Financial backing possible for Island entrepreneurs

Friday, 31 January 2014 07:15

Budding entrepreneurs are being sought for a new project aiming to help new business ideas with financial backing.

The Isle of Man Entrepreneur Challenge has been launched by Siliconiom, PWC, Continent 8 and Acclaim.

The companies want to offer more investment and support for Island-based entrepreneurs.

They say in this tough economic climate, starting out can often be difficult, so winners will receive financial and practical support.

Kevin Cowley is a tax partner at PWC – he says anything goes:

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