Software City and RSM link to help tech sector
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Sunderland Software City is spearheading a new partnership to provide support and guidance to the North East’s growing technology sector.
The business support initiative has joined forces with leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM to make it easier for businesses to access the advice they need to scale up and compete on a worldwide basis.
Sunderland Software City offers business support and skills training to help tech businesses of all sizes in the North East start and grow and works with companies across the region.
As a partner, RSM will draw on extensive experience working with tech businesses to deliver strategic accountancy and business advisory services ranging from tax, financial reporting and funding options, to transactions, fraud and key consultancy support helping to improve profitability; mitigate risk; and enabling growth.
Richard Urron, partner at RSM in Newcastle, said: ‘It’s an exciting time for the tech sector in the North East, having seen a 78 per cent uplift in start-ups in the last year,” he said.
“Entrepreneurs are attracted to the North East due to a combination of the region’s universities playing a key role in developing and nurturing talent; an increase in access to finance following the launch of the North East Fund; and a strong, growing tech ecosystem.
“It’s great to be working with Sunderland Software City.
“It brings together a range of public, private and educational sectors; and through regional collaboration we can spearhead growth and encourage inward investment to deliver a sustainable outlook for the software industry in the region.
“We look forward to helping facilitate further growth in the sector as part of our partnership.”
Jeni Banks, Business Support Specialist at Sunderland Software City, said: ‘RSM works with businesses looking to scale-up on a day-today basis, so it is a perfect fit to support local ambitious firms as they grow.
“They not only have the expertise and capabilities to offer a range of services, but RSM has the scale to help businesses across the UK or internationally to support each step of the business lifecycle.
“We believe this partnership will complement our existing suite of business support services - ultimately providing more opportunities for tech start-ups to access specialist advice at the point that they need it.”