Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Start-up
Page last updated: 27 May 2026
Small Business Britain and Starling are bringing back their hugely popular Female Founder Fundamentals programme. Over 500 women have already completed the free six-week programme, designed to empower women across the UK to start and grow thriving businesses.
Across six expert-led weeks, you’ll learn how to:
- Craft your brand and grow online
- Better know your finances and understand Making Tax Digital
- Use AI for productivity to save time and stress
- Elevate a network that supports and champions you
- Grow your business and explore new markets
- Build confidence and overcome self-doubt
You’ll hear directly from inspiring female founders, connect with other women building businesses just like you, and gain practical, actionable insights you can apply straight away.
Course dates: Tuesdays, 10am
- ·2 June: Module 1 - Craft Your Brand
- 9 June: Module 2 - Know Your Numbers
- 16 June: Module 3 - AI for Productivity
- 23 June: Module 4 - Elevate Connections
- 30 June: Module 5 - Grow Your Business
- 7 July: Module 6 - Build Confidence and Overcome Barriers
All live sessions will be recorded and available on demand, exclusively available to course participants.