Enterprise agency helps new businesses set up in Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe

Enterprise agency helps new businesses set up in Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe

1:34pm Friday 10th January 2014 in News By Lizzie Anderson

A DOG groomer, a war games specialist and a plumber are the latest to benefit from the support of an agency on a mission to create new businesses.

Former infantry soldier Steve Jones opened The Salon, a dog grooming parlour on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland, after receiving business advice from South Durham Enterprise Agency (SDEA).

The agency has received funding from the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership to help create jobs and new businesses in both towns.

Mr Jones, 31, said. SDEA has been there to support me to develop my business plan and provide with me with guidance. I know I can count on them to be there in the future should I need their support.

SDEA also came to the assistance of war games fan Andy Robson, 32, who is now the proud proprietor of Brigade Headquarters on Railway Street, Bishop Auckland.

As well as being a place to buy war games, customers can play together, pick up tips and learn how to build the models.

Over in Newton Aycliffe, meanwhile, electrical engineer turned plumber Mark Edney, 41, set up GasMark Plumbing and Heating after enrolling on the agencys Step into Business scheme.

The initiative, which is funded by Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership, offers grants of up to 850 to allow start-up businesses in the Newton Aycliffe area to pay for equipment, clothing, professional memberships, marketing and website design and development.

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