Business Essentials
We want to make it easier to run a business in Stratford. We will cut costs, save time and provide efficiencies so that you can focus on running your business.
Subsidised Waste & Recycling
Waste and recycling are important parts of every business’s operations. We offer all our members subsidised rates to support them in making environmentally conscious decisions with their waste, through our partnership with First Mile. If you are a Stratford Original BID members and would like more information please contact us.
📞 020 8555 7065
✉️ info@stratfordoriginal.com
Free Training Programme
We offer free training for our members including Emergency First Aid, Fire Safety, Customer Service and Mental Health First Aid.
One-to-One Business Support
We are here to support businesses with guidance and support relating to their businesses. If you have a query you think we can help with get in touch with the team and check out our key contacts here.
Smart Stratford
We commission data provided Huq, to create footfall and spend reports on Stratford. These reports are available on our website and can be used to make data-led business decisions.
Seminars, Workshops & Networking
We host a series of seminars, workshops, masterclasses and networking events across the year to share knowledge, build a resilient and connect business community and support you to run your business.
FREE NEWHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP
Newham Chamber of Commerce has a very limited number of FREE memberships available to independent business owners in Stratford. If you’re trading business in Newham, have less than 5 full time equivalent staff and have never been Chamber Members before, you can receive a 12 months free membership if you…
Boost your business with UEL Apprenticeships
UEL’s apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you achieve these goals by providing your team with the skills and knowledge they need to excel. UEL are dedicated to delivering practical learning experiences that benefit both employers and apprentices. They offer a range of apprenticeships across various levels and disciplines, in…
Free Memberships for Newham Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to join the Newham Chamber of Commerce (NCC) for free, until 31 March 2025! NCC is one of London’s biggest Chambers of Commerce, running for over 55 years, offering you an excellent network, and business support. The Newham Chamber of Commerce works in close partnership with Our…
Get Cyber Secure
The Met Police Cybercrime Unit want to support businesses to build up their resilience to cybercrime.They offer a number of services to SMEs, completely free of charge. These focus on staff training, incident response planning and vulnerability assessment. They use hands-on gamified learning inputs in order to really engage audiences,…
Stratford Footfall in December shows notable increase
This growth is reflective of a successful local environment, possibly buoyed by seasonal events or initiatives that have attracted more visitors compared to the previous year. Weekly footfall up from 769,301 to 926,334 The comparison of December 2024 with the same month in 2023 shows a substantial increase in average…