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Introduction
This web site is part of the City of Sunderland's Communities of Interest Project. A collection of online web sites aimed at citizens within the Sunderland area.

This particular site is aimed at helping those looking to start up a new business and who require some business advice and help. Although aimed at new business start ups, this site will also be useful to existing companies.

You will find a wide range of information from practical guides to useful contact details.

If you have some information you would like added to this site please use the email at the bottom of this page.

Accessability
the text size of this site can be enlarged if needed. Click the link at the top of this page called "ENLARGE TEXT". To reset the text to standard size click the link "text to default size". The site can be read through speaking software systems such as Jaws and Wemedia.

A free to download talking programme is available from http://www.pixi.com/~reader1/index/html/_download.html.

Access Keys
These web pages comply with the UK Government accesskeys standard. The addition of access keys allows users with limited physical capabilities to navigate more easily. Listed below are the access keys used on this site.

PRESS KEYS LINK TO
[Alt] + A = What is a Business
[Alt] + B = Getting Help
[Alt] + C = Training
[Alt] + D = Finance
[Alt] + E = Business Plans
[Alt] + F = Marketing
[Alt] + G = Customer Service
[Alt] + H = Business Checklist
[Alt] + I = Premises
[Alt] + J = Mesage Board
[Alt] + K = Closing a Business
[Alt] + J = Employing Staff
[Alt] + K = Contacts