Useful Links

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The links below are relevant to this section - you can also see an A-Z list of links by title if you prefer.

Local business
	Free, confidential and independent debt advice for self-employed people and small businesses.
	One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering the North East region of England. Includes a news centre, current vacancies, regional initiatives, economic strategy and e-tendering opportunities.
	Online directory of business types such as building and conservation, health and beauty, and motoring.
	PRODEV is a regional project, currently being delivered by the North East Innovation Centre and is specifically intended to reduce the risk associated with product & process development.
Business in Britain
	All sort sof information for business and trade as well as the public. Includes resources on VAT, importing and exporting, the latest news and updates.
	Bizwise is a subscribers only site providing online business guidance services.
	EUROPA is the portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, access the websites of each of the EU institutions and find out about the policies administered by the European Union.
	Guidance on workplace issues, such as employment issues.
	Information for businesses, consumers and employers covering issues such as industry sector reports, manufacturing and technology.
	Information on the four key areas of activity: sustainable regeneration, housing, strategic Brownfield redevelopment, and best practice.
	Lots of resources and information about the farming sector.
	Ordnance survey mapping website.
	Producer and supplier of aggregates: sand, gravel and crushed stone. RMC is based throughout the southwestern United States, and has operations in Missouri and Florida.
	Provide a wide range of content covering the management of information. Site includes details of new legislation, copyright, and government publications.
	Provides a list of markets, news and views, and links.
	Sign up online for Direct Debit payments.
	The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. This site contains a host of health and safety information.
	This site provides free information of importance to the work of Public Analysts and the Association.
	Website for employers, employees, and businesses. Provides information about self-assessment, tax credits, child benefit and a range of other benefits and allowances.
	Website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information.
Business in County Durham
	Information for local businesses, international trade, events, training and news.
	Information from the Northumbria Tourist Board. Provides online advice for tourism businesses in the North East of England. Includes specialist online resources such as news room, links library and a business contacts directory.
	Information on new cars, luxury cars, parts and accessories, and approved used cars.
	Local business providing a wide range of gift baskets and hampers for all occasions.
	Northern Counties Trading Standards Services provides access to trading standards information from a variety of local councils.
	Northern Online is an online business directory and guide for the North East of England. Includes listings of local businesses, bars, restaurants, and cinemas.
	Online business directory for the South Tyneside area.