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Business Connect Start Up Course

Our informal 4 day course is aimed at anyone who is thinking of becoming self employed or setting up a business in Neath Port Talbot.  The course has been designed for people with no previous business knowledge or experience. You may be planning to turn a hobby or skill into a business or you may be thinking of becoming freelance in your current industry. Other people are looking for a complete change in direction or have identified an opportunity and will need to employ staff and find suitable premises. Whatever your business idea, we are here to help and all of our services are completely confidential. We can also provide support to social or community enterprises.

There is no obligation to set up the business as our aim is to explain the issues involved and to help you to work out if going into business is the right decision for you. 

If you are interested then the first step is to come along for an informal chat with one of our experienced Advisors.  They are available for appointments in our Llandarcy, Port Talbot and Pontardawe offices. 

To make an appointment please ring Llandarcy on 01792 817575 or Port Talbot on 01639 895173

 
Workshops for Lone Parent & Women 
We also run informal workshops aimed at lone parents and women who are interested in self employment but may be unsure what they could do. Why not come along? Ring April on 01792 817575 for details.
 
 Distance Learning Aid for Business Plan Preparation
If you decide to start up your own business, it is important to prepare a detailed business plan first.  We are here to help you every step of the way. As part of our help and support, we provide a distance learning information pack to help you. 

+ click here to open the document (320KB pdf file)
N.B. You will need Adobe Acrobat which is freely available by clicking here.

Recent New Business
Evergreen Gardens

Evergreen Gardens Port Talbot

Kevin Stubbs of Port Talbot has recently set up his own gardening service offering a wide range of garden maintenance from grass cutting to garden design. Kevin attended Business Connect's Start Up course in 2007 and received support with writing a business plan, setting up his business, IT and marketing.
+ click to visit Evergreen Gardens

Childcare Subsidy

Parents attending our course can claim up to 50% of the costs of childcare (max grant is £10 per day). Terms & conditions apply.

Please note: Places on this course are in high demand and must be booked in advance
Details including the course dates will be given during your first appointment

Please ring for an appointment on 01792 817575

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