Rotherham entrepreneurs offered free training and support

The Business Lift-off project, run by Rotherham Council’s Investment and Development Office (RiDO), sets out a range of workshops and masterclasses on a number of business topicsdesigned to help plan, develop and grow business ideas.

Martin Benson, business start-up advisor at RiDO said: “Having a great business idea is just the start of the process.

“Having the research and planning in place and understanding the financial implications all help to turn a great business idea into a successful venture.

“We want to make sure people are well prepared and have the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with those initial hurdles that can often result in a new venture failing before it even gets off the ground.”

Workshops run by RiDO’s business advisors are held every four weeks in Rotherham town centre with a follow-up specialist masterclass offered in book-keeping, accounting and tax, business planning and marketing.

RiDO can also offer general advice and support around issues such as exporting, finding new premises, funding and recruitment.

To find out more or to book a workshop, call RiDO on 01709 254444 or email [email protected]