We're here to help you to grow and develop your business - with Grant Funding, Masterclasses and Networking opportunities across the region.
Get the support you need to take your business further.
For over fifteen years, we've helped businesses just like yours to grow their turnover, improve profits and employ more people - apply for a grant to bring in external consultancy support; attend a Masterclass to develop your knowledge or get along to an event to grow your network.
We've already given over £7.3m of grant funding to 8500 businesses - could you be next?
We've got funding, workshops, training, articles and events.
Whatever stage your business is at, we've got a business support package to get you to the next level.
If you can't find what you need, you can always speak to one of the team.
Providers
If you provide business support services like marketing, business planning, human resources or financial planning find out how you could register with us to offer a grant of up to £3200 to your clients for work that you do for them.
Our Programmes
Our unique support programmes can provide help no matter what stage your business is at.
How to access grant support to stabilise your business for the future
Established in 2001, NBSL has become the North East’s largest volume provider of funding to growth businesses, helping over 12,000...
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What is a business risk register, and should you have one?
The last time you had a register taken may be a few years ago however a business a risk register is vital in considering your risks,...
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Know the difference between customer service and customer experience?
How do you get from providing good customer service to providing a great customer experience? Why not try walking in your customers’...
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Working Well - Our Good Work Pledge
Following the recent retention of the ISO 9001 and Customer First award, we are delighted to announce that we are to receive an Advanced...
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Skills success as planning starts for second season
With over 100 businesses supported on NBSL’s first season of its latest programme, Better Business Skills, planning has now started for a...
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Free training programme created to help North East firms sell overseas with confidence
Executive Director of International Trade at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, Julie Underwood discusses how North East...
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