01/10/2018
Explore Enterprise Information Events Announce
The Prince's Trust has announced a number of 'Explore Enterprise' information sessions.
The Explore Enterprise programme helps thousands of small businesses get off the ground each year. The programme offers a package of mentoring and practical support, including business plan writing workshops and financial planning.
Participants will be provided with:
• an information session where you can find out what the enterprise programme can do for you
• free four day explore enterprise workshops, which will help you with ideas and tips on how to start your own business
• support with writing your business plan
• test marketing grants of up to £250
• financial support to start your business including loans of up to £5,000 and small grants in special circumstances (conditions apply)
• up to two years support from a volunteer business mentor
Upcoming Information sessions include:
Belfast
• Wednesday 10 October, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 17 October, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 14 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 21 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 5 December, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Prince's Trust, Unit 8 Weavers Court, Belfast, BT12 5GH
Omagh
• Tuesday 16 October, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Ulster Bank Ltd, 14 High Street, Omagh, Co.Tyrone, BT781BJ
Derry~Londonderry
• Tuesday 13 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Tuesday 20 November, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Labour Relations Agency, 1-3 Guildhall Street, Londonderry, BT48 6BB
To find out more information on venues or to apply, please call 028 9089 5000 to speak to a member of the Northern Ireland team. Alternatively, you can text "Call me" to 07983 385418, and your call will be returned within two working days, or apply online.
The Explore Enterprise programme helps thousands of small businesses get off the ground each year. The programme offers a package of mentoring and practical support, including business plan writing workshops and financial planning.
Participants will be provided with:
• an information session where you can find out what the enterprise programme can do for you
• free four day explore enterprise workshops, which will help you with ideas and tips on how to start your own business
• support with writing your business plan
• test marketing grants of up to £250
• financial support to start your business including loans of up to £5,000 and small grants in special circumstances (conditions apply)
• up to two years support from a volunteer business mentor
Upcoming Information sessions include:
Belfast
• Wednesday 10 October, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 17 October, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 14 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 21 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Wednesday 5 December, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Prince's Trust, Unit 8 Weavers Court, Belfast, BT12 5GH
Omagh
• Tuesday 16 October, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Ulster Bank Ltd, 14 High Street, Omagh, Co.Tyrone, BT781BJ
Derry~Londonderry
• Tuesday 13 November, 11:00 – 12:00
• Tuesday 20 November, 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Labour Relations Agency, 1-3 Guildhall Street, Londonderry, BT48 6BB
To find out more information on venues or to apply, please call 028 9089 5000 to speak to a member of the Northern Ireland team. Alternatively, you can text "Call me" to 07983 385418, and your call will be returned within two working days, or apply online.
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