Providing the location, space and community for Gateshead businesses to thrive. Home of VRTGO lab; the North Easts virtual reality business hub.

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4 Jun 2020
1.9 million households in the UK don’t have access to the internet. In just 8 weeks @futuredotnowuk have provided 1600 digital devices to help connect & protect vulnerable people. Read their first #DevicesDotNow impact report here: ow.ly/fTIF50zXq1N #connectandprotect
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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day 🎉 Together with @reciteme we are making sure that everyone is able to customise their experience on our inclusive website to read & understand content barrier-free. #GAAD2020

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ONLINE TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE! Our online tutoring services are now available in a wide range of subjects to provide you with the education support you may need during Covid-19. Find out more here and sign up for FREE support: lnkd.in/gqYVR47
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Bounce Back Loans are now open. Apply for up to £50,000 with an accredited lender and the money will arrive within days. 100% government guaranteed. No interest, fees or repayments for the first 12 months. Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/new-b…
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Happy Friday everyone! It's the 1st May which means a new @actionhappiness calendar and it is #MeaningfulMay 🌻 Lets use this months actions to look after ourselves and others during this unusual time!
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Although most children are at home many are still eligible for free school meals (or voucher equivalent). Cllr Haley said “It’s really important people check if their child is able to get a free school meal as they may not realise they’re eligible. bit.ly/35cr3zs
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Had to #furlough staff? The Government Gateway is now open for business owners to #reclaim furloughed staff wages. Here's what you need to know. #smallbusiness #coronavirus #jobretention transmitstartups.co.uk/coron…

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TeamValley based curtain manufacturer Jeffrey Carr Ltd has joined forces with @NorthumbriaUni & @NorthumbriaNHS to produce much needed gowns & scrubs for the NHS. If you're a Gateshead business supporting the fight against #covid19 let us know. #TeamWork #InThisTogether
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If your business intends to pay furloughed employees