Business Support
Frequently asked questions.
These FAQs cover the questions we’re asked most often. If you’re stuck, use the chat to get instant guidance, or email us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
What is Opportunity Bromley?
Opportunity Bromley is Bromley’s business-led inward investment and economic growth service. It promotes the borough as a great place to locate, invest, and grow a business, while helping connect businesses, investors, developers and partners with opportunities across Bromley. Opportunity Bromley works alongside the London Borough of Bromley and local partners to support sustainable growth, attract investment, and strengthen the local economy.
Who is Opportunity Bromley for?
Opportunity Bromley has been created to help support:
Businesses already based in Bromley looking to grow, invest, or connect
Companies considering relocating to Bromley or expanding into the borough
Investors, developers, and intermediaries exploring opportunities
Employers seeking support with skills, recruitment, or workforce development
Partners and organisations interested in Bromley’s growth plans
To summarise, whether you are a start-up, an established business, or an investor, Opportunity Bromley can help you navigate what the borough has to offer.
Is Opportunity Bromley free to use?
Yes. Opportunity Bromley’s core services are free to access. This includes general enquiries, a business support directory and signposting to business support, investment enquiries, and access to information about Bromley’s growth opportunities. Some regional or national business support products or services (available via the Business Support directory) may have eligibility criteria or limited places, but there is no cost to make an initial enquiry or engage with the service.
How can Opportunity Bromley help my business or organisation?
Opportunity Bromley can help by:
Promoting Bromley as a business and investment location
Connecting you to relevant business support, skills, or employment services
Supporting investment and relocation enquiries
Providing insight into growth locations, sectors, and opportunities
Helping you navigate Council services, partners, and networks
The service acts as a single point of contact, helping you find the right support or opportunity more quickly and easily.
What business support is available to Bromley-based businesses?
The Opportunity Bromley website offers a comprehensive Business Support directory listing a range of business support services available at a local, regional and national level, including:
Start-up and early-stage business support
Growth and scale-up programmes
One-to-one advice, mentoring, and workshops
Skills, recruitment, and employment support through Bromley Works
Signposting to regional and national funding, grants, and schemes
The Business Support directory allows businesses to search for relevant support by sector, type of support, and stage of business, such as start-up, scale-up, or established. Users are then shown a tailored list of available services, with links to find out more and access provider websites or sign-up pages directly.
How do I find the right support for my stage of business?
Opportunity Bromley offers a searchable Business Support Directory, bringing together a wide range of business support products and services available to Bromley-based businesses. If you need further guidance, you can also submit an enquiry and a member of the team will help direct you to the most appropriate programme, partner, or service, whether you are starting out, growing, scaling, or relocating.
Do you support start-ups and people thinking of starting a business?
Yes. Support is available for start-ups and people thinking about starting a business through Start Up Bromley, which provides advice, workshops, mentoring, and access to enterprise programmes. The Opportunity Bromley website also includes a dedicated Start-Up Knowledge Hub, offering practical guidance and resources to help you start, build, and grow a business in Bromley.
What help is available for growing or scaling my business?
Growing and scaling businesses can access support via the searchable Business Support Directory, such as one-to-one advice, peer networks, leadership and productivity programmes, and signposting to finance and investment support. If you need further guidance, you can also submit an enquiry, and a member of the team will help direct you to the most appropriate programme, partner, or service.
Can you help me access funding, grants, or advice?
Bromley Council does not currently offer business loans or grants directly to local businesses. However, Opportunity Bromley can help you identify and access funding opportunities available through regional and national schemes, including grants, loans, and investment support, via its searchable Business Support Directory. Availability and eligibility vary, but the service can help you understand what options may be suitable for your business. If you need further guidance, you can also submit an enquiry, and a member of the team will help direct you to the most appropriate programme, partner, or service.
Why should I locate or invest in Bromley?
