Bradford Kickstart

Worried about Redundancy?

Take control of your life

If you are facing redundancy and are interested in working for yourself, now is a great time to speak to Bradford Kickstart. You might have an idea, or an interest or skill that could become a profitable business or you may just want to explore the possibilities of working for yourself.

Bradford Kickstart has helped over 650 people to start trading since 2006. Many of these new entrepreneurs were inspired to start their business after being made redundant and have never looked back.

Could you be your own boss?

Find out what self-employment really means and if you think it could work for you. Bradford Kickstart offers a free no obligation chat with an expert business counsellor who will help you make an informed decision on the best way forward for you.

Just phone our Free Bradford Kickstart Number – 0800 953 9503

Take control of your life – it’s just what one Kickstart member did, read about Karen's success story here. All after she spotted the Bradford Kickstart Number on a branded double decker bus!

So what is Bradford Kickstart?

Bradford Kickstart is run by Bradford Council and supported by organisations and service providers from across the Bradford District. Its aims are to help local people set up and grow their businesses – encouraging enterprise, prosperity and employment in the Bradford District.

Click here to learn more about Bradford Kickstart and what we can offer you.

If, after a free chat with a business counsellor, you think starting up a business or working for yourself may be the way forward, Bradford Kickstart can offer you:

• One to one support from an experienced business counsellor
• A wide range of free training, workshops and support
• Access to financial advice and business loans
• Book keeping advice, accounts system set up and training
• Specialist support if you are disabled and/or want to work from home
• Legal advice on all issues faced by business start ups
• Assistance finding the right employees to help your business grow
• Help to get another job if your business doesn’t work out this time
• Free professional email address and account
• Kickstart knowledgebase containing business advice, research and information
• Access to business mentoring schemes working with successful local entrepreneurs.

All the above services are free to local residents or people setting up a business in the Bradford District.

Events and Courses

Bradford Kickstart offers free training courses and events to help people considering self-employment. See the Events pages for a full list of workshops and events.

Our Partners

All of the above events are provided by partners of Bradford Kickstart who offer a range of invaluable support services to help you get ahead in self-employment. Visit the Partner Pages for information about them.

Ever thought of going self employed?

We have already helped 650 people just like you to start up on their own. Read Richard’s story here. Richard faced redundancy twice within the financial services sector before starting his own business.

Read more case studies of successful Kickstart members here.

Or hear what they have to say about the world of self-employment and how their businesses have developed so far in these short Business Profile videos.