Business Support Workshops
These business workshops 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.

Funded by The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
4th November – How to Master Digital Marketing and Develop Your Brand
An in-person workshop at One Trinity Green, South Shields 10am-2.00pm
Looking for help with planning your digital marketing? This fully-funded event may be just what you need. (Suitable for those who are planning to start a business as well as those who have recently started).
You’ll learn the secrets of building your business brand including brand identity, brand strategy and brand voice plus identifying and understanding your target customer. Then we’ll be exploring how social media can work for you.
Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
19th November – AI for Start-Ups – Work Smarter, Save Time & Grow Faster
An in-person workshop at One Trinity Green, South Shields 10am-12.00pm
This practical session will explore how powerful AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Perplexity AI Perplexity, Canva Canva AI and Fathom Fathom can help entrepreneurs save time, reduce costs, improve productivity and build smarter business systems.

25th November – How to make posts that POP!
An in-person workshop at One Trinity Green, South Shields 10am-12.30pm
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 practicalities you need to consider when posting content.
