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Local Business Advice
There are many organisations offering a wide
range of help and support to businesses in South Tyneside
from exporting and finance to marketing and public relations.
The key is knowing where to look. We've listed some
of the main contacts below:
Business Link Tyne & Wear
Offers an independent, impartial business advice and
information service. Business Link is the first point
of contact to help you with any business enquiry including
legislation, premises, training, quality or management.
They offer a range of services to help businesses whether
you are trying to break into new markets, looking to
export, seeking help with technology, starting up or
expanding. As a broker of advice and support they can
link into the local network to find the type of help
you need. For more information http://www.businesslinktw.co.uk
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Aims to promote enterprise and innovation by encouraging
successful business start-ups and the growth of existing
businesses. For more information click http://www.dti.gov.uk/for_business.html
The Small Business Service (SBS)
Is an agency within the United Kingdom's Government
that champions the interests of small businesses. Their
vision is to help make the UK the best place in the
world to start and grow a business. Their purpose is
to help build an enterprise society in which small businesses
can thrive and achieve their potential. More information
http://www.sbs.gov.uk
South Tyneside Council's Economic Development
Team
Offers support and advice to businesses within the Borough
including promotional material. Further
information.
The Tyneside Economic Development Company
(TEDCO)
Offers managed workspace along with business support.
For more information http://www.tedco.org
The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) Fair
Trading Award
This is a qualification for today’s trading environment.
It aims to develop key staff in the vital area of trading
law. By training for the Award, all staff who deal with
customers can achieve a standard which has the backing
of the Trading Standards profession. This means that
they can become more competent in the management of
their businesses and they can use the qualification
as part of their personal development process. To find
out more go to fair
trading award scheme.
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