Fully Funded Business Skills Course in South Tyneside

Build the skills to start or grow your own business — no jargon, no pressure.

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Fully funded. Certificate included. Local training.

What You’ll Get from the Course

  • Turn your idea into a plan
  • Understand pricing and profit
  • Learn to reach the right customers
  • Build confidence in your skills
  • Use simple tools that help you focus
  • Get clear next steps, not just theory

Is This Right for You?

This course is for people in South Tyneside who want to:

  • Start a small business

  • Build something on the side

  • Change careers or become self-employed

  • Explore new possibilities after time out of work

No experience needed – just interest and motivation.

Funding is available to South Tyneside residents, 19 years old and over. 

Snapshot of business growth training in action. Training course being delivered by Carol Metcalfe

Delivered Locally. Recognised Nationally.

This course is delivered in South Tyneside by real business trainers.
You’ll earn a Level 2 Certificate in Developing Enterprise Skills, recognised across the UK.

What You Will Learn

  • Action Planning: Develop a tailored action plan that pinpoints your current strengths and areas needing improvement.
  • Route to Market: Create a strategic blueprint for introducing your products and services to the market efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborative Feedback: Engage with peers to exchange valuable insights that sharpen your business perspective in ways you might not achieve on your own.
  • S.M.A.R.T. Resources: Master the art of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals that guide your business toward growth and sustainability.
  • Financial Forecasting: Delve into essential financial planning techniques to anticipate and shape your business’s economic future with confidence.

What Others Say

This 4-day course was the most engaging and enjoyable course I have ever undertaken, it was refreshingly authentic.  Information was shared in the most understandable way for all learners and feedback was offered throughout to keep everyone on track.  By the end of the 4 days, the group had formed a strong sense of community and we created a business network group of our own.  I am booked on to another of the EMS courses in the coming months and instead of dreading being away from work, I am excited.  Thanks so much, I’m truly inspired.
Kerry BellImpact Family Services
GREAT COURSE! I have learnt thingsI have wanted to learn for a long time. I think the timing is great because I know so much more about business than I did 4 years ago so I feel 100% apply a lot of the things I have learnt, especially financial planning and market planning.
Jenna Louise BellJenna Louise Beauty
This is a great course for prestart, startups and existing businesses to take. I would recommend everyone to do this course, even as a refresher after being in business for a few years.
Gloria WatsonGlorious Scents
I will definitely use everything I have learnt on the course when building my business and I will use my skills to ensure that I make things happen! Thank you for the SMART plan template, I will use this to continue to develop my business
Hollie Savage

Course Dates & Availability

Next course Starts 10th July

  • Small group sessions
  • Friendly and informal
  • Fully funded for eligible residents

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