Business Support

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Business Support

Barking & Dagenham Enterprise (BDE) means business.

As the world of business is changing and so are we at BDE. From April 2009 our focus will be on supporting and advising businesses and individuals looking to start their own business or social enterprise in Barking and Dagenham.

We have put in place various projects that can assist you whatever your business query. So whether you are looking to start a business or expand your existing business we are here to help.

Please call 020 8227 3319 to speak to one of our Business Relationship Managers today!

Business FAQ

Can your business query be answered below? If not contact us on 020 8227 3319 and we will assist you where possible.

Thinking of starting a new business?

Business Start-Up Programme
Barking & Dagenham Small Business Centre offers financial and other support, including business training and counselling for emerging entrepreneurs and micro-businesses.

Mark Kass
Tel: 020 8911 3735
Email: markk@bdsbc.org
Website: www.bdsbc.org

Does your business need some cash injection? Would a business loan help?

Business Loan Fund
Barking & Dagenham Small Business Centre manages a comprehensive range of loan funds, including one that allows small initial borrowings by new as well as existing businesses in the borough unable to secure bank finance. This initial borrowing can be increased to a limit of £10,000 as the business expands.

Simon Oliver
Barking & Dagenham Small Business Centre
Tel: 020 8911 3737
Email: bdsbc@bdsbc.org
Website: www.bdsbc.org

Want some advice on growing your business?

Business Relationship Managers
Business managers advise and give practical help in building and maintaining productive business relationships.

Karthik Durgaprasad
Business Desk
Tel: 020 8724 8295
Email: karthik.durgaprasad@boldanddynamic.co.uk

Got a great idea but you need a prototype or ways of developing it?

Innovation
Technical expertise and resources from the University Of East London (UEL) and a consortium of Universities working together can help your business develop or improve products or processes. Many of these services are free or subsidised by public funds.

Jean L. Bean
Tel: 020 8223 6505
Email: j.l.bean@uel.ac.uk
Website: www.uel.ac.uk