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SUMMARY:Start Strong: Start-up and finance essentials in Middlesbrough
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business\, or sitting on an idea you’re ready to turn into something real? \nStart Strong: Start-up and Finance Essentials is a practical\, full-day workshop designed to give you the confidence\, clarity\, and know-how to take your next step into self-employment or business ownership. \n\nWhether you’re at the idea stage\, preparing to launch\, or have just started trading\, this interactive session focuses on the essentials you really need – without jargon or overwhelm. \nYou’ll gain clear\, straightforward guidance on: \n\nhow to set up and structure your business\ncreating a practical\, workable business plan\nlegal requirements\, licences\, and key logistics\npricing confidently and understanding your value\nsimple\, accessible financial forecasting\nfunding options available to you\, including loans\, grants and investment routes\n\nThe workshop is hands-on\, with tools\, templates\, and examples you can use straight away. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get expert insight tailored to the challenges faced by new and early-stage founders. \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of what it really takes to start a business and the confidence to move forward with purpose. \nThis session is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered by Middlesbrough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority\, and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ Fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants \n📅 Date: 12 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm | 📍 Location: EMS\, 4 Eggleston Court\, Middlesbrough\, TS2 1RU | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS)
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/start-strong-start-up-and-finance-essentials-in-middlesbrough/
LOCATION:Enterprise Made Simple\, 4 Eggleston Court\, Middlesbrough\, TS2 1RU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Start Strong: Start-up and finance essentials in Redcar and Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business\, or sitting on an idea you’re ready to turn into something real? \nStart Strong: Start-up and finance essentials is a practical\, full-day workshop designed to give you the confidence\, clarity\, and know-how to take your next step into self-employment or business ownership. \nWhether you’re at the idea stage\, preparing to launch\, or have just started trading\, this interactive session focuses on the essentials you really need – without jargon or overwhelm. \nYou’ll gain clear\, straightforward guidance on: \n\nhow to set up and structure your business\ncreating a practical\, workable business plan\nlegal requirements\, licences\, and key logistics\npricing confidently and understanding your value\nsimple\, accessible financial forecasting\nfunding options available to you\, including loans\, grants and investment routes\n\nThe workshop is hands-on\, with tools\, templates\, and examples you can use straight away. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get expert insight tailored to the challenges faced by new and early-stage founders. \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of what it really takes to start a business and the confidence to move forward with purpose. \nThis session is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority\, and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ Fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants \n📅 Date: 16 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm | 📍 Location: Redcar Civic Centre\, Ridley Street\, Redcar\, TS10 1TD | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS) \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and Enterprise Made Simple\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/start-strong-start-up-and-finance-essentials-in-redcar-and-cleveland/
LOCATION:Redcar Civic Centre\, Ridley Street\, Redcar\, TS10 1TD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T163000
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Strategy online event
DESCRIPTION:Digital marketing made simple – build a clear strategy that gets results. \nReady to take the guesswork out of digital marketing? \nDigital Marketing Strategy is an online workshop designed to help you understand what truly works in the digital space – and how to build a marketing approach that actually moves your business forward. \nThis hands-on\, practical online session is ideal for start-ups\, growing businesses\, and anyone responsible for marketing who wants clearer direction\, better results\, and a strategy they can stick to. You’ll learn how to reach the right customers\, use your time effectively\, and measure success using meaningful data – all in an accessible\, jargon-free way. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nbuilding a strategy that works\nfinding your ideal customer online\nhow to create a marketing plan you’ll actually use\nunderstanding analytics: turning data into decisions\nROI and results: measuring what really matters\n\nYou’ll leave with a clearer marketing strategy\, practical steps you can implement immediately\, and the confidence to make informed digital decisions that support real business growth. \nThis session is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ This online workshop is fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants. \n📅 Date: 19 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm | 📍 Location: Online | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS) \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and Enterprise Made Simple\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/digital-marketing-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Start Strong: Start-up and finance essentials in Stockton-on-Tees
