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September 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
The business support landscape is an ever changing one, and it can be difficult to know what support is available to you. Meet with various business support organisations from across the region in one room, in the space of a few hours.
The event is open to all businesses. No need to book simply drop-in.
Who is attending?
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) offers free business information and resource service to individuals, start-ups, trading businesses and social enterprises across the North East of England. The core services include:
- Advice on protecting your brands and business identity through one to one Intellectual Property surgeries
- access to over 40 Experts in Residence specialising in a wide range of key business topics
- access to market research and intelligence data
- workshops and events to help businesses develop, connect and collaborate.
Wherever you are on your business journey, BIPC North East are here to help. Come along to our BIPC Local Centre based at The Word Library in South Shields and chat to our team to see how we can help you grow & thrive. Find out more by visiting www.bipcnortheast.co.uk
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the government department for economic growth. They support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
As the government department for economic growth, DBT has five main priorities:
- Redraw our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected.
- Secure investment from UK and international businesses.
- Advise, support, and promote British businesses to grow and export.
- Open up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.
- Promote free trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains.
The local DBT team operates across the Northern Powerhouse supporting businesses through tailored services such as the Export Academy and International Trade Advisers. They have dedicated Advisers who have a wealth of commercial experience along with sector and market knowledge, who work with businesses of all sizes to help them accelerate their international growth ambitions through impartial and tailored advice.
Find out how DBT can help you with your export journey at www.great.gov.uk/
PNE Social Boost Programme
Starting a business in South Tyneside? Looking to do something that benefits the people and communities of South Tyneside? Come and speak to PNE and find out more about workshops, one to one support and accessing a grant through our Social Enterprise Boost project. Find out more by visiting www.pne.org/social-enterprise-boost
South Tyneside Council Recruitment & Skills Service
South Tyneside Council offers a confidential service that can be tailored to your needs offering a range of services. This includes recruitment support and guidance; access to local candidates; free advertising of your vacancies; pre-screen of suitably matched candidates; recruitment event collaboration; access to local, quality assured training providers; apprenticeship support and guidance and skills support addressing skills gaps and future needs. Find out more by visiting www.investsouthtyneside.com/business-support/recruitment-and-skills/
TEDCO Business Support
TEDCO Business Support Limited deliver a range of start-up support designed to take ideas and turn them into successful businesses. We have a dedicated team of Business Advisors who are committed to supporting our customers to get their business started, we provide one on one support and deliver a range of face to face and online workshops to help each customer achieve their plans. Find out more by visiting www.tedco.org/
The Midlife MOT
The Midlife MOT is a fully funded review for workers aged 45-55, in the North East of England, that helps them take stock of their finances, skills and health, and enables them to better prepare for their retirement and build financial resilience. This is bespoke to each person and supported by a midlife advisor. Adding the Midlife MOT to your benefits package will leave you with a more motivated and experienced workforce as the later-life employees are able and prepared to work up to and into retirement. Find out more by visiting www.peopleplus.co.uk/mid-life-mot
North East Ambition
The North East Ambition programme is a fully funded business support programme that assists North East SME businesses to address their skills gaps and achieve their business goals. We help businesses to access funded training opportunities and connect you to specialists that can support your business growth and funding. If you are unsure on what your business needs are, we have the tools to help you explore this further.
For more information check out this promotional video: An Introduction to the North East Ambition Programme – YouTube
The North East Fund
The North East Fund invests from £10k to £2m in SMEs based in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. Companies at all stages of development and in most sectors are eligible. The team provides guidance on what our five funds can offer and on other sources of business support available across the region. Find out more by visiting www.northeastfund.org/
