Making it Work

As one of the most affordable virtual office providers in London, ‘what’s the difference between a trading address and a registered business address’ is a question we get asked a lot.  At Impact Brixton, we support small businesses at all stages, including when...

It’s a triumphant week for women founders – and a significant moment for angel investors. Thanks to widespread campaigning from women founders, the government has made a complete u-turn to reverse the new rules recently imposed on investor criteria, following...

Our coworking space in Brixton is the proud home of more than 200 freelancers, over half of whom are women. So it was really important to us that we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024! We hosted a bumper panel talk and pitch event, inviting creators,...

I joined a coworking space in 2013, and six months later, the community helped me raise nearly half a million pounds in funding to launch my first business, ShoDeck. I always knew networking was powerful and could be the difference when starting something as...

It’s more important than ever for businesses to engage in sustainable business practices. Consumers are increasingly driven by their desire to engage with sustainable businesses, and this especially applies to the younger generation. First Insight found that 62% of...

If you’re looking for cheap office rental space in London (UK), you’ve come to the right place! This blog post will give you all the tips and tricks to find an office space for rent in London (UK) at the right price for you. There are tons of ways to make hefty...

It’s super exciting when your business grows to the point where it’s ready to register for VAT. And the great news is that VAT registration in the UK is a relatively straightforward process! It’s all about understanding when you need – or might want – to register....

On 8th March 2024, International Women's Day, we're opening our doors to creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners for a Panel Talk & Pitch Slam, where we'll discuss how founders can grow, scale and sustain their business. We'll be joined by leading women...

One of the most common questions we get asked as a hub for entrepreneurs is how to register a business with Companies House. In the UK, it’s a legal requirement for all limited companies to be registered with Companies House. And while it’s a really important step,...

Welcome to a key element of any pension plan for the self employed – a self-employed pension calculator.  If you’re wondering ‘What UK pension will I get?’ it can be a lot harder to work things out if you’re self-employed. When your income isn’t as regular...

So you've got an unpaid invoice. What do you do? In an ideal world, clients would pay the full fee on time for every job. But here at Impact Brixton, we often hear from our community of freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses that this is simply not the case....