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Our Services - Business Start-Up

DHP Scotland delivers free courses for aspiring self-employed and business starters under the Training for Work programme on behalf of Skills Development Scotland and JobCentre Plus.

Course Title:	Business Start-up
Overview:	Our courses are designed to help you, if you are in receipt of benefits, to start your own business. Working through a series of specifically designed modules, with support from your personal Business Advisor, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of being self employed including marketing, legislation/regulations, book-keeping and basic taxation.
Course Benefits:	Weekly meetings with your personal Business Advisor, on a 1-1 basis Intensive support from a tailored programme First-class business start-up training Assistance in accessing business funding and resources, where available If appropriate to your circumstances, test trading without loss of benefits Assistance with benefits and financial advice
Eligibility Criteria:	Applicants must be in receipt of benefits and meet one of the following: claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) for 13 weeks or more receiving health related benefits (Incapacity Benefit or Employment Support Allowance) Are a lone parent Have recently been made redundant
Course Duration:	The course runs for an initial period of 13 weeks but this can be shortened/extended depending on your needs. Meetings with your personal Business Advisor take place once a week.
Course Location:	Courses are run in Ayrshire; Borders; Dumfries & Galloway; Dunbartonshire; Edinburgh & Lothian; Forth Valley and Glasgow
How to Apply:	Contact Us to arrange an introductory meeting with one of our Business Advisors. This is a short, no obligation meeting to help prospective clients decide if the course is right for them.