1.6.2009
Outset - Intensive Start Up Support (YTKO Ltd)
An investment to support under represented entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
Vaughan Haynes - Hogswood Brewery
Outset will be investing in people from groups typically under-represented in business. Women, minority ethnic and disabled people are some of the groups under-represented in enterprise across the whole of the UK. With the right support, many can be helped into creating strong and successful businesses.
YTKO Ltd, a UK-wide economic and business development consultancy, has been appointed to deliver the scheme. Their programme team, based in Truro, will be working closely with Business Link, the School for Social Entrepreneurs, and a number of other local organisations, and running informal enterprise taster events around Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Those who want to progress further can then attend a specialist, flexible training programme covering all the key personal and business skills needed for a successful business.
YTKO’s strong track record in supporting business creation is reinforced by the experience of its enterprise team in successfully engaging and supporting new entrepreneurs from all walks of life, and a unique start-up programme that focuses on ensuring the sustainability of new businesses.
Outset receives £2,044,495 in ERDF Convergence investment and £189,536 from the South West RDA.
“We’re delighted that our record in delivering a strong return on investment to our funders, and making a real difference to our clients, has resulted in this new project. We work with a huge variety of new entrepreneurs, from high growth to multiply disadvantaged, and tailor all our programmes to suit their different needs and challenges.”Bev Hurley, Chief Executive, YTKO Ltd
“It’s vital that we invest to unlock business potential and identify, support and develop our entrepreneurs and wealth-creators of tomorrow. This very focused support will ensure that we capture and nurture that entrepreneurial spirit.”Stephen Bohane, Head of Business Development for the South West RDA in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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For Further Information
Outset Cornwall
YTKO Ltd
Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs
Unique Challenges For Island Startup Businesses
