Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self-employment online courses
A free online programme to help individuals start a business or become self-employed in England.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- England
- Business type
- Startups & early-stage founders
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Plain English summary
This free online program provides short courses for individuals in England looking to start a business or become self-employed, including those within their first year of trading. It covers topics like grants, loans, tax, business planning, and sales, and participants can also earn two enterprise qualifications and receive advice from experienced business owners. Courses are available online every week.
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Who this is best for
- Startups & early-stage founders
- Organisations based in England
- Projects aligned with skills & training
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside England
- Established businesses trading for many years
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Adults over the age of 19 interested in exploring self-employment or starting a business, including people who are within the first year of trading.
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