A Gateshead watchmaker is giving the world’s most luxurious timepieces a new lease of life, right here on our doorstep. All it took was a little hand from the Start Up Loans programme and Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) North East.

A Stanley takeaway entrepreneur was able to serve up a grand opening for his dream venue’s eager new customers. Support from Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) North East to get a Start Up Loan was the missing ingredient.

Zac Winter, the founder of South Shields-based company AFL Decorating and Maintenance, is living proof that hard work and determination can turn a passion into a thriving business.

A Stanley formal menswear wholesaler is now suited and booted for seamless growth. A loan from BEF North East made it possible.

£70k BEF loan supports the growth of Middlesbrough's award-wining Mi-BoxLive.

A North Shields welding businesses has secured a five-figure Start Up Loan to help upgrade production processes and take on larger contracts.