PAUL Partnership – Supporting the Development of Local Enterprises
Throughout 2010, PAUL Partnership provided support to unemployed individuals (both long and short-term unemployed) to develop and set up their own enterprises. A total of 477 individuals received support in relation to enterprise development. The type of supports provided included advice and guidance in relation to developing business ideas, creating business plans, accessing funding, and applying for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.
21 enterprise training courses were delivered in 2010 in the following areas, and were attended by 188 people in all:
- Unemployment to Employment Seminar
- Starting your own Business
- Business Planning
- Bookkeeping
- Costing and Pricing
- Marketing Management Development Programme
- Effective Sales
As a result of the support provided by PAUL Partnership, 98 individuals set up or develop their enterprises in a diverse range of areas, as listed below:
- Door production
- Photography, Music Lessons
- Security Installation
- Satellite Installation
- Mini bus service, Mobile Mechanic
- Web Design
- Engineering Consultancy
- BER Certification
- Computer and Mobile Repairs
- Heating and Plumbing Services
- Accountancy Services
- Internet Sales
- Driving School
- Grocery Shop
- Hairdressing and Beauty
- Contact Cleaning
Enterprise Support and Development: Summary of Outputs 2010
| Individuals receiving support | 477 |
| Individuals receiving support for new or existing enterprises | 46 |
| Enterprises supported to access micro finance | 98 |
| Enterprise training courses delivered | 21 (8 types) |
| Individuals in receipt of enterprise training | 188 |
| Individuals in receipt of mentoring support | 26 |
