If you’re an individual considering self-employment or an established business looking at next steps we’ve a great range of fully funded business support on offer thanks to funding from Brilliant Barrow’s Town Deal.
For those looking into self-employment we offer:
- An introduction to self-employment workshop – 23rd May 9.30am to 11.30am (online)
- A three day business start-up course – the next in-person course runs at The Forum on Mondays 3rd, 10th & 17th of July, 9:30am – 1:00pm
- Support from an experienced and qualified business adviser who can help you turn your dream into a reality
- Access to finance support
- Help with a business plan
If you’re an existing business there’s also a number of ways we can help:
- A 360 business review/diagnostic looking at all areas of your business so you have a clear view of where you are now and where you want to be moving forward
- Supply chain resources/activity to connect your business to new opportunities and potential suppliers
- Free training – Tendering and Contracts made easy – 25th May
- Access to finance support
- Help and support with funding applications
If you’re a local agency/group who could help spread the word about the above support we’d love to hear from you – we’re really keen to make sure as many people and businesses in the Barrow area benefit from this funded support.
Anyone interested in finding out more please call Lesley Robinson on 07876861266 or email lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk