Newcastle upon Tyne is a city built on innovation and entrepreneurship, full of amazing individuals with equally fantastic business ideas.

Our team of expert business advisors have created a free intensive 2-day programme to provide you with the tools, skills and information you need to consider starting a business in Newcastle.

Delivered in Newcastle City Centres amazing central library and business centre*, just along from Newcastle Northumberland Street Shopping, our interactive workshops will help you make 2022 the year that you started your journey as an entrepreneur!

Startup Smart will cover:

• An introduction to business planning.
• How to utilise market research to understand your competitors and customers
• The legal aspects of registering and running your business.
• How to put sustainability at the heart of your business.
• Funding and bookkeeping.
• How to drive sales through effective marketing.

PNE work with organisations and individuals who share our ambition of supporting businesses that want to harness the power of entrepreneurship to make a difference. In attending our intensive programme you also gain access to interactive tool kits, one-to-one coaching, mentoring opportunities.

We will even pop the kettle on throughout the day!

So, if you're looking to take your first step into business and become an entrepreneur, look no further and book your place on Startup Smart today.

This project is funded jointly by the European Regional Development Fund and PNE.

Session dates (all 10am to 4pm)

10th and 17th November (Thursdays)

Please note you must be able to attend both dates. If you have any further requirements, please let the team know.

*subject to government guidance.