Self Employment Programme
• overcomes personal barriers and limits to success •
• provides complete and practical start up business advice •
• offers ongoing contact and support •
• provides complete and practical start up business advice •
• offers ongoing contact and support •
Specialised start-up business support for people with challenging circumstances
At Enterprise Exchange we are very aware that many people dream of running their own business and have inspiring ideas, but for various reasons, they have barriers to face and hurdles to get over and this can stop people even thinking about starting a business.
We have extensive experience of working with people from deprived areas and with disadvantaged backgrounds; many of our clients are offenders, ex-offenders, long-term unemployed, have mental health issues, are lone parents or are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We have extensive experience of working with people from deprived areas and with disadvantaged backgrounds; many of our clients are offenders, ex-offenders, long-term unemployed, have mental health issues, are lone parents or are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
What we offer
Workshops
Our workshops are for anybody needing support to start up a new business. They were developed following research we conducted into self-employment support for prisoners and ex-offenders. Our support is practical, non academic and is focused on confidence and self- esteem, as well as the technical skills for starting up in self-employment. This program was designed after research conducted in HMP Ford and HMP Lewes, in partnership with the University of Brighton.
The three workshops run over three days and cover an introduction to self-employment, business planning and sales and marketing. They are a chance for like minded people to come together to plan their new businesses and set up their own networks.
Workshops can be tailored for each group and we can vary the content to make it relevant. The workshops include:
Our workshops are for anybody needing support to start up a new business. They were developed following research we conducted into self-employment support for prisoners and ex-offenders. Our support is practical, non academic and is focused on confidence and self- esteem, as well as the technical skills for starting up in self-employment. This program was designed after research conducted in HMP Ford and HMP Lewes, in partnership with the University of Brighton.
The three workshops run over three days and cover an introduction to self-employment, business planning and sales and marketing. They are a chance for like minded people to come together to plan their new businesses and set up their own networks.
Workshops can be tailored for each group and we can vary the content to make it relevant. The workshops include:
Introduction to Self Employment
All clients receive a comprehensive workbook to support them in their learning and a reference long term |
Business Planning
All clients to receive business plan template and guide as part of this workshop |
Sales and Marketing
All clients to receive marketing and sales guide as part of this workshop |
One to one meetings
These give our clients 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. 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 when appropriate. Please get in touch so we can discuss your requirements.
These give our clients 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. 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 when appropriate. Please get in touch so we can discuss your requirements.
|
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 clients 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 |