Durham is an attractive place for running a business in the northeastern part of England. Previously known as a coal-mining centre, modern Durham highly supports the development of the marketing industry and a service sector. This development has been impeded by the proximity of the region to two large metropolitan areas - Redcar and Cleveland as well as Tyne and Wear. The workforce pool in the city is large and talented. Many graduates of the local university choose Durham as their permanent location for business activities. Many solopreneurs, SMEs and large firms often rent work suites in the serviced offices in Durham, benefiting from a wide range of options they offer. Although the majority of people work in the spheres of tourism and hospitality sector and tourism, agricultural and industrial enterprises still remain significant employers.
