Enterprising Worcestershire Pre-Start support

Enterprising Worcestershire Pre-Start support

If you have a business idea and are looking for guidance and support to get started - we can help.

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The Start-It Business Masterclass

The Start-It Business Masterclass equips budding entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence needed to begin their business venture. Whether you have a business idea or want to see if self-employment is for you, the Start-It Masterclasses is a great stepping stone to help you move forward.  

Support is delivered face-to-face in local settings and brings like-minded entrepreneurs together to share experiences while gaining purposeful advice and guidance from business start-up specialists.

The support runs for a total of 12 hours, over two days and includes masterclasses around, Exploring Enterprise; Market Research; Finance & Legal; and Business Planning.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to join one of our Start-It Masterclasses, aspiring entrepreneurs must be able to evidence having a residential address within Worcestershire and be able to attend the venue for the duration of the programme. Those attending will not, as of yet, have registered a business or registered with HMRC as self-employed.

Apply now

To express your interest and find out more, contact us today at ew@worcestershire.gov.uk.

How this project is funded

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit GOV.UK - UK Shared Prosperity Fund Prospectus

What our clients say

"I believe with the support and guidance from this programme I will have my therapy business up and running locally within the next few months, thank you for giving me the opportunity."  Enterprising Worcestershire Client September 2022

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