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Business Advice Centres

NBSL have six Business Advice Centres throughout the county of Northumberland and a flagship business incubator in the costal town of Berwick upon Tweed.  You can find out more by clicking on the pictures below.

Please call in or telephone your local advice centre. To find your local address please cliick on the branch photograph.  Or if you would prefer you can fill in our contact form

Our facilities - Available for you!

AT every NBSL Business Advice Centre our facilities are available for hire, this includes:

  • Well-equipped meeting / conference rooms
  • One-to-one counselling / interview room
  • ICT suite with internet connectivity
  • Catering can be arranged from local providers for you

Prices are competitive, you can book by the hour, half day or full day.

You must book in advance as demand can be high at times!  Please contact us to arrange a viewing of your local Centre or to make a booking.

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