There is a vast range of business advice available from a number of agencies listed below. After the successful GLEAM programme in early 2008 and various discussions at the Ouseburn Steering Groups there are proposals being worked up to develop a programme of support centred on Ouseburn catering for Creative and Cultural industries.
Business Link North East
Business Link is a government funded service designed to help business start up, survive and grow – this service is increasingly the first point of contact for businesses seeking advice and support - more information is available on www.businesslinknortheast.co.uk - ring 0845 600 9006 to make an appointment to meet one of their advisors at a local access point. The two in or near to Ouseburn are:
1 Portman House
Portland Road
NE2 1AQ
Enterprise
Support Centre East
187-189 Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle Upon
NE6 1DP
Entrust
Entrust’s head office is in Ouseburn at:
Portman House
Portland Road
Entrust is the trading name of the Tyne & Wear Enterprise Trust Limited.
Entrust was established in 1981 to assist small businesses in the North East with advice, consultancy and training, with a view to improving growth, development and sustainability.
The organisation has grown and developed in line with the increasing demand for business development and enterprise support in the North East of England, playing an important part in its economic regeneration.
Today Entrust provides assistance for individuals and local businesses through its bespoke services; Financial Solutions, Graduate Business Solutions and Start-up Support. These services are provided by top professionals and experienced business people throughout the Region, ensuring high quality services are maintained.
A not-for-profit organisation, Entrust's services are funded and supported through National Government and European Funding in order to keep down the cost of these services to its clients.
Project North East
Project North East is an enterprise agency with property in Ouseburn ( Woods Pottery on Stepney Bank) but are based in Pink Lane in Newcastle City Centre from where various business advice services are offered. See www.pne.org
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council are currently re-organising their economic development service. At present however business advice and support information can be found on the City Council website - www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/level2?readform&ID=100002~200013 or the community economic development website of enterprising