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October 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
With the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in the North East.
The North East Fund provides finance to start-up, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) based in South Tyneside and across the region. To date the North East Fund has helped 15 South Tyneside based companies to raise £14.5 million and has also provided non-financial support relating to business plan preparation to over 90 businesses.
The North East Fund can provide finance for businesses in most sectors, and for different amounts and purposes. For example, a loan of £100,000 to help fit-out premises and take on new staff, or an investment of £500,000 in your company’s shares to help fund the development and launch of a new product.
If you have a fantastic business idea but don’t know what funding is available, or how to present the idea in a structured plan, then drop-in to speak to External Engagement Officer for the North East Fund James Holloway.
James can explain how debt or equity funding from the North East Fund might work for you as well as how to pull in funding and support from other sources.
The North East Fund can you help you build a full package of support and provide guidance on completing their funding applications – all on a free, confidential and no obligation basis. Either drop-in or book a time slot with James Holloway call 07395791653 or e-mail: James.Holloway@northeastfund.org
Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in the North East
James will be joined at this drop-in by Martin Jones, International Trade Adviser from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in the North East and Cumbria.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the UK Government’s department for economic growth, can make sure you have the right support available to start selling internationally and take advantage of the demand out there.
With programmes like the UK Export Academy or the International Trade Adviser service, you can make sure you are ready to make your first international sale. Developing your knowledge is key to prepare, so why not have a look at the many events the department runs or see if an overseas trade mission could help you accelerate your growth by connecting directly with international buyers. Another great way to get started it to check out the step-by-step guides to exporting on great.gov.uk along with the country factsheets featuring key information for your initial research.
Come and meet Martin to find out more or e-mail dbtnph@businessandtrade.gov.uk
