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SUMMARY:Destination South Tyneside: Business Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Are you a South Tyneside business hoping to benefit from tourism in the area? \n\n\n\nWhether you cater primarily to tourists (hotels\, attractions)\, would like to know how to benefit from tourism (retailers\, suppliers\, food/drink)\, or are thinking of starting a business in this beautiful part of the North East – this event is for you! \n\n\n\nWe will explore: \n\n\n\n• The free business support services that are available in South Tyneside – BIPC\, TEDCO\, the Creative Programme – to help you start\, run and grow a business \n\n\n\n• The South Tyneside tourism draw – discuss what makes this part of the country appealing\, and learn how to harness this to draw in customers and strengthen your offer \n\n\n\n• Connect & Collaborate: expert-led session designed to help you connect with like-minded local businesses\, share ideas\, and explore opportunities together \n\n\n\n• Q and A with experts Simon Laing (tourism) and Jeni Smith (networking)\, and local support providers \n\n\n\n• Time to network! (Optional third hour) \n\n\n\nWho should attend this session? \n\n\n\nThis event is open for all South of Tyne based businesses including pre starts\, start-ups\, freelancers\, established businesses and sole traders. \n\n\n\nThis event is funded by North East Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Destination South Tyneside: Business Brunch Tickets\, Thu 5 Feb 2026 at 08:30 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/destination-south-tyneside-business-brunch/
LOCATION:Little Haven Hotel\, River Drive\, South Shields\, Tyne and Wear\, NE33 1LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:North East Fund - Support Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The North East Fund will unlock £350 million for job creation and business growth across the region over the next five years! \n\n\n\nThe Fund will be split into two initial parts: \n\n\n\nThe North East Elevate Fund which provides loans from £50\,000+ to companies looking to finance growth by\, for example\, purchasing new machinery; taking on new premises or staff; launching and marketing a new product. This fund will also provide loans and mixed loan/equity investments of up to £1m to established businesses. This is managed by FW Capital. \n\n\n\nThe North East Accelerate Fund which will invest £50\,000 to £1m in innovative\, early-stage companies from start-up to scale-up stages\, through share purchases (equity investment). This is managed by Mercia Ventures. \n\n\n\nSouth Tyneside businesses and entrepreneurs can access capital to grow\, innovate\, and succeed. \n\n\n\nThe funds will be invested into hundreds of North East SME’s\, so check if your business can benefit!  \n\n\n\nAdvisor James Holloway will be at South Shields Business Works on the morning of 9 February. James can answer all of your questions about the funds\, and how they work. He can provide support and guidance on completing a funding application – all on a free\, confidential and no obligation basis. \n\n\n\nEither drop-in or book a time slot with James Holloway call 07395791653 or e-mail: James.Holloway@northeastfund.org     
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/north-east-fund-support-clinic-february-2026/
LOCATION:South Shields Business Works\, Henry Robson Way\, South Shields\, NE33 1RF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:South Tyneside Pledge – Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Our February coffee morning will be held at Blossom Tree Hire Co.Blossom Tree Hire Co is a father-and-son family business based in South Shields\, with a new showroom on Western Approach. The company is best known for its luxury blossom tree hire\, with a range of colours and styles to suit any wedding theme. They also offer wedding decor packages including floral runners\, aisle dressing\, table styling\, and extras like a magic mirror photo booth and audio guestbook phone booth. Everything is styled to create a seamless look from day to night. Come along and see for yourself!  \n\n\n\nPlease book for this event using EventBrite: South Tyneside Pledge – Coffee Morning Tickets\, Thu 12 Feb 2026 at 10:00 | Eventbrite \n\n\n\nFor more information about Blossom Tree see: blossomtreehireco.co.uk \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-coffee-morning-february-2026/
LOCATION:Blossom Tree Hire Co\, Crown House\, 4 Western Approach\, South Shields\, NE33 5QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:South Tyneside Pledge
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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 EventBrite: How to ACTUALLY start your business in South Tyneside Tickets\, Thu 12 Feb 2026 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/how-to-actually-start-your-business-in-south-tyneside-feb-2026/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing & Developing Your Brand with Lee Casey
