North East business support that works for you.
We’ve helped thousands of businesses to start, grow and achieve sustainable business success in the last five years.
We passionately believe in the importance of building businesses on solid foundations. This is achieved through the support of experienced and knowledgeable advisors.
We have a proven track record. Helping an average of 4 enterprises to start up every single week.
Online Workshop
Join us at our Online (hosted live) Business Start-up Workshop
Open to all clients in the North East.
Our Services
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.
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.
I need funding
Need help with business finance? We’ve got you.
Clear routes, practical options, and support to move your plans ahead.
Our support has your business covered. You won’t get caught off guard!
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.
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.
In the last 5 years we’ve achieved…
3,600 New businesses started up
1350 Additional jobs created
£4.2m In Virgin StartUp loans
£6m Equity injected into new business
New Businesses
Jobs created
In start-up loans
£6 Million
CLIENT INVESTMENT
Latest News
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TEDCO Business Support wins national award for excellence in enterprise support
The team at TEDCO are delighted to share that we recently celebrated a national award win, having been named Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year (Under £750,000 turnover) at the prestigious National Enterprise Network Conference and Awards 2026. Held on 26th...
Latest News
How Dream Dolls beauty salon and training academy is helping Durham locals shine
Dream Dolls beauty salon and training academy in Durham opened in December 2025 with the goal of helping people look and feel like the best version of themselves. Mia Cresswell is the co-founder of Dream Dolls beauty salon in Durham alongside her best friend Maddie...
How an education start-up is helping primary-age children rebuild confidence in learning
A new education start-up business in Whitley Bay is providing children with a personalised and supportive alternative to the traditional school environment. House of Orkney Education was founded by former Head of School, Catherine Orkney, who has launched a new...
TEDCO Business Support wins national award for excellence in enterprise support
The team at TEDCO are delighted to share that we recently celebrated a national award win, having been named Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year (Under £750,000 turnover) at the prestigious National Enterprise Network Conference and Awards 2026. Held on 26th...
No barriers to business: how female entrepreneurs are flourishing in the North East
In the latest instalment of our No Barriers to Business blog series, we’re shining a light on the women in the North East who are choosing entrepreneurship and self-employment to pursue the careers that work around their lives. How female entrepreneurs are shaping the...
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Telephone
0191 516 6102
Address
TEDCO Business Support Ltd,
Office 1.28, One Trinity Green, Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 1SA
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