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Kick start traders join this Sunday!

This week sees our first two Kick Start traders join the market.

The Kick Start scheme was launched at the end of 2013. We’ve created it to encourage local people to try out a new business idea at the market. In the spirit of entrepreneurialism, those on benefit can now apply to have a free market pitch for a month, including insurance, stall hire and free mentoring advice.

Our first two traders are selling jewellery and serving up freshly made smoothies and juices. Visit the market from 30 March to 27 April to see them in action. We’ll be announcing more Kick Start traders in the coming weeks. To find out more about our Kick Start traders and others visit the stalls page.

Damian Patchell, member of CRTRA and responsible for the market, said: “This is a great opportunity for local residents to test their ideas and see where it leads as well as for the market to diversify its offering. We receive lots of enquiries from local residents about trading at the market. Some find the process a bit daunting, for those who aren’t working it is a struggle to raise the funds for the upfront costs of the licence, insurance or buying stock, we are aiming to reduce that barrier. It  is a missed opportunity if they have a great idea so we hope this programme will encourage them to apply and grow it into a real business opportunity.”

The programme is open to all who live locally and the idea doesn’t have to be for a market stall. It could be to open a shop or starting an online business but the market stall will be used to test out the idea. If you would like to apply (next trading dates will be May/June) please complete the form online.

If you’d like more info about the scheme (with a view to running something similar or have a media enquiry) contact us on press@chatsworthroade5.co.uk.

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