Start-up Advice

Advice on getting started

Advice is available to anyone who has a business idea or would like to know more about starting a business.

TEDCO offer guidance, up-to-date information and can help you to write a business plan. We can help you decide if you have what it takes to set up a new business, look at the reality of starting your business and the skills and qualities you will need.

Our support is about knowing who as well as how. We don't pretend that we know everything but we can find someone who will be right for you and your business idea, whatever the challenge and whatever stage your are at.

Grants and Loans

Each business has different start-up costs. Money is often available to help you finance your new venture and our advisers will help you to find out what's available to you.

Support

Our friendly advisers will take you through each stage of the business start-up process, making sure you have all the information you need. Our support and advice not only covers all aspects of trading, including business skills, marketing, business plans, finance, finding premises and employing people but also helps you work out what it might mean for you and your family.

You can have as many appointments as you need to get you started and we will continue to support you throughout your journey.

To request an appointment or to find out more, please call our start-up team on 0191 428 3535, email starting@tedco.org or complete our start-up enquiry form

Starting a Business