Start Up South Tyneside
Support to start your business
As a South Tyneside resident you can tap into hundreds of free business start up tools, resources and practical support designed to help you explore business ideas and take your first steps into launching your own business.
What is Start Up South Tyneside?
A business Start up programme delivered by TEDCO Business Support on behalf of South Tyneside Council, it aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business.
People start a business for many reasons. Could now be the time for you to look into starting your own business?
- You might be employed but want to go freelance
- You may be unemployed
- Perhaps you’re going through redundancy?
Whatever your situation the Start Up South Tyneside programme is here to help you explore every opportunity.
You’ll get fully funded, personalised one-to-one tailored support from friendly local advisors and practical next steps.
It’s all designed to help you explore what’s possible, build confidence, and move towards starting your own business in a way that feels right for you.
This project is funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
What support can you get?
- Support that’s built around what you actually need
- Your own Business Advisor who will help you explore your idea and then guide you through your start up journey if you decide to take the leap
- Face to face Events and Workshops (with some online for those who find that easier). See the TEDCO upcoming workshops here.
- Access to the TEDCO Library of templates, documents and digital resources
- Fact sheets specific to your idea
- Support to help you build visibility, confidence and credibility through PR when you are ready
How to access the support
Whatever your business idea, if you are based in South Tyneside, simply click the ‘Register for Support Now’ button below, complete the form and we’ll introduce you to the business advisor in your area.
