The Business Programme
The Business Programme helps people to explore
and test their business ideas, write business plans and start their
own businesses or achieve alternative goals in education, training
or work.
Is it for people like me?
The Business Programme is for
people who:
- Have a business idea
they want help to explore
- Are aged
18-30
- Are unemployed or
working less than 16 hours a week
- Live in England, Wales
or Northern Ireland
If you are all of these things,
get in touch using the form below. If you don't fit in to these
groups here's what's on offer from other
organisations
What help could I get?
- Advice on employment
options
- Business skills
training
- Business planning
support
- Start-up
funding
- Ongoing support from a
mentor
- Access to a wide range
of free and discounted products and services. This includes
our free legal helpline, sponsored by Barclays
Note: Participation in the Business Programme does not guarantee
that start-up funding will be awarded. Applications for start-up
funding are assessed in relation to a number of factors including
perceived risk, business viability and individual need.
How can I apply?
Use our online form
Online Support
We’ve put together materials to help you to
start planning your business. These include a set of 12 guides and a business plan pack.