Businesswomen who had participated in a start-up support course run by NEN member Colbea (Colchester Business Enterprise Agency) took their new business ideas to the public at a recent Saturday High Street Market in Colchester. Twenty aspiring businesswomen braved the wet weather to sell their new business ideas, ranging from counsellors, plumbers and hairdressers, to natural […]
Businesswomen who had participated in a start-up support course run by NEN member Colbea (Colchester Business Enterprise Agency) took their new business ideas to the public at a recent Saturday High Street Market in Colchester. Twenty aspiring businesswomen braved the wet weather to sell their new business ideas, ranging from counsellors, plumbers and hairdressers, to natural birth experts, training for technophobes and pre-loved clothing boutiques.
Each was taking to the marketplace thanks to a test trading opportunity provided by ‘In the Market for Success,’ a start-up support course delivered by the Colchester Business Enterprise Agency (Colbea).
In the Market for Success Lead Trainer Frin Arnold, who says, “It was a great day, in spite of the weather, as our new entrepreneurs learned the important business lesson of adapting to the situation! Every one of them stayed positive and sold their new business with passion.”
Colbea is able to deliver ‘In the Market for Success’ for only a refundable deposit of £60 thanks to funding through the Natwest Skills and Opportunities grant. To sign up for the next course or find out more, visit www.colbea.co.uk/im4s
