Opportunity Bromley - Business Resources
Practical resources for businesses looking to grow, invest or locate in Bromley.
Here you’ll find curated insight and tools to support smarter decisions — including growth guidance, commercial property listings, economic reports, templates, FAQs and local policy documents. Everything is designed to give you a clear picture of the opportunities, context and direction of travel in Bromley.
Provides businesses, potential suppliers and providers with ready-to-use templates and guides.
Take control of your money with www.money.co.uk. Compare rates on personal and business products to make confident financial decisions.
A free service from the Cyber Resilience Centre for London to help SMEs and third sector organisations reduce their vulnerability to cyber threats.
Includes Property Advice Service for navigating London’s property market with advice, so that existing and prospective tenants can overcome property challenges and make informed decisions
Practical insight, local perspective and real-world experience to help businesses grow, adapt and make smarter decisions.
Analysis, research, local policies, strategies and plans shaping Bromley’s economic direction and investment priorities.
Link to Grow London Local to discover the latest news, advice and upcoming events for small business owners
Explore available office, retail and industrial space across Bromley, with insight into key locations and growth areas.
Grow your business
Growing a business is rarely about one big decision. It’s about a series of smart, informed moves made at the right time.
The Grow Your Business blog brings together practical advice, local insight and real-world experience to help Bromley-based businesses scale sustainably. From funding and finance to hiring, marketing, leadership and productivity, our content focuses on the challenges founders and business leaders actually face as they grow. Whether you’re refining your strategy, tackling a specific problem or planning your next phase of growth, this is a place to learn, sense-check and move forward with confidence.
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Laws for running a business
Starting your business is no doubt an exciting time. It is a chance to make your vision a reality and to leave a positive mark on the world. To get up and running without delays, a few obvious things should be in order. A business model, a marketing strategy, and revenue targets all have to be set out.
Legal tips for businesses
With over 5.7 million businesses in the UK and 99.9% of them classed as small to medium enterprises, there’s a lot of legal ground to cover.
Licensing and planning
When starting your small business, you must consider the legalities. Depending on your type of business, you will need to acquire certain types of licenses to allow you to trade.
Health & Safety Compliance
Workplace accidents, fatalities and other harmful incidents are still common, but the stats have come down considerably in recent years and we largely have workplace health and safety regulations to thank for our safer modern working environments.
Economic reports and data
Strong decisions rely on strong evidence.
This section brings together the latest economic data, market intelligence and research shaping Bromley’s growth. From sector analysis and employment trends to investment activity and commercial property insights, these reports provide a clear picture of the borough’s performance and potential.
Use this information to inform strategy, support investment decisions and understand where opportunity is emerging.
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In Bromley, the growth rate ranks Bromley at 75 out of the 296 English districts
36,057 Bromley companies were registered at Companies House at the end of July 2026. Download the full report here
FSB Q2 2026 Small Business Index
Growth hopes hit a record low. What it means for Bromley.
Only 17.8% of small firms expect to grow over the next year. That's the lowest figure the Federation of Small Businesses has ever recorded. Nearly a third (31.6%) expect to shrink, sell or close.
The numbers
55.3% saw revenues fall last quarter, and only 21.7% saw a rise
7.4% plan to hire, while 19.2% expect to cut staff. Hiring intentions haven't been positive since mid-2024
33.6% plan to cut investment, against 15.6% planning to increase it
89.1% face higher costs than a year ago. Tax is the biggest driver, ahead of fuel, utilities and labour
What FSB wants from the new Government: reform of business rates, help with energy costs for businesses as well as households, quick passage of the Commercial Payments Bill to deal with late payment, and an Autumn Budget that puts small-business growth first.
Why it matters here
Most of Bromley's economy is small firms: in our town centres, across the Cray Valley and in our creative and professional services sectors. When they stop hiring and investing, the whole borough feels it. We can't set tax policy. What we can do is keep businesses connected to support, space, investment and each other, and that's what Opportunity Bromley is for.
32%
of small businesses expect to contract over the next 12 months. 18% expect to grow
55%
Reported falling revenues last quarter. 22% saw an increase
19%
Of small businesses expect to reduce the number of people they employ over the next three months
Policy and strategy documents
Understanding the direction of travel.
This section brings together key local, regional and national policy documents shaping Bromley’s economic future. From growth strategies and planning frameworks to sector plans and investment priorities, these documents set the context for decision-making and long-term development.
Use them to align plans, identify opportunity and engage with the borough’s strategic vision.
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The Development Blueprint to catalyse sustainable economic growth and prosperity across the borough.
Our Corporate Strategy is a high-level and overarching plan representing our aspirations for the next ten years.
Regeneration ensures that the borough remains a place people choose to live, work and spend their time, supporting everyone in living happy and healthy lives.
Toolkits and templates
Practical resources to support delivery.
This section provides ready-to-use guides, templates and checklists designed to help businesses plan, implement and grow with confidence. From business planning and funding applications to recruitment, compliance and marketing activity, these tools are structured to save time and support better decision-making.
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Growing demand, increasing economic significance and the need for digital inclusion make fast and reliable digital connectivity vital for the social and economic prosperity of Bromley.
Bromley Digital Infrastructure Agreement
Expression of Interest for Code Operators seeking to install 4G/5G small cells on London Borough of Bromley assets
In this dashboard, you will be able to access a range of economic data at borough, sub-regional and London level