Join Denise and the SWL.TV team at the TVF 80s disco party in Wimbledon on 19 November.
For tickets, more information and donations, please visit the TVF Justgiving page:
http://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/truevolunteerfoundation/anniversaryparty
Cleaning up the Wandle
Denise Waterman dons galoshes and gloves to help other local volunteers with their regular Wandle #cleanup.
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@wandle_trust
Win from Manciniwear.com waist deep in the Wandle
Thanks to everyone at Manciniwear.com for supporting the recent Wandle Trust monthly river cleanup. Great to see Win getting stuck in - literally!
Business Bites – Actions not Donations to save the planet
This month Kay Chauhan, Business Correspondent for Wandsworth Radio, also caught up with CEO and Founder of the Social Enterprise The Do-Nation, Hermione Taylor, who is an innovator who came up with a unique way of getting people to pledge actions to help the environment instead of donating money.
Hermione is now in her 6th year with a staff of six and is helping businesses to find ways to engage staff to reduce carbon emissions by carrying out simple challenges such as cycling to work or taking the stairs, as well as helping business to enhance their environmental credentials and improve on their Bottom Line at the same time.
Business Bites – Flexible Funding for SMEs
Since the financial crash of 2008, High Street Banks have become notoriously stringent about lending to small businesses, and to be perfectly honest lending to anyone really. Go to any business networking event and it won’t be long before you hear the six year old mantra that High Street banks do not want to part with their loans unless you have a pretty good track record over three years, or you are willing to put down your personal assets as collateral.
However, Market Invoice is one of a growing number of non-banks or alternative financial institutions that are bucking the trend and have created an online solution for SMEs looking to access funding. The fin-tech or Finance Technology it is using is also chipping away at the £80 billion stranglehold, or 85 per cent of the market that traditional banks have on invoice trading, where a business trades invoices with long payment terms, typically with corporate clients or well-known brands – in return for liquidity that would enable the business to continue to trade.
Oliver Cummings, Partnerships Manager at Market Invoice, explains to Kay Chauhan how the fin-tech sector is helping SMEs access flexible and cheaper funding to run and grow their business, in the same way that ITunes and Spotify took the music industry by storm.
Business Bites – Pop-up business clinics in Wandsworth libraries
A series of business advice clinics and workshops popped up all over the borough’s libraries with business experts providing advice and information on finance, marketing, IT and the Web, and legal services as part of Wandsworth Council in partnership with Enterprise Nation, Business Support in the High Street programme. Business Correspondent Kay Chauhan paid a visit to her local library at Wandsworth Town to speak to local businesses and business experts, including Lorna Bladen, Head of Events at Enterprise Nation.
Beth Jordan at the Home show, Olympia
Denise Waterman catches up with Beth Jordan who we spoke to previously at the Home show in Kensington Olympia. This year Beth has an entirely updated range of cushions and accessories for her her lovingly crafted characters "Henry and Friends".
John Holland Kaye talks to West London Business leaders at Heathrow
In this edition of West London Business we hear from CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland Kaye. He talks about his own personal career, being a good neighbour and the important of developing staff.
Brought to you by West London Business at the Marriott Hotel, Heathrow.
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
Rugby World Cup 2015 at the Richmond Fanzone
If you can't get to see the sport live, you can still share the excitement of RWC2015 by going to one of the four free Fan Zones. Keith Maynard checks out the Richmond Fanzone in the heart of SW London and even gets a lesson in Fijian Cibi...
For more information about the Richmond Fanzone, events and matches happening during the Rugby World Cup, see below:
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/rugby_world_cup/rwc2015_fanzone/rwc2015_fanzone_schedule.htm
@RichmondFanzone
Wake Up Putney!
First in a new series that takes you round some of the Capital's lesser known cafes and eateries. Great places to wake up, grab a bite, or have leisurely coffee in Putney.
Business Bites – “UnWined” in Tooting Market
Pop-up wine events organisers Kiki Evans and Laura Ward enjoyed dreaming up fun activities involving wine when they ran a nomad pop-up service, A Grape Night In across London. But their quirky ideas and service developed into quite following, and through an enormously successful Kickstarter campaign, the wine connoisseurs have transitioned into a permanent trading outpost in the middle of Tooting Market. Kay Chauhan catches up with co-owner Kiki about the duos newly opened business ‘UnWined’.
Business Bites – Networking for Success
Heather White, Networking and Personal Branding expert, and CEO of Smarter Networking, reveals to Kay Chauhan how getting the sack from her job as an insurance broker lead to a thriving networking business with clients such as Nation Wide and host of professional service and business groups. Heather also provides her Top 5 Tips for successful networking and ‘Working in a Room’ in her forthcoming workshop for Wandsworth Council’s Enterprise Workshop series for new and growing businesses.
