Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council Start-up Support Programme
A programme offering access to grants, free one-to-one business advice and skills training for people thinking of starting a business in Central Bedfordshire. Delivered by Wenta on behalf of the council.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Applicants must be based in Central Bedfordshire and be looking to start a business or have been trading for less than 3 years. Grant award sizes are not stated on the page.
How to apply
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Listed under Training and hiring, Starting up, England, Central Bedfordshire
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