From Small Talk to Business Talk

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

An Introduction to Networking Does the thought of networking fill you with dread? You're not alone. Whether you're starting a business, growing your network, or simply want to feel more …

South Tyneside Pledge – September Networking event

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Join us this September as we come together after the summer break for a relaxed and friendly networking event. This is a great opportunity to catch up with other Pledge members, make new connections, and hear from inspiring guest speakers who will be sharing their insights, experiences, and practical tips. We'll also be hosting a …

BIPC: The Business of Writing (Write Festival Event)

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

Discover some of the key factors early-stage and aspiring writers often don’t consider when it comes to selling their books. You have the plot, the characters, the creativity; maybe your manuscript is ready to go – but what comes next? At this free event, Business & IP Centre officers Hannah Hoare, Elaine Cusack and John …

BIPC Business Research Session

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

BIPC North East subscribe to a broad range of detailed databases designed to help you make the most of your business idea. From company data and funding opportunities to marketing insights and business profiles, the databases at The Word in South Shields provide access to all sorts of useful information for businesses. So, whether you’re …

How to make posts that POP! 

One Trinity Green Eldon Street, South Shields

Social Media for Start Ups 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 media or want to sharpen your skills, this session will take you through the …

North East Fund – Support Clinic

Jarrow Business Centre Rolling Mill Rd, Jarrow

The North East Fund will unlock £350 million for job creation and business growth across the region over the next five years! The Fund will be split into two initial parts: The North East Elevate Fund which provides loans from £50,000+ to companies looking to finance growth by, for example, purchasing new machinery; taking on …

BIPC Bitesize: Facebook for Business

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

At this BIPC Bitesize session, discover how to use Facebook in conjunction with other social media for business growth. What is BIPC Bitesize? ‘BIPC Bitesize’ is a series of 1.5 hour-long events at The Word in South Shields, aiming to educate and inspire busy local businesses and pre-starts. Enjoy a half-hour presentation followed by Q …

BIPC Business Research Session

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

BIPC North East subscribe to a broad range of detailed databases designed to help you make the most of your business idea. From company data and funding opportunities to marketing insights and business profiles, the databases at The Word in South Shields provide access to all sorts of useful information for businesses. So, whether you’re …

South Tyneside Pledge Procurement event 2026

Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street, Jarrow

Join us at Jarrow Focus to discuss Procurement, Social Value, the Pledge commitments to supporting local and connect with other members. Join us for this year's South Tyneside Pledge Procurement Event, bringing together procurement professionals, local businesses, charities and partners from across the region. We'll hear from South Tyneside Council's Procurement Team and colleagues from …

BIPC Intellectual Property Surgery

The Word 45 Market Place, South Shields

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. IP protects the expression of an idea. When you …

How to Make Your Service More Discoverable in the Age of Agentic Search

An free online webinar. Learn more how you can improve your website to make it more accessible and visible to AI-powered search tools. Around a quarter of search results are now AI-generated. This means that your website has to be prepared to handle it. I want to help you understand how to do this, and …