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Start ups on the rise in Durham

Record business start up figures have been reported in East Durham over the past year, according to a local enterprise agency. According to the East Durham Business Service (EDBS), 137 new businesses were supported from April 07 to March 08 - a 111% increase on the figures achieved in 2005-2006.

Business ideas have apparently been extremely varied, including traditional businesses from plumbers to accountants and the more unusual from dancewear designers to talent agencies.

The start-up provision in Easington District has been further improved with investment from the ‘Be Enterprising’ programme. 7 business start-up coaches are now active in the area, providing advice and support for budding entrepreneurs and access to grant funding to support start-up costs.

Peter Rippingale, Business Support Team Leader at EDBS, said: “Increasing business starts indicate that the health of the local economy is good and we expect to see this trend continue. Enquiries are up on last year and having a strong network of coaches means that we can respond quickly to clients’ start up needs.”

To find out more call Be Enterprising on 0800 030 4134 or call EDBS on 0191 586 3366.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .