Traditionally Hartlepool’s economy has been
based on large-scale industries and as a result entrepreneurship
has not been a significant part of the culture. As a consequence
Hartlepool has suffered from low levels of business start
up rates. Hartlepool Borough Council sees growth in this sector
as being a major issue, as it seeks to develop a diverse and
vigorous local economy.
The Borough Council is committed to a variety of projects
to encourage new businesses including the facilitation of
Enterprising Hartlepool, the development of a town-wide incubation
system, ongoing financial assistance for new businesses and
the potential extension to Brougham Enterprise Centre.
For further information regarding Hartlepool Borough Council;
Tel: (01429) 266522
Business link can take your Business to the next
level, with a presence across Tees Valley, Business Link is
the independent broker for the best business information,
advice and assistance, offering access to a comprehensive
network of services and expertise and providing the best total
solution to take businesses where they need to go.
The main objective of Business Link is to ensure the success
of its customers by providing access to expertise ranging
from finance, marketing, ICT to finding premises, to help
in all aspects of their business, including – Developing
People, Innovation, Developing New Markets, Generating Orders,
Financing Growth, and Developing New Business.
Business Link clients range from manufacturers, retailers
and software developers to professional services firms. By
building up an in-depth knowledge of what each business is
and where the customer wants to take it, Business Link organises
the best services to achieve individual objectives. The flexible
service is driven by customer deadlines and is open to all
industries whatever the stage of development.
To achieve a greater level of enterprise in the Tees Valley,
Business Link has recently reformulated the Start-Up Service
aimed at increasing the number of people entering self-employment.
The service will provide a flexible service for the customer,
allowing much more personal choice than ever before. Businesses
will receive help via a number of different mediums including
one to one support, workshops, peer-group networking and brokered
specialist services.
The service aims to ensure that new business creation has
both a positive economic and social impact within the Tees
Valley, providing anyone with the desire an opportunity to
turn it into a business reality.
The Start-Up Service will be delivered by a number of local
providers who will use the Business Link brand to ensure consistency
in its delivery. Customers should experience the same whether
they come direct to Business Link or go via one of the providers.
The service will also be of interest to existing businesses
who will be able to access specialist help in a number of
areas such as mentoring, marketing and specialist financial
help.
However long a company has been in business, Business Link
offers a wide range of services to help businesses to achieve
their individual objectives. Services include, Initial Business
Enquiries; Business Development; Information Research; Access
to Finance; E-Commerce; Innovation, Design and Technology;
Export; Workforce Development; Mentoring and Consultancy and
Workshops and Seminars.
Whether a business needs a one off answer to s simple question
or a detailed action plan leading to a long-term project,
Business Link will ensure that they get the best quality and
most appropriate assistance to meet their deadlines.
For further information regarding Business Link;
Tel: (01642) 806666
Fax: (01642) 341425
Text Phone: (01642) 245688
E mail: info@tees.businesslink.co.uk
Web: www.teesbusinesslink.co.uk
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