Starting Your Business
If you think self-employment is for you and are looking to start your own business the North East BIC is here to help.
Every year hundreds of people come to talk to our advisers about starting their own businesses. Some people do it because they think it is time for a change, others have spotted a gap in the market. And of course there are those that think they can make lots of money.
We can help you find answers to the all important questions like… ‘is now the right time for me?’, ‘is there a market for my product?’ and ‘will I be better off working for myself?’ We appreciate that starting your own business is a big step, life changing in fact and we want you to be sure it is the right decision for you.
Free one to one business advice
Our wide range of start up services include FREE one to one advice from expert Business Advisers on:
- Business Planning
- Market Research
- Funding and start up loans
- Setting up in business and legal requirements
- Registering as self-employed
- Tax, VAT and keeping records
- New Enterprise Allowance
Business Support Programmes
Start Up
Workshops
Come along to our free start up workshops to learn the basics of running your business.
Local Business Events
We have an active calendar of interesting events which are beneficial to all businesses.
Networking Opportunities
Grow your network and meet like-minded local business people and entrepreneurs.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
Get in Touch
If you are thinking about becoming your own boss, and would like confidential and independent business advice…
…or give us a call on 0191 516 6111
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We are a Delivery Partner within the Enterprise Support in the North East project. This is a business start up project being delivered across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to assist potential entrepreneurs to become enterprise ready and ultimately self-employed. This is part funded by European Regional Development Fund.