
Welcome
The Business Factory, North Tyneside Council’s business support programme, is here to provide support to anyone in North Tyneside. We can help you with:
- Starting your own business
- Growing your business
- Developing or growing a social enterprise
- Developing an innovative idea
Business Development Officers at North Tyneside Council will work with your business no matter what stage you’re at.
All of our support is free, you can access regular workshops, and 24/7 business support on our online portal – Business Factory Online.
Our team are all experienced in various areas of business support and know what you need to do to help you get started or support you through growing your business.


Start-Up Support

Business Growth
Latest News
OPEN Call: DEVELOP – thematic workshops for North Tyneside businesses
North Tyneside Council wish to engage with a number of local suppliers to deliver a six-month programme of thematic workshops. The aim of the service is to give businesses basic knowledge to understand the discipline and assist them to enable growth for business at...
New funding approved to support local businesses and entrepreneurs
North Tyneside Council is set to offer a new suite of support to local businesses through a refreshed Business Factory service following Cabinet approval to accept grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Business Factory provides support and...
Local Artist in Pieces with Sam Fender Charity Mosaic
An enterprising artist from North Shields has attracted the attention of singing sensation Sam Fender by creating a piece of bespoke artwork which the musician has signed and validated ahead of a charity auction. Lez Forman (47) set up Lez Forman Mosaics in Spring of...
Be Inspired
Be Inspired Blog – a chance for you to be inspired by some of the businesses we have helped along their way.