The Real Help for Business and People Now campaign is a regional partner initiative involving:

Business Link is a government-funded service designed to help businesses start up, survive and grow.
The Business Link service is delivered right across England, however here in the North East we have a high quality and responsive team with local knowledge, experience and understanding to work with you to get the best from your business.

nextstep is a free careers advice service for adults:
- aged 20 or more
- aged 18 or 19, who have been referred to nextstep by Jobcentre Plus
nextstep advisers can offer information, advice and support to help you find work or move on in your career. Our experienced advisers can also help you find the best training, learn new skills and the most suitable jobs.

The Association of North East Councils is the political voice and representative body for local government in the North East. It encompasses all local authorities in the region, throughout Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and the Tees Valley on issues of concern to them and the communities they serve.
It is a cross-party organisation, with all of its Members democratically elected and accountable politicians.

One North East is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England - Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. The Agency aims to help the people of the North East create and sustain jobs, prosperity and a higher quality of life.
Our vision is a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking region promoting the benefits of living, working and doing business here. The Agency is responsible to the people of the North East and to the Government.

Representing central government across North East England
Based in the centre of Newcastle in Citygate, we represent eleven central government departments across the entire region.
We work to deliver, influence and develop government programmes and initiatives at a regional and local level, by working in partnership with relevant organisations to meet local needs.