UP GROW
Free business support in Croydon is back
Practical workshops and one to one business clinics are now available as part of Croydon Means Business.
Explore the support available and register your interest today.
PERSONALISED 1:1 SUPPORT
UPCOMING BUSINESS CLINICS
Get focused, practical support for the area of your business that needs attention most.
Our free one to one business clinics connect Croydon business owners, sole traders and entrepreneurs with experienced advisers for individual guidance tailored to their needs.
Explore the available clinics, choose the support that best matches your current priorities and book your appointment.
NEW BUSINESS CLINICS COMING SOON
We are preparing a new programme of free one-to-one business clinics for Croydon business owners, sole traders and entrepreneurs.
New clinic topics, dates and booking details will be announced soon. Register your interest to be among the first to hear when appointments become available.
CONFIDENCE & WELLBEING
BUILD CONFIDENCE AND FIND CLARITY
WITH LINDITA SALIASI
Thursday 8 October 2026 | In person at UP
Get practical support to build confidence, gain clarity and strengthen your resilience, with personalised strategies to help you move forward.
LEARNING MADE FOR GROWTH
UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES
NEW WORKSHOPS COMING SOON
We are preparing a new programme of practical workshops for Croydon business owners, sole traders and entrepreneurs.
New topics, dates and booking details will be announced soon. Register your interest to be among the first to hear when places become available.
Dates
Wednesday 15, 22 and 29 July 2026
Time
6pm to 8pm
Format
Hybrid
Places
Up to 15 participants
What you will work on
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Mindset & Clarity
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | In person
Get clear on your business direction and build the confidence to take your next step.
This session will help you look at common mindset barriers, refine your business idea and make clearer decisions about where to focus.
You will leave with:
A clearer business direction and more confidence to move forward.
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Positioning & Ideal Customer
Wednesday 22 July 2026 | Online
Understand who your business is for, what they need and how your offer can stand out.
This session will help you go beyond basic demographics and explore your customer’s needs, motivations, pain points and desires.
You will leave with:
A clearer ideal customer profile and stronger market positioning.
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Offer & Visibility
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | In person
Turn your clarity into action by shaping a clear offer and learning how to communicate its value.
This session will introduce practical ways to talk about your business, build visibility and start better conversations with potential customers.
You will leave with:
A structured offer and a clearer plan for presenting your value in the market.
By the end of the series, you will have:
- Clearer business direction
- A defined ideal custome
- A more structured offer
- More confidence in communicating your business
- A stronger foundation for trading or next-stage business support
About the facilitator
Delivered by Rebecca Nwankwo, Founder of Mindset Queen, the series supports early-stage founders with business clarity, mindset, offer development, visibility and communication.
Rebecca combines business delivery experience with a practical focus on confidence, clarity and action.
Ready to take part?
Register your interest and we will contact you when places open for this workshop series and other Croydon business support opportunities.
LOOKING FOR MORE BUSINESS SUPPORT?
Register your interest
Join the interested list and we’ll contact you when the new workshops and 1-1 business clinics are available.
What support will be available?
The next phase is expected to include:
- Practical business workshops
- 1-1 business clinics
- Support for Croydon-based businesses, sole traders and entrepreneurs
- Guidance on areas such as marketing, finance, growth, planning and business confidence
Who should register?
Register your interest if you are based in Croydon and you are:
- Running a small business
- Self-employed
- Growing a side hustle
- Thinking about starting a business
- Looking for practical support to move your business forward
The form takes around 5 to 15 minutes to complete and will open on a new page.