Entrepreneurship is being used as a tool for rehabilitation at HMP Chelmsford, where inmates approaching release have taken part in a practical business start-up workshop delivered by NEEB Link.
The session focused on helping participants see self-employment as a realistic and positive route back into society, equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to start and run a small business after release.
Designed to be accessible and hands-on, the workshop covered the core building blocks of entrepreneurship, including developing a business idea, choosing the right business structure, understanding customers and pricing, basic marketing principles, and where to access free support, mentoring and funding.
Delivered by Sarah Brockwell as part of the NEEB Link programme, the session also highlighted the extensive range of fully funded support available to aspiring entrepreneurs across North Essex. This includes access to mentors, co-working spaces, networking opportunities, digital tools and grant funding.
Participants were introduced to practical, modern business resources such as the NEEB App, free business planning tools, marketing platforms like Canva, and AI tools including ChatGPT, helping to demystify technology and show how digital tools can support small businesses from day one.
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