North Tyneside offers a rich network of support to help you GROW your business.
Whether you’re looking for specialist consultancy, help navigating key challenges, or access to world‑class research resources, our local programmes are here to guide your next stage of growth.
Signposting to Funded Programmes
Businesses already trading in North Tyneside can access a wide range of Combined Authority funded programmes designed to boost productivity, innovation, digital capability, workforce development and growth including:
SHINE – a free employer accreditation scheme helping businesses create fair, safe and fulfilling workplaces.
Made Smarter Adoption – to help you grow your business through emerging digital technologies, helping you go to market faster, cut costs and reduce downtime.
Digital Pathfinders – introducing new tech to your business through marketing, research, website improvements and software development
Business Energy Savings Team (BEST) – Fully funded energy audit for your business to identify carbon savings
Scale up North East – for businesses with significant growth potential
North East Fund – access to loans, equity and debt finance between £50,000 and £1m
Business & IP Centre at North Shields Library
Expert intellectual property (IP) support, including patents, trademarks and copyright guidance and access to high‑quality research tools and databases to help you validate ideas, understand markets, and plan for growth.
Specialist Growth Support
Delivered by BIPC Citylife Business Support Grant Programme, this consultancy programme provides flexible, tailored consultancy to help businesses achieve specific growth goals at any stage of their journey. This programme offers:
- Flexible consultancy support through the programme and a range of specialist consultants, including:
- Intellectual Property, Legal Advice and Health & Safety – IP protection, Patents & trademarks, Corporate law, Dispute resolution, food safety compliance
- Innovation & New Ideas – guidance on developing innovative products, services, and business models.
- Marketing, Digital & Communications – social media, advertising, website development, branding, ecommerce and AI & customer experience, videography
- Business Growth, Skills & Market Expansion – including performance & management, business confidence coaching, neurodiversity and bidding for contracts & tenders
- Money matters – accountancy and financial wellbeing
- Sustainability – food waste, retail sustainability and visual merchandising for good
Wayne Young -Business Liaison Officer
Supporting our Town Centres
On‑the‑ground business liaison, with a dedicated Business Liaison Officer working across our town centres to:
- Provide information, advice and guidance
- Support retail and service businesses
- Deliver targeted activity to boost footfall
- Connect you to relevant business support programmes
For key updates, information and activities taking place within the town centres of Wallsend, North Shields and Whitley Bay, follow the Shop North Tyneside Facebook page.
Get in touch
The best way to contact us is through our contact form.
Or alternatively, drop us an email at business@northtyneside.gov.uk or call 0191 643 6409.