Entrepreneurs
Are you interested in setting up your own business or being freelance self-employed?
Check out the websites below for help and support.
Useful Links
Startups - inspiring new businesses. Free online information resource.
Shell LiveWIRE - international programme providing free support and access to guidance, aimed at young people aged 18-30
Business Link - free business advice and support service available online and through a network of local advisers
Business Gateway - help, advice and support for new businesses in Scotland
NFEA - national enterprise network providing advice, training and mentoring to new and emerging businesses
Funding search and advice on making applications
National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts - invest and support early-stage creative industries (Digital, Film, Games, Fashion, the Arts).
Go to 'Areas of Work' - 'Creative Industries' - 'Start-ups' - 'Creative Enterprise toolkit'.
The Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme - aged 18-30 and unemployed or working less than 16 hours weekly, to help you set up in business
www.prospects.ac.uk/self_employment.htm
Graduate Prospects - national careers website for students studying HE in the UK
BCC - British Chambers of Commerce for business advice, training, services and information
The British Business Angels Association - investing in early-stage businesses from £10,000 - £750,000
Which Franchise - online partner to the British Franchise Association providing advice and information on buying a franchise
Business Startup - information on the franchise industry
Vitesse Media free online advice
Prime business club - free information and support aimed at over 50s starting in business or self-employment
