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Young Enterprise
The Young Enterprise scheme runs across all three institutions in Liverpool, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Hope University. For further information on the scheme, visit www.young-enterprise.org.uk
University of Liverpool
The Student Enterprise Society meet twice a month and hold a business plan competition. For further information, email enquiries@enterliverpool.com. There is also an annual Business Plan Competition held at the University of Liverpool Management School. It is open to all staff and students of the University of Liverpool, who are able to submit a short Business Plan.
The MBA in Entrepreneurship is highly competitive as it is only open to around 30 graduates each year. Students will receive focused tuition in aspects of management that all new ventures need, such as business planning, finance and marketing. Enquiries should be made to Mrs. Laura George on 0151 795 3103 or enquiriesPUEN@liv.ac.uk
Liverpool John Moores University
Based in the Peter Jost Enterprise Centre, the Student Enterprise project is being delivered in partnership with the Young Enterprise Graduate Programme. Supported by the European Social Fund, they are committed to helping John Moores students to develop their entrepreneurial potential, discover more about starting up in business and put their business ideas into practice. For more information, please contact Emma Hunter on 0151 231 2244 or email e.hunter@livjm.ac.uk
Liverpool Hope University
Business students are able to learn entrepreneurial skills such as report writing, developing marketing strategies and managing finances as part of their studies. Students can study business law and employment in depth as well as having the chance to attain professional qualifications. Visit www.hope.ac.uk to view the prospectus and make an online enquiry.
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This UK charity helps young people to realise their full potential through support and financial assistance. Their business support scheme offers the opportunity for 18-30 year olds to turn their business plan into reality. For more information, visit www.princes-trust.org.uk
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This organisation provides those wishing to set up a new business with sound advice and valuable information about issues you will face such as tax and PAYE requirements. There are various office around Merseyside as well as a detailed web site making the service accessible to those living in the area. For more information, visit www.gme.org.uk, call 0845 330 0151 or e-mail information@bl4gm.co.uk
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Liverpool Plus has been established to help Social Enterprises (businesses run on a not-for-profit basis) in this region. The Liverpool Plus Enterprise Development Fund is designed to assist new social enterprises or third sector organisations developing new trading activities. The Liverpool Plus Feasibility & Development Award Fund is aimed at funding third sector organisations investigating or market-testing potential business opportunities. To contact Liverpool Plus, call 0151 242 5566 or visit liverpool-plus.org.uk/.
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Liverpool Business Centre aims to act as a one-stop shop between Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Greater Merseyside Enterprise. This organisation provides advice and information but also has a finance section on its web site providing links to funding schemes available. Visit www.businessliverpool.co.uk for more information
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Distance Learning Courses:
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There are many Open University courses that provide information and knowledge about setting up a business. Courses of interest include: Developing Entrepreneurial Business Ideas, Business Behaviour in a Changing World and Understanding Business Functions. Visit www.open.ac.uk for information and full list of courses
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There are various Learn Direct courses which are aimed at those wishing to establish their own business. There are the following courses: Setting Up Your Own Business, Make or Break - Starting Your Business and Cash Is King. For further information and a full list of courses, visit www.learndirect.co.uk
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