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        <p>The Prince&rsquo;s Initiative for Mature Enterprise (PRIME) is the only national organisation dedicated to helping people over the age of fifty start and run their own business. PRIME was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in response to letters he was receiving from people desperate to work but unable to find anyone to employ them &ndash; because of their age.</p>
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<li>a free start up pack &ndash; call the free phone number or email for a copy</li>
<li>free information &ndash; see an example of this in the related documents</li>
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<li>referral to accredited advisers for free business advice</li>
<li>free mentoring and other services in some parts of the county</li>
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<p>If you are interested in self employment or starting up a small business visit <a onkeypress="window.open('http://www.primebusinessclub.com/');return false;"  onclick="window.open('http://www.primebusinessclub.com/');return false;" href="http://www.primebusinessclub.com/" title="open page: http://www.primebusinessclub.com/">PRIME Business Club</a><span class="hide">|</span>. It&rsquo;s full of helpful business information, practical ideas and contacts.</p>
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