South East Essex FSB Branch Chairman, Terry Taber, said: ‘The latest figures showing that for every job advertised in Castle Point there are 6.6 people unemployed is a very worrying statistic – and, following the Comprehensive Spending Review this week, it is likely there will be an increase in that figure as the public sector sheds jobs.
‘It is often tempting for someone who has received a redundancy payment to turn their dream of being their own boss into reality, especially with the Government recently announcing a £2,000 grant for unemployed people wishing to start their own business. But far too often Essex FSB sees such businesses fail after a year or two with the money then gone forever - often with a devastating impact on the individual and their family.
’We are keen to see more small businesses established; but want them to succeed, which is why we offer a range of more than 40 services aimed at helping keep costs down - including free telephone line installation, free business banking and free legal and tax advice lines.
’It is important that anyone thinking of starting their own business gets independent advice from organisations such as Business Link or the local Enterprise Agency so they get an objective view on the viability of their business proposition.’
Terry Taber also called upon local firms looking to take on extra staff to use the free service available from Jobcentre Plus.
’Perhaps if these services are taken advantage of,’ Terry explained, ‘the next time we see these statistics published there will be fewer unemployed people chasing each vacancy in the area.’
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