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.start-now.co.uk
START is a programme for students and recent graduates of Bournemouth University, providing mentoring with advice and support to develop your business idea.
www.smallbusinessadvice.org.uk
Small Business Advice Service managed by NFEA (National Federation of Enterprise Agencies) providing advice online to start a business in England. Enquiries are routed to a local member of the UK Enterprise Agency. Go to 'Getting started' and check 'useful links'.
www.shell-livewire.com
Shell LiveWIRE - free information, one-to-one advice, online publications and training. Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Must be aged 16-30.
www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link - free government information service with comprehensive online information and Guide
www.startups.co.uk
Startups - free online information resource. Annual Startups Awards.
www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust Start up in Business. Must be aged 18-30 and part-time employed or unemployed. Start-up support: free advice, training, products and loans.
www.prospects.ac.uk
Graduate Prospects is the national careers site for students in higher education in the UK. Drop down 'Communities' and click on 'Self-employment'. All you need to know about starting your own business, plus links.
www.chamberonline.co.uk
British Chamber of Commerce for business advice, training, services and information
www.bbaa.org.uk
British Business Angels Association matches investors to Small Medium Enterprises - investments between £10k-750k
www.whichfranchise.com
Which Franchise affiliated to the British Franchise Association providing advice and information on buying a franchise
