Self employment

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Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards

Looking for university student and graduate entrepreneurs across Britain for best start-up and best enterprise awards of up to £50,000. The deadline for entries is 31 January, 2013. Find out more

The Key Fund is offering start-up grants of £5,000 for eligible social enterprises

If your aim is to become self employed we can signpost you to sources of business and financial support for starting your own business, including social enterprises.

We can also help you develop your business networking skills, vital for a successful business start up.

How can the University of Derby help?

Enterprise Inc - Bursaries of £2500 plus over £3000 of generic and tailored business support for final year students and recent graduates aiming to start a business in the East Midlands within the next year.
Fry-Up Friday - Monthly business networking opportunites with guest speaker and optional breakfast!
Centre for Enterprise - Support for students developing skills and insights in preparation for a career as an entrepreneur.
Inexpensive Office Accommodation with Business Support - available for graduates and undergraduates setting up their own businesses at Network House, the iD Centre and Banks Mill. A virtual office service is also available.

How can I get local and regional support?

There are many opportunities to get local and regional support in starting a business

How can I get national support?

There are also many ways of finding national support to start a business.