17/09/2024
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Business Spotlights / Community
Guided by the innovative leadership of Dr. Wael Saghir, the Business Solutions Centre (BSC) has experienced extraordinary growth, providing unparalleled support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout South London. Dr. Saghir’s strategic insight and market expertise have resulted in a staggering increase of over 1450% in the number of cases onboarded in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2022. This remarkable achievement highlights the transformative power of Dr. Saghir’s leadership in fostering an entrepreneurial culture and enabling local businesses to thrive.
Dr Saghir’s tailored approach to consulting, coupled with the operational excellence of Andre Ferreira, has empowered a diverse range of clients by providing them with actionable insights and solutions that drive real growth. By strategically addressing the needs of South London’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the BSC has played a pivotal role in strengthening the region’s business landscape, resulting in a surge of innovation and success among SMEs.
As a result of Dr. Saghir’s unparalleled leadership and market acumen and Andre Ferreira’s operational skills, the BSC was shortlisted for the prestigious Small Business Charter Awards for 2024, achieving an impressive 3rd place. This recognition underscores the impact of Dr Saghir’s leadership and Andre Ferreira’s expertise had on the BSC during their reign, solidifying the Center’s position as a vital resource for local businesses. Both Dr. Saghir and Andre Ferreira’s contributions have been instrumental in guiding the Centre to new heights, making it a beacon of support for the entrepreneurial community in South London.
Last Friday, WeAreWaterloo’s Chair of the board took part in an exciting charity abseil down St Thomas’ Hospital building, raising funds for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. Joining a team made up of both past and present Old Vic staff, the Chair and the group descended in support of this vital cause. The event was
We are encouraging local businesses and residents to reduce food waste by using Too Good To Go. This app lets businesses sell unsold food at a discount, allowing customers to enjoy affordable meals while preventing waste. As a certified B Corp, they’ve managed to save over 350 million meals with the help of 170,000 business
Businesses in both Lambeth and Southwark should be aware of recent changes to the pavement license application process. Key updates include: Increased Fees: Applications now cost £350 for renewals and £500 for new applications (up from £100). Longer Processing Times: Processing now takes 28 days, including a 14-day public consultation. Licence Duration: Licences run from approval until the