J.C. Mini Bus Service

J.C. Mini Bus Service provides transportation for children and adults to and from school/sporting events/trips after school activities, etc. There is also the opportunity for private work, when the school year is out of session.


Jean Crawford first registered with the Enterprise Centre back in 2009. She is a mother living in Queens Park North Westminster and at the time of coming along to use the services at the Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre, driving a Mini Bus for another private firm. After creating a business plan and receiving business coaching from the business support officer here at the centre, Jean sought a loan and was able to put this money towards a Mini Bus of her own.

Jean is now self-employed and looking forward to the future.

Vevian Handmade in London

Vevian

Handmade in London
Babies Shoes: Newborn to 2 years

The vision of Vevian entails a high-end market handmade baby's shoe. The shoes will be made of high quality leather for upper, lining and sole. The styles will consist of classic, modern and trendy designs and the colours used will be those that have not previously been seen in baby shoe collections.  


When looking at the shoes the customer will know that they are locally made and not mass-produced, unique and will forever be unique.

Vivienne Lopez lives in Maida Vale with her young family, since coming along to the enterprise centre she has completed a strong business plan and will be launching her new business shortly.

Studio Adelaide, Architecture & Design

Raymond De Souza now has his own Architect Business specialising in residential, commercial and industry architecture in both the domestic and international market.
Contact Raymond at his London Studio-
35 Queensborough Terrace,
London W2 3SY
+44 7541 362 925
email:rds@studioadelaide.com

Hidden Workshop website

Hidden Workshop is a Bespoke Business. It is a showcase of a passionate designer whose interests include floral decoration, textiles, ceramics and fashion.

Veronica holds a bachelor degree in fashion and textiles from Palermo University and a masters degree in fashion and textiles from Central Saint Martins, University of London. She worked for Alice Temperley at the London Studio for over 3 years, specialising in handmade embroidery and Bridal. Following her love for everything handmade and flowers. 

Veronica started her own bespoke business in 2008 and with support from the Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre the business has gone from strength to strength to date.

 

Online help in Westminster

The presentation How to Sell On Line attracted an enthusiastic group of Westminster s emerging entrepreneurs. This event was staged through the Westminster Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre. Successful businessman Michael Clarke who specialises in web design and online marketing shared his secrets to profitable online selling. The meeting concluded with a tasty buffet and networking.

Organiser Kim Sadler said, "we've had some fantastic feedback to this project and are looking forward to launching a new programme of workshops shortly. Watch this space!".

Training Seminars

The Neighbourhood Enterprise Centre are now running training seminars. These workshops are here to help you. Research has shown those businesses that start after receiving this type of help are four times more likely to be a success.

• Introduction to Self Employment
• Business Planning
• How to successfully market your business
  

For more information please call us on 020 7266 0636

Healthy Enterprise

NHS Westminster, working with Paddington Development Trust, has launched Healthy Enterprise, a grant and loan scheme for start-up and first-year sustainable businesses (Social Enterprise only) operating in health and well-being markets. This innovative fund will provide loans or grants from £1,000 to £50,000 to prospective social enterprises.
The enterprise centre managed by PDT , offers advise and support to prospective start-up businesses and assists in the business planning process.

To book an appointment or for information about grants, please contact Kim Sadler at the Enterprise Centre, 59 Elgin Avenue, W9 on 020 7266 0636 or kim@pdt.org.uk