280 start their own businesses

A TOTAL of 280 people in Warrington have been helped off benefits under the Government’s New Enterprise Allowance scheme and are now running their own businesses.
The news has been welcomed by Warrington South MP David Mowat, who runs his own “jobs club” in the town to help people find work or start businesses.
The allowance – which supports people on out-of-work benefits to start their own business – has helped more than 46,000 people across the country to set up successful businesses since it was introduced in April 2011.
The support available to people starts with help from a business mentor to develop their business idea. Then, once they have got the business up and running, and have moved off benefits, they are eligible for 26 weeks of financial support as they get their business going.
Mr Mowat said: “It’s excellent news that 280 people in Warrington have been helped to get off benefits and to realise their dream of starting their own businesses and being their own boss.
“Small businesses, are a hugely important part of our community and vital to local jobs.
“That’s why supporting small businesses is an important part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan. There’s more to do, but these figures show that our support is helping people to get off benefits and running their own business, giving them the promise of a better and brighter future. And each new job these businesses create is another family in Warrington with the security of a regular pay packet.”
Since the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme started in 2011, some 46,000 people have started a business.
*10,610 businesses started by people aged 50 and over
*3,370 businesses started by people under 25
*8,590 businesses started by disabled people
About 408,800 fewer people are claiming Job Seekers Allowance.
Pictured: MP David Mowat carries out an interview at the jobs club.