Scheme details
Area: South Tyneside
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Start-up
Key contact: Janice Ross MBE, TEDCO Marketing Manager
Telephone: 0191 516 6102
Contact email: jross@tedco.org
Page last updated: 02 June 2026
Please note only residents based in South Tyneside are eligible for this programme.
A business start up programme delivered by the TEDCO Business Support on behalf of South Tyneside Council, which aims to support local residents with their aspirations to start up a business.
You’ll get fully funded, personalised one-to-one tailored support from friendly local advisors, practical next steps, plus access to e‑learning.
It’s all designed to help you explore what’s possible, build confidence, and move towards starting your own business in a way that feels right for you.
What support can you get?
- Support that’s built around what you actually need
- Your own Business Advisor who will help you explore your idea and then guide you through your start up journey if you decide to take the leap
- Face to face Events and Workshops (with some online for those who find that easier). See the TEDCO upcoming workshops here
- Access to the TEDCO Library of templates, documents and digital resources
- Fact sheets specific to your idea
- Support to help you build visibility, confidence and credibility through PR when you are ready
Needs some inspiration?
Here’s just one example of a business that’s been supported by TEDCO
Megan Archbold – Trailblaze Electrical Services
How to access the support
Whatever your business idea, if you are based in South Tyneside, find out more at the TEDCO Business Support website or use our Initial Enquiry Form now to register straight away.