Prospective MP Maggie Throup has welcomed new figures showing that 100 people in Erewash have been helped off benefits and are now running their own business, under the Government’s New Enterprise Allowance scheme.
The allowance – which supports people on out of work benefits to start their own business – has helped more than 46,000 people across the country to set up successful businesses since it was introduced.
The support available to people starts with help from a business mentor to develop their business idea. Then, once they have got the business up and running, and have moved off benefits, they are eligible for 26 weeks of financial support as they get their business going.
Commenting on the figures Maggie said:
“It is excellent news that 100 people across Erewash have been helped to get off benefits and realise their dream of starting their own business. As a small business owner myself, I know just how important they are to the local economy.
“Setting up your own business is by no means an easy thing to do, and so we are lucky to have an organisation like the Erewash Partnership who offer advice and support to local businesses, as well as proving a strong support network for its members.
“As part of my commitment to securing Erewash’s future, I want to work with the Partnership and other partner organisations, to ensure that we continue to support people to set up and run their own businesses, and foster the great entrepreneurial spirit that exist here in Erewash.”
If you are currently thinking of setting up your own business, then please get in touch by either calling Maggie on 07919 687 556 or by emailing her at maggie@maggiethroup.com.