Young people with a business idea can access support and seed funding with the Starter Company program offered through the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Centre.
"It's a fantastic opportunity," said William Thomson, who has launched TechTutors through the second intake of the program. "The mentorship puts you on the right path, keeping you from being a statistic. It gives you an edge."
Jacqueline Noseworthy has started Jack Attack Fitness, "I didn't know a single thing about running a business and now I'm 100% confident and I can profit from my business immediately," she said.
Part of Ontario's Youth Job Strategy, the Starter Company provides training for six months with participants eligible for up to a $5,000 grant. In Leeds Grenville, seven new entrepreneurs have launched businesses and another 13 spots are open. The Next information session is May 20. For more information call the Small Business Enterprise Centre at 613-342-8772, ext. 471 and visit the Starter Company website. |