Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Setting up in Business

A key priority in the area is to encourage the creation of new businesses and people looking to become self-employed. Support is offered in partnership with other organisations like Business Link and provided through a number of local enterprise agencies.

For further information and advice on businesses, please contact Business Link North East on 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.businesslinknortheast.co.uk

Young people (aged between 18and 30 years old) considering setting up in business can also receive help and possibly financial assistance from the Princes Trust - Business. For more details telephone 01642 245400 or go to the Princes Trust website.

www.greenteesvalley.org will direct businesses searching for information on improving their environmental performance to the local organisations that can assist them. It also provides information ranging from setting up environmental management systems, reducing energy bills, managing resources efficiently and sourcing funding. The website is supported by Tees Valley Green Business Network.