Turning big ideas into reality - Princes Trust offer support to young people aged 18 to 30 years old support for starting a business.

Self-employment

According to the Office for National Statistics the number of people who are self-employed is on the rise. The number of self-employed increased from 3.3 million people (12.0% of the labour force) in 2001 to 4.3 millions (13.2% of the labour force) in 2022

There is support for people who would like to start a business or grow their current business.

Wenta runs in Bedfordshire and is a social enterprise that provides a 'one-stop-shop' for business support. They can help you with everything from start-up advice, mentoring and training to workspace, meeting rooms and virtual offices.

Most of their services are accessible free of charge to small businesses based in Bedfordshire.

DWP offers help and advice for unemployed people to become self-employed.

Turning big ideas into reality - Princes Trust offer support to young people aged 18 to 30 years old support for starting a business.