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MELP 2011: Market Enterprise Launch Pad
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is working in partnership with the Prince’s Trust to give young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 25 an opportunity to develop and start up their own business.
The Market Enterprise Launch Pad (MELP) 2011 is here to help you turn your dreams “of being financially independent and your own boss” into a reality. The programme will support you in developing your business idea and will provide you with an opportunity to develop the skills and qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
Utilising one of the Royal Borough’s major assets, Portobello Road Market, the project will consist of practical workshops, visits to businesses to learn from industry professionals and a chance to be mentored by successful entrepreneurs.
The project will start on the 26 September and will last for three weeks. You’ll then be paired with a business mentor who will support you through to the next stage. The final stage of the MELP 2011 is a chance to pitch to a panel of judges who will decide on two winners to receive:
• £1,000 start up funds
• Six months RENT-FREE market stall space on Portobello Market
• Free business insurance
• A comprehensive, ongoing support package from your Prince’s Trust Business Mentor
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must:
• be between 18 to 25 years of age and be able to attend all workshops
• hold a National Insurance number
• have a business idea that you want to develop, and
• be contactable by phone and email.
Application
You must complete a registration form and return it to:
Maria Da Silva, Education Business Partnership, Third Floor, 125 Freston Road, London W10 6TH or via email maria.dasilva@rbkc.gov.uk.
Facebook page: RBKC Market Enterprise Launch Pad
Deadline for applications is Friday 2 September 2011. Interviews will be held week commencing 12 September 2011, venue to be confirmed.
Any further questions please call Maria on 07976 060 275 or 020 7938 8008.
The Market Enterprise Launch Pad (MELP) 2011 is here to help you turn your dreams “of being financially independent and your own boss” into a reality. The programme will support you in developing your business idea and will provide you with an opportunity to develop the skills and qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
Utilising one of the Royal Borough’s major assets, Portobello Road Market, the project will consist of practical workshops, visits to businesses to learn from industry professionals and a chance to be mentored by successful entrepreneurs.
The project will start on the 26 September and will last for three weeks. You’ll then be paired with a business mentor who will support you through to the next stage. The final stage of the MELP 2011 is a chance to pitch to a panel of judges who will decide on two winners to receive:
• £1,000 start up funds
• Six months RENT-FREE market stall space on Portobello Market
• Free business insurance
• A comprehensive, ongoing support package from your Prince’s Trust Business Mentor
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must:
• be between 18 to 25 years of age and be able to attend all workshops
• hold a National Insurance number
• have a business idea that you want to develop, and
• be contactable by phone and email.
Application
You must complete a registration form and return it to:
Maria Da Silva, Education Business Partnership, Third Floor, 125 Freston Road, London W10 6TH or via email maria.dasilva@rbkc.gov.uk.
Facebook page: RBKC Market Enterprise Launch Pad
Deadline for applications is Friday 2 September 2011. Interviews will be held week commencing 12 September 2011, venue to be confirmed.
Any further questions please call Maria on 07976 060 275 or 020 7938 8008.
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