Barnet Business Support Programme
The Barnet Business Support Programme supported traders in Finchley Central and North Finchley town centres, with the aim of enhancing business engagement, promoting vibrant and diverse high streets, and improving local economic development. Over a 12-month period, the programme focused on strategies to help businesses thrive in the post-COVID era, providing capacity-building support to approximately 920 local businesses. Innovative ideas for high street improvement were encouraged.
The London Borough of Barnet (LBB) seeks a consultant to deliver business support to traders in Finchley Central and North Finchley town centres over 12 months, with a possible 6-month extension. The project aims to revitalize these areas, fostering thriving, diverse high streets. The consultant will provide tailored support to local businesses, addressing challenges in areas such as market adaptation, marketing, digital technology, and staff retention. Key tasks include business health checks, creating a marketing strategy, and facilitating workshops. Support will be inclusive, offering translation services where needed, with ongoing engagement with traders and stakeholders.
Client Requirements
The Finchley and North Finchley Business Support Programme, led by Hustle+Heels, has significantly impacted local businesses in Finchley Central and North Finchley. Over 12 months, the programme offered tailored support through 859 one-to-one instore sessions, workshops, networking events, and specialist advisor guidance in areas like finance, sustainability, and marketing. Case studies from businesses like Pronar House of Beauty and Tailors Corner highlighted the programme’s success. Feedback from 122 businesses showed increased footfall, sales, and customer satisfaction. Networking events and the creation of Traders WhatsApp groups further enhanced collaboration, fostering a stronger business community.
Impact
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Hustle+Heels advisors provide comprehensive support to high street businesses in three key areas: general business growth, hiring, and job retention. Using the Ansoff Model, advisors guide businesses in market penetration, market development, product development, and diversification strategies. They also assist with hiring by evaluating needs, planning timelines, and recommending job listing resources. For job retention, the focus is on improving business performance, staff satisfaction, and resourcing strategies. Support details are recorded in action plans, with progress monitored through weekly reports and bi-weekly funder meetings to track performance and outcomes.
Our
Approach
Finchley Central
Tailor's Corner >
Impact Store >
North Finchley
Leila The Tailor >
Pronar House of Beauty (Narges) >
Case
Studies
Businesses engaged
1989
Businesses supported
500
Jobs
Created
47
Jobs
Safeguarded
713
