Learning for LifeandWork
Apr 25, 20202 min
There are many agencies that exist in Northern Ireland that can support self-employed people, the Prince's Trust is just one of these agencies. Take a look at how the Prince's Trust can support a self-employed young person and how the other agencies can also support self-employed people.
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust helps young people aged 19 to 39 who are unemployed to start up a business and become self-employed.
It supports a self-employed young person by:
giving advice on a range of areas like employment options that are available, business planning and funding
providing downloadable guides on business planning, sales and marketing and taxation
having a 24-hour helpline
Northern Ireland Direct Government Services
Northern Ireland Direct Government Services help people to get new skills and provide guidance to those who want to be self-employed.
It supports a self-employed person by:
providing advice and guidance and tips on becoming self-employed.
using links on the website to direct the self-employed person to further information.
providing information about the benefits and drawbacks on being self-employed.
www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/plan-your-career/looking-new-career
Department for the Economy
The Department for the Economy helps to deliver government policy on areas such as tourism, economy and enterprise.
It supports a self-employed person by:
providing advice and information on particular sectors that a self-employed person may be interested in.
providing guidance on areas like economic policy and employment rights.
Invest NI
Invest NI gives advice and guidance to new and existing businesses on starting up or growing its business.
It supports a self-employed person by:
the Go For It programme.
giving advice on developing business plans and accessing funds.
having training meeting, workshops, online support and personal business advisers.
NI Business Info
NI Business Info give advice on business, forming a business and running a business. It supports a self-employed person by:
providing comprehensive questions and answers to consider for new business start-ups.
using links on the website to direct the self-employed person to further information.
Enterprise Northern Ireland
Enterprise Northern Ireland represents local enterprise agencies in Northern Ireland. It supports a self-employed person by:
helping local entrepreneurs to grow and develop their businesses.
providing a network of assistance to help with start up, research and professional development.
offering guidance on grants and initiatives available to small businesses.