CHAMBER NEWS


D2 programme gives businesses the start they need to succeed


Fifteen people have now successfully set up their own business after benefiting from advice and support on the D2 Business Starter Programme, run last year by enterprise agency Erewash Partnership. More than 100 would-be


entrepreneurs attended a series of free workshops in Erewash and Amber Valley. This has resulted in creating 21 jobs. The Partnership is now preparing


to run the programme again in each of the two areas on behalf of the Chamber. This is part of a county-wide initiative that is funded by Derbyshire County and


City Councils and Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership. The programme is available to


residents in Erewash and Amber Valley, who have to enrol and register through the agency, which has its headquarters in Long Eaton. An individual, tailored package


of support is offered, which includes one-to-one mentor support and a series of workshops, these are led by experienced professionals and are designed to complement the mentoring sessions. Workshops include subjects such


as an introduction to self- employment, marketing, business


‘Any successful entrepreneur will say that starting a business is not easy and there is an old saying that if you fail to plan, plan to fail’


Ian Viles


planning, book-keeping and social media. The free half-day workshops will


continue until 25 May. Workshops will be repeated in the autumn in Amber Valley. Partnership Chief Executive Ian


Viles said: “Any successful entrepreneur will say that starting a business is not easy and there is an old saying that if you fail to plan, plan to fail. Our programmes provide would-be business owners


with sound, helpful advice, based on proven techniques which are backed up by years of successful experience by mentors – to hopefully eliminate potential pitfalls and so give a solid foundation. “We are delighted with the


number of people who have started their own businesses, boosting the mixed local economy. We wish them every success and are confident others will follow.”


32 business network May 2018


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