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Assistance for new and existing Broadland businesses
from the Business Support Team
The Business Support Team at
Broadland District Council offers a range of FREE services to Broadland
residents to help turn dreams of running a business into a reality.
For anyone thinking about starting a
business but are not sure where to begin, a free one-hour appointment with
our local Broadland business advisor could help you get on the right track.
This confidential appointment allows you to discuss any business ideas or
issues you may have.
This one to one appointment can be
taken alongside the free three and a half day Basics 4 Business programme
also offered by the council. The Basics 4 Business course includes writing a
business plan, business ideas, keeping the business legal, customer service,
raising finance, sales, selling and financial control. Together with
attending, you are entitled to a series of free courses and on-going support
from the tutor.
All courses and appointments take
place at the Broadland District Council headquarters in Thorpe St Andrew.
A £1,000 Start-Up Grant is available
to those wishing to start up their own full-time business in the Broadland
district. To be eligible you must be either unemployed, shortly to be made
redundant or returning to work following a childcare break.
The
Enterprise Grant is for full-time businesses based and trading in the
Broadland area and employs less than 10 full-time employees. The grant is
available to fund a wide range of activities including the cost of
specialised training courses, promotional activities, purchasing specialist
business equipment and consultancy fees. The council will pay 50 per cent
of the costs to a maximum of £500.
For further information on any of
the above assistance, please contact the Business Support Team on 01603
430487, email
business@broadland.gov.uk or visit
www.broadland.gov.uk
BCTS – the best training for less!
Broadland Council Training Services
offers a wide range of courses for residents and businesses throughout
Norfolk. From our specially designed training rooms at the Broadland
District Council headquarters in Thorpe St Andrew, our courses include: -
- Digital photography
- Basic emergency first aid
- Meetings, agendas and minutes
- Health and safety
- Getting the most out of eBay
…and many more.
Discounts are available to
charities, voluntary organisations, small Broadland businesses and senior
citizens. Get 10% off the full price with your Broadland Life Card!
For more information call freephone
0800 3891113, email
business@broadland.gov.uk or visit
www.broadland.gov.uk/bcts and click on ‘business training’
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