Bromley offers the best of both worlds: direct access to central London alongside the space, affordability, and quality of life of London’s largest borough. With fast rail connections, a highly skilled workforce, and over 28,000 businesses already based locally, Bromley provides a strong, diverse business ecosystem for companies at every stage. It is home to key growth locations such as Bromley Town Centre, the Cray Valley, and London Biggin Hill Airport, supporting sectors including professional services, life sciences, creative industries, logistics, and aerospace. Combined with competitive operating costs, high-quality commercial space, excellent green spaces, and a proactive, pro-growth council, Bromley is an attractive location to invest, relocate, and grow sustainably.
What sectors does Bromley support or prioritise?
Bromley supports a broad and diverse range of sectors, with a particular focus on those that align with the borough’s economic strengths and future growth ambitions. Priority sectors include professional, scientific and technical services; finance, legal and business services; creative and cultural industries; health and life sciences; logistics and advanced manufacturing; and aerospace and aviation, particularly around London Biggin Hill Airport and the Cray Valley.
What are Bromley’s Growth Zones, and where are they?
Bromley’s Growth Zones are key locations identified to drive investment, regeneration, and employment growth across the borough. These include Bromley Town Centre, the borough’s commercial and civic heart with significant office, retail, and mixed-use development opportunities; the Cray Valley, a strategic industrial and innovation corridor supporting life sciences, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and clean-tech; and London Biggin Hill Airport, a globally connected aviation and aerospace hub focused on high-value engineering, business aviation, and innovation. Together, these Growth Zones provide distinct, well-connected locations that support different sectors while contributing to Bromley’s long-term economic growth and regeneration ambitions.
Can you help me find commercial premises or workspace?
Yes. Opportunity Bromley can provide guidance and signposting to available commercial premises, including office, industrial, and mixed-use space, working with a network of local agents and partners. You can also get in touch with your specific property requirements, and a member of the team will work with the Bromley Landlord Forum to share the most up-to-date information on commercial space that best meets your needs.
What events or workshops are coming up?
Opportunity Bromley and its partners regularly deliver events, workshops, and networking opportunities for businesses, employers, and residents. Upcoming events and local networking groups are promoted through the Opportunity Bromley website, newsletters, and partner channels.
How do I speak to someone or make an enquiry?
You can make an enquiry through the Opportunity Bromley website or contact the team directly via the published email address or contact form. Enquiries are reviewed and routed to the most appropriate team or partner.
How is my data used if I submit a form or expression of interest?
Any data you provide is handled in line with data protection and privacy regulations. Information is used only to respond to your enquiry, provide relevant support, or connect you with appropriate services, and is not shared unnecessarily.
Do I need to be based in Bromley to access business support?
Local business support programmes will normally require a Bromley postcode to be eligible; however, eligibility varies depending on the programme or provider. Opportunity Bromley can help you understand what support you may be able to access and signpost you to the most appropriate options based on your circumstances. Visit the searchable Business Support Directory or submit an enquiry, and a member of the team will help direct you to the most appropriate programme, partner, or service.
What if my business is home-based or just starting out?
Support is available for start-ups and people thinking about starting a business through Start Up Bromley, which provides advice, workshops, mentoring, and access to enterprise programmes. The Opportunity Bromley website also includes a dedicated Start-Up Knowledge Hub, offering practical guidance and resources to help you start, build, and grow a business in Bromley.
Can you help sole traders, freelancers, and micro-businesses?
Yes, business support is available for sole traders, freelancers and micro-businesses through Start Up Bromley, which provides advice, workshops, mentoring, and access to enterprise programmes. The Opportunity Bromley website also includes a dedicated Start-Up Knowledge Hub, offering practical guidance and resources to help you start, build, and grow a business in Bromley.
How do I know if I’m eligible for a specific programme?
Eligibility criteria are clearly set out in the searchable Business Support Directory. If you’re unsure whether you meet the requirements for a particular programme, you can submit an enquiry and a member of the team will help clarify your eligibility.
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