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business\, or sitting on an idea you’re ready to turn into something real? \nStart Strong: Start-up and finance essentials is a practical\, full-day workshop designed to give you the confidence\, clarity\, and know-how to take your next step into self-employment or business ownership. \nWhether you’re at the idea stage\, preparing to launch\, or have just started trading\, this interactive session focuses on the essentials you really need – without jargon or overwhelm. \nYou’ll gain clear\, straightforward guidance on: \n\nhow to set up and structure your business\ncreating a practical\, workable business plan\nlegal requirements\, licences\, and key logistics\npricing confidently and understanding your value\nsimple\, accessible financial forecasting\nfunding options available to you\, including loans\, grants and investment routes\n\nThe workshop is hands-on\, with tools\, templates\, and examples you can use straight away. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get expert insight tailored to the challenges faced by new and early-stage founders. \nBy the end of the day\, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of what it really takes to start a business and the confidence to move forward with purpose. \nThis session is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority\, and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ Fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants \n📅 Date: 20 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm | 📍 Location: Employment and Training Hub\, 40 Wellington Square\, Stockton\, TS18 1RH | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS) \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and Enterprise Made Simple\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/start-strong-start-up-and-finance-essentials-in-stockton-on-tees/
LOCATION:Stockton-on-Tees Employment & Training Hub\, 40 Wellington Square\, Stockton-on-Tees\, TS18 1RH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Social Media Deep Dive online event
DESCRIPTION:Explore your social platforms and make them work effectively for your business. \nReady to get more from your social media? \nSocial Media Deep Dive\, is an online\, interactive workshop designed to help you understand how different platforms work and how to use them strategically to grow your business. \nWhether you’re a start‑up\, a growing SME\, or a business owner looking to improve your online presence\, this focused session breaks down what each platform does best\, which audiences they suit\, and how to create content that actually achieves results. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nmaking Facebook work for your business\nInstagram for business: building your brand visually\nLinkedIn for leads and credibility\nTikTok for business: from trend to trusted brand\nPinterest for creatives\, retailers\, and makers\nYouTube essentials: how to build an audience through video\n\nYou’ll gain a clearer understanding of which platforms are right for your business\, how to create content that reaches your audience\, and how to use social media with purpose – not guesswork. \nThis workshop is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ This online workshop is fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants. \n📅 Date: 21 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm | 📍 Location: Online | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS) \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and Enterprise Made Simple\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/social-media-deep-dive-online-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T130000
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SUMMARY:Marketing and Sales Growth online event
DESCRIPTION:How to build a brand that stands out – and find and keep your ideal customers. \nReady to get more from your Looking to strengthen your brand and attract more of the right customers? \nMarketing and Sales Growth\, is an online workshop designed to help you build a marketing and sales approach that drives visibility\, connection\, and sustainable business growth. \nThis virtual session is perfect for start‑ups\, small businesses\, and growing companies who want a clearer understanding of how to stand out\, reach their ideal customers\, and deliver exceptional customer experiences – all without overcomplicating their strategy. You’ll learn practical tools and techniques you can apply right away to grow your brand and boost your bottom line. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nbrand development\nhow to find customers\ncustomer service that creates fans\, not just buyers\nlocal marketing: getting known in your community\nscaling up without losing your sanity\n\nYou’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to position your business\, communicate your value\, attract your ideal customers\, and build loyalty – all through a manageable\, sustainable online strategy. \nThis workshop is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ This online workshop is fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants. \n📅 Date: 26 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 📍 Location: Online | 👥 Facilitator: Enterprise Made Simple (EMS) \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and Enterprise Made Simple\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/marketing-and-sales-growth-online-event/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment event in Darlington
DESCRIPTION:How to design fair processes\, reduce bias\, and strengthen your employer brand. \nWant to attract a wider range of talent and build a recruitment process you can stand behind? \nInclusive Recruitment is an in‑person afternoon session designed to help businesses develop fair\, consistent and inclusive hiring approaches that lead to stronger outcomes and a better employer reputation. \nThis session is ideal for organisations of any size that want to improve candidate experience\, reduce bias within their processes\, and increase the likelihood of appointing the right people from a diverse talent pool. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\ninclusive recruitment best practice\nhow to create fair and inclusive processes that support stronger\, more balanced hiring decisions\n\nYou’ll gain clear\, practical insights into how inclusive recruitment benefits both your organisation and your candidates – helping you build processes that are transparent\, effective and aligned with modern workforce expectations. \nThis workshop is part of the Tees Valley Business Masterclass Series\, delivered by Darlington Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n✅ Fully funded for eligible Tees Valley based participants. \n📅 Date: 28 January 2026 | ⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm | 📍 Location: Business Central\, 2 Union Square\, Darlington\, DL1 1GL | 👥 Facilitator: HR2Day \nNote: By signing up you are giving Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council permission to share your details with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)\, our Local Authority partners and HR2Day\, to support with the organisation and delivery of these events. Your details will not be used for marketing purposes.
URL:https://www.investmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-event-in-darlington/
LOCATION:Business Central Darlington\, 2 Union Square\, Darlington\, DL1 1GL\, United Kingdom
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