North East Business Support that works for you

Join the thousands of people who experienced business support the TEDCO way.

Wherever you live in the North East of England, there’s business support for you.

Find out what you can get, such as learning business skills, free workshops and fully-funded one-to-one support from our experienced and knowledgable business advisors.

It only takes two minutes to get started. Click the button, tell us where you are on your business journey (thinking about an idea, ready to start, or looking to grow or fund your business), and we’ll get back to you.

Click here to register for support

Want to know who’ll support you?

If you’ve ever wondered exactly who will help you start or grow your business in North East England, then meet Team TEDCO!

See what lies behind the smiles and why YOU are their focus. Meet the team…

Not ready yet? Explore some options…

I want to start

Thinking about working for yourself? You’re welcome here.

Explore support, get ideas moving, and start shaping a business that works for you.

Explore start up

I want to grow

Ambitious about growth? You’re in the right place.

Get clear guidance, practical tools, and momentum to move your business forward.

Get growing

I need funding

Need help with business finance? We’ve got you.

Clear routes, practical options, and support to move your plans ahead.

Source Funding

Read what other people think…

“Working with my business advisor Jeff Thompson and participating in courses like the Digital Track programme have helped me to identify how we can build on our success and take Ramsey’s Theatre Stars to the next level.”

Jenny Nicol – Ramsey’s Theatre Stars

See Jenny's journey

“My business advisor Mark Johnston has been fantastic. From shaping my business plan to creating cashflow forecasts and helping with those little hints and tips that business owners only usually learn over time, he’s been great. It’s also really important to just have that person on the end of the phone who is encouraging and believes in you. His belief in what I was doing just served to give me the confidence I needed when I was questioning myself.”

Jade Richardson-Gage – Engaged Bridal Studio

See Jade's journey

“From the beginning I had support in writing business plans to access finance for debt and grants. Beyond that, I had support from the team at TEDCO who gave good advice and challenged me in a positive way..”

Dr Craig Rose – Seaweed & Co

See Craig's journey

“Alan Dodsworth was amazing to work with and with an extensive background in retail, he made the perfect mentor for me. I met Alan at a point when I felt a bit flat and unsure of which direction to take the business in. Alan’s personality and enthusiasm is infectious and instantly felt a great business connection. Alan helped me to focus on key elements of the business, finding out about my products and services, listening to my needs with lots of guidance on how to move forward.”

Nicki Barron – Pretty Busy Blooms

See Nicki's journey

TEDCO 2023/25 Impact Report

In the last 2 years, we’ve…

empowered 2,000+ potential entrepreneurs
delivered 61% more business skills workshops
encouraged a 99% increase in workshop attendees

and featured the stories of 30+ new businesses on our blog and beyond. Read more in the TEDCO Impact Report to find out how they’re making a real difference in North East England.

Potential Entrepreneurs Empowered

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More business skills workshops delivered

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increase in workshop attendees

TEDCO 2023/25 Impact Report

supporting entrepreneurialism through business skills

View the full report!

Partnership Working

TEDCO’s mission is simple: to help businesses start, grow and succeed. To achieve this we believe in working with the region’s business community to develop closer ties between enterprises and grow a robust network.

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