv.org.uk
To join now, download a membership form here and fees table here
To find out more, register your interest online here, and we'll contact you

Watch our video on Youtube!

30 October 2009: Want to hear what some of our clients say about us and doing business in Hackney? Watch our short video here.

HBV Wins National Enterprise Award

17 September 2009: Hot on the heels of being named as an "Exemplar Enterprise Agency" by Customer First at the end of July, we continued our winning streak by scooping " Barclay’s Let’s Talk Contractor of the Year" at last night's National Enterprise Awards in York. Read more here.

Serviced Offices from just £155 per month!

31 July 2009: HBV Enterprise Centre has professional, high quality office units available for rent - one Hackney provider of office space provider currently charges £230 per momnth for just a desk - our smallest office is just £155! That includes rent, rates, power and water - nothing else to pay, so its great for controlling costs; all important for many start up and small businesses.

To find out more, click here, or come in and see us!

HBV launches Business Recovery Service

12 June 2009: HBV Enterprise this week launched an important new service aimed at supporting enterprises with advice on how to cope with the recession. The service aims to support commercial and/or social (not for profit) enterprises that have employees, in order to help them safeguard local jobs.

Free of charge to users, the service is part-funded by the City of London Corporation as part of its commitment to supporting its neighbours through the economic downturn.

For more information, call HBV on 020 7241 7061 or email mail@hbv.org.uk.

Lemon Monkey, Cafe Oto, Ryan Frank and Jujo recognised at the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2009

6 May 2009: 'Best Women's Business 2009' won by an HBV client two years running. Congratulations to partners Joanna Lemonnier and Katherine Tasker, Directors of Lemon Monkey, who were one of the joint winners for 'Best Women's Business 2009'. 'Best Young Entrepreneur 2009' went to Hamish Dunbar and his partner who are owners of Cafe Oto, they were also nominated for 'Best New Start-Up 2009'.

Ryan Frank was nominated for two awards. He was highly commended for 'Best Product Design 2009 'and lost out to Joe Michaels of Jujo for 'Best Environmental Practice 2009'. Joe came close last year in the same category, but found better fortune this time around.

All the award nominees gathered for a great evening at the Shoreditch Town Hall, which included an upbeat reminder from the host, Mayor Jules Pipe, about how great a place Hackney is to do business in. Crime is down, we have a vibrant multicultural mix, we're finally getting much improved transport links, are right on the doorstep of the City of London (one of the biggest markets in the world) and there will be opportunities for business from the regeneration attached to the 2012 Olympics. HBV Enterprise have launched support services to help local businesses grasp some of these opportunities. Sign up to our newsletter for information on further opportunities.

Barclays Trading Places Awards 2009

22 April 2009: Last year, local entrepreneurs Sev Necati, womens safety guru, and Remy Zentar, owner of quality deli L'Epicerie@56 made London's top ten in the Barclays Trading Places Competition, with Remy progressing to the national finals. Well done!

This year could be your opportunity to be in with a winning chance. Enterprises actively trading for less than three years on 30 March 2009 are eligable to enter for the awards, which feature an overall prize fund totalling £45,000. The deadline for entries is Friday 22 May. Read more here

A Reminder about Business Opportunities on the Internet

24 December 2008: Taking time off from your local business over the holiday season? Wondering where 2008's opportunities will come from? Then HBV recommends that you take a few moments to look at the business opportunity websites on our useful links page, here.

Are you receiving the new HBV Enterprise newsletter yet?

16 November 2008: People seem to like our monthly electronic newsletter, which we launched back in January. That seems a very long time ago! You can only see it by subscribing here.

Maia Press, Co operations, Sevim Necati, JoJu and City Edge recognised at the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2008

24 April 2008: It was a great night for clients of HBV Enterprise last night. Congratulations to HBV client Maggie Hamand, Director of Maia Press, who picked up the award for 'Best Women's Business 2008.' ' Best New Start Up 2008' went to Richard Oxley & Theo Creber, directors of Co operations, architects and landscape designers. Well done, guys! Contact them by email at cooperations@hotmail.com.

Personal safety trainer Sev Necati added to her collection of awards with a 'highly commended' for 'Best Ethnic Minority Business 2008.' Email her at womensselfprotection@yahoo.co.uk. Energy saving specialist Joe Michaels of Joju was nominated in no less than 3 categories. Well done Joe! Last but not least, local hospitality, events and conference specialists City Edge were nominated for 'Best in the Business.'

