NBSL is a BIS approved Enterprise Agency and works to assist pre-start, new and existing business by providing information, advice and support on running and developing a business.
Please note that our advice and support is free of charge if the majority of your business sales is to other businesses rather than to private individuals.
Pre-start service is delivered through our network of high-street Business Advice Centres which house dedicated staff to help you with the challenges you may face when starting up and running your business; at no cost to you provided you live in Northumberland. Click here for more information.
Our North Esat Business Support Advisers work with existing businesses throughout the North East to identify solutions that aid development and growth. Subject to eligibility, grant support is available through our North East Business Support Fund. Find out more here.
NBSL are approved by BIS, Customer First, Investors in People and we have a skilled, experienced, SFEDI accredited team of Advisers with whom you can work confidentially.
NBSL provide a range of free pre- business start-up and business support solutions including:
Our Advisers are experienced and either hold SFEDI accreditation or are working toward it. Our customer services team hold IAG (Information Advice and Guidance) accreditation or are working toward it.
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We know that starting up and running a business can be difficult. We also know that sometimes you might just need a bit of advice about what you need to do, or how to approach something new. Our advisers are always on hand to help you through, but if you're looking for some general business advice, we might be able to help you right here. Knowledge Bank is our growing collection of business articles that cover some of the main aspects of starting or running a business.
Susanne Miller suffered a serious personal set back 5 years ago when she was diagnosed with Cancer although now recovered she is disabled and can only really work from home. That left Susanne with a dilemma, which direction to take her career in.
Susanne contacted NBSL (Northumberland Business Service Limited). NBSL offers free impartial advice and assistance to help people unlock their potential and set up in business...
