Have you got a great business idea? Or maybe you want to work for yourself and need some advice to turn your ideas into reality. The Start Your Business events are dedicated to giving people the advice, information and guidance they need to develop their business ideas and start trading. Attending Start Your Business will enable you to:

• Benefit from free business workshops outlining every detail of starting your own business
• Take advantage of free one-to-one business clinics where you can discuss your business ideas with a team of experts
• Learn about support organisations by visiting the exhibition area
• Network with other business start-ups and meet potential new clients and business partners

Start Your Business will take place at four different locations across the North East:-

All of these events are open from 10am – 4pm. Please select the relevant tabs above for more information on each of these events.

Crèche facilities
Feel free to bring the children as crèche facilities will be available. Please state if you would like to take advantage of these when booking your place.