Workshops

Delivered as part of our programme of regional enterprise support

Our business workshops are really useful for anyone with a business idea who wants to take the next step and move it forward.

For those with designs on growing their existing business, there are more advanced workshops and support for you too.

Some are delivered in person and some are online, so simply choose which sessions work best around your commitments.

The sessions will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start and grow a successful business and best of all, they’re FREE to attend.

Upcoming dates

From 19th September – The TEDCO Leadership Programme

A fully-funded short programme for small business owners covering Leadership through self-reflection | Leading strategically | Change management, Culture & Values | Leading & Navigating during uncertain times. Your commitment is 4 half days over 4 weeks:

  • 19th Sept 10am to 2pm (at Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle, NE27 0QJ)
  • 26th Sept 10am to 1pm (Online)
  • 3rd Oct – 10am to 1pm (Online)
  • 10th Oct – 10am to 1pm (Online)

Exclusively* for trading businesses based in North Tyneside, Newcastle or Northumberland, the Digital Track programme is delivered by TEDCO Business Support Limited and it is funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority.

To find out more about the programme and if you’re eligible to take part, please complete this Application Form.

* If you are located elsewhere in North East England please contact us to see if we are unable to support you through another programme.

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4th October – The Business Start Up Coffee Morning – Social Enterprise Boost

Join us at Bilton Hall, Jarrow, NE32 3RT

Wednesday 4th October 10:00am to 12:00pm

If you’re in South Tyneside and fancy starting a social enterprise, come and join us for an informal chat over a cuppa. You may have a great idea to support the community and this session is ideal for answering your questions including information on:

  • Free Start Up South Tyneside Programme (TEDCO Business Start Up Advisors)
  • Support and services provided by Bilton Hall Community Trust
  • The Social Enterprise Boost Programme which will provide grants of up to £10,000 to the borough’s social entrepreneurs (PNE)

Come along, have a cuppa and get a taste for our lively regular meet-ups – where business start up ideas & community support come together.

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4th October – Ready to start your own business? The How To Workshop

Online (hosted live) Starting & Registering Your Own Business 
Wednesday 4th October 4:00pm to 5:00pm via Zoom.

If you’re ready to start your business but not sure what to do next, then the first step is to join us for this ‘How To’ workshop. It’s delivered online so you can join in from wherever you are in the qualifying borough*.

We’ve helped thousands of North East people to start their own business over the years and this workshop brings together the best of all that advice in one easy session.

You’ll learn everything you need to know about registering your business before you start up from our expert Start Up Advisor Mark Johnston. Here’s what he’ll cover:

  • How to choose the right legal structure:

                      1) Sole Trader 2) Partnership or 3) Limited Company

  • The advantages & disadvantages of each
  • The registration process
  • Your legal obligations

Book your place now to learn the basics with Mark and start your business off on the right foot. Read more…

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6th October – An Introduction to Self Employment Workshop

Online (hosted live) Introduction to Self Employment
Friday 6th October10:00am to 11.30noon via Zoom.

In this introduction to self employment session, we will delve into the key aspects of self-employment and running your own business, guiding you through the advantages, challenges, and opportunities that come with it. We will chat through the freedom and flexibility that self-employment offers, allowing you to pursue your passions and design a work-life balance that suits you. This session will equip you with valuable insights, provide practical tips to start your journey and help you consider your options.

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17th October – Ready to start your own business? The How To Workshop

Online (hosted live) Starting & Registering Your Own Business 
Tuesday 17th October 4:00pm to 5:00pm via Zoom.

If you’re ready to start your business but not sure what to do next, then the first step is to join us for this ‘How To’ workshop. It’s delivered online so you can join in from wherever you are in the qualifying borough*.

We’ve helped thousands of North East people to start their own business over the years and this workshop brings together the best of all that advice in one easy session.

You’ll learn everything you need to know about registering your business before you start up from our expert Start Up Advisor Mark Johnston. Here’s what he’ll cover:

  • How to choose the right legal structure:

                      1) Sole Trader 2) Partnership or 3) Limited Company

  • The advantages & disadvantages of each
  • The registration process
  • Your legal obligations

Book your place now to learn the basics with Mark and start your business off on the right foot. Read more…

Book your place now

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18th October – Introduction to Marketing Workshop

Online (hosted live) Introduction to Marketing 
Wednesday 18th October 2:00pm to 4:00pm via Zoom.

Marketing can be a daunting place for some, for others it feels easy and natural. In either case we are here to help and support you. If you want to look at your strategy for how to get the most out of your marketing budget, then come along to find out more. This session will help you identify the right medium for your business and the most effective ways to use it.

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27th October – Social Media for Business Workshop

Online (hosted live) Social Media for Business
Friday 27th October 10:00am – 12:00pm via Zoom.

This workshop is ideal if you want to use social media for your business. We’ll be covering points of designing a social media strategy including: Review of current marketing, recognising your goals, figure out your ideal customer, investigate the competition, create a mission statement, identify key success metrics, choose your channels, create your posts, invest in a social media management tool and how to review and revise.

We also look at the legalities and advertising standards for social media marketing as well as some essential dos and don’ts of social media marketing!

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Our Services

Start

At TEDCO we successfully deliver a range of start-up support programmes designed to take ideas and turn them into successful enterprises and business start-ups in the region.

Get Started

 

Grow

A key objective of TEDCO’s  is to provide individuals and businesses with the ambition to expand. Along with the advice and necessary tools to scale-up and grow their business.

Start Growing 

 

Fund

Funding a new business is often the most difficult part. Ask us about the ways you can finance your enterprise. We've helped thousands of others to do this over the last ten years.

Get Funding

 

What we offer

TEDCO offers one-on-one support provided by a dedicated team of business advisors and a range of pre start seminars available to clients who are taking the first steps into self-employment. This could be looking at an initial idea and developing it further, looking at how to start a business plan, business competitors, business marketing.

Are you eligible?

If you are looking to start and grow a business we’d love to hear from you. Our friendly team of experienced Business Advisors are on hand to take your call to discuss the support available.

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