Barnet Borough Council will hold a special exhibition as part of its mission to make the area the “best place in London to become a small business”.

People will be asked to tell the authority how its services can be improved and find out how they can become one of the council's official suppliers at the Business Expo on October 23.

Visitors will be able to hear from businesses such as Action Coach and Pro Actions on topics including accessing finance and preparing business plans.

The event is part of a wider effort from the authority to consult on proposals to make Barnet the “best place in London to be a small business”.

Final proposals will be discussed at the assets, regeneration and growth committee on December 15.

It has been organised by Barnet Council and RE, its joint venture with Capita and w ill be held at the North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, from 9.30am to 2pm.

To book a place at the Expo event, or to find out about sponsorship, e-mail barnetbusiness@barnet.gov.uk or visit www.barnet.gov.uk/barnet-business-expo