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A Gateshead entrepreneur is turning a lifelong love of baking into a growing business, with support from Business Gateshead helping her take the leap into self-employment.

Ergo Projects has relocated to the Northern Design Centre, joining the thriving community of creative, digital and design-led businesses based on Gateshead Quays.

A Winlaton-based independent bakery has increased its business by 20% after receiving tailored digital support through a Gateshead Council programme funded by the Local Growth Fund.

Based in Gateshead's Baltic Quarter, CLR Law is a specialist employment law firm with nearly 16 years of experience helping businesses and individuals navigate workplace challenges.

Established in 2017, iPac is a family-owned and managed business providing innovative packaging solutions.

ToastieLabs, a small independent games studio, has spent the last seven years creating relaxing puzzle games for PC, while also developing titles for mobile and Nintendo Switch.

Business Gateshead is encouraging businesses, investors and aspiring digital talent to take advantage of GameNExt 2026, a new industry-led event that will showcase Gateshead's growing reputation as a hub for games development and digital innovation.

Parable Studios, a games development company that adopts an ethical approach to AI in tech and gaming, has joined the community at Northern Design Centre (NDC) in the Baltic Quarter, further strengthening the area's reputation as a centre for creative and digital innovation.

A brand‑new dog grooming business has opened its doors in Heworth, bringing much‑needed availability and high‑quality services to local pet owners.

Last Arrow Games, a new games development studio, today announced its official launch in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Joining the Pneuma Games Group - a division of the Pneuma Group - as their latest major venture.

Gateshead Council, through a competitive process, has awarded two significant IT infrastructure contracts together worth £4.5 million to Gateshead based business, Aspire Technology Solutions.

Gateshead has celebrated the incredible talent and resilience of its local business community by announcing the most nominated businesses of the Small Business Celebrations, following more than 300 votes from residents.

Gateshead is celebrating a trio of wins at this year's Dynamites North East Tech Awards, which recognise innovation and excellence across the region's thriving technology sector.

Gateshead Council has paid over £13million early to local small and micro businesses, speeding up payments to businesses where cash is most urgently needed.

We're celebrating the success of three global innovators based in the borough - Turntide Technologies, Petards Group and Komatsu UK.

In the lead up to Small Business Saturday, we're inviting residents to nominate their favourite Gateshead small business.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to stay ahead of regulatory changes, this video from Gateshead based, On Tyne Consultancy offers practical insights to help you stay compliant and financially organised.

A Gateshead entrepreneur is making waves in the tech-for-good space with the launch of Project Fluency - an AI-powered app designed to create a safe space for individuals who may feel overlooked or misunderstood in the modern workplace.

ONE OF the North East's most dynamic sectors will be showcased and supported this summer, as the first details of the region's biggest tech festival are unveiled with events being hosted in Gateshead.

Confidence plays a huge role in running a successful business. It impacts how you price your services, how you show up on social media, how you respond to opportunities, and whether you take the necessary risks to grow. But how do you know if a lack of confidence is holding you back?

Amazon started in a garage 30 years ago. Today, it's a $2 trillion business with 1.5m employees, built on a relentless focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer obsession.

Emilie, originally from France is the proud owner of Embeauty, a mobile beauty service dedicated to providing treatments to individuals of all ages and mobility levels.

Gecko Gaming, a new destination for tabletop gaming lovers, is quickly making a name for itself in Gateshead and surrounding areas.

Gap Group, a Gateshead-based recycling and resource management company, has transformed from a small "two men and a van" operation into the UK's largest fridge processor, handling 35% of the nation's discarded refrigerators.