Ultimate Networking Workshop

Join Jeni Smith, networking expert, for a fun-filled action-packed day of networking training! From practical skills development, to deeper understanding of academic research, this really is the ultimate networking workshop! Build confidence for attending events, set objectives that align with your business plans, and develop your own unique networking strategy – you’ll leave excited and […]

The Practical Aspects of Small Business Finance

This workshop covers the technical/practical aspects of managing finances in a small business, including: – Choosing the right bank account – Bookkeeping and accounting basics and software – Why it can be important to have an accountant – Saving enough money to pay your taxes – Monitoring the important numbers and KPIs for your business

Fit For Business

Are you passionate about fitness, wellbeing, or sports coaching? Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion into a thriving business? Join us for “Fit for Business: Exploring Fitness & Wellbeing Opportunities in County Durham”, an engaging and inspiring event designed for fitness enthusiasts, dance instructors, gym pros, and wellbeing advocates like YOU. Why Attend? […]

Fit For Business

Are you passionate about fitness, wellbeing, or sports coaching? Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion into a thriving business? Join us for “Fit for Business: Exploring Fitness & Wellbeing Opportunities in County Durham”, an engaging and inspiring event designed for fitness enthusiasts, dance instructors, gym pros, and wellbeing advocates like YOU Why Attend? […]

Bidding for Business with the Public and Private Sector: Workshop 3

Bidding for business with the Public and Private Sector: Workshop 2: Essential Tender Components (Cohort 4) Understanding what makes up a tender, including: policies, procedures and essential components. Demystifying tendering language and understanding expectations and how to identify appropriate resources needed for tendering. (Cohort 4: Workshop 2). Delivered by SME Centre of Excellence.

Bidding for Business with the Public and Private Sector: Workshop 2

Bidding for business with the Public and Private Sector: Workshop 2: Essential Tender Components (Cohort 4) Understanding what makes up a tender, including: policies, procedures and essential components. Demystifying tendering language and understanding expectations and how to identify appropriate resources needed for tendering. (Cohort 4: Workshop 2). Delivered by SME Centre of Excellence.

Crafting a Creative Future

Exploring Arts & Craft Enterprise Opportunities in County Durham Are you passionate about arts and crafts? Do you dream of transforming your talent into an enterprise? Join us for “Crafting a Future: Exploring Arts & Crafts Enterprise Opportunities in County Durham”, a vibrant event designed for creative individuals who want to turn their love for […]

Crafting a Creative Future

Exploring Arts & Craft Enterprise Opportunities in County Durham Are you passionate about arts and crafts? Do you dream of transforming your talent into an enterprise? Join us for “Crafting a Future: Exploring Arts & Crafts Enterprise Opportunities in County Durham”, a vibrant event designed for creative individuals who want to turn their love for […]

The Recipe for Success: Food, Drink and Event Opportunities in County Durham

Do you love cooking, baking, or crafting unique food and drink creations? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own café, catering business, or market stall? Join us for The Recipe for Success: Food, Drink and Event Opportunities in County Durham” , an exciting and inspiring event tailored for aspiring food and drink entrepreneurs. Date: […]

Food for Thought: Starting Your Own Food and Drink Business

Do you love cooking, baking, or crafting unique food and drink creations? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own café, catering business, or market stall? Join us for this exciting and inspiring event tailored for aspiring food and drink entrepreneurs. Why Attend? Be Inspired: Hear from local food and drink entrepreneurs who’ve built successful […]

Enterprising Mums

This engaging and supportive event is designed to help you explore enterprise ideas, think about what it takes to start your own business, and find out about valuable start-up support and funding. Why Mums Make Great Businesspeople? What is a mum? A mum is someone with passion, creativity, and the ability to adapt to unexpected […]

Enterprising Mums

This engaging and supportive event is designed to help you explore enterprise ideas, think about what it takes to start your own business, and find out about valuable start-up support and funding. Why Mums Make Great Businesspeople? What is a mum? A mum is someone with passion, creativity, and the ability to adapt to unexpected […]

Enterprising Mums

Why Mums Make Great Business People? What is a mum? A mum is someone with passion, creativity, and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges—exactly the qualities that lead to business success! For many mums, starting a business offers the flexibility to work from home, the chance to revive old interests, and the opportunity to […]

Mind Your Business Core Programme

The MYB programme is aimed at SME business owners, start ups and those looking to grow their business. The weekly sessions will help business owners refocus on what is important in their business and home lives. It will help them better utilise their existing resources and make better decisions. This is business support done differently […]

Sunderland Startup Week

Sunderland Startup Week is a 5-day (& night), multi-venue, citywide festival that aims to inspire & educate more people to start & grow their business in Sunderland & the wider North East of England. Our 5-day Newcastle Startup Week events in 2017 & 2018 both attracted 600+ delegates & our 2019 event attracted 800+ delegates […]

Sunderland Startup Week (2-6 June 2025)

Sunderland Startup Week is a 5-day (& night), multi-venue, citywide festival that aims to inspire & educate more people to start & grow their business in Sunderland & the wider North East of England. Our 5-day Newcastle Startup Week events in 2017 & 2018 both attracted 600+ delegates & our 2019 event attracted 800+ delegates […]