How the Enterprise Team Can Support You
MRC provides support to its students having innovative and feasible business ideas. We want to see our students and graduates running successful business ventures. The college understands the importance of entrepreneurship skills for the graduate and is actively involved in the translating your bright ideas into reality. To help you attain your objective the college will provide you with expert advice, mentoring, work space and information on funding opportunities.
1:1 business mentoring and advice
Cultural insight and strategic vision through technology
Skills workshops throughout the year
Cultural insight and strategic vision through technology
Networking opportunities
Cultural insight and strategic vision through technology
Guidance on funding and resources
Cultural insight and strategic vision through technology
1:1 Business Mentoring
We offer free one-to-one mentoring for students and graduates. These sessions provide personalised advice, practical guidance, and a chance to explore your business ideas.
Get Started – Learn About Starting a Business
Starting a business can feel like a big risk, but with Mont Rose you’ll have access to business mentors, networks, and resources to keep the worry low and let your vision grow.
We are here to help you if:
- you’ve got an idea for a business
- you’re developing a business plan
- your business is already up and running
Workshops, Competitions and Activities
Throughout the academic year, we run business competition, variety of workshops, and activities, all designed to prepare you for entrepreneurial success.
Zephyr Magazine
Zephyr is Mont Rose College’s student-led magazine, printed every semester. It includes an Entrepreneurial Column, where student business owners share their journey to inspire others.
Business Competition – MRC Angels
MRC Angels is our annual entrepreneurial competition. It requires a year of preparation, personal growth, and professional development.
The College provides:
- Mentoring and resources throughout the year
- Free training workshops with industry specialists
- Guidance on business development
- Networking opportunities with external business experts
Learn more
Funding and Financial Support for Start-Ups
We know that accessing finance is a vital part of turning your business idea into reality. Below are some trusted, government-backed schemes and guidance that can support you.
Apply for a Start Up Loan
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business. Unlike a standard business loan, this is an unsecured personal loan – you’ll need to pass a credit check.
What you’ll get:
- Free support and guidance to help write your business plan
- Up to 12 months of free mentoring if successful
Apply for a Start Up Loan
Venture Capital Schemes
If you are seeking investment, you can apply for Venture Capital Schemes. These offer tax reliefs to investors who back early-stage businesses.
Find Out About Venture Capital Schemes
Support for Small Businesses
The UK’s Industrial Strategy provides a range of support measures to help small businesses improve productivity, access funding, and find guidance.
See What Support is Available
Small Business Rate Relief
You may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief if:
- Your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000
- Your business only uses one property (exceptions apply)
Apply for Small Business Rate Relief
Local Support – Small Business Rate Relief
(Redbridge Council – Occupied Properties Only)
If your business is based in Redbridge, you may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief on your occupied property.
You can apply if:
- You only use one property, and
- Your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000 (Check your rateable value).
Small Business Rate Relief Application
For further questions, email: business.rates@redbridge.gov.uk
What You Get
- If your property’s rateable value is less than £12,000, you won’t have to pay business rates.
- For properties valued £12,001 to £15,000, the relief decreases gradually from 100% to 0%.
If You Use More Than One Property
- Each additional property must have a rateable value of less than £2,900.
- The total combined rateable value of all properties must not exceed £27,999.