NFEA Support for Start-Ups, Micro Businesses and the Self Employed from Enterprise AgenciesThe National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) is the membership body for Local Enterprise Agencies, and other like-minded organisations, in England. It forms a network of independent, not for profit local agencies committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of quality services. In particular we target pre-start, start-up and micro businesses, helping develop their ability to start and sustain themselves, and to encourage growth and stability. To find out about the wide range of business support services available, contact your local NFEA Member. Over the last few years the NFEA have been heavily involved with the Business Volunteer Mentor (BVM) Programme. BVM provides free of charge or heavily subsidised mentoring to provide support for people looking t to start their own business, or are already running a small business. The New Entrepreneur Scholarship (NES) programme aims to encourage enterprise and remove the barriers to starting up in business in the most disadvantaged areas of Britain. The Small Business Advice (SBA) Service provides a unique, internet-based advice service for entrepreneurs, owner managers and the self-employed. This free and confidential service provides a response to business enquiries from professional business advisers. Our 133 members are represented in 200 locations, and last year they conducted over 140,000 counselling sessions, helped in excess of 45,000 businesses, and supported over 20,000 known start-ups. Find out more about memberships benefits and how to join us here. If you are interested in the benefits of becoming a DTI approved Enterprise Agency you can find out more from http://www.nfea.com/ The Prince's TrustIf you're ready to run your own business, The Prince's Trust is ready to support you Are you aged 18-30, unemployed, have an idea for a business but can't raise all the cash you need from anywhere else? We could help you get up and running. With start-up support from The Prince's Trust, you could get: - a low interest loan of up to £4,000 for a sole trader, or up to £5,000 for
- a partnership (the average loan is between £2,000 and £3,000 but varies regionally)
- a grant of up to £1,500 in special circumstances (subject to local availability)
- a test marketing grant of up to £250
- ongoing advice from a volunteer business mentor
- access to a wide range of products and services. Includes our free Legal Helpline
We can help you turn your dream into reality.Visit http://www.princes-trust.org.uk. Company formation assistanceHanover Company Services Financial AssistanceBank of Scotland Venture Finance GeneralInstitute of Management Consultancy (IMC) Institute of Directors (IoD) Finance Directors' Forum Business Link Directgov UK Science Park Association UK Business Incubation Croner's Small Business Centre Tax & Accountancy News Online British Master Tax Guide Invest in Northern Ireland Enterprise Ireland Invest in Ireland Liffey Trust
Bolton Trust of Ireland High Growth Start-up Unit British Chambers of Commerce Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group in UK promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000+ members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.
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