Dragons' Den invites applications from HBV clients and offers them top tips for success

27 March 2008: BBC's Dragons' Den has again asked HBV Enterprise to encourage investment-ready entrepreneurs to apply for a place in their new series. Their top tips for success in winning finance are:-

• The Unique Selling Point: A product that serves a need like nothing else.
• Scalability: Something that can be upscaled to make real money.
• Route to Market: The clear way the product can be sold and marketed.
• Mutually Beneficial Arrangement: What will the Investor get out of it?
• Exit Strategy: A plan of how the Investor will exit and make money.

Want to know more? Click here for more on Dragons' Den. Need help to become "Investment-Ready?" Click here for more help from HBV.

HBV Releases success data for 'New Entrepreneur Scholarships'

10 January 2008: The Learning and Skills Council today released details of the success of the New Entrepreneur Scholarships (NES) programme. Read more here. Locally, demand for the programme is often five times the number of support places available; a success in itself, although disappointing for candidates whose applications are not successful.

HBV Enterprise has been managing the programme locally since 2002, during which over 250 budding entrepreneurs have won places and enrolled. Over 100 of them have started up in business and received grants totalling £250,000 - a real boost to our local economy! Read more on NES support from HBV Enterprise here.

Leona Lewis HBV's Womens Enterprise Service is 1 year old!

17 December 2007: A year ago, we were congratulating local girl Leona Lewis on winning the X factor, and launching our Women's Enterprise Service. Now Leona is selling albums by the bucket load. Well done Leona!

We think Leona can inspire Hackney women to achieve their dreams. If those dreams include starting a business or becoming self-employed, then our women's enterprise service is the place to start. More.



