RBKC COVID 19 BUSINESS PORTAL is the link for all information coming from RBKC. Please refer back to the portal as it will get updated often. RBKC latest updates: 1. Support that has a high level of interest is as …
RBKC Updates
View PostUpdate – Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a major overhaul of this emergency small business loan scheme, amidst reports of implementation difficulties at Banks and low take-up numbers with only 1,000 businesses agreeing on funding from 130,000 inquiries. Rules governing this …
Self-Employment proposals via the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, last night (26 March) has announced the eagerly anticipated Self-Employment proposals via the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, the key features of which are: The Grant will initially be for 3 months, consistent with the PAYE Job …
Free online sessions – Stay visible as a business
Many of you are wondering how to keep your audience engaged with your business during this difficult period. Which business practices work and which do not. The key thing is we must try to plan beyond the crisis. Our Director …
Coronavirus – advice to businesses and self-employed
Support for businesses that pay business rates A business rates holiday will be available for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Businesses that received the retail discount in the 2019 to 2020 …
Update – Business Support
Dear All, Please share this information with other business owners that may not be on our list. Further to the Update, we issued yesterday (17 March), the Chancellor last night announced a £350 billion support package to help keep businesses …
PBC Update – COVID 19 – Business Support
With the current Covid-19 pandemic the PBC Team have decided to close the physical office at Canalside House from tomorrow with staff working from home to ensure the health and safety of our clients, employees and suppliers/contractors are not compromised …
Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)
Dear All, Under the current circumstances and following the government advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to let you know that the Team at Portobello Business Centre will do our best to continue providing our services until further/new government …
Government launches new business support campaign
The government has launched a new business support campaign, designed to help businesses to find the right support as part of our ambition to make the UK the best place in the world to work and grow a business. As …
Transmit Startups – Referral partnership with Portobello Business Centre
Transmit now partners with Portobello Business Centre as we are an “official referrer”. Transmit Startups is a national delivery partner of the Start-Up Loans Company, a government-backed scheme to encourage new entrepreneurs in the UK. They provide low-interest Start Up …
Electric Vintage Beetles in North Kensington
Would you want to convert your car into an electric vehicle for the future? eClassics have teamed up with Jack’s Garage in North Kensington to be the sole UK appointment to convert the classic Beetle. Portobello Business Centre was there …
New free resource for businesses in North Kensington
Portobello Business Centre is working in partnership with RBKC to provide bespoke business support in the North Kensington area. We are delighted to announce a new recruit to our team, Stuart Woodrow, who has recently been appointed to an important …
Do you need to send HMRC a tax return?
If you need to send HMRC a 2018-19 tax return but haven’t yet done so, take advantage of this online support. Let HMRC help you with your tax return with online guidance designed for those receiving UK property income. Individuals …
RBKC Into Enterprise: Two Weeks, One Mission
RBKC’s Into Enterprise provides two weeks of enterprise, information, events and tasters specifically for borough residents. Week one starts November 11 Week one starts November 11 with the unique PopUp Business School and will be hosted by the uber stylish …
Community Business Incubator
Are you an entrepreneurial group with an idea for a community business that will benefit North Kensington? Locality and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council have come together with Power to Change to offer a free support programme starting on 30 …
NEWS RELEASE
Your chance to make a lasting difference to the community devastated by the Grenfell disaster? People with a range of business experience and skills are being urged to join the Board of Portobello Business Centre, a not-for-profit enterprise that is …
RBKC Business Awards – Entries are now open!
The Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards is an exciting programme developed and organised to reward and celebrate many dynamic and innovative businesses in the borough. The awards culminate with a glittering awards dinner in September 2019. This exciting evening will …
Is your business Brexit-Proof?
When the UK leaves the EU, the commercial environment as we know it will change. This may cause disruption for business, but could equally mean unexpected opportunities. The London Growth Hub is providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to …
Make It Your Business – networking Event For Women in Business
Please book an appointment if you are you looking for business advice, funding or face-to-face business support and mentoring! Big or small, every donation you make helps transform local business. We couldn’t do what we do without your support. Donate …