Case studies from Business for London

Page and Small Opticians

Page and Small Opticians provides a range of services, including: comprehensive eye tests to assess and monitor vision health; fitting and supplying new eyewear tailored to customers’ needs, and delivering a minor eye condition service for acute eye problems. The team prides itself on their warm, customer-focused approach.

Matilde Mozzanega Jewellery

Matilde Mozzanega Jewellery specialises in crafting wellness jewellery, with an intuitive approach towards chromo-therapy and crystal-therapy, their jewellery is meticulously handcrafted to blend beauty with wellness, a modern take on the ancient tradition of jewellery worn as healing talismans.

Finance Director London Ltd

The Finance Director Ltd helps to bridge the financial knowledge gap preventing small businesses from scaling up and achieving their full potential. The Haringey-based financial and accounting advisory firm offers strategic financial advice and business partnering services, focusing on helping businesses gain the insight and support they need to succeed and grow.

The Karma Mama

The Karma Mama, established in 1999 offers a home-visit service to families in North and West London, a mobile wellness solution offering yoga, meditation, reiki healing, intuitive massage, treatments for mums, as well as home-stay retreats and art therapy.

Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture

Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture offers bespoke, high-fashion bridal wear for the discerning bride. Kate works with a small team of expert bridal couturiers based in West London, who support the production of her beautifully handcrafted bridal designs – embodying elegance, sophistication, and timeless beauty. A complete wedding wardrobe service, catering for brides who require multiple outfits for pre-wedding events and post-wedding celebrations, and targeting those planning multi-day wedding festivities.

Eddie’s Dog Shop

Eddie’s Dog Shop based in Beckenham Place Park, the largest park in the London borough of Lewisham, offers a wide range of canine products and accessories and has expanded its services to include a grooming parlour on the upper floor of its premises.

Aydees’ Ice Cream

Aydee's Ice Cream was officially launched in 2023 creating a range of plant-based ice creams, including gluten-free and dairy-free options including a variety of tempting flavours such as: salted caramel; cookies and cream; peanut butter; banana and strawberry.

The Blue House Framer Ltd

Established in Wood Green in 2019, initially offering picture framing services to local artists and residents. The Blue House Framer Ltd has since diversified to include framing services for a wide range of artworks, from paintings to tapestries and sports memorabilia.

Laura Martinez Photography

With a passion for capturing life’s unique moments, Laura Martinez Photography offers portrait and lifestyle photography as well as providing guidance for artists and small businesses on ways to enhance their social media content for maximum impact. Their approach blends creativity with authenticity, ensuring every image and video reflects the true essence of the person and brand.

On a Stick

On a Stick deserts launched in June 2023, after noticing a growing demand for live dessert experiences. The treats, themed “on a stick,” include waffles and fresh strawberries with a range of delicious toppings, have quickly become a favourite with clients across London and the Home Counties, appearing at offices, festivals, and events.

RGCycle Works

RG Cycle works is a bespoke bicycle service centre in North-West London. The business offers repairs, bike builds and customisation along with recently added services including mobile repairs, training, crash damage assessment, sponsorship and bike box rentals.

Beam

Beam developed an Emotional AI technology and app which acts as a resilience and well-being support tool for both individuals and businesses/corporates to help their employees mitigate daily stress and improve performance.

Galleria Klik

Galleria Klik offers an online platform for artists to showcase urban art, rooted in multicultural London. The limited-edition pieces, including prints, pottery and art books are carefully curated to help art lovers dip in and find out what resonates with them.

Sian Haestier Yoga

Sian Haestier Yoga specialises in perinatal yoga, from pregnancy yoga classes, to in-person and online mother and baby sessions postnatally

Oolo London

How bespoke hand made jewelry maker Lynn Harris owner of Oolo benefited from the London E-Business Support Programmes FREE digital support

Unmatched by HK

How sustainable fashion brand Unmatched by HK benefited from the London E-Business Support programme receiving FREE digital business support to help them grow and develop

Freshfields Market

Business for London growth story about Freshfields Supermarket and how owner Benedict, benefitted from the London E-Business Support Programme's focus on digital which helped them improve their social media reach and increase footfall and sales.

Help Save Lives

The award winning Help Save Lives based in Greenwich, delivers first aid training and provides first aid supplies, including defibrillators and the Lifevac and is the only company dedicated to teaching important first aid skills to primary school children

Bobs Your Uncle Coffee

Bob's is owned by partners Andy and Adrien. Based in Eltham and Croydon, they serve fantastic brunch and other quality dishes alongside sweet treats and coffee to die for.

Nicola Vanlint - NV Therapy

NV Therapy based in Greenwich, enabling athletes, creative artists and executives to grow in confidence and achieve their goals

London Leather Workshop

The London Leather Workshop based in Woolwich, offers design consultancy, sampling and manufacturing of handbags and accessories and courses in leatherworking.

Meitam London

Meitam London brings African natural beauty into homes and wardrobes with handcrafted unique creations.

Headstart IT Solutions

Headstart IT located in Greenwich specialise in providing IT solutions to SMEs.