>Intensive Start-Up Support

The Intensive Start-Up Support programme offers workshops, one-to-one advice and guidance for individuals who want to start a business in the North West or have started trading within the last two years.

The programme is available to individuals whilst they are in the process of creating and starting their businesses but also offers ongoing support for up to 36 months from the commencement of trading.

• Typical support available includes:
• group workshops and sessions covering the range of business issues encountered at start up
• personalised support from an adviser, coach or mentor who can work face to face with you to overcome particular barriers
• support from up to 6 months before start of trading and up to 36 months post start-up

Starting a new business is exciting, rewarding and full of challenges. If you are thinking of becoming your own boss, forming a partnership, limited company or looking at other start-up options, the Intensive Start-Up Support programme can offer advice and guidance to help you on your way.

If you have already started up, the programme can offer you ongoing support to guide you on your journey and help you grow your business.

The Intensive Start Up Support programme is delivered in Bolton and Bury by BBV Ltd. For more details and to book your place with one of our experienced Advisers please ring 01204 391400 and speak to Nina Khan.

Starting a new business is both exciting and rewarding, but it is also full of challenges. To help you consider all the issues and to ensure you start your business with the best possible chance of success, a wealth of free support and guidance is available from Business Link Northwest. Please CLICK HERE to see what support is available.

To find out more about Business Link Northwest’s free service, call 0845 00 66 888, email info@businesslinknw.co.uk or visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest

See also Workshop Dates for details of forthcoming events.