Why relocate your business to the North East?

Feb 8
09:09

2008

Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

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More than 330,000 new companies are registered in the UK every year. They join over two million existing businesses – why not join them?

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Every year hundreds of firms,Why relocate your business to the North East? Articles from high-tech start-ups to global brand leading businesses, receive substantial advice and support in locating to the UK with their new or exsiting business.

The north east boasts much academic expertise, excellent transport links, a great quality of life – why don’t you look for opportunities to relocating or looking for new business opportunities in the North East. After all it has a great tourism industry. This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the region’s economy.

Overseas tourists and weekend break visitors are being attracted in increasing numbers by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of North East England which makes it an ideal place for relocation.

The region has a big reputation for the warmth and friendliness of its people. There is great diversity of places to eat and things to do. It is a place with literally something for everyone.

Alongside a rich choice of local foods there is a tremendous selection of Indian, Italian, Greek and Japanese restaurants – to name but a few of those from overseas - and Newcastle has one of the most bustling Chinatowns in the UK.

Activities include classical and rock music concerts at venues led by Sage Gateshead. Within an hour’s drive of Newcastle are the glorious sandy beaches of Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall and Durham Cathedral World Heritage Sites and some of the finest medieval castles. Among the many museums are the award-winning Beamish Open Air and Bowes. Add to that Alnwick Castle Garden, the North Pennines Areas of Outstanding Beauty, and much more.

Shopping is also major attraction, with designer clothes stores springing up in Newcastle and at Gateshead MetroCentre, one of the biggest out-of-town retail complexes in Europe.

The influx of visitors has increased recently as a result of the big impact of the ‘Passionate People. Passionate Places’ Regional Image Campaign. National newspaper and TV advertising has created extremely positive perceptions about the region.

North East England is home to 588 overseas companies from 32 countries, employing over 27,000 people therefore making an ideal place for overseas investors looking for  business opportunities in the UK or  business opportunities in England.