Starting Up a Business
Our business start-up process is a mix of training, practical assistance and where eligible, financial support aimed at helping you to plan, set up and run your own business in Wear Valley, Sedgefield and Teesdale.
An initial appointment with an Business Advisor to discuss:
- Your business idea
- The practical assistance available
- Grants & financial incentives
- Preparing a Business Plan
- Cash Flow Forecast
- A Pre-Start Training Course
- Enterprise Essentials Workshops - business skills training
Once you start trading we will help you to:
- Register as self-employed (Inland Revenue)
- Set up suitable accounts
- Review your progress
- Ongoing help & support
