Free Part-time Business Development Programme

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Have you got a business idea or are you thinking of starting your own business? Then the New Entrepreneur Scholarship (NES) could help you.

NES is a FREE part-time business development programme for people wanting to start and manage their own business. Entrepreneurs meet once a week either during the day or the evening for up to 6 months to gain essential skills and know-how to start their own enterprise.

What does NES offer?

• Part-time personal development programme
• Individual professional support
• Full access to computer and IT facilities
• Help with finance and investment
• Expert help and advice from successful entrepreneurs
• Optional qualifications
• Up to £3,500 business support funding

NES programmes are run in Rochdale. NES is open to any employed or unemployed person, resident in designated areas across the North West, over the age of 18, who is not in full-time education.

To get more details about NES and to apply for programmes in Rochdale and call 0161 247 3850 or e-mail: karen.roberts@mmu.ac.uk

NES is a scheme for entrepreneurs funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and managed nationally by the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies. In the North West, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (MMUBS) is the Regional Contractor for the programme, working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, Manchester Business Consortium, Rochdale Borough Economic Partnership, New East Manchester and Opportunities for Women in Oldham.

To find out more NES, visit www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/nes