The following businesses are involved with the FBM competition and can provide a source of specialist business information to teams. These 'business sources' may offer advice in person, over the telephone or via email.
CDC Enterprise Agency, Joe Murray
Tel: 0191 384 5407 or email: enquiries@cdcbp.org.uk
Specialism: Business planning and finance
East Durham Business Service, Peter Rippingale
Tel: 0191 5863366 or email: enquiries@edbs.co.uk
Specialism: business planning, finance, grants, marketing
Inform North, Mike Storey
Tel: 0191 5866010 or email: mike@informnorth.com
Specialism: Social Enterprise and Marketing
Northumbrian Water, Pam Lovell
Tel: 0191 3016754 or email: education@nwl.co.uk
Specialism: Business Advice
Valued Accountancy Services, Stephen Paul
Tel: 01207 502145 or email: stephen@valued-as.co.uk
Specialism: Business and accounts