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The information on this site will stay for a little while

but if you have any problems please call us on 0131 661 8888.

THINKING OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

EVER WANTED TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS? 

GOT A GREAT IDEA OR SKILL?

Whether you have grand plans or simply want to turn your hobby into a business, we can help you get your business off the ground.

With Local Enterprise Agency status we are well placed to help and support people to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions, and we actively encourage self-employment as a realistic career option.

• FREE BUSINESS SUPPORT & START-UP ADVICE
• HELP TO ACCESS FUNDING & INVESTMENT
• RESEARCH & MARKETING SUPPORT
• ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
• GUIDANCE ON TAX, NI, RELEVANT LICENSES/INSURANCES & LEGAL MATTERS
• AFTER CARE SUPPORT FOR NEW START-UPS & EXISTING BUSINESSES
• ACCESS TO FREE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

About the project

Cre8te’s Business Incubator Project was set up by Cre8te in June 2001.  It provides specialist advice and support to individuals looking to start up in business and existing businesses, which traditionally have not approached mainstream business advice services.  Its services are tailored to the specific needs of its clients, the vast majority of whom require additional support to get their businesses off the ground.

Based in the Craigmillar area in the East of Edinburgh, Cre8te has specialised in nurturing enterprise in a very difficult neighbourhood – where worklessness is endemic and there is intense social and economic deprivation.  We have also focussed our attention on under-represented groups, including support for long term unemployed, individuals with mental health issues and addictions, females and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) entrepreneurs.

What sets the project apart from traditional and mainstream business support services is its provision of intensive support at the pre-start and aftercare stages.  Cre8te’s  more “hands on” approach where there is “face to face” contact over a prolonged period of time with clients builds up trust, gives added reassurance and guidance, and is absolutely crucial in increasing the success rate of business start-ups in areas of regeneration.

Did You Know

• 80% of our self-employed clients were previously unemployed
• Over the last decade Cre8te has started 1 new business every week!
• For every £1 invested in our business support project, the social return on investment is a staggering £13.26
• Our free business support project is recognised as a model of best practice and as the best in Europe according to a Europe wide independent study

 As our name suggests we literally Cre8te Opportunities…

Drop In: Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 4BB

Tel: 0131 661 8888  Email: info@cre8te.co.uk