News: Chamber continue business support into 2013
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is offering valuable support to those wanting to start up a new business in 2013.
People thinking of kicking off their own venture can access free guidance through the Chamber, from the initial start-up process right through to the growth and development of their business, via the Regional Enterprise Programme.
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is the regional lead contractor for the programme across Yorkshire and the Humber, working in partnership with BCC-accredited Chambers and accredited Enterprise Agencies.
The Regional Enterprise Programme project is part financed by the Yorkshire and Humber European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme 2007 to 2013.
The programme includes intensive start-up support, introductions to like-minded businesses on a local, sub regional and national level, post-start support and the opportunity of being mentored by successful business owners.
Gary Dunne, programme manager at he chamber, said: "Everyone thinks about going self employed at some stage. If you have the drive to do it and the support from family that is 95 per cent of the battle.
"In the current economic climate, we have people being with a lot of skill and experience that they can put to good use, rather than signing on or going to work for someone else, going self employed is a viable option if they have a business plan and have researched their idea.
"Through the programme, we handhold potential entrepreneurs while they gain confidence and learn how to do things for themselves. This makes the experience less daunting and relieves the pressure on them in the early stages.
"The bigger picture is that we hope the programme can improve communities by giving people new opportunities, boosting the local economy and creating jobs."
Chamber website
People thinking of kicking off their own venture can access free guidance through the Chamber, from the initial start-up process right through to the growth and development of their business, via the Regional Enterprise Programme.
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is the regional lead contractor for the programme across Yorkshire and the Humber, working in partnership with BCC-accredited Chambers and accredited Enterprise Agencies.
The Regional Enterprise Programme project is part financed by the Yorkshire and Humber European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme 2007 to 2013.
The programme includes intensive start-up support, introductions to like-minded businesses on a local, sub regional and national level, post-start support and the opportunity of being mentored by successful business owners.
Gary Dunne, programme manager at he chamber, said: "Everyone thinks about going self employed at some stage. If you have the drive to do it and the support from family that is 95 per cent of the battle.
"In the current economic climate, we have people being with a lot of skill and experience that they can put to good use, rather than signing on or going to work for someone else, going self employed is a viable option if they have a business plan and have researched their idea.
"Through the programme, we handhold potential entrepreneurs while they gain confidence and learn how to do things for themselves. This makes the experience less daunting and relieves the pressure on them in the early stages.
"The bigger picture is that we hope the programme can improve communities by giving people new opportunities, boosting the local economy and creating jobs."
Chamber website
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