Thinking about starting or growing your business but not sure where to begin? These friendly sessions, delivered by our Enterprise Lead Ainsley Mullen, are here to help you take your next steps with confidence. Whether you’ve got the spark of an idea, a business plan in progress, or you’ve already started trading, these sessions are a great fit. You’ll get practical advice and supportive guidance to help you build a sustainable business in Redcar and Cleveland.
Over the course of the three hour session, a range of topics will be covered including;
- Considerations when setting up a business (including business structure/planning etc.)
- Insurance/regulatory requirements
- Marketing
- Sales
- Property
- Funding opportunities
- Alternative Finance
- Additional specialised support
If you would like to attend one of our future sessions, please find the list of dates, times and locations below. Please also find a list of useful documents to help you start planning your business.
| Date | Time | Location | Link* |
| Tuesday 24th September | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here |
| Tuesday 6th October | 1pm – 4pm | Teesworks Skills Academy | Click Here |
| Tuesday 20th October | 1pm – 4pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here |
| Tuesday 3rd November | 1pm – 4pm | Temperance Square, Loftus | Click Here |
| Wednesday 18th November | 1pm – 4pm | Teesworks Skills Academy | Click Here |
| Thursday 3rd December | 1pm – 4pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here |
Bitesize Enterprise
These short, impactful sessions are designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and practical tools you need to take the next step in your business journey. Each session focuses on real‑world challenges and offers simple guidance you can put into practice straight away.
Click the links to explore each Bitesize Enterprise Session, find out what’s covered and register to take part.
| Session | Date | Time | Location | Link* |
| Marketing That Works: Tips to Reach Your Customers | Wednesday 14th October | 1pm – 3pm | Temperance Square, Loftus | Click Here |
| Energy Saving and Sustainable Business: Changes That Make a Difference | Tuesday 10th November | 1pm – 3pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here |
| Marketing That Works: Tips to Reach Your Customers | Thursday 10th December | 1pm – 3pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here |
Please note, registration for each session expires 24 hours prior to the session. If you wish to attend but registration has closed, please contact us on the details provided.
If you’re having any trouble registering for the Enterprise sessions, or you’d like to discuss anything in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the details below:
Email: business@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01642 444 366
