THE PRINCE'S TRUST

The Prince's Trust Business Programme provides money and support to help people start up in business. Is it for people like me? The Business Programme is for people who are: aged 18-30 unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week living in England or Northern Ireland. If you are all of these things, get in touch using the number below. If you live in Scotland or Wales, follow the links on the right-hand side. What help would I get? A low interest loan of up to £4,000 (up to £5,000 for a partnership) Ongoing advice from a business mentor Access to a wide range of products and services. This includes our free legal helpline, sponsored by Barclays. A grant of up to £1,500 in special circumstances (subject to local availability) A test marketing grant of up to £250 (subject to local availability) How can I apply? Telephone The Ribble Valley Enterprise Agency on 01254 828820 email: projects@ribblevalleyenterpriseagency .co.uk Read the guides to get you going We've put together 12 great guides to starting and running a business. More These courses are coming up in the North West: Get Into Retail March 2008 Get Into Sport January 2008 Start up in business Find out more about The Prince's Trust Business Programme

HMRC

Tax advantages for those starting up in business

New businesses can benefit from a variety of tax allowances and reliefs which could cut their tax bill.
They include:

• capital allowances for investment in equipment and premises
• tax relief and credits for spending on research and development
• stamp duty relief in disadvantaged areas

But you won't automatically receive these tax advantages. You need to find out what you can claim and then apply for them.
Read the guide to tax reliefs, credits and incentives for new businesses on the Inland Revenue website
Find out about enhanced capital allowance investment schemes - Helpsheet IR206 (PDF) on the Inland Revenue website: www.hmrc.gov.uk

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