Do you have a great new business idea that you want to get off the ground but need a helping hand to get started? The Entrepreneur Academy may be just what you need. The academy provides an opportunity to gain the essential skills you need to set up your business. Topics include business planning, finance, marketing, legal aspects and online business promotion.
Support type: Starting a business
Barclays Eagle Labs
Barclays Eagle Labs offers a range of support and services to businesses and you don’t have to be a Barclays customer to take advantage.
By subscribing to the Eagle Labs Community you can access a range of services including growth programmes, sector-specific support, mentoring, research and insights, events, online learning materials and tailored support.
Programmes include:
- Funding Readiness Programme
- Scale Up Programme
- Female Founder Accelerator Programme
- Black Founder Accelerator Programme
They also have an online learning platform: The Entrepreneur Academy that provides bite size lessons for anyone about to set up their own business.
Through the Demo Directory they provide opportunity for ambitious founders to showcase their business to a selected group of attested investors. They understand that raising capital and connecting to investors is one of the key challenges that businesses face, especially as they are scaling. The funding landscape can often be difficult to navigate and the Demo Directory makes it easier for businesses to connect to potential investors and vice versa.
Enterprise programme for young people – UK
The Prince’s Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Funding from £1,000 to £5,000 is available along with training and mentoring, support to write a business plan and support to apply for a low-interest loan.