We have listed a selection of links which we feel you may find useful, if you have a link you would like to suggest, please feel free to contact us.
DIDA
Website: www.dida.co.uk
The Development Agency for the district of Derwentside, DIDA provide advice and support to residents planning to start a business and businesses which are already trading in the district.
SASDA
Website: www.sasda.info
Established in 1984 to help find employment for the people made redundant through the closure of Shildon Wagon Works, SASDA have a long and successful history in providing expert advice and support for those thinking of setting up in business and for established businesses seeking to expand or improve their performance.
EDBS
Website: www.edbs.co.uk
EDBS offer business support and advice to those wanting to start a business, seek marketing advice or develop their existing business in the District of Easington and work closely with their clients in order to achieve their business aims.
The Enterprise Agency
Website: www.theenterpriseagency.co.uk
The Enterprise Agency for Wear Valley and Teesdale are local Business Advisors who prove genuine hands-on support, advice, training and specialist knowledge to help people in their area to start or grow their own businesses.
Princes Trust
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust Business Programme provides money and support to help people start up in business.
The Business Programme is for people who are:
- * aged 18-30
- * unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
- * living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Business Link Northeast
Website: www.businesslinknortheast.co.uk
Business Link is a government funded service available to help start and grow your business.
HM Revenue & Customs
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk
HMRC can offer advice and guidance on taxation and benefits, how to register and who to inform when you’re starting up in business.
Durham City Council
Website: www.durhamcity.gov.uk
Chester-le-Street District Council
Website: www.chester-le-street.gov.uk
County Durham Tourist Information
Website: www.visitcountydurham.com
Find things to do in County Durham, hotels & accommodation, what's on, restaurants, nightlife, tours and itineraries.
Launch Pad North East
Website: www.launchpadnortheast.org/
The organisation responsible for Launch Pad, the North East Enterprise Bond, is a registered charity which aims to positively influence the culture of and attitudes within the region towards enterprise and being entrepreneurial. Using our Launch Pad vehicles which take the enterprise message to the street, we work in partnership, taking practical actions to facilitate these positive changes.