Start & Grow
The Start & Grow programme is an initiative specifically designed to provide support to entrepreneurs and their businesses through the first three years in business.
The aim of Start & Grow is to help ambitious businesses to achieve sustainable growth and create jobs. Often, these enterprises will also require early stage finance – something that TEDCO’s business advisors are well-placed to help with.
What we offer
TEDCO delivers dedicated, tailored support to meet the individual needs of the business owner and the business concept. The comprehensive Start & Grow offering includes one-to-one support and advice; workshops and training; mentoring and coaching; and support to source the most appropriate funding available.
Start & Grow typically includes:
One-to-one assessment with an experienced, independent business advisor who will review your business idea and formulate the next steps
An intensive personalised support programme, including guidance, advice and peer learning, leading to the development of a robust business plan
Dedicated support in an application for external funding
Ongoing support after business start-up
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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.
Grow
One of TEDCO’s key objectives is to provide individuals and businesses with the ambition to expand, the advice and necessary tools to scale-up and grow their business.
Fund
As the key delivery partner for Virgin StartUp in the North East, we have helped over 300 new businesses access £4.2 million in low cost business loans over the past five years.