Business Support

Business Durham will guide you through the business landscape

Providing support to the business community

Get help and support for your business including funding, access to free training and the networks you need to grow and thrive.

Drum Business Park facts:
– 80 businesses on the park
– 12 miles from Newcastle
– 18 miles to Newcastle International Airport

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Andrea McGuiganBusiness Engagement & Account Manager

Call 03000 261255

Locate your business at Drum Business Park

enquiries@drumbusinesspark.co.uk
03000 261261

We’re here to advise you on all aspects of your business

Finding the right premises for your business

Many commercial properties, including offices, factory units and warehouses, are available to buy or rent at a range of competitive rates.

Business growth

Expanding your business is a big decision. Whatever your needs, our experienced and successful team can help make your journey smoother by de-risking your investment opportunities.

Starting up a new business

If you live in County Durham, or you’re looking to start your business in the county, there is a raft of business start-up and funding advice available as well as training courses to support you in preparing your business.

Access to finance

Business Durham can point you in the direction of a number of funds and programmes which can deliver support to you, whether you want to access finance of £5,000 or £2m plus. There are also a multitude of regional and national loan schemes available.

Innovation and product development

Business Durham has a proven track record for helping innovative companies grow and thrive, with a practical approach based around real market opportunities and challenges that require innovative solutions:

Exporting your goods or services

Get support from organisations such as Department for International Trade (DIT) and the North East England Chamber of Commerce (NEECC) to export your product or service as part of your long-term plan for growth.

Finding the right networks and contacts

Doing business is about relationships, so finding the right business people to meet can make a big difference. Business Durham and its associates have something to suit everyone.

Enterprise and skills support

There’s a wide range of ways you can develop your skills and try your hand at enterprise. With the right training, exposure to great role models and access to opportunities you could be one of the next generation of business leaders.

Engaging with schools

Business Durham delivers programmes, such as Future Business Magnates and works with partners, such as the Durham Education Business Partnership and Durham University, to support the delivery of business education engagement initiatives in County Durham.

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Whether you are a small business or a multi-national market leader, Drum Business Park is the perfect place to locate and run your business.

enquiries@drumbusinesspark.co.uk
03000 261261