BUDDING entrepreneurs can take advantage of training offered by the New Entrepreneur Scholarships - and receive up to £2,000 in business support funds.

NES is a free part-time business development programme for people wanting to start and manage their own business.

The NES course starts at the beginning of November and will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University.

The programme lasts for six months and comprises one evening or afternoon a week.

Applicants can apply online, before October 7, at www.mmu.ac.uk/nes or by contacting Dominic Martinez on 0161 247 3954 or d.martinez@mmu.ac.uk