This week the national enterprise campaign StartUp Britain is visiting Chelmsford as part of a flagship annual summer tour. The StartUp Britain tour, now in its fifth year and partnering with NatWest, is sponsored by 123 Reg, the UK’s largest domain name provider. Over a six week period the StartUp Britain tour bus will visit over 30 towns and cities to engage with over 10,000 people.
The StartUp Britain campaign is to celebrate entrepreneurial communities across Britain and inspire individuals to turn their business ideas into action. So far this year the number of start-ups launched in the UK is 316, 806. Entrepreneurs or companies looking to expand are invited to visit the StartUp Britain bus to meet ‘on-board experts’. This year Essex County Council’s Essex Innovation Programme will be on board to discuss free mentoring and advice for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs.
“Interest in entrepreneurship is higher than ever and the only thing holding many people back from trying out a business idea is some encouragement and support.
By connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with those a few steps ahead of them, as well as supportive local organisations, we want to give people the confidence to turn their ideas into reality”.
Matt Smith, Director, StartUp Britain & Centre for Entrepreneurs
What the tour provides
The StartUp Britain tour bus is open to anyone looking for support and guidance to start or grow a business. On board the bus entrepreneurs will be able to:
Get support from advisors, including:
A NatWest business banker- A professional business coach
- A 123 Reg digital skills advisor
- Representatives from the Intellectual Property Office
- Representatives from the British Library
- Representatives from UK Trade Investment (UKTI)
- Network with other local entrepreneurs and receive their guidance and inspiration
- Take the 123 Reg digital skills survey and get a custom learning plan for their free online learning platform
- Receive a free .uk domain and £100 discounts on the 123 Reg Website Builder
- Receive expert advice from local accountants and lawyers
- Receive guidance packs from our sponsors and supporters
Attending the bus tour
Entrance to the bus is free. For more details or to register your interest see here. Registering is not essential but will ensure key announcements prior to the event and a reminder.
Date: Thursday 16 June 2016
Time: 10:00 to 16:00
Location: Chelmsford High Street
About StartUp Britain
StartUp Britain is a national campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, harnessing the expertise and passion of Britain’s leading businesspeople to unleash entrepreneurship across the UK. The campaign is run by the Centre for Entrepreneurs think tank and supported by Natwest, 123 Reg and .uk.
About the Essex Innovation Programme
The Essex Innovation Programme (EIP) works with established companies and start-up businesses to help them to develop, and take to market, innovative products and services.
See here for more information on the Essex Innovation Programme.
See here for more information on StartUp Britain.
