Want to start a business?

As a South Tyneside resident you have access to hundreds of free resources, plus support, to help you explore and start your own business

Register for support

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.

Here are some of the free resources you can access:

  • Live online workshops and courses
  • The TEDCO Library of templates, documents and digital resources
  • Fact sheets specific to your idea
  • Face to face events
  • One to one advisor support
  • Mentoring

The countdown to starting your business begins when register.

Register for Start Up South Tyneside now

A business Start up programme delivered by the TEDCO Business Support on behalf of South Tyneside Council which aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus