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Bedfordshire Entrepreneurs Society

Bedfordshire Entrepreneurs

This student led society welcomes any students who have an interest is running their own business.

It is not just for "business" students - Sports Therapists, Art & Design, Computer Games, the Performing Arts, Osteopaths and students from many other subject areas could have an interest in entrepreneurship.

If you are a current student at the University of Bedfordshire and want to know more please email: bedfordshire.entrepreneurs@gmail.com

Useful links

Being self employed and running your own business is a viable option for many students and graduates.Business Link

Training

The Knowledge Hub is the gateway for business support at the University.Knowledge Hub

They offer a series of Master Classes to help those looking to set up in business.

Funding

Flyingstart Online - funding opportunities to get your business started, including loans, grants, bursaries and competitions.

Understanding tax

Starting Your Own Business is an e-Learning tool produced by HMRC.

HMRC

This will help you understand your obligations as a business owner in respect of tax and VAT etc.

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