Supporting Enterprising People
Home Enterprise Week, 6th - 10th July 2009
More than 60% of small businesses are now started from home and an estimated 8 million people will earn an income from home this year alone. In recognition of this growing business trend, the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies www.nfea.com (NFEA) - the national enterprise network, has launched the first ever Home Enterprise Week.
Activity will be focused on giving existing home businesses the profile and support they need, as well as introducing the home enterprise concept to current and future start up businesses. Those looking to start or grow a business from home will be able to access information, seek inspiration and meet other home business owners from their local area.
The Enterprise Agency is committed to supporting anyone looking to start or grow a business, and the NFEA Home Enterprise Week is an opportunity to place a significant and well deserved focus on home based enterprises.
Commenting on the launch of this dedicated activity, NFEA Chief Executive George Derbyshire said: “It’s not generally appreciated that most small businesses are based in the owner’s home - and that brings its own challenges as well as opportunities. As the national enterprise network, it’s only right that NFEA should be giving special attention to this sector, and we hope both new and existing home based businesses will benefit from this week of unique activity.”
The NFEA Home Enterprise Week has also received ringing endorsement from Enterprise Nation www.enterprisenation.com - the UK’s largest website for people starting and growing a business from home. Founder Emma Jones said “I’m delighted to see NFEA support the home business sector in such a strong way and Enterprise Nation offers its full support to the NFEA Home Enterprise Week.”
Check out the Forum Events listings for local seminars and workshops and visit www.theenterpriseagency.co.uk to find out how we can help you start or develop your home based business.
Call us on Teesdale 01833 696 600 & Wear Valley 01388 776688 to find out more.
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