Business support and advice
Join the Hackney Business Network
The Hackney Business Network is a council-led network supporting our local business community.
We are working with businesses in the borough to enable them to grow and prosper and support our ambitions to create a fairer Hackney.
Join over 5,000 local businesses and become part of the Hackney Business Network.
Find support for your business
Below are a list of links and resources to help your business thrive against rising costs, energy prices and continued inflation. For more information, join the Hackney Business Network.
Take part in our Love Hackney, Shop Local campaign
Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in the borough can receive support through our new shop local initiative and business directory.
If you would like to be part of the Love Hackney, Shop Local campaign, visit Hackney Business Network.
Love Hackney Awards 2025 winners
The Love Hackney Awards 2025 are now closed. To see the winners, visit Love Hackney – The Love Hackney Awards.
Find local staff, apprentices and training for your business
Hackney Council Opportunities is committed to working closely with businesses to create employment and training opportunities for local people.
If you want to offer jobs, training, apprenticeships, or work experience to Hackney residents, we can help you. We will provide advice and support to meet your workforce needs.
We want to help your business grow and prosper by tapping into the borough’s talent.
We can help you to:
- recruit local people
- meet your CSR and social value requirements
- engage with schools
- provide employment opportunities for people with learning difficulties and mental health conditions