Support for your business
Businesses in the Borough have access to free, impartial advice from the Invest Stockton-on-Tees team.
The team can provide guidance and information to those who want to:
- start a new business
- grow an existing business
- invest in or relocate to one of the many strategic business locations in Stockton-on-Tees
Find well-connected, competitively priced premises across the Borough. We can help you to choose the perfect place to develop or grow your business.
Get in touch to start your journey into Stockton-on-Tees.
Help for your business
Planning advice
Looking for advice for a major planning application? Not sure of the process? Our team will provide support and guidance to ensure you are well informed. We work closely with the Council's planning team and can help with introductions.
See more (Go to Planning advice)
Expand into new markets
Expanding into new markets involves a great deal of market research yet it is an incredibly effective way to accelerate your business growth. Our dedicated team can support you each step of the way from helping you to access free resources to local intelligence, entry methods and market analysis to support the development of your business.
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Contracts and supply chain
Using local supply chains can be the best fit for your business and supports your business to work more sustainably. Businesses working together encourages a wider local network supporting the local economy. We can introduce you to companies already located here and inform you of major projects in the region.
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Recruit the right workforce
We know how important it is for you to have the right people for the job. Stockton-on-Tees is already heavily involved in an ambitious plan to offer apprenticeships and in-work training. We are proactive in training our workforce too. With our own Employment and Training Hub, we have a dedicated team to ensure recruiting for your business is seamless. We hold regular sector specific events which attract the region's top talent. Our approach is collaboration, aligning employment and training opportunities for the needs of your business.
See more (Go to Recruit the right workforce)
Start-up advice
Not sure where to start? Our team can provide you with all the resources to help you take your first steps with your business. A dedicated member of the team will work with you from your initial idea to setting up, and through to growing your business. There is a whole host of support for entrepreneurs looking to set up in Stockton-on-Tees and we can connect you with the right people.
See more (Go to Start-up advice )
Build business networks
Our team are well-connected. We can introduce you to our wide range of network groups across Stockton-on-Tees and the Tees Valley. We understand the importance of working together to ensure our businesses continue to thrive. From tender opportunities to contract information, find out more information about doing business with the Council.
Doing business with the Council (Go to Build business networks)Planning advice
Looking for advice for a major planning application? Not sure of the process? Our team will provide support and guidance to ensure you are well informed. We work closely with the Council's planning team and can help with introductions.
See more (Go to Planning advice)Expand into new markets
Expanding into new markets involves a great deal of market research yet it is an incredibly effective way to accelerate your business growth. Our dedicated team can support you each step of the way from helping you to access free resources to local intelligence, entry methods and market analysis to support the development of your business.
See more (Go to Expand into new markets)Contracts and supply chain
Using local supply chains can be the best fit for your business and supports your business to work more sustainably. Businesses working together encourages a wider local network supporting the local economy. We can introduce you to companies already located here and inform you of major projects in the region.
See more (Go to Contracts and supply chain)Recruit the right workforce
We know how important it is for you to have the right people for the job. Stockton-on-Tees is already heavily involved in an ambitious plan to offer apprenticeships and in-work training. We are proactive in training our workforce too. With our own Employment and Training Hub, we have a dedicated team to ensure recruiting for your business is seamless. We hold regular sector specific events which attract the region's top talent. Our approach is collaboration, aligning employment and training opportunities for the needs of your business.
See more (Go to Recruit the right workforce)Start-up advice
Not sure where to start? Our team can provide you with all the resources to help you take your first steps with your business. A dedicated member of the team will work with you from your initial idea to setting up, and through to growing your business. There is a whole host of support for entrepreneurs looking to set up in Stockton-on-Tees and we can connect you with the right people.
See more (Go to Start-up advice )Build business networks
Our team are well-connected. We can introduce you to our wide range of network groups across Stockton-on-Tees and the Tees Valley. We understand the importance of working together to ensure our businesses continue to thrive. From tender opportunities to contract information, find out more information about doing business with the Council.
Doing business with the Council (Go to Build business networks)
Let's talk
The Invest Stockton-on-Tees team are experts in everything to do with business in the Borough.
We can help you find the perfect location, provide planning advice, support you to recruit the right workforce and identify funding opportunities.
Get in touch to get started and find out what Stockton-on-Tees has to offer you.
01642 528384
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