TheBlueDragon Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi people, I've been thinking of ways that i could get off benefits and work. The job centre are no help as they just keep putting me on new benefits etc. I loved when I was DJing as Ilove music but I only did it small time more as a hobby for charity events etc. I've now lost the equipment which I borrowed from the youth centre for helping out etc. Well I'd like to start off as a regular DJ to get off benefits and start my own business but need to get my own gear etc which obviously I can't afford. I've been looking at the Princes Trust and was thinking maybe they would help me. I can prove to them I could get the work and I have customer feedback from when I DJed for various parties. All I'd need is help setting up at first Has anyone ever tried the Princes Trust? if so how difficuilt was it to get a grant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 i got the grant and i found it pretty easy tbh, as long as you can sell yourself ul be fine, i also got help from big bsiness and i think it was senta which is chamber of comerce. if you work with all 3 you will get quite a decent bit of money to set up and help with business plans etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 forgot to say the hardest bit will be persuadin the jobcenter to let you do the course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueDragon Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm trying to do a business plan but I can't even work out the guide they have on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 the business plan was stupidly complicated untill my advisor explained it then it just clicked into place how old are you if you dont mind me askin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueDragon Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'm 24 according to the website you can have grants if your under the age of 30 and if you have a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlittlepup Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I have a friend who set a photography business up about a decade ago with a grant from the Prince's Trust and they were extremely good and she is now quite successful. Is there anybody you could ask to help you with looking at the business plan? If not a relative or friend maybe you could ask somebody at Connexions to give you a few pointers. I also know someone who is quite successful DJ now and he got his start doing illegal raves and free parties....but perhaps I shouldn't encourage you to do that!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 http://www.senta.co.uk/courses.php wasnt being nosy lol just remembered when i did this you had to be under 25 i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 http://www.thebigwebsite.org.uk/index.asp?pgid=114391 not sure if these guys are the same i worked with but give them a try too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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