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If you have lost your job, or your job is under threat as a result of the Credit Crunch, you may want to consider starting your own business. The following organisations provide advice, training and mentoring.
Business Link West Midlands
Providing business advice and assistance with training needs.
General business advice: Tel. 0845 113 1234
Website: www.businesslinkwm.co.uk
Train to Gain: Tel. 08000 754557
Website: www.traintogain.gov.uk
Warwick District Enterprise Team
Warwick District Council is committed to strengthening our local economy. Our new business enterprise projects support this aim by providing good value office premises and workspaces for new and established businesses in the high-technology and creative sectors.
If you are considering becoming self employed and need business premises, whether office, studio or workstation, contact the Warwick District Enterprise Team for advice.
Tel. 01926 333222
Email enterprise@warwickdc.gov.uk
Visit www.wdcbusinessenterprise.co.uk for more information about location, availability and tariffs.
Women's Business Development Agency
Providing support and advice for women in the West Midlands who are thinking about starting a business, or who are already developing their business.
Tel. 024 7623 6111
www.wbda.co.uk
Coventry and Warwickshire Development Agency
The Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA) is one of the largest co-operative development agencies in the country. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation it provides free professional business support for local people to create and sustain all types of social enterprises.
Tel. 024 7663 3911
info@cwcda.co.uk
www.cwcda.co.uk
Prince's Trust (for young people aged 18-30)
If you want to start your own business but have been turned down by lenders because of your age (18-30), credit record or because you're out of work, the Prince's Trust can offer a low interest loan of up to £4000 and a grant of £1500 in special circumstances (subject to local availability).
Contact Heather Meynell at the Prince's Trust
Tel. 024 7665 0679 or freephone 0800 842842
www.princes-trust.org.uk
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