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Support for entrepreneurs
Unemployed and have a business idea? Yes? If you have been claiming Job Seekers Allowance for six months or more, your Job Centre may be able to refer you to the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme.
New Enterprise Allowance is recently launched scheme offering financial support, access to a start up loan, and expert business mentoring to help you through the first stages of business start up.
North East Agencies Limited is running the scheme across County Durham and has already been working with over 100 people to help them to create their business.
To determine whether you are eligible for New Enterprise Allowance or to find out more information, ask your job centre advisor.