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Be Enterprising Start Up Business Coaches

A team of Be Enterprising Start up Business Coaches provide help to those who may have an idea for a business but need help to put this into practice. This new service from East Durham Business Service (EDBS) is an extension of the start up work carried out by the Enterprise Agency.

All advice is free and includes business planning, cash flow forecasting and VAT registration. In many cases funding is available to help set up your business, call us on 0191 5863366 to be assigned a Be Enterprising Coach, your Coach will assist you in business planning and help source available funding to start your business.

Coaches work in the following areas:

Steve Souter & Sue Surtees

Shotton, Wingate, Station Town, Trimdon, Wheatley Hill, Thornley, Hutton Henry, South Hetton & Haswell

Noel Cowley & Sam Sowemimo

Seaham, Dawdon & Murton

Dave Collett, Chris Churms & Amanda Hennessy

Peterlee, Easington, Horden & Blackhall

You will work with your coach to develop your business idea, Be Enterprising coaches not only help you plan your business but will also help you to overcome any barriers you may have to getting started. Barriers may include a need for further training, help organising transport, childcare plus much more, contact us today to make an appointment.

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