Event to encourage self-employment in the over-50s
19 January 2010
The South West RDA is pleased to be sponsoring a unique event
aimed at encouraging the over-50s to set up their own business.
The event will be held at the Plymouth Guildhall on January 25
from 10am to 2pm. It includes lunch and is free to attend.
It will offer the opportunity to:
- Hear from and meet local people who have successfully started
their own business
- Get the lowdown from experts who will boost your knowledge and
confidence to tackle problems and enhance your chances of
success
- Meet a wide range of organisations that will provide practical
advice, guidance and support to help you realise your business
potential.
In the UK almost one person in three aged between 50 and 65 is
without work. Of these less than 10 per cent are retired on
adequate incomes. However, more than a quarter of the businesses
set up in Britain are started by people between 50 and 65, and
statistics show such business stand a greater chance of success
With the South West, having a slightly older population than the UK
as a whole, it has never been more important for this age group to
engage in business.
“People who are 50-plus are an untapped pool of potential when
it comes to entrepreneurship. This is why we are behind this event
which aims to unlock that entrepreneurial talent. I look forward to
an inspiring day, where practical advice will also be available to
attendees thinking about setting out on their own enterprising
journey. To avoid disappointment, book your place now! ” said Andy
Youl, Employment and Skills adviser at the South West RDA.
Alan Ward from the Innovation School will be the keynote
speaker. The event is being held in partnership with: A4e (action
for employment), Business Link, Enterprise Plymouth, Job Centre
Plus, Plymouth City Council, PRIME (PRinces Initiative for Mature
Enterprise), University of Plymouth, Working Links and YTKO.
Business advice organisations confirmed as attending include,
amongst others: HSBC, Government Office of the South West, HM
Revenue and Customs, Enterprise Plymouth Ltd and Business Link.
To book your place e-mail: enquiries@blpeninsula.co.uk or
telephone: 0845 600 9966
For more details contact: Andy Youl, Employment and Skills
Adviser, South West RDA, 0117 933 0226, andy.youl@southwestrda.org.uk
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Notes to editors:
1. The South West RDA leads the development of a sustainable
economy, investing to unlock the region's business potential. It is
helping companies respond to the economic crisis and charts a
course for recovery.
2. More information about Alan Ward and the Innovation
School can be found on the Innovation
School website.