PrintThis month the government launched its new Enterprise Strategy for unlocking the nation's entrepreneurial talents. In the East of England, one of the ways EEDA is working toward that goal is through Enterprise Road - a new year-long project to find the best ways to break through the barriers to enterprise.
While the East of England has many business success stories, it still has a wealth of locked-up enterprising potential, particularly in certain places or amongst some demographic groups. Countless people who could be entrepreneurs never take the first step because they see too many obstacles - for some it could be a lack of skills or confidence, for others it might be access to affordable finance or workspace.
Yet there are many great projects across the region that are using innovative ways to enable would-be entrepreneurs to realise their potential. Enterprise Road is a way of allowing these support-providers and entrepreneurs to share their experiences and ideas, so we can ensure the best quality early-enterprise support throughout the East of England.
You can find out more about Enterprise Road at www.eeda.org.uk/enterpriseroad, where you can also join the debate on the Enterprise Road blog and register for the project's launch event on 16 May.