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 the point in which they are exploring how they can […]
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 guidance on starting and growing a business in North Tyneside, including developing a social […]
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 this year after being made redundant from his full-time role […]
Whitley Bay Mum Turns to The Wildside
An enterprising woman living in Whitley Bay has launched a new community interest company aimed at connecting young people and adults with the outdoors, thanks to help from the North Tyneside Business Factory. Kendra McWilliam (35) has lived in North Tyneside for 12 years after settling in the UK from Berlin, Germany. Following the birth […]
Silver Anniversary Awards Recognise The Gold Stars In Businesses
One of the North East’s longest running annual business awards celebrates its 25th anniversary this year; a testimony to the dedication, entrepreneurship and longevity of businesses in North Tyneside. The North Tyneside Business Forum has recognised this in two new categories which will be showcased at the awards which will take place later this […]
CK Cycles Riding High in North Shields
The first retail and repair outlet for cycling enthusiasts in the revitalised North Shields town centre has opened its doors to customers, thanks to help from the North Tyneside Business Factory. Opened by Craig Armstrong (35) and Keith Patterson (29) in April of this year, CK Cycles will help to meet a growing demand for […]
North Tyneside Illustrator Finds New Home at Seven Stories
A North Tyneside based author/illustrator has been hand-picked to deliver a series of nature-inspired workshops for Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books, thanks in part to the North Tyneside Business Factory. Abbey Scott, from Whitley Bay created What the Oak Tree Sees as the first in the Hiddel Brock Wood series of children’s […]
Family Launch New Business to inspire New Little Wood Walkers
An enterprising family have applied their love of the outdoors to a new business venture to inspire new story and play adventures in the natural environment, with help from the North Tyneside Business Factory. David Gray (36) from Forest Hall has developed a range of children’s books and games under the Little Wood Walkers brand […]
Landscaping Business Plants Seeds for Growth After Successful 2021
A chef turned landscaper is celebrating his third year in business with a full order book for the remainder of 2021, as MBS Gardens capitalises on surplus demand for garden transformations with new expansion plans. Michael Bell-Saunders (40) from Forest Hall has announced plans to grow MBS Gardens and recruit new staff members to help […]
North Tyneside illustrator launches children’s book
A talented illustrator from North Tyneside, who acts as custodian of an ancient woodland in Northumberland, has created a new children’s book, What The Oak Tree Sees, to help share her experiences in helping children connect with nature and their environment, thanks to help from the North Tyneside Business Factory. Abbey Scott and Richard Brink, […]