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	EVENTS • HACKNEY ENTERPRISE NETWORK EVENTS • BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINARS • ADVICE CLINICS • NEWS »TV & NEWSPAPERS •	Hackney Enterprise Network hits 200 members! 1 July 2010 : Hackney Enterprise Network has now over 200 members. We are proud to be the fastest way of bringing business people together; that is what the network is all about! “HEN” can help your organisation succeed by sharing business knowledge and ideas. Read more here and join today! The Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2010 are now open 10 June 2010 : There are nine categories: 1. Best New Business 2. Best New Business Idea (14 to 19 years old) 3. Best Green Business 4. Best Leisure or Entertainment Business 5. Best Creative or Media Business 6. Best Social Enterprise 7. Best Business for Disabled People 8. Best Employer 9. Best in the Business Businesses and individuals must submit entries by 5pm on Friday 9 July. All finalists will be invited to a reception on 14 September. To put a business forward for an award, click here. Hackney Enterprise Network is Open for Business! 9 February 2010: The official launch of Hackney Enterprise Network, kindly sponsored by The City of London, takes place on Wednesday 17th February. It promises to be a great networking event, and will also highlight City of London and other Supply Chain Opportunities. The event is now full. Read more about Hackney Enterprise Network here For an invitation to the launch event, email hen@hbv.org.uk To join now, download a membership form here and fees table here To find out more, register your interest online here, and we'll contact you Watch our video on Youtube! 30 October 2009: Want to hear what some of our clients say about us and doing business in Hackney? Watch our short video here. HBV Wins National Enterprise Award 17 September 2009: Hot on the heels of being named as an "Exemplar Enterprise Agency" by Customer First at the end of July, we continued our winning streak by scooping " Barclay’s Let’s Talk Contractor of the Year" at last night's National Enterprise Awards in York. Read more here. Serviced Offices from just £155 per month! 31 July 2009: HBV Enterprise Centre has professional, high quality office units available for rent - one Hackney provider of office space provider currently charges £230 per momnth for just a desk - our smallest office is just £155! That includes rent, rates, power and water - nothing else to pay, so its great for controlling costs; all important for many start up and small businesses. To find out more, click here, or come in and see us! HBV launches Business Recovery Service 12 June 2009: HBV Enterprise this week launched an important new service aimed at supporting enterprises with advice on how to cope with the recession. The service aims to support commercial and/or social (not for profit) enterprises that have employees, in order to help them safeguard local jobs. Free of charge to users, the service is part-funded by the City of London Corporation as part of its commitment to supporting its neighbours through the economic downturn. For more information, call HBV on 020 7241 7061 or email mail@hbv.org.uk. Lemon Monkey, Cafe Oto, Ryan Frank and Jujo recognised at the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2009 6 May 2009: 'Best Women's Business 2009' won by an HBV client two years running. Congratulations to partners Joanna Lemonnier and Katherine Tasker, Directors of Lemon Monkey, who were one of the joint winners for 'Best Women's Business 2009'. 'Best Young Entrepreneur 2009' went to Hamish Dunbar and his partner who are owners of Cafe Oto, they were also nominated for 'Best New Start-Up 2009'. Ryan Frank was nominated for two awards. He was highly commended for 'Best Product Design 2009 'and lost out to Joe Michaels of Jujo for 'Best Environmental Practice 2009'. Joe came close last year in the same category, but found better fortune this time around. All the award nominees gathered for a great evening at the Shoreditch Town Hall, which included an upbeat reminder from the host, Mayor Jules Pipe, about how great a place Hackney is to do business in. Crime is down, we have a vibrant multicultural mix, we're finally getting much improved transport links, are right on the doorstep of the City of London (one of the biggest markets in the world) and there will be opportunities for business from the regeneration attached to the 2012 Olympics. HBV Enterprise have launched support services to help local businesses grasp some of these opportunities. Sign up to our newsletter for information on further opportunities. Barclays Trading Places Awards 2009 22 April 2009: Last year, local entrepreneurs Sev Necati, womens safety guru, and Remy Zentar, owner of quality deli L'Epicerie@56 made London's top ten in the Barclays Trading Places Competition, with Remy progressing to the national finals. Well done! This year could be your opportunity to be in with a winning chance. Enterprises actively trading for less than three years on 30 March 2009 are eligable to enter for the awards, which feature an overall prize fund totalling £45,000. The deadline for entries is Friday 22 May. Read more here A Reminder about Business Opportunities on the Internet 24 December 2008: Taking time off from your local business over the holiday season? Wondering where 2008's opportunities will come from? Then HBV recommends that you take a few moments to look at the business opportunity websites on our useful links page, here. Are you receiving the new HBV Enterprise newsletter yet? 16 November 2008: People seem to like our monthly electronic newsletter, which we launched back in January. That seems a very long time ago! You can only see it by subscribing here. Maia Press, Co operations, Sevim Necati, JoJu and City Edge recognised at the Mayor of Hackney's Business Awards 2008 24 April 2008: It was a great night for clients of HBV Enterprise last night. Congratulations to HBV client Maggie Hamand, Director of Maia Press, who picked up the award for 'Best Women's Business 2008.' ' Best New Start Up 2008' went to Richard Oxley & Theo Creber, directors of Co operations, architects and landscape designers. Well done, guys! Contact them by email at cooperations@hotmail.com. Personal safety trainer Sev Necati added to her collection of awards with a 'highly commended' for 'Best Ethnic Minority Business 2008.' Email her at womensselfprotection@yahoo.co.uk. Energy saving specialist Joe Michaels of Joju was nominated in no less than 3 categories. Well done Joe! Last but not least, local hospitality, events and conference specialists City Edge were nominated for 'Best in the Business.' Dragons' Den invites applications from HBV clients and offers them top tips for success 27 March 2008: BBC's Dragons' Den has again asked HBV Enterprise to encourage investment-ready entrepreneurs to apply for a place in their new series. Their top tips for success in winning finance are:- • The Unique Selling Point: A product that serves a need like nothing else. • Scalability: Something that can be upscaled to make real money. • Route to Market: The clear way the product can be sold and marketed. • Mutually Beneficial Arrangement: What will the Investor get out of it? • Exit Strategy: A plan of how the Investor will exit and make money. Want to know more? Click here for more on Dragons' Den. Need help to become "Investment-Ready?" Click here for more help from HBV. HBV Releases success data for 'New Entrepreneur Scholarships' 10 January 2008: The Learning and Skills Council today released details of the success of the New Entrepreneur Scholarships (NES) programme. Read more here. Locally, demand for the programme is often five times the number of support places available; a success in itself, although disappointing for candidates whose applications are not successful. HBV Enterprise has been managing the programme locally since 2002, during which over 250 budding entrepreneurs have won places and enrolled. Over 100 of them have started up in business and received grants totalling £250,000 - a real boost to our local economy! Read more on NES support from HBV Enterprise here. HBV's Womens Enterprise Service is 1 year old! 17 December 2007: A year ago, we were congratulating local girl Leona Lewis on winning the X factor, and launching our Women's Enterprise Service. Now Leona is selling albums by the bucket load. Well done Leona! We think Leona can inspire Hackney women to achieve their dreams. If those dreams include starting a business or becoming self-employed, then our women's enterprise service is the place to start. More. ©HBV 2010 Page updated July 2010

©HBV 2010 Page updated July 2010