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Business is buzzing as firms relocate

NORTHUMBERLAND has the answers when it comes to business accommodation. The county is buzzing, benefiting from companies expanding and relocating from Tyneside and local businesses are expanding. Read

Young, budding tycoons wanted

YOUNG entrepreneurs could be given a boost thanks to a new mentor. Tim Hills has been appointed to the role of Young Entrepreneurs Skills Mentor (YES) at Northumberland Business Service. Read

Bringing the personal touch to wealth management

WEALTH management experts aim to provide businesses with an extra-personal touch. Iain Nicholson Investment Management – originally a department of Iain Nicholson & Co Solicitors – provides a bespoke wealth management service to clients not only regionally but nationally and internationally. Read

Investment support service lends a helping hand

FLEDGLING businesses are being given a helping hand. Northumberland County Council’s Investment Support Service offers help to existing or start-up businesses with investment proposals, which create or safeguard employment in the county. Read

AWS get the ball rolling at new park

AN accountancy firm has become the first occupier at Northumberland’s largest business park. Local firm AWS Accountancy has purchased a 2,250sq ft unit in Berrymoor Court, part of the first phase of new office buildings at Northumberland Business Park. Read

Entrepreneurs move to the fore in a busy week of activities

ENTREPRENEURS are set to benefit from a week of enterprise initiatives. Enterprise Week is officially under way and Northumberland County Council is playing its part with two initiatives. Read

Key advice right on your doorstep

YOU might be wondering: “What is Northumberland Business Service?” Northumberland Business Service (NBS) is an enterprise agency, with a head office based at the Wansbeck Business Park in Ashington. NBS provides a range of business support solutions for a range of circumstances – from assistance to individuals considering self employment through to business incubation for new businesses with potential for quick growth. Read

You’re never too young to think like an entrepreneur

FUNDING is at hand for budding entrepreneurs. Go Wansbeck – the district’s Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) Programme – is off to a flying start with 75% of its funding already committed to schemes to help boost enterprise and business in the area. Read

Global company has roots firmly embedded in Northumberland

RIO Tinto Alcan may be part of a global business success story, but its roots and its people are firmly embedded in south-east Northumberland. Read

How celebrating our culture can breathe new life

A HERTIAGE ‘renaissance’ is underway in a historic city. Newcastle continues to undergo a heritage renaissance that is contributing to its transformation into a culturally vibrant, historic city and world class tourist destination. Read

Help every step of the way

WOMEN are getting a helping hand into business thanks to a respected service. Northumberland Business Service (NBS) has announced the launch of The Northumberland Women’s Mentoring Partnership (NWMP). Read