Start your own business

REDA is committed to help local people take the first steps to working for themselves, and developing new and existing businesses. As part of this work we are working with local partners to offer programmes and advice sessions:

Drop-in Information Sessions
Come along to one of our FREE drop-in sessions running on Thursday mornings in your local community. No need to book, no detailed questions, just a chat about what’s involved in working for yourself. You decide what to do next.

The next sessions will be held at Whitley Community Cafe between 10am - 12pm on the following Thursdays:

• 23 January
• 30 January
• 6 February
• 13 February
• 20 February
• 27 February

You’ll get real, honest advice and signposting to a range of training and support - including new self-employment programmes. 

Other self-employment and start-up support in Reading:

• Berkshire Growth Hub Start Up Course
  FREE courses throughout the year. Suitable for those who are in the early days of trading, or ready to launch a developed business idea with intensive online and in person training. More details and lots more online information on start up here: berkshiregrowthhub.co.uk/start-up-programme/