Business Bites – Wandsworth Business News Round-up
Business Correspondent for Wandsworth Radio, Kay Chauhan, compiles a round-up of business news in Wandsworth. This month includes the Federation of Small Business Confidence Index which reports a dip in confidence among London Businesses compared to Q1; Delphis Eco, a Battersea-based eco-friendly, cleaning products manufacturer, has been selected by government and UK Trade body to front a trade mission, alongside big guns Aston Martin and Burberry, to promote UK business and exports overseas; a new business centre in the heart of Wandsworth, Workspace’s The Light Bulb business centre hosts inaugural networking event for the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce; and overall winners of FSB London Business Awards includes two Wandsworth businesses, First Aid training providers First Aid for Life and chic nail bar cum coffee house London Grace.
Who is Putney’s most inspirational person?
Putney Exchange is celebrating 25 years with a campaign to recognise the efforts of Putney's most inspirational people.
For more information go to putneyexchange.co.uk/pip or follow them on Twitter #PutneyIP.
Business Bites – FSB London Awards Finalists
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
Wandsworth businesses will take centre stage during the Federation of Small Business London Award Gala Award ceremony this week. Kay Chauhan speaks to Wandsworth Finalists Emma Hammett at First Aid for Life, Kirsten Hazell at London Grace and Niamh Shevlin of Arty Lobster.
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#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Business Bites – Gender Pay Gap Audit
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
David Cameron is making it mandatory for businesses employing more than 250 people to carry out a Gender Pay Gap Audit from next year. Kay Chauhan asks web recruitment business Juliet Turnbull and Career Coach Beverley Bramwell, what impact this will make to women and the gender pay gap.
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#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Business Bites – Work-life balance for mothers
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
Juliet Turnbull, Founder and CEO of 2to3day.com recently launched the recruitment portal site to revolutionise working practices in the UK. The website aims to match employers seeking to recruit for senior positions to mothers who want to continue with their careers part time without having to relinquish their roles and responsibilities as mothers.
Kay Chauhan speaks to Juliet Turnbull about her mission…
http://www.wandsworthradio.com/
#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Business Bites – Interview with Carole Railton
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
Kay Chauhan Interviews Carole Railton, Communications expert and Behaviourist
Carole explains how tailoring your communications according to personality type, facial gestures and body postures, and gender, can positively impact your business brand and relations with colleagues and clients. She also provides insight on effective communications via multi-media platforms.
http://www.wandsworthradio.com/
#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Electric Car Review: The Nissan Leaf
In this special length report Alastair Greener gets behind the wheel and under the bonnet of the ground-breaking Nissa Leaf electric car.
www.ancaster-nissan.co.uk
@NissanUK
Introducing the Vine Project, Sutton
The Vine Project finds new homes for unwanted furniture and kitchen appliances, around Sutton, Merton and parts of Surrey, providing a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices.
By doing this they support local communities and families in need, as well as offering training and employment opportunities.
www.thevineproject.co.uk
@thevineproject1
West London Business meets Richard Fuller at One over the Ait
Keith Maynard joins local business leaders at an iconic Fullers pub off Kew Bridge and hears from director Richard Fuller and CEO of West London Business Frank Wingate.
BOTS Answers Episode 3: What to do once you’re booked
Be On The Scene music industry expert Stacee Humphreys talks to Laura Cornelius about what to do once you have that all important booking...
www.beonthescene.com
@BeOnTheScene
Business Bites – Does your business Pitch Seal the Deal?
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
Love it or loathe if you run a business you'll not be able to get away from it. Kay Chauhan speaks to local businesses to find out the best tips on what makes the perfect Business Pitch, and also what to avoid...
http://www.wandsworthradio.com/
#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Business Bites – Earlsfield Campaign for Festive Lights
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
Join the campaign to light up Earlsfield businesses with festive lights this Christmas
Kay Chauhan interviews Alexandra Wyatt, General Manager for Tara Arts and Committee Member for Earlsfield Business Network. She Explains why Christmas is high on her agenda.
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@wandsworthradio
Business Bites – Housing Bonus Benefits Local Businesses
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
£2m Housing Bonus to benefit local businesses over next two years...
Wandsworth Business will benefit from a range or resources, as a result of £2m housing bonus windfall from the Greater London Authority Kay speaks to the Council's Economic Development Unit and what this cash will mean to local businesses
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Business Bites – Get fit for more business…
This is a recording of the popular "Business Bites" programme by Kay Chauhan and our media partners Wandsworth Radio.
