Self Employment Programme
Remote service
Under Covid19 restrictions, we are very excited to announce our remote self-employment training programme. This is a remote course using augmented reality, incorporating a technology which enables the participant to go through the programme using a free app downloaded onto a phone or tablet. We can also make this service bespoke to your client group. For example, each person could be allocated a business advisor to support with the practicalities of business set-up and a case manager to help with general organisation and building self-confidence.
What is included:
This remote self-employment programme is already being delivered across the UK in conjunction with the Work and Health Programme and is the first of its kind. In the current climate, this programme will deliver the best quality self-employment support to your participants at the highest level.
The current course we are delivering with other organisations, is a 9 month support programme, including peer to peer support groups and in-work support. We can tailor our programme to suit your organisation and participant needs, either for the short or longer term.
Under Covid19 restrictions, we are very excited to announce our remote self-employment training programme. This is a remote course using augmented reality, incorporating a technology which enables the participant to go through the programme using a free app downloaded onto a phone or tablet. We can also make this service bespoke to your client group. For example, each person could be allocated a business advisor to support with the practicalities of business set-up and a case manager to help with general organisation and building self-confidence.
What is included:
- An augmented reality business start-up workbook, all essential business templates, a weekly timetable template, a business checklist with the top 10 tips for setting up a business and an action planning support journal
- The augmented reality business start-up workbook, gives access to training, information and support videos
- Fully trained business advisors give one to one phone, email and video conferencing support via Teams or Zoom, to enable your participants to put together a realistic business plan and give them all the confidence needed to start their business
- Funding access via the government Start-Up Loan Scheme or Fredericks Foundation can be accessed if appropriate.
This remote self-employment programme is already being delivered across the UK in conjunction with the Work and Health Programme and is the first of its kind. In the current climate, this programme will deliver the best quality self-employment support to your participants at the highest level.
The current course we are delivering with other organisations, is a 9 month support programme, including peer to peer support groups and in-work support. We can tailor our programme to suit your organisation and participant needs, either for the short or longer term.
Redundancy programme
During Covid19, it is highly regrettable that larger businesses are having to make significant numbers of staff redundant. Many larger businesses want to support their staff in gaining employment after they leave. The current job market is likely to tighten significantly, over the next 6 months to a year. Many of those being made redundant will be highly skilled, experienced individuals. In many cases, self-employment could be the perfect way for these people to get back on their feet.
Our self-employment training programme is tailored to give those who have been made redundant, the tools to start up on their own and potentially the finance to enable them to do it. If your company has a cohort of potential leavers, we can deliver the following remotely or on your premises:
During Covid19, it is highly regrettable that larger businesses are having to make significant numbers of staff redundant. Many larger businesses want to support their staff in gaining employment after they leave. The current job market is likely to tighten significantly, over the next 6 months to a year. Many of those being made redundant will be highly skilled, experienced individuals. In many cases, self-employment could be the perfect way for these people to get back on their feet.
Our self-employment training programme is tailored to give those who have been made redundant, the tools to start up on their own and potentially the finance to enable them to do it. If your company has a cohort of potential leavers, we can deliver the following remotely or on your premises:
- A four day self-employment workshop programme, including confidence building
- One to one coaching and action planning for each participant
- All necessary business templates, an effective action planning journal and access to our augmented reality business start-up workbook
- Ongoing peer to peer support groups
- Phone, email and video conference support after they have left your organisation.
Face to face programme
Three workshops can be run over three days and cover an introduction to self-employment, business planning and sales and marketing. Workshops can be tailored for each group and we can vary the content to make it targeted. Each participant receives a comprehensive augmented reality business start-up workbook, all necessary business templates and an effective action planning journal. The workshops include:
Three workshops can be run over three days and cover an introduction to self-employment, business planning and sales and marketing. Workshops can be tailored for each group and we can vary the content to make it targeted. Each participant receives a comprehensive augmented reality business start-up workbook, all necessary business templates and an effective action planning journal. The workshops include:
Introduction to Self Employment
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Business Planning
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Sales and Marketing
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One to one meetings
These give our participants the chance to talk through their ideas in a supportive environment. We are able to look at issues of self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing, as well as business planning.
Follow up support
This continues once businesses get going, as we see that ongoing support is essential for people with additional barriers. We have been involved with many people for whom starting their own business has turned their lives around and given them much more than just a regular income.
Peer to peer programme
We can offer a peer to peer self-employment service, which we see has such a powerful effect in supporting people through the ups and downs of self-employment, so they are more likely to be successful in the longer term.
These give our participants the chance to talk through their ideas in a supportive environment. We are able to look at issues of self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing, as well as business planning.
Follow up support
This continues once businesses get going, as we see that ongoing support is essential for people with additional barriers. We have been involved with many people for whom starting their own business has turned their lives around and given them much more than just a regular income.
Peer to peer programme
We can offer a peer to peer self-employment service, which we see has such a powerful effect in supporting people through the ups and downs of self-employment, so they are more likely to be successful in the longer term.
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The course was well thought out in 'lesson plans' with a coherent progression. Friendly, safe environment where everyone was treated as an equal and there was no fear of speaking or asking stupid questions. Thank you to all the team for your help and support which has made me think differently of actions required and marketing. JP, Let's Do Business Group Workshop Newhaven |
“I have really enjoyed the workshop - An incredible understanding of how simple things really are. Thank you for your expertise and time to tell us how to run a business.” “This workshop has helped me so much. I have gained a lot of confidence by meeting new people and listening to their views and experiences. Enterprise Exchange and Shaw Trust are excellent companies, they help people like myself get where they want to be in life. I have enjoyed this course, I am happy with the tools I’ve been given for later in life.” Shaw Trust participants Leicester |
"The programme has been so well received by the guys that have taken part. I know that the mentees have found the support from Phil and Benna really helpful and the course has given them a real focus with exercises and projects to work on outside of the sessions." LH, ETE Advisor Thames Valley Community Rehabilitation Company Limited Milton Keynes |