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There are many different places to find information and make contact with other business owners or websites where you can find information and links to help with starting or developing a business. Below, we have listed a few of those we feel would be of particular benefit. If you know of other sites or initiatives we might include, please do let us know about them.
UKVISE is the United Kingdom Vision Impairment Small Enterprise and Self-Employment Internet discussion group. It is a free service, hosted at ukvijobs.com and open to anyone interested in matters relating to small enterprise or self-employment for people who are vision impaired.
To join the UKVISE group, simply follow the following procedure: -
1. Send a blank email to ukvise-on@ukvijobs.com with the word "on" in the subject line (without the quotes).
2. You will receive a Confirmation Request email from the list management system. Reply to this, leaving the subject line intact.
You will now receive a Welcome email and will be subscribed to the UKVISE group. You will receive messages from other group members as these are posted and you can also post messages to the UKVISE group by addressing them to ukvise@ukvijobs.com or by replying to incoming messages.
In the event of any difficulty with the subscribe process, or any aspect of list operation, please e-mail info@ukvijobs.com.
Business Link On this site, you will find a broad range of practical help and advice plus details of other useful agencies including your local business link.
Create CREATE is a unique partnership of national business support organisations who have joined together to help people who are considering self-employment, particularly through franchising and other structured business formats. It provides an opportunity to learn about franchising, licensing and distribution Through a number of interactive services, which enable an individual to discover what area, might suit their skills.
Prime PRIME (the Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise) was originally set up by HRH The Prince of Wales, who remains President. Prime is the only national organisation dedicated to helping people aged 50 set up in business and they recognise the un-tapped potential of people in their 50s 60s and 70s. If you have any doubts about your ability as an older entrepreneur to run a successful business or you are having difficulty securing the finance you require to get started, they are worth contacting by phoning their helpline on 0800 7831904 or take a look at their informative website.
Shell Live Wire helps 16 to 30 year olds start and develop their own businesses and hosts a national competition for new business start-ups. Their web-site provides a wide range of business advice and information.
