A free and comprehensive scheme for people starting their own business in Allerdale comprising:

• Information Pack
• Business Advice on a one to one basis
• Linkstart Business Training (6 days) leading to the preparation of a business plan and covering bookkeeping, marketing, raising the finance and taxation advice, etc
• Assistance to identify possible sources of finance for your business
• Ongoing support on a one to one basis to help your business during its first year or so.