2013 SHOW FEATURE
Many of you may be asking why there is such a focus on SMEs and entrepreneurship amongst 18-30 year olds. Indeed, the problem of youth unemployment lies at the heart of the UK economic recovery. By proxy, creating employment is central to the scheme. Dragon James Caan believes, “If each business hired three to four individuals, this could create near to 100,000 new jobs.” This sentiment is echoed by Lord Young, the godfather of the scheme and enterprise advisor to David Cameron, the Prime Minister. He realised that if England was an entrepreneurial as the US, there would 900,000 more businesses across the country. An entrepreneur
“As the programme grows in years to come, people will say, ‘I was one of those Start-Up Loans’.” Lord Young of Graffham
Alissa is the founder of Izzy Melody. Alissa successfully applied for a Start-Up Loan to produce innovative, UK Made, eco-friendly, baby products that double up as beautiful accessories for mum to wear when out and about.
himself, Lord Young is a spokesman for youth and business, and youth employment is something that he endeavours to tackle. The Start-Up Loans Company encourage all those with a business idea to apply for a loan. The question is, do you havewhat it takes to be your own boss?
We’re really excited to have a dedicated Start-Up Loans area at The Business Show, offering young entrepreneurs the chance to find out more about funding options and who qualifies for the scheme. You can meet those who’ve already benefitted from a loan, talk to the experts about your business idea - and you can even apply right here at the show. There’s no need to book in advance, just come along to the Start-Up Loan area. For more information, visit www.startuploans.co.uk
“Within less than a year, the Start-Up Loans Company has achieved some fantastic milestones. With the assistance of Start-Up Loans, 40 new businesses are being started every day. We have now backed over 2,500 young ambitious entrepreneurs across the country, all ahead of target and under budget” Tim Sawyer, Managing Director of Start-Up Loans
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ALISSA, 26
RITCHIE, 30 Ritchie used his Start-Up Loan monies to establish Compare the Game, his brand new video game aggregator. Compare the Game helps people find the best games on the market saving people time and money.
SAM, 23 Sam obtained a Start-Up Loan to develop his company, Industry Education in Music. IEM delivers workshops in schools that provide information on opportunities and careers within the music industry to children aged 14+.
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