Entrepreneurs

  • Are you interested in setting up your own business or being freelance self-employed?

Check out the websites below for help and support.

Resources

www.startups.co.uk/

Startups - inspiring new businesses. Free online information resource.

www.shell-livewire.com/

Shell LiveWIRE - international programme providing free support and access to guidance, aimed at young people aged 18-30

www.businesslink.gov.uk/

Business Link - free business advice and support service available online and through a network of local advisers

www.princes-trust.org.uk/

The Prince's Trust Business start-up - aged 18-30 and unemployed or working less than 16 hours weekly, to help you set up in business

www.prospects.ac.uk/

Graduate Prospects - online national careers service for students studying in higher education in the UK

Drop down sub-heading 'Jobs and work' and click on 'Self-employment' - all you need to know about starting your own business, plus links

www.britishchambers.org.uk/

BCC - British Chambers of Commerce for business advice, training, services and information

www.bbaa.org.uk/

The British Business Angels Association - investing in early-stage businesses from £10,000 - £750,000

www.whichfranchise.com/

Which Franchise - online partner to the British Franchise Association providing advice and information on buying a franchise

www.smallbusiness.co.uk/

Vitesse Media free online advice

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