Have you wondered what it would be like to be your own boss? Is self-employment for you? Not sure you’ve got what it takes to run your own business? Not sure how to go about it?
Feel like you've got a thousand questions and not many answers?
Do you wish you had someone to talk to that could help you to start your own business? We've got a team of expert advisers ready to help you find your way and make a success of it.
We've already helped over 2,500 people like you to become their own boss, how can we help you?
Whatever you need to get your business of the ground, we're here to help every step of the way.
Whatever stage your business is at, we've got a business support package to get you to the next level.
If you can't find what you need, you can always speak to one of the team.
Providers
If you provide business support services like marketing, business planning, human resources or financial planning find out how you could register with us to offer a grant of up to £3200 to your clients for work that you do for them.
Our Programmes
Our unique support programmes can provide help no matter what stage your business is at.
How to access grant support to stabilise your business for the future
Established in 2001, NBSL has become the North East’s largest volume provider of funding to growth businesses, helping over 12,000...
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What is a business risk register, and should you have one?
The last time you had a register taken may be a few years ago however a business a risk register is vital in considering your risks,...
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Grant funding 101 - Time to claim
As our series continues on how to get the best from grant schemes across the North East, John Atkinson looks at how we support you post...
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Banishing those January Blues
Already half way through January and realised those resolutions never really got going? Blue Monday – traditionally the one day that most...
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Take a fresh look at funding from the North East Business Support Fund
NBSL are urging businesses to join thousands of North East SMEs to take a fresh look at the North East Business Support Fund as growth...
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Thinking about exporting? Explore the benefits and barriers for your business.
The Export Academy, set up by Department for International Trade (DIT) North East, is a free programme specifically designed to help North East...
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