Would you love to own your own shop? Were giving two new or expanding retailers the opportunity to win a unit in Prescot Shopping Centre, rent free for a whole year! Open Day from 10.00am – 3.00pm on Saturday 2nd November The application process is well underway so come along ansee the shop space, meet some of the judging panel and get an idea of what support is on offer for you and your budding business ideas! Address: Unit 8 (formerly Prescot home Furnishings) Prescot Shopping Centre Eccleston Street Prescot L34 5GA This project was initiated by One Ark in partnership with Knowsley Chamber of Commerce, Vivark, CBRE, KMBC, The Women’s Organisation and Prescot Town Team aiming to support people into self-employment and help to regenerate our local high streets. In addition to this, the winning retailers will receive a whole package of support to help them on their journey into self employment. In addition to 12 months rent free, the new retailers will also receive: • One year’s free membership of Knowsley Chamber of Commerce including access to legal helpline • One-to-one mentor support from a successful business owner • Support from The Women’s Organisation (female business owners only) • Full refurbishment of premises from Vivark • Access to First Ark Group staff knowledge and expertise in specialised areas e.g. Marketing, Finance, IT • KMBC (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) Business Support team offering support and potential financial assistance • Access to MSIF (Merseyside Special Investment Fund) assistance with growth and development plans and/or access to finance New entrepreneurs and existing retailers are invited to submit expressions of interest between: 1st October and 30th November 2013 Expressions of interest will be shortlisted by the panel who will then invite full applications. Applicants who reach the third stage will be invited in to meet the panel and present their business idea. For full details and information on how to apply see the One Ark website for further details: one-ark.co.uk
Posted on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:14:21 +0000
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