Opportunities
Free training for artistic and creative entrepreneurs
Are you a creative entrepreneur or a self-employed artist from a minority community? If so the University of Bedfordshire is offering you free training on running a creative enterprise.
The PACE (Professional Training for Artistic and Creative Entrepreneurs) project will help you develop practical skills in running a small business and teach you how to market your creative enterprise whilst managing your own and others’ creativity.
For further information please contact Sarah Waller at the University of Bedfordshire on 01582 743045 or visit the PACE project web page.
Towards 2010
Towards 2010 is an initiative funded by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and the European Social Fund which offers employers a significant contribution towards the cost of training. Between 50 and 70 per cent of the cost of training is available to support initiatives that focus on improving business performance.
Typical training programmes could include:
- Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your production line
- Updating computer skills
- Extending leadership and management skills
- Improving marketing skills that will assist you to win new business
'Towards 2010' will operate until August 2007 with a focus upon businesses within key sectors including the Creative sector.
See the EEDA website for further details.
Funding search engine
SchemeFinder provides a gateway into Government and European Schemes and Programmes that support research, innovation, and technology transfer within the UK’s industry and academic base. Enter a profile of your business and it will return funding that is available to you.