Starting a business when under 30
Introduction
If you are 30 or under and thinking about starting a business, you are classed as a young entrepreneur. There are several organisations that exist specifically to support young entrepreneurs. They understand the specific challenges young people face when setting up a business.
Having your own business means your future is in your hands. Your chances of business success will be boosted if you get the right support and can talk to people who understand the needs of young entrepreneurs and can guide you in the early days of your business.
This guide is specifically for young entrepreneurs and will help you to identify and access the specialist support that has been developed to help you.
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Subjects covered in this guide
- Introduction
- Do you have the qualities to be a young entrepreneur?
- Developing a business idea
- Challenges specific to young entrepreneurs
- What support is available for young entrepreneurs?
- Here's how I started my business as a young entrepreneur

Go for it Helpline
0800 027 0639
Prince's Trust Helpline
0800 842 842
Advantage NI
028 9335 6730

Actions
- Manage your personal list of starting-up tasks with our Business start-up organiser
- Find out how the Go for it programme can help you on the Go for it website - Opens in a new window




