Facing redundancy at Tata Steel UK (TSUK) and interested in starting your own business?
Register for our in-person events at Community Hub, Aberavon on 8 May 2025 to get advice on self-employment, business start-ups and support with financial planning and grants. The morning session is from 10am to 12pm, the afternoon session is from 2pm to 4pm.
What will the event cover?
- Build awareness and understanding of self-employment as a future career path.
- Discuss the support available with Business Wales to develop your business skills and improve knowledge in preparation to start a business.
- Talk about how you can plan for your business, prepare financial forecasts and business plans. Meet with the team at Neath Port Talbot Council, to discuss the Start-up Grant available and review the criteria and guidance for applying.
- Inform you about the wider support available. Signposting to other resources from the wider Business Wales service, delivery partners, UK Steel Enterprise, and surrounding local authorities.
Following the session (on the day), business advisors will be on hand to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have about the TSUK transition grants.
For further information and to book your place please select the following link: Business Wales Events Finder - Tata Steel UK Transition Business Start-up fund
Business Wales is working in partnership with UK Government and Neath Port Talbot Council to provide business support for individuals, existing businesses and supply chain companies impacted by the Tata Steel transition. This includes a package of business advice and guidance to help you prepare your business case for financial support through the UK Government funded Tata Steel Transition Funds. For further information please select the following link: Business Wales support for Tata Steel Transition | Business Wales