Croydon Business Month concludes this week with a string of events.

The business month, part of the council’s Pathways to Growth programme, was organised to offer a programme of free seminars to help business growth in the borough.

It has included conferences and workshops to help those starting a new business or grow an existing one.

The highlight this week is a Dragon’s Den-style event on Tuesday, where budding entrepreneurs get the chance to pitch their ideas to experts from the world of business and finance.

It is being held from 2pm to 5pm at the Weatherill Business Centre, New South Quarter, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon.

For full details visit www.croydonenterprise.org.uk.

Today there is a new-business seminar offering tips on running your own business or becoming a sole trader.

This takes place from 9.15am to 12.15pm at Croydon Business Venture, 74-94 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon. Call 020 8681 8339 for more details.

On Wednesday, CALAT in Katharine Street hosts an Enterprise Consulting event from 5pm to 7pm.

It is being held from 2pm to 5pm at the Weatherill Business Centre, New South Quarter, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF.

For full details visit www.croydonenterprise.org.uk Today there is a new-business seminar offering tips on running your own business or becoming a sole trader.

This takes place from 9.15am to 12.15pm at Croydon Business Venture, 74-94 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BA. Call 020 8681 8339 for more details.

On Wednesday CALAT in Katharine Street hosts an Enterprise Consulting event from 5pm to 7pm.