The Business of Writing: Money, manuscripts and much, much more

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

An insight into the different routes to achieving your writing goals, and the local organisations and people who can help you. Hannah Hoare and Elaine Cusack are officers of the Business & IP Centre North East, helping local businesses in the northeast to thrive through support, data and funding. Along the way they’ve supported many …

How to make posts that POP! 

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Calling South Tyneside people who have recently started a business (or are thinking about starting)! This is for you! Looking to boost your online presence and create social media posts that really stand out? Join our practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you master the secret of making your social media POP! If you're new to social …

How to Master Digital Marketing and Develop Your Branding

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Looking for help with planning your digital marketing? This fully-funded event for South Tyneside residents and businesses may be just what you need. (Suitable for those who are planning to start a business as well as those who have recently started). You'll learn the secrets of building your business brand from expert Lee Casey, who …

How to make posts that POP! 

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Calling South Tyneside people who have recently started a business (or are thinking about starting)! This is for you! Looking to boost your online presence and create social media posts that really stand out? Join our practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you master the secret of making your social media POP! If you're new to social …

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Course

Members of the Better Health at Work Award can apply to attend this course free of charge. This two-day awareness course focuses on Neurodiversity in the Workplace and its significance for trade unions and employers. It offers participants the chance to explore why neurodiversity is a crucial issue in today’s working environments, particularly from a …

Build a strong brand to power your growth

The Catalyst 3, Helix, Science Square, Newcastle

This workshop is aimed at ambitious business owners who are ready to grow and take their brand into a new era! Event Description This workshop is aimed at ambitious business owners who are ready to grow and take their brand into a new era. We’ll explore how to elevate your brand from a static presence …

Employer Support Workshop: Smart Recruitment for South Tyneside Employers

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Building a Stronger South Tyneside Together There are today more people of working-age who are economically inactive for reasons of ill-health and disability than ever before. Employers already have members of their workforce who are living and working with health conditions.  By hiring and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups employers can unlock significant benefits. Claire …

Digital Pathfinders Expert Drop In Session

The Quadrus Centre Woodstock Way,, South Shields

Digital Pathfinders is a fully-funded programme that helps businesses, charities and social enterprises across South Tyneside to adopt new technology to drive their organisation’s productivity and performance to become more successful and resilient. Digital Pathfinders can offer a range of support including: Drop-in or book a slot and get expert, impartial advice to help you solve your digital challenges: Drop in, or …

How to Write a Business Plan That Works

Thinking of starting a business? This practical online workshop is designed to help you turn your idea into a plan you can actually use. Whether you’re just getting started or need a bit of structure to move forward, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to build a strong foundation. A free online event for …

How to Write a Business Plan That Works

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

A free event for South Tyneside residents and business owners Thinking of starting a business? This practical workshop is a real opportunity to help you turn your idea into a plan you can actually use. Whether you're just getting started or need a bit of structure to move forward, we'll guide you through the essential …

Cashflow Planning – How to get to grips with Business Finance

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

A free event for South Tyneside residents and business owners If numbers aren’t your thing, don’t worry—we’ve got you. This hands-on workshop will help you understand the money side of your business, from forecasting to funding. You’ll learn how to: We’ll provide user-friendly tools to help you stay on top of your finances—so you can …

Staying Visible in ChatGPT

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Exploring why many organisations are seeing drops in website traffic despite strong SEO and content strategies in AI. These days, AI powered search tools and assistants are increasingly sitting between people and the information they're searching for. As a result, small businesses and charities are facing a growing challenge known as 'disintermediation'. This process is …