18th January 2021

Free Digital Training for Businesses

Westminster Council have launched a new series of free digital skills training to help support high street businesses to digitalise their operations, generate online sales and deliver their goods/services during lockdown.

Upskill your business today by attending this series of free training sessions, delivered by Three and Imperial Business College. The sessions will take place from late January to early February.

Book your place today by following the Eventbrite links below.

  1. How to conduct online transactions (25 January)
  2. Create a Google Business Page and Website (26 January)
  3. Bootstrap your delivery service for online shoppers (27 January)
  4. Get started with Social Media (28 January)
  5. How to publish your website (29 January)
  6. Create engaging digital content (1 February)

Also available:

One-to-one appointments: In light of the ongoing restrictions and their impacts on businesses, the Westminster Business Unit and Employment Service are offering dedicated, one-on-one telephone appointments for concerns in relation to COVID-19. Their business unit can help connect you with a range of support and advice to help your business at this time. To book a 15-minute telephone appointment, email the Business Unit at businessunit@westminster.gov.uk or call the phone line on 020 7641 2070 to arrange a slot with an Officer from the Business Unit.

Digital Accounting Masterclass: This free masterclass from Raj Grover, Xero Accredited Advisor and senior lecturer at London School of Accountancy, will bring you up to speed on digital accounting in 2021. The online session will take place at 10:30AM on January 19, 2021. Book your place by clicking this link and registering via Eventbrite.

For more information on ways Westminster City Council, the UK Government and the community can help, please follow the links below: Financial support for your business