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Greater Manchester libraries are introducing a new initiative that aims to help people across the city region launch their own start-up businesses.
Having received £250,000 from the Arts Council earlier in the year, Greater Manchester libraries will now seek to deliver personalised one-to-one business information sessions to visitors at libraries through the Big Ideas Generators project.
Library visitors will also have the opportunity to attend 'How to' sessions and workshops to help them with their new business ventures, developing ideas that could be turned into start-up businesses and provide the chance to learn about trading through courses on eBay and Etsy.
Sir Richard Leese, Deputy Mayor for Economic Growth and Business and Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Our libraries are vital community hubs, where everybody, no matter their age or background, is able to access the latest information and technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to boost to our business community across the city region and ensure that local people are able to reach their full potential.”
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