Get Organised - Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service Partnership
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Self employment<br />
Are you an entrepreneur? Do you want to start your own<br />
business?<br />
You’ll need the right personal qualities, business skills <strong>and</strong> a business idea<br />
that has a good chance of succeeding. Research your ideas <strong>and</strong> plan your<br />
business carefully:<br />
• what are the aims <strong>and</strong> purposes of your business?<br />
• what products or services will you sell?<br />
• what materials <strong>and</strong> equipment will you need, <strong>and</strong> how much will they<br />
cost?<br />
• where are your customers, <strong>and</strong> how will you attract them?<br />
• what prices will you charge, <strong>and</strong> will your customers be prepared to<br />
pay?<br />
• will you need finance to get started?<br />
• do you have the technical <strong>and</strong> management skills to make it all work?<br />
• what is the competition?<br />
www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk<br />
Provides practical help <strong>and</strong> advice for business, including start-ups.<br />
www.shell-livewire.org<br />
Provides free help <strong>and</strong> advice for people aged 16-30 wanting to start up a<br />
business.<br />
www.princes-trust.org.uk<br />
Offers low interest loans, or grants, business mentors <strong>and</strong> other support<br />
for 18-30 year olds. Has online guides covering all aspects of business<br />
start up.<br />
Learningline<br />
T: 0800 5 979 979<br />
Can send information on setting up specific businesses.<br />
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More @<br />
Local colleges offer courses in business start-up.
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