The Get Fit for Business campaign is the brainchild of the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and Kate Giles of the Crewroom. The idea is to help businesses to network but in more sporty environments such as on paddle boards on the Thames at Putney Embankment. Kay Chauhan find out more...
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#BusinessBites
@wandsworthradio
Meeting The Tax Guys, Wandsworth
Richmond Business Expo 2015
Joe Forrester catches up with Nick Taimitarha, organiser of the 7th annual Richmond Business Expo and founder ofr BestofRichmond.
@richmondexpo
www.richmondexpo.co.uk
“Battersea Odyssey” – Margaret’s Story
Full length scene from the excellent promenade performance of Battersea Odyssey at the Katherine Low Settlement, Battersea.
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@LightboxTheatre
Battersea Odyssey by the Lightbox Theatre
Joe Foresster enjoys the excellent interactive promenade performance of Battersea Odyssey at the Katherine Low Settlement, Battersea.
www.lightboxtheatre.co.uk
@LightboxTheatre
Save Sunny’s News, Southfields
Large crowds of SW18 residents, community figures and local MP Justine Greening turned out to show their support for Sunny News which is under threat of closure. Denise Waterman reports on why this shop and local personality Sunny Patel are so well loved by everyone in the Southfields community...
Mama Knows Best
Filmed by South West London TV at the Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show 2015.
Give and Gain day at Caius House, Battersea
A topic very close to our hearts here at SWL.TV is bringing together local businesses and the community, so we were delighted to attend the Give and Gain day in Battersea organised by Business in the Community and hosted at the fabulous Caius House community centre.
http://www.caiushouse.org/
@CaiusHouse
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@BITC
Highlights from the Richmond Business Expo 2014
Organised by www.thebestofrichmond.co.uk the 2014 Richmond Business Expo was the to be seen for local businesses in SW London. The show's running again on 22 May 2015 (the 7th time) at Twickenham Stadium. Don't miss out!
http://www.richmondexpo.co.uk/
@richmondexpo
SW London Election Candidates
Alastair Greener brings you the latest roundup of Parliamentiary candidates from the SW London region. These 30 second pitches plus many more can be found on www.simplepolitics.co.uk or follow them on Twitter with hashtag #30SecondPitch.
Coming soon – the Wimbledon Tennis Marathon!
Denise Waterman introduces Mike Mitchell from Hemingways in Wimbledon Village... From 2nd to 5th June Mike will be enduring a Tennis "Marathon" for charity. To find out more and support him in this gruelling endeavour, please follow the links:
www.twitter.com/MarathonTennis
www.facebook.com/MarathonTennisWimbledon
Business Bites – South West London TV and Virgin Media “Pitch to Rich”
London Musician Rebecca Madden: Stay Tonight
Talented local musician Rebecca Madden sings a cover version of "Stay Tonight".
https://www.facebook.com/rebeccamaddenmusic
@rmaddenmusic
London Musician Dave Santos: Don’t go anywhere tonight
Talented local musician Dave Santos performs "Don't go anywhere tonight".
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@_davesantos
Please vote for SWL.TV to “Pitch to Rich”
Just follow this link and click VOTE:
http://www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk/pitch-to-rich/grow/south-west-london-tv/
#VOOM
Rebecca Fox’s 30 second election pitch
This is Rebecca Fox's election pitch for #30SecondPitch on http://simplepolitics.co.uk/
Gulnar Hasnain’s 30 second election pitch
This is Gulnar Hasnain's election pitch for #30SecondPitch on http://simplepolitics.co.uk/
Naomi Newstead’s 30 second election pitch
This is Naomi Newstead's election pitch for #30SecondPitch on http://simplepolitics.co.uk/
Keith Maynard – SWL.TV Showreel
Amazing world-class defense techniques from South London Krav Maga
*** This video has NOT been speeded up in any way. Filmed and mastered at 50 frames per second to capture the lightning-fast moves that are the trademark of Krav Maga ***
Simon Pither introduces the opening seminar for the inauguration of FEKM-UK - the UK branch of the European Federation of Krav Maga.
5th Darga black belt Michael Obadia leads the class with an inspiring demonstration of world class techniques..
http://www.southlondonkravmaga.com
@kravmaga_london
Baby Intuition
Filmed by South West London TV at the Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show 2015.
Urban Gourmet
Filmed by South West London TV at the Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show 2015.
Nappy Valley Net
Filmed by South West London TV at the Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show 2015.
Younique Baby
Filmed by South West London TV at the Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show 2015.
The Clapham Pregnancy & Baby Show
Alex Willis-Bray couldn't have timed it better if she tried! With a June baby on the way herself this was the perfect opportunity to meet other local parents, expectant mums, and the best local businesses around...
www.facebook.com/claphampregancyandbabyshow
@ClaphamBabyShow