A COMPANY has been awarded a contract to deliver services to people starting up their own businesses and to young companies in Hambleton and Richmondshire.

Business Solution Bedale has been given the contract by Business Link York.

The Bedale advisory team is being strengthened to give additional guidance and mentoring to an increasing number of clients in the two district council areas.

Ian Crowther, chief executive of BSB Limited, and its chairman, Councillor Ralph Andrew of Hambleton District Council, said the agency had been a one-stop shop for people wanting advice on starting or expanding a business for 15 years.

The company can be contacted on (01677) 423737.