Business support in Local authorities and the National Park:

Local authorities in North East England are set to Contact your local authority to discuss local rules and regulations, licences, planning, environmental health, health and safety, rates and a wide range of other business information.

                        The National Park Authority looks after the landscape, heritage and culture of Northumberland National Park, helping to make it a special place for people to live in and enjoy. They do this by making sure that communities and businesses in and around the National Park are supported with good advice, guidance and funding. They are happy to talk to anyone with an existing business or who is planning a business in the Park. They say, "It is our aim to empower local people to generate and run new ventures of all kinds that will enrich the economy and life of the community.

                        Since small and medium business is a huge source of revenue for banks, they go to considerable efforts to provide business managers who will offer a wide range of help and advice, not just on financial topics. Your bank should have a vested interest in helping you; if you don't get the help you need, consider changing banks.

                        There are a range of organisations that can help you like Business Link and the North East Chamber of Commerce Your local authority for advice on planning, signage, licences and health and safety, who will often provide business support as well as financial information Professional services such as accountants, insurance advisors and solicitors Tourism-specific organisations like the Area Tourism Partnerships, skills advisors and tourism associations.