Turning your ideas into reality has never been this simple.

The first of four Start Your Business events takes place in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

With visitors expected to attend from Newcastle, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Washington, and South East Northumberland this is certain to be a popular event so book your place now.

Everything you need to know about starting your business.

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

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.

Our last Start Your Business Event held at St James Park attracted over 280 visitors to the event, with 98% indicating the event met their objectives.