AN event encouraging people with business brains and bright new ideas are being encouraged to attend a business start-up event being held this month.

Wychavon District Council's event is taking place on June 28 at St Andrew’s Town Hotel in Droitwich Spa.

The aim of the event is to stimulate and encourage individuals with a business idea, directing them to the new programmes available that will help them start up and develop their new business and turn their idea into a reality.

A business advisor will be providing one-to-on general advice, while programme staff will be at the event to explain the support and grant funding available to them.

The event will be a drop-in session, which means people can come along from 4.30pm until 7.30pm to speak to business advisors about their ideas and how to get them up and running.

Jane Dobson, economic development officer at Wychavon District Council, said: “We hope this event shows to people that starting your own business doesn’t have to be a dream.

"If you want to work for yourself then there is support available, and we’re offering free support at this event.”

Councillor Richard Morris, portfolio holder for economy and housing at Wychavon District Council, said: “I believe there is a business idea in all of us.

"You may be in employment, looking to change career or presently unemployed, but I would urge anyone who has ever though of starting their own business to come along and share their thoughts as we may be able to help.

"Hopefully we can show you that starting out on your own is achievable and there is support available.”

As well as support and advice from Wychavon District Council, representatives from other organisations will be there to offer guidance include Worcestershire Business Central, Blue Orchid business advisors, and Worcestershire County Council advising on the recently launched Business Start-up and High Growth Programme.

There is no need to book an appointment for this event, just turn up from 4.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information contact Jane Dobson, economic development officer, on 01386 565278 or email jane.dobson@wychavon.gov.uk.