Support for your business

With the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, many people are facing some uncertainty in both their personal and business lives.

At The Business Factory, we understand that there are concerns about how businesses will function throughout the crisis as well as the need to address practical questions such as staff being unable to attend work due to self-isolation, how to use technology to your advantage etc. Here are some things we’re doing so that it’s business as usual at The Business Factory:

Your advisor is still around Contact your advisor directly by email if you need to arrange an online or phone meeting. It is worth checking our social media posts if you have a specific question. As the situation changes so quickly, social media is the place we will update first. 

Workshops moving online We’re now using technology to deliver our workshops online, so you can still join in the workshop sessions, from the comfort of your own home. 

Latest Information on Covid-19 Read the latest information on business support.

Frequently Asked Questions North Tyneside Business Forum are regularly adding to their list of questions that most people are asking – check it out here.

Join the throng of North Tyneside Businesses over at the Forum If you are not already a Member of North Tyneside Business Forum, then we recommend that you join. Their Facebook group is an ideal platform to share advice and minimise the feeling of social isolation too.

BusinessFactory.online Now is an ideal time to try out the Business Factory Online service. Their are hundreds of guidance documents, videos and templates. It takes just 5 minutes to register and users are telling us they’re spending hours on there as they develop their plans (or diversify) and gain advice on specific issues.

The Business Factory LIVE Watch out for these special live Question & Answer sessions with our specialists. You’ll find them on our Events Calendar.

Business Support Helpline We’re helping North Tyneside Council and manning their Helpline for Covid-19 related business enquiries. The number to call is 0191 516 6699, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 

Keep up to date on social media In the meantime, our social media channels will keep you up to date with the latest information.