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SUMMARY:TechNExt
DESCRIPTION:TechNExt is a celebration of the North East’s thriving technology sector. Bringing together over 3\,000 attendees\, the festival spans five days in June\, and features events held across the region to spotlight the best tech businesses and talent the North East has to offer. \n\n\n\nFrom curated showcases to community-led fringe events\, TechNExt displays the diversity\, achievements\, and innovation of the North East’s tech scene\, shaping a bright future for the industry. \n\n\n\nFor full details\, venues and tickets visit: technext.co.uk/
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/technext-2026/
CATEGORIES:General,Tech
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SUMMARY:BIPC Business Bitesize - Profitable Pricing for your Product or Service
DESCRIPTION:Profitable Pricing for your Product or Service with retail expert Karen Williamson. \n\n\n\nFor this BIPC Bitesize session\, retail expert Karen Williamson will talk on the importance of profitable pricing\, and how to measure results. The event will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow to ensure you have a profitable price for your product or service\n\n\n\nBalancing profit with volume across a range of products/services\n\n\n\nEffective ways to measure results and successes and when to adapt/pivot\n\n\n\nHow to access further support via the BIPC\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Expert \n\n\n\nKaren Williamson has nearly 40 years of retail knowledge to share. Having worked in many large high street brands and spent many years working with large scale teams and with customers at the heart of each interaction\, Karen progressed to Global Operations for a multibillion high street retailer. After leaving the corporate world\, Karen has supported many SMEs and smaller retail businesses to remove the overwhelm and give lots of “little leg ups” in the Northeast. She takes great pride in making a difference across a broad base of subjects in retail. \n\n\n\nKaren is a Level 7 qualified coach and mentor and will use these skills to enhance your business knowledge and a member of the Institute of Leadership. \n\n\n\nThis event is funded by the North East Combined Authority through the Local Growth Fund \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bipc-bitesize-profitable-pricing-for-your-product-or-service-tickets-1987939759334?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/bipc-business-bitesize-profitable-pricing-for-your-product-or-service/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:BIPC Business Bitesize - Selling with heart - your authentic sales voice
DESCRIPTION:Selling with heart – your authentic sales voice with sales expert Moira Barnes. \n\n\n\nFor this BIPC Bitesize session\, sales expert Moira Barnes will talk on her “Selling With Heart” ethos. Discover how to find your own authentic sales voice and how to approach sales in a way that feels right for you\, no matter what product or service you offer. \n\n\n\nAbout the Expert \n\n\n\nMoira boasts a comprehensive sales background spanning over three decades\, encompassing diverse industries such as retail\, hospitality\, media\, beauty\, and motors. Her expertise extends to both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer sales\, and her track record speaks for itself. During her tenure at BBC Worldwide\, she was awarded Sales Person of the Year\, and her collaborative sales approach at Hearst UK earned her recognition at the PPA Marketing Awards for her outstanding work with Proctor & Gamble. \n\n\n\nMoira’s exceptional knowledge and extensive experience have earned her Fellow status at the Institute of Sales Management and the Association of Professional Sales. She is a vocal proponent of ethical and authentic sales practices. \n\n\n\nThis event is funded by the North East Combined Authority through the Local Growth Fund  \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bipc-bitesize-selling-with-heart-your-authentic-sales-voice-tickets-1987940930838?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/bipc-bitesize-your-authentic-sales-voice/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:Cashflow Planning - How to get to grips with Business Finance
DESCRIPTION:A free event for South Tyneside residents and business owners\n\n\n\nWorried the numbers might trip you up? This workshop will help you feel more confident\, even if spreadsheets aren’t your thing. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nPlan for your sales and spending\n\n\n\nForecast your cashflow and understand what the figures mean\n\n\n\nCalculate your break-even point\n\n\n\nExplore funding options and what’s needed to apply\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll provide user-friendly tools to help you stay on top of your finances—so you can make informed decisions and set your business up for success. \n\n\n\nTea/coffee/water will be provided. \n\n\n\nFree onsite parking and easy transport links. \n\n\n\nWorried the numbers might trip you up? This workshop is designed to help you feel more confident with your finances\, even if spreadsheets aren’t your thing. We’ll guide you through it in plain English\, with tools you can actually use. Book your place now. \n\n\n\nBusinesses accessing this support will be asked to take part in a brief phone-based diagnostic to ensure as much as possible is gleaned from the programme. \n\n\n\nRegional eligibility criteria apply\, please contact us to enquire about your eligibility. \n\n\n\nThis is a business start up programme delivered by TEDCO Business Support Ltd on behalf of South Tyneside Council which aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business. \n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.  \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Cashflow Planning – How to get to grips with Business Finance Tickets\, Tuesday\, Jun 23\, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/cashflow-planning-how-to-get-to-grips-with-business-finance-june-2026/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:South Tyneside Pledge – June Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June Networking event\, hosted by DME! \n\n\n\nThe session will take place in a marquee on site at DME and will include a speed‑networking exercise – a fun\, informal and engaging way to meet other Pledge members\, make new connections and share ideas. \n\n\n\nDME Systems is a marine and subsea engineering company specialising in bespoke solutions for deep‑water operations and marine handling systems. Their work spans subsea inspection\, cable trenching\, seabed sciences and drilling systems\, delivered by a highly skilled\, multi‑disciplinary engineering team covering mechanical\, hydraulic\, electrical and software engineering. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Pledge members and strengthen relationships across the network! \n\n\n\nPlease book for this event using EventBrite: June Networking Event Tickets\, Friday 26 June  •  10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite \n\n\n\nPlease email pledge@southtyneside.gov.uk if you would like to host a coffee morning\, or another Pledge event. \n\n\n\nPlease note this event is intended for members of the South Tyneside Pledge only. For more information and details of how to sign up to the initiative see: The Pledge – Invest South Tyneside
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/south-tyneside-pledge-june-networking-event/
LOCATION:DME Systems Ltd\, 1 Garwood Street\, South Shields\, Tyne and Wear\, NE33 5AG
CATEGORIES:South Tyneside Pledge
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SUMMARY:BIPC Intellectual Property Surgery
DESCRIPTION:John Cunningham from the Business & IP Centre North East (BIPC) will be available at The Word on the Second Wednesday of every month\, from 10:00am to 4:00pm\, to answer your Intellectual Property (IP) queries.You can find John in The BIPC hub on the 2nd Floor. \n\n\n\nIP protects the expression of an idea. When you start or run a business\, you are creating IP assets and are likely to use other people’s IP too. \n\n\n\nWhat is IP? \n\n\n\nThere are four main types of IP that protect different aspects of your business\, and you may be using several at the same time: \n\n\n\n\nCopyright – protects original works such as images\, videos\, written content and sound recordings.\n\n\n\nTrade Marks – protect elements of your brand\, such as your business name\, logo or slogan.\n\n\n\nDesign Rights – protect the appearance of a product\, including shape\, pattern or packaging.\n\n\n\nPatents – protect a new way of doing something\, typically a new invention or production technique.\n\n\n\n\nJohn can help you understand how IP applies to your business and how you can: \n\n\n\n\nAvoid infringing other people’s IP.\n\n\n\nIdentify the IP you already own.\n\n\n\nTake steps to protect your valuable ideas and creations.\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the BIPC’s IP support\, visit: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/intellectual-property/ \n\n\n\nJust drop in for a chat or contact John Cunningham via the BIPC website. Alternatively book an appointment directly with John Cunningham by e-mail: john.cunningham@newcastle.gov.uk
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/bipc-intellectual-property-surgery-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:How to Actually Start Your Business in South Tyneside 
DESCRIPTION:If you’re almost ready to start your business in South Tyneside but not sure how to actually register it officially\, then this event is ideal for you.\n\n\n\nTo get you off to the best start\, we’ll show you how you can get £50* on us! Open a business current account with Tide and TEDCO Business Support LTD and TIDE will give you £50 and 1 year of free bank transfers when you open a business account with them! *T&Cs apply \n\n\n\nIf you’re just thinking about starting a business\, but not ready yet…\n\n\n\nthen this is a quick way to start planning. It’s ideal for people who are just thinking about working for themselves and want to know how to register officially – great for freelancers\, hobbyists\, sellers on sites like Etsy/Vinted etc. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn all about starting a business so you’ll know what to do when the time comes: \n\n\n\n\nhow to choose the right legal structure (Sole Trader / Partnership / Limited Company)\n\n\n\nthe advantages & disadvantages of each\n\n\n\nabout the registration process and legal obligations\n\n\n\nmeet the TEDCO Business Advisors who will be there to help you when you’re ready\n\n\n\n\nIf you know you NEED to register as self-employed now…\n\n\n\nso once you’ve listened to start-up advice (see 1 above)\, then you’ll make arrangements to actually register your business with the support of the TEDCO Business Advisors. \n\n\n\nIdeal for people who are ready to start such as: \n\n\n\n\nself-employed drivers (such as Just Eat\, Deliveroo etc)\n\n\n\nconstruction workers who need to register as sub-contractors\n\n\n\nprivate fitness trainers who are ready to take on personal clients\n\n\n\nhairdressers\, beauticians and nail technicians who are renting a chair in a salon.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting your business straight away or are still in the planning phase\, there’ll be handy hints and guidance to keep you on track as you progress your plans. \n\n\n\nYou must be a South Tyneside resident or business to access this particular support. Regional eligibility criteria apply\, please contact us to enquire about your eligibility. \n\n\n\nPeople accessing this support will be asked to take part in a brief phone-based diagnostic to ensure as much as possible is gleaned from the programme \n\n\n\nReserve your place now!\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n\n\n\nRegional eligibility applies\, and bookings from individuals outside the area may be cancelled due to strict funding criteria. Please contact us to check your eligibility before booking.\n\n\n\nThis event is delivered by TEDCO Business Support on behalf of South Tyneside Council’s start-up programme which aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n\n\n\nPlease book via Event Brite: How to ACTUALLY start your business Tickets\, Thursday\, Jul 9\, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/how-to-actually-start-your-business-in-south-tyneside-july-2026/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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