Seven figure grant to be distributed to entrepreneurs across Wales
Applicants could receive a grant of up to £2,000.
Enterprise Hub Manager Sara Roberts with Senior Project Officer, Anna Openshaw
Submitted by Martin Williams
A Government-funded grant is being set up to help unemployed or economically inactive people overcome barriers to business success.
The Barriers to Start-Up Grant will see £1 million distributed to various entrepreneurs across Wales.
Potential applicants can take part in a virtual webinar on Wednesday, February 16 from 10am-4.30pm for support in starting a business.
The webinar will be hosted by Hwb Menter/Enterprise Hub.
The webinar includes themes on building confidence, marketing advice and the fundamentals of starting a business.
Guest speakers include Anglesey-based illustrator Heledd Owen, who benefited from the guidance and support of the organisation.
Heledd said: "They gave me the tools and knowledge to start my own business, as well as support applying for a grant which gave me a boost at the start of my journey.
"Two years on, I am now fully self-employed and expanding."
The grant scheme is open until Thursday, March 24. Those who are successful could be awarded a grant of up to £2,000.
Enterprise Hub Manager Sara Roberts said: “The grants and our virtual event are focused on helping people with ideas and innovations to take their first step towards launching their own business.
“As well as guidance and advice we can give fully funded access to resources and financial information that could prove invaluable when starting out.
“It can be quite a daunting prospect, so this is an opportunity for people to ask questions and find out more from industry experts in a friendly, welcoming environment.”
For more information and to register for the free Miwtini seminar, click here.
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