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.
Bitesize Enterprise Sessions – Part of the Enterprise Development Programme 2026
As part of the Enterprise Development Programme 2026, we are delivering three Bitesize Enterprise Sessions covering key topics essential for starting and growing a business. 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.
The Bitesize sessions will be delivered in partnership with EMS and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, with support from Anglo American.
For more information on the wider Enterprise Development Programme, please click here.
Click the links to explore each Bitesize Enterprise Session, find out what’s covered and register to take part.
| Session | Date | Time | Location | Link* |
| Trade Ready: The Essentials | Thursday 21st May | 9:30am – 10:30am | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here to Register |
| Marketing That Works: Tips to Reach Your Customers | Friday 29th May | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Redcar Civic Centre | Click Here to Register |
| Energy Saving and Sustainable Business: Changes That Make a Difference | Thursday 4th June | 10am – 11am | Temperance Square, Loftus | Click Here to Register |
Please note, registration for each session expires 48 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
