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Thinking of setting up a business<br />
in <strong>Torfaen</strong>?<br />
Discover what support is available from <strong>Torfaen</strong> Economy & Enterprise<br />
Many people thinking about setting up a business want to<br />
work for themselves and have the freedom and opportunity to<br />
turn their dream into a reality. There’s a huge array of opportunities<br />
out there across all sectors – from IT to food and<br />
drink, fitness to technical writing, floristry and horticulture to<br />
beauty and boutiques. The world can be your oyster!<br />
If you have the drive, enthusiasm and inspiration along with<br />
an appetite for hard work, then you’re off to a good start.<br />
An estimated one in three business start-ups in the UK<br />
succeed in the first three years of business. To make sure<br />
yours is one of them it is vital that you do your research and<br />
get the support you need in the early stages.<br />
<strong>Torfaen</strong> Economy & Enterprise recognises that there is an<br />
abundance of passion, energy and imagination in this<br />
borough and strives to support the development of local<br />
people. If you have a big idea, or you know of someone who<br />
wants to start their own business or enterprise then why not<br />
take advantage of our free, confidential and professional<br />
advice and support for new business start-ups.<br />
We can also help with your start<br />
up finances!<br />
<strong>Torfaen</strong> Economy & Enterprise and Gateway Credit Union<br />
are working together to offer a <strong>Business</strong> Start-up loan of up to<br />
£1,500 for new businesses and those trading for less than a<br />
year. We have already helped 17 businesses across <strong>Torfaen</strong>,<br />
including Coopers Café, Rockabellas Boutique and Cullourz<br />
Tattoo Parlour.<br />
If you know of any <strong>Torfaen</strong> resident or new business who<br />
could benefit from our support and this loan, please contact<br />
Gaynor Wakeling, <strong>Business</strong> Development Officer at <strong>Torfaen</strong><br />
Economy & Enterprise:<br />
E-mail:<br />
gaynor.wakeling@torfaen.gov.uk<br />
or call Gaynor on 01633 648371<br />
TORFAEN BUSINESS VOICE | NOVEMBER <strong>2017</strong> NEWSLETTER 7