
The Pioneers statue celebrates the canal builders who founded Ellesmere Port and was cast in bronze by Liverpool artist Stephen Broadbent.

You have a great idea...
You are sure it's going to make money...
You think your product or service will really be in demand...
So far so good. How are you going to make that idea a reality?
Just getting started on the road to having your own business is one of the biggest hurdles your great idea faces. You want to do it right. You can't afford not to.
You need a start that gives you all the advantages you can get. You need a start that prepares you for some of the challenges ahead and puts you in control of the risks. That way you can establish a business that will grow and become a success. Not just in the short term, but for years into the future - your future.
All the businesses in the world started with an idea. The difference between success and failure often boils down, not to lack of money, but to hard work and good planning.
If think you've got the drive and the energy to put the work into your new business we have the resources that will give you the advantage. Together we can make it work.
Firm Start is not a place to run your business from but a resource to enable you to best prepare for successful business.
As Firm Start is for serious contenders there is a nominal cost which will increase monthly to reflect market rates. Firm Start is designed to help with the pre start up work needed to launch your business.
After this you will be supported to move into a work space from which you will deliver your product and services.
You will have use of an incubator work space, which will consist of shared office space and facilities that include:
There will also be a confidential meeting room which can be booked free of charge.
![]() | Mike Dodd: Business support on tapAs part of the Firm Start package you will be able to book up to half a day per week of on-site one to one business support. This support is provided by a qualified business advisor, Mike Dodd, who will be based within the office accommodation. If you think you have what it takes to run your own business application forms for Firm Start are available from Tel: 01244 379021. | |
| Mike Dodd | Or email Mike here: mike@blacon.org.uk |
Want to know more? Have some questions? Just want to chat about your circumstances and ideas? Give Mike a call on Tel: 01244 379021 and he'll be happy to talk to you about your business idea and the best way forward. Firm Start could be just the launch into business you need.
If you want to pop in, you can find Firm Start at: Blacon Community Trust, 12 The Parade, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HN
Tel: 01244 379021 Mobile: 07932 820603
Email: mike@blacon.org.uk
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