The PRIME Partner Programme
The aim of the PRIME Partner Programme is to expand the number
of organisations around the UK who are prepared to provide high
quality, tailor made services to people aged 50 and over who want
to explore the possibility of being self employed and succeed
in setting up sustainable new business ventures.
If your organisation is interested in becoming a PRIME Partner
and can meet the following requirements, THEN CONTACT PRIME (there
is a direct response form at the bottom of this page) for further
information.
Expectations of PRIME Partner organisations:
1) Services to be delivered to 50+ clients:
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Individual in depth guidance
to enable clients to decide on their suitability for self-employment. |
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Referral of those who recognise
that self-employment is not for them, to other employment
options, volunteering opportunities or other sources of guidance
and support. |
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Opportunities for detailed
exploration of business ideas. |
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Opportunities for one-to-one
discussion of specific business proposals. |
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Access to facilities for
business and market research to establish individual project
viability and to test marketing grants if available. |
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Individually determined
access to IT and other vocational training. |
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Training in generic business
practices. |
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Assistance with preparation
of comprehensive business plans. |
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Guidance regarding potential
sources of finance. |
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On going mentoring or other
similarly close support during business start-up, and for
at least 12 months thereafter. |
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Access to continuing networks
providing generic or specific business support as required
by the client. |
2) Adherence to the following Core Principles:
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To adopt and adhere to a
policy of 'non-rejection' in respect of clients, providing
access to all and ensuring equality of opportunity. |
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To apply the highest professional
standards and expectations to all aspects of their work with
50+ clients. |
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To be open to review, and
willing to learn from and share with both PRIME and others
of its partner organisations through research activities,
networking and other means. |
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To actively seek opportunities
to work closely and co-operatively with others in order to
extend self-employment and enterprise opportunities as widely
as possible for people over 50. |
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To operate on a non-profit
making basis. |
