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New funding for young entrepreneurs to boost their start-ups into growth
School for Startups, the team behind Windows of Opportunity, is offering a unique programme to give your business a funding boost.
The team has created Launcher, a programme offering entrepreneurs aged 18-30 access to world-class teaching, a supportive community, regular mentoring and some of the easiest funding available in the UK.
School For Startups' Launcher programme combines a government-backed Startup loan from the Start-Up Loans Company with a School For Startups one-day boot camp, online community and mentoring all for free.
If you are a British citizen or legal resident of England and between 18 and 30, you can apply for this loan and get the free training, mentoring and support.
Further, if you are starting your company with co-founders, each of you is eligible for up to an additional £15,000. Thus three founders could borrow £45,000. (Up to 5 founders limit)
The loan is subsidised by the government and we aim to approve the loan in 48 hours from the time you send us all the information.
You can apply here: http://www.schoolforstartups.co.uk/launcher/
What Do You Get?
World Class Teaching: Free one-day boot camp.
Since 2008, Doug Richard and his team have trained over 20 000 entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally, As part of Launcher, you will be invited to attend a one day boot camp on how to start a successful business.
In one day we will provide you with a 10-question toolkit that will help you turn a brilliant idea or new business into a success story.
By learning how to answer these questions clearly, concisely and accurately you will learn how to:
• Design a business model & plan that you can safely build a successful enterprise upon.
• Quickly identify problems and provide effective solutions
• Discover how to market your product or service quickly and cost effectively
• Identify industry risks that may limit your business' success
Doug's 10 essential questions will give you the analytical framework you need to make the most of your loan and build a successful business.
Access to an Online Community
24/7 support will be provided via an online community where it is not only possible to access relevant articles and information but also communicate and share ideas with like-minded entrepreneurs.
As part of the online community you will gain access to:
• An extensive library of business articles in an easy to search system
• Discussion Boards- where you can access peer-to-peer support.
• School for Startups and other partners event listings
A Personal Mentor
An experienced mentor will be assigned to you to enhance your knowledge and ability to start, maintain and grow your business.
In your first session the type and frequency of mentoring you require will be determined and a plan will be designed around your specific needs.
Your mentor will:
• Provide a sounding board to help you solve problems, address concerns and discuss new ideas
• Be a source of information and advice
• Encourage and support you
If you are interested in applying or learning more about this new programme just head over to the Launcher site.
School For Startups' Launcher programme combines a government-backed Startup loan from the Start-Up Loans Company with a School For Startups one-day boot camp, online community and mentoring all for free.
If you are a British citizen or legal resident of England and between 18 and 30, you can apply for this loan and get the free training, mentoring and support.
Further, if you are starting your company with co-founders, each of you is eligible for up to an additional £15,000. Thus three founders could borrow £45,000. (Up to 5 founders limit)
The loan is subsidised by the government and we aim to approve the loan in 48 hours from the time you send us all the information.
You can apply here: http://www.schoolforstartups.co.uk/launcher/
What Do You Get?
World Class Teaching: Free one-day boot camp.
Since 2008, Doug Richard and his team have trained over 20 000 entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally, As part of Launcher, you will be invited to attend a one day boot camp on how to start a successful business.
In one day we will provide you with a 10-question toolkit that will help you turn a brilliant idea or new business into a success story.
By learning how to answer these questions clearly, concisely and accurately you will learn how to:
• Design a business model & plan that you can safely build a successful enterprise upon.
• Quickly identify problems and provide effective solutions
• Discover how to market your product or service quickly and cost effectively
• Identify industry risks that may limit your business' success
Doug's 10 essential questions will give you the analytical framework you need to make the most of your loan and build a successful business.
Access to an Online Community
24/7 support will be provided via an online community where it is not only possible to access relevant articles and information but also communicate and share ideas with like-minded entrepreneurs.
As part of the online community you will gain access to:
• An extensive library of business articles in an easy to search system
• Discussion Boards- where you can access peer-to-peer support.
• School for Startups and other partners event listings
A Personal Mentor
An experienced mentor will be assigned to you to enhance your knowledge and ability to start, maintain and grow your business.
In your first session the type and frequency of mentoring you require will be determined and a plan will be designed around your specific needs.
Your mentor will:
• Provide a sounding board to help you solve problems, address concerns and discuss new ideas
• Be a source of information and advice
• Encourage and support you
If you are interested in applying or learning more about this new programme just head over to the Launcher site.
