Self-Employment Support Application

FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2026 | 09:30am - 4:00pm│CAMPFIELD, LIVERPOOL ROAD, MANCHESTER, M3 4FP

Festival of Enterprise 2026

There is nowhere better to start, grow or scale your business than Greater Manchester!

Join us on 20th March 2026 at Campfield, Manchester for the return of the Festival of Enterprise - a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship and business growth, back with more insight, energy, and opportunity than ever before.

self-employed, engaged in multiple temporary roles and looking for a more reliable income
running your own business and want to accelerate growth
a resident of Greater Manchester above 18 years old and earning less than £27,000 p/a

        
        EnterprisingYou is a fully-funded programme that incorporates coaching and training opportunities to fast forward the development of yourself and your business. Eligible individuals get access to a range of free support, including 1:1 advice from a business coach, guidance from personal finance and well-being specialists, and all the training courses in various business subjects.

What our clients say

It’s been a privilege to be able to learn and be guided by my Business Coach. EnterprisingYou has made a huge difference to the speed of growth and ultimately the success of my business.
Nicola Hill, Self-employed Maths Tutor

I have to say, I originally signed up for the EnterprisingYou programme with a heavy pinch of doubt. I am now extremely pleased that I ignored that doubt as the training and support have already paid dividends.
Steve Sweeney, Salford Double Glazing

My Business Coach supported me through every aspect of the early days of my business. I felt I always had someone to turn to. My business would not be where it is today without her. Thank you very much for all the support.
Alison Gilbert, Self-employed Proofreader