Welcome
The Business Factory, based at Royal Quays Business Centre and locations across the borough, 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
On behalf of North Tyneside Council, professional businesses advisers and development officers will work with your business no matter what stage you’re at.
All of our support is free and you can access daily workshops and one to one advisor time plus ask us about the specialist consultancy.
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.
Upcoming Workshops
Choose from a wide range of live online workshops designed specifically for people who are thinking of starting a business, or who have recently started.
When you book through our Events page, you’ll be sent the workshop login details by email for the live interactive online sessions. Workshop topics include:
- Could I Work For Myself?- an introduction to Self Employment
- Creative Marketing Ideas
- Public Relations for Small Businesses
- Using Social Media for Your Business
- Dealing With Accounts & Tax
Our Next Workshop
Commercial Lease; Business Tenancies – Common Pitfalls and problems
October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This workshop is open to North Tyneside UK businesses and residents only due to the funding criteria. Commercial Property Understanding options for business premises An absolute must for anyone considering taking on business premises in North Tyneside, this online workshop will help you understand a...
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Be Inspired
Be Inspired Blog – a chance for you to be inspired by some of the businesses we have helped along their way.