NoTBSF Masterclasses

Masterclasses

How about some confidence building sessions – all online?

Please note we do not currently have any dates booked in for the sessions under this program, you may wish to look into our Better Business Skills Program in the meantime Get Better Business Skills

Fully funded and available for businesses based in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland these sessions are packed with knowledge, tools and techniques to give you the confidence to grow

Your growth plans may be in place, but we can give you the confidence in your ability to make your plans succeed.

Courage and confidence in your own ability is often the secret ingredient to business success and we can help give you the courage to take the next step through our fully funded masterclasses

We offer a range of masterclass sessions, tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. Our masterclass sessions will provide invaluable insights and guidance on topic such as digital marketing, AI, budgeting, business planning, and much more.

Session details

We’ve got sessions running throughout the year – find out more below.

5S Workplace Organisation

The 5S Workplace Organisation method is all about creating an efficient and effective workspace. The 5Ss are Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain.

Next session date to be confirmed.

AI For Digital Marketing

Gain a better understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in digital marketing.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Brand and Deliver

Get to grips with the magic of marketing and learn how to build a brand and strategy.

Next session date to be confirmed.

The confident solopreneur

When you own a business and work alone, confidence is at the core of success. It’s natural for your confidence to ebb and flow, but when get you get stuck in a loop of negative thinking and inaction, you can become your own greatest block to success.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Digital Marketing Strategy

This session will show you how to Choose the right social networks for your business, Identify your target audience and Plan content that suits your audience.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Forecasts & Budgeting

Learn how to use budget to improve your business performance. Budget prep, variances, financial planning and management.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Getting started with Shopify

Join us to learn more about how Shopify can help you start your e-commerce journey. Your tutor will show you how to create your account, set up your store, and add products so that people can buy from you online. This course is ideal if you’re thinking about setting up a new business or considering making the move to Shopify from another e-commerce provider. Please note: Shopify doesn’t have a free plan, so if you do want to use it for your business you’ll need to subscribe to a paid plan, which we’ll talk about during the session.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Growth Mindset

This session focuses on breaking down barriers to business growth by rewiring the brain, increasing personal confidence, and developing your growth mindset. The interactive session will empower you to think differently and seize business opportunities to enable extraordinary growth.

Next session date to be confirmed.

Perfect Pitching

Pitching your business effectively in formal and informal settings is a real skill – and it is one anyone can learn. Let us help you get better at promoting your business.

Next session date to be confirmed.

ROI & Social media

Hints and tips to track and measure social activity to work out its worth. Tools and spreadsheets available to help measure success.

Next session date to be confirmed.

SEO & Digital Marketing

Make your website more prominent by understanding how to improve your search ranking

Next session date to be confirmed.

Eligibility and FAQ’s

Eligibility:
The North of Tyne Business Support Fund provides funding to allow currently trading, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland based SME’s to attend a range of free to access workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions:
How many people can attend from each business? Each eligible business can send one person on the sessions.

Apply for a place on our sessions

If you have any questions, you can give us a call on 01670 813322 or email [email protected]

Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority through its Integrated Settlement.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness heads the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) serving an area of 2.2 million people including County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Sunderland’s Business Support Programme is funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority through its Integrated Settlement. For more information visit www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.