Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses
UK GovernmentEast Midlands, East of England +4Varies
What it funds
A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk/
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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