The first South Kilburn Enterprise Fair was held on 7th February 2008.
Jump to exhibitors list or look at some photos of the event at the ABi gallery .

Seminars held

2.30pm      Entrepreneurship for the over 50s
PRIME is a registered charity and the only national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business. Find out how the experts at PRIME can help you.

3.15pm      Starting your own business & access to finance
Thinking of starting a business? Need finance? Get the essential facts on how to make it happen.  Business support experts ABi Associates will take you through some of the key steps.

4.00pm      A guide to franchising
There is no short cut to business success, but a low cost franchise could put you on the right road. Franchising expert Peter Landau from the London Business Support Service will provide you with a useful insight.

4.45pm      Succeeding in the hair & beauty business
See how you can increase your chances of starting and growing your business in this market.

5.30pm      Meet the entrepreneur
Want to be your own boss? Have you got what it takes?  We'll have entrepreneurs from photography, fashion, cleaning and home selling. Find out how these business people did it and what makes them tick.

6.15pm      Creative enterprise: music, media & fashion
Being creative is one thing, but can you turn your talent into a business and make money. Working Broadband supports diversity in the creative sector and will provide some useful tips for you.


Exhibitors who attended

ABi Associates Limited
A business and economic development company which provides a focused and diverse range of support to entrepreneurs, businesses and communities throughout the UK and Europe.
www.abi.co.uk

Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES)
BACES offers a wide range of courses including Information and Communication Technology, Art, Design and Practical Skills, Beauty, Hair Care and Complementary Therapies and Business, Accounts and Management.
www.brent.gov.uk/baces

Brent Citizens Advice Bureau
Brent Citizens Advice Bureau is the only charity in Brent to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects including Debt, Welfare Benefits, Employment, Consumer Rights, Housing, Immigration and other legal problems.
www.brentcab.co.uk
 
BrentIn2Work
Brent in2work is a partnership between 32 local employment organisations and Brent-based employers, working together in a unique scheme to achieve a common goal – sustainable employment for all Brent
www.brentin2work.co.uk
 
Camden Plus Credit Union
A co-operative providing alternative financial services for people who are living, working or studying in the London Borough of Camden, and the three Brent wards of Kilburn, Brondesbury Park and Queen’s Park.
www.camdenplus.co.uk

College of North West London
The College offers around 300 full and part time courses to over 14,000 students each year across our centres at Wembley, Willesden and Kilburn.
www.cnwl.ac.uk

GEM Training
GEM provides high quality music services for young people.
www.gemtraining.com

Granville Plus Centre
The Centre provides a variety of youth arts programmes for young people and community services for local people.
www.brent.gov.uk/educ.nsf/vwalldocs/MMBT-658KPN?open

Kleeneze
A company, which specialises in supplying a quality range of unique home, garden, health, beauty and gift products direct to your door for free.
www.kleeneze.co.uk

London Media Group
The company's services include a range of affordable solutions such as websitedesign, content management systems, electronic commerce, intranets andICT consultancy.
www.londonmediagroup.co.uk

Platinum Business Services
Platinum Business Services provides assistance to help owner-managed businesses grow.
www.platinum-business.com

PRIME
A registered charity and the only national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business.
www.primeinitiative.org.uk

Prince's Trust
A UK registered charity that helps 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support, including training, mentoring and financial assistance.
www.princes-trust.org.uk 
 
Public Carriage Office
The Public Carriage Office (PCO) is the body responsible for licensing taxicabs within Greater London.
www.tfl.gov.uk/businessandpartners/taxisandprivatehire/2807.aspx

Yana Cosmetics
Yana Cosmetics is a brand specially designed to cater for the ethnic market from the lightest to the darkest skin tone.
www.yanacosmetics.com