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. Whether a change in circumstances has created new opportunities or you have spotted a gap in the market and want to turn a hobby into a business, our expert advisers provide bespoke 1-2-1 support to meet your specific needs.
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
In response to Covid-19, all appointments will be completed via telephone or video call depending on your preference.
Other Programmes
Sunderland West Area
For all residents in the West of Sunderland who want to be their own boss.
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
We are a Delivery Partner within the Enterprise Support in the North East 2 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.