Help to start a business

There is a range of support available for people looking to create new businesses and social enterprises in the city.  This will help you develop your ideas, research your market, and prepare a strong business plan.  Drop into the Skills Hub at Newcastle City Library to find out what help and advice is available, or contact:

• PNE Enterprise, Newcastle’s award-winning local enterprise agency, who offer a business courses workshops and one-to-one support designed specifically for new businesses and entrepreneurs 
• Reviving the Heart of the West End provides hands on business advice and support including 1:1 business mentoring and coaching, experience-based learning and practical workshops to support you to take practical steps towards being self-employed or starting your own business. 
• The Business Enterprise Fund offes flexible finance support for businesses just starting out, and those looking to grow.

Further support is available from:

• The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC), based on Level 3 of Newcastle City Library also provides information, resources and support to research your business.
• The Millin Charity offer community-based start-up and enterprise training as well as trading experience and enterprise grants for women.
• If you are 18 - 30years of age the Princes Trust’s Enterprise Programme can provide business start-up support, access to loan finance and a business mentor.

There is an ever-changing range of funding and investment available to help businesses to start up and grow. The North East Growth Hub website is the best way to explore what finance is available and whether it meets your needs.