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn the secrets of building your business brand from expert Lee Casey\, who has delivered this session to hundreds of North East entrepreneurs to great acclaim. \n\n\n\nIn the morning\, you’ll learn about branding: \n\n\n\n\nyour brand identity\, brand strategy and brand voice\n\n\n\nidentifying and understanding your target customer\n\n\n\n\nThen we’ll be exploring how social media can work for you: \n\n\n\n\nWhich social media platform?\n\n\n\nHow to engage with your customers\n\n\n\n\nTea/coffee/water will be provided and you are invited to bring along a packed lunch and any snacks you fancy. \n\n\n\nMaster your digital marketing by booking your place as soon as you possibly can. We expect this one to sell out quick! \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 Event Brite: How to Master Digital Marketing and Develop Your Brand Tickets\, Thu 19 Feb 2026 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/digital-marketing-developing-your-brand-with-lee-casey/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business support
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SUMMARY:Grief\, Loss and Bereavement Training
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement touches every community — but supporting someone through grief can feel daunting.With 1% of the UK population dying each year\, many people turn first to local charities\, community groups\, and VCSE organisations for help. Staff and volunteers often want to offer comfort\, but aren’t always sure what to say or how best to support someone who’s grieving. \n\n\n\nDelivered by St Oswald’s and fully funded\, this practical and supportive training session will help your team feel confident when working with people experiencing loss. In just two hours\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nListen with empathy and respond with compassion\n\n\n\nHave open\, meaningful conversations about grief\n\n\n\nOffer reassurance without feeling responsible for “fixing” anything\n\n\n\nSignpost sensitively to further help and resources\n\n\n\n\nTalking about death and dying can be difficult — but the skills to support someone through grief can make a genuine difference. Join us to build confidence\, strengthen your organisation’s support offer\, and help ensure no one in South Tyneside faces loss alone. \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 spaces for VCSE only. Open to pledge and Inspire members only. \n\n\n\nPlease book via Plinth: Grief\, Loss and Bereavement Training (For South Tyneside VCSE) – Inspire South Tyneside
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/grief-loss-and-bereavement-training/
LOCATION:South Shields Town Hall\, Westoe Road\, South Shields\, NE33 2RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:South Tyneside Pledge
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SUMMARY:Podcasting for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Helping professionals who own or work for a business to see if podcasting is a good fit. \n\n\n\nGetting your message out there is important\, especially if you’re part of a business\, and podcasting is quickly becoming a key part of this. Much like social media\, websites\, and print advertising\, podcasting is a great way get your voice heard – but in this case literally! \n\n\n\nHowever\, you not only need to know whether a podcast for yourself or business makes sense but also how to navigate challenges of podcasting while balancing running or working for a business. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we will help you to consider whether a podcast for your business or a personal podcast as a professional would work for you. We will also explore now to get started in podcasting\, the different approaches\, and how to fit a podcast around or within your work. \n\n\n\nThis session will be delivered by Peter Bull\, professional senior software engineer and host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast\, a home-based audio podcast and Talking Inspiration\, a studio-based video podcast. Peter will share his insights and experiences of being a professional and a podcaster. \n\n\n\nOver the course of the webinar\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nShare how to determine if beginning a personal or business podcast makes sense for you.\n\n\n\nExamine styles and formats of podcasts\, and what you will need for them.\n\n\n\nExplore how to balance hosting a podcast either as a business owner or employee.\n\n\n\nProvide tips and tricks to getting into podcasting as a professional.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Digital Pathfinders\n\n\n\nThis fully funded webinar is part of the Digital Pathfinders programme\, supported by the North East Combined Authority. Attendance is exclusive to SMEs\, charities\, and social enterprises registered or trading in County Durham\, Gateshead\, Newcastle\, North Tyneside\, Northumberland\, South Tyneside\, or Sunderland.To attend\, you’ll need to register with the Digital Pathfinders programme\, which provides access to additional workshops\, events\, and one-to-one support. If you haven’t yet registered with the programme\, you’ll be prompted to do so after signing up. Registration details can be found at digitalpathfinders.uk. \n\n\n\nFor questions or accessibility requirements\, please email: hello@digitalpathfinders.uk \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Podcasting for Professionals Tickets\, Thu\, Feb 26\, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/podcasting-for-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Business support
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