- The Age and Employment Network
Campaigns against age discrimination and supports training and development for mature employees. Employers have registered as age positive.
Tel: 020 784 31590
More details at www.taen.org.uk - Employers Forum on Age
Network of leading employers who recognise the business value of recruiting and retaining a mixed age workforce.
Tel: 0845 456 2495
More details at www.efa.org.uk - Prime
Encourages those over 50 to consider self-employment or starting a business, by finding a local organisation to give initial business help and advice, free of charge.
Tel: 0800 783 1904, 0208 765 7852
More details at www.primeinitiative.org.uk - British Franchise Association
Regulatory body for franchising; includes list of member companies.
Tel: 01491 578050
More details at www.thebfa.org.uk - Franchise Direct
List of companies with franchise opportunities.
More details at www.franchisedirect.co.uk - Aurora Womens Network
Provides information and networking events for advancing female entrepreneurship.
More details at www.busygirl.co.uk - InBiz
Assists people who are unemployed to set up their own business.
Tel: 0118 957 6681
More details at www.inbizonline.co.uk - Citizens Advice Bureau
A useful site covering a large range of information including redundancy, benefits, taxation and employment rights.
More details at: www.adviceguide.org.uk - Business Link
Advice and support for businesses both new and established.
Tel: 0845 600 9006
www.businesslink.gov.uk - Enterprise Hubs and Gateways
Assistance and services for entrepreneurs in the south east
More details at www.seeda.co.uk/enterprise_hubs_&_gateways
