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Helping small businesses to flourish in tough times

With budget cuts, poor sales in many sectors and credit thin on the ground, the current climate is not particularly good for businesses, especially small companies. But despite the gloomy environment, a free support programme is helping small firms to flourish.

Six steps to building a better business

‘Six steps to building a better business’ is the title of the half day workshop that Tower Hamlets Business Development Unit will host and run with Action Coach Parag Prasag on September 2. With an emphasis on time management, team and profit building, it would be most beneficial to trading businesses, and the business owner who needs to raise finance in order to take their business to the next level.

Supporting Business Innovation for London SMEs

THC Supports Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in London

Skills for London Awards - Tower Hamlets College Nominated Again!

After winning at last year's Skills for London Awards, the Train to Gain team have been shortlisted for another award in 2010

New funding available for young apprentices

Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds announced, end Jan 2010

Measuring Impact

We are commited to measuring the impact of training and support we provide to employers.

First Capital Bus Company Wins Award!

Use apprenticeships to prepare for 2012

The value of taking on apprentices has once again been underlined, this time by Sector Skills Council 'People 1st', in a Feb 2009 report.