BUDDING business owners in York are being invited to a week-long intensive programme aimed at getting small businesses off to a flying start.

The Acorns Plus programme takes place this week at York St John University and will feature workshops and seminars on everything from managing your finances to handling tricky legal issues.

Workshops will be held throughout the week, which organisers say will be practically based and “provide the opportunities to develop a sense that your business is coming to life”.

The week will be backed up by monthly meetings to help new businesses get off to a successful start.

The cost of the five-day course is £500 with a concessionary price of £150 to students.

For more details phone 01904 876339 or email acorns@yorksj.ac.uk