A PROFIT improvement programme has been launched to help businesses across the region transform their economic prospects.

Harland Consulting, which has offices in Consett and Newcastle, has launched The Kick-Start Profit Improvement programme to help businesses become more profitable.

The programme will provide advice and support for the growth and development of companies.

Marketing executive Joanne Cummins said: "As profit improvement specialists, we provide expert advice and support for the growth and development of local companies, assisting them in improving business performance, increasing sales, profits and competitiveness and adding value to their business, while also helping owner managers to improve their lifestyles and stay in control of their companies.

* Harland Consulting is offering a free Kick-Start Profit Improvement information session to the first 20 businesses who contact Joanne Cummins on 0191-206 4700.