Citizens Advice Knowsley have entered a new partnership with Enterprise Hub, the enterprise gateway for business start-up support in Merseyside.
What is Enterprise Hub?
Enterprise Hub offers expert advice and support to local residents who are thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed, bringing together expert community organisations from across the Liverpool City region.
Whether you are considering your self-employment options or have a clear business idea, you can get in touch with the Enterprise Hub team who will offer guidance to:
- Understand the process of starting a business
- Research a business idea
- Build a comprehensive business plan
- Develop a marketing plan
- Identify sources of finance to get started
Who is eligible for business start-up support?
You can receive advice and support to start your new business through Enterprise Hub if you are:
- A resident of Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens or Walton
- Currently unemployed, employed or economically inactive
- Looking to get support to start a business or become self-employed
- Not yet registered as self-employed
How will the partnership with Enterprise Hub work?
Citizens Advice Knowsley will work together with Enterprise Hub to provide benefit calculations and budgeting advice for people thinking of moving into self-employment or starting a business. This will ensure they are aware of all their entitlements and potential risks before transitioning into the new situation.
How to contact Enterprise Hub
For more information, visit http://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/projects-and-partnerships/enterprisehub or contact Enterprise Hub by phone at 0151 706 8113 or via email at enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk.
ERDF
Enterprise Hub is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund.
Established by the European Union, European Regional Development Fund funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.