​The programme, delivered in partnership with Centa Business Services (CENTA), nurtures emerging London-based jewellery businesses, identifying and providing solutions for some of the issues that may be stifling growth in the early stages of business. This project will particularly assist those designers who would like to move in a more couture direction, either working with precious or semi-precious metals, as well as designers currently showing at, or applying for shows such as Rock Vault or Couture Vegas.

What's Included

A diagnostic review of the business takes place at the start of the season in order to tailor the programme to best suit and benefit the business. The fully subsidised 2-day business support programme delivered by industry experts will cover topics including:

  • Business planning
  • Finance
  • Accountancy
  • Legal & IP
  • Range planning
  • Costing & pricing
  • Production
  • Sales strategies
  • Digital, marketing & PR

Benefits

Exclusive offers are available for programme participants with car-sharing company Zipcar.

Requirements

  • ​All businesses must be operating in a London Borough
  • ​All businesses must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months
  • ​Designers should have a minimum of £10,000 sales

Applicants are required to provide supporting evidence to demonstrate they have met the eligibility criteria.

View all requirements

Limited Company

  • Proof of operating for 12 months. Please submit:
    • Companies House Registration document.
  • Proof of Current Business Address. Dated up to 30 days prior to application date. Please submit:
    • Companies House Registration document.
  • Proof of 10K Sales. Please submit one of the following:
    • Sales invoices confirming receipt of successful transactions
    • Bank statements showing sales income
    • Accounts

* If current business address is different to the registered address, please submit proof of current business address dated 30 days prior to application date with one of the following:

  • Invoice
  • Bank Statement

 

Sole Trader

  • Proof of operating for 12 months. Please submit on of the following pieces of evidence:
    • Invoice
    • Bank Statement

Proof of Current Business Address. Dated up to 30 days prior to application date. Please submit one of the following pieces of evidence:

  • Invoice
  • Bank Statement

This programme is currently closed

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