Starting a Business

One of the major obstacles in the decision to set up a small business and become self-employed is a fear of the hurdles and the regulations associated with 'going it alone', as well as a worry about the viability of the venture.

These need not be something to be concerned about if they are tackled in an organised way and if advice and guidance is sought from people who are experienced and trained to help.

The Enterprise Agency has help and guidance for a new business start-up.

Because it is funded by government and private sponsorship it is provided at no-cost to the budding entrepreneur.

The objective of the Agency is to encourage the creation of new businesses and to make sure these new businesses prosper and grow.

The Agency Advisers are qualified and are members of the Institute of Business Advisers.

They are knowledgeable in what needs to done to make the experience of starting a new business enjoyable and rewarding.

You can find your nearest Enterprise Agency on the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies website.

Lambeth Business Start Up Fund

Loans of up to £5,000 are available for people living in or based in Lambeth who wish to start their own business but who have been refused a loan from commercial sources. The Fund is delivered through a partnership of Lloyds TSB, OneLondon, HSBC Bank plc, Black Training and Enterprise Group, Peabody Trust and the London Borough of Lambeth.

For further details, contact:

oneLondon Business Advice Service South Central
Telephone: 020 8678 5450
email: southcentral@one-london.com
Web: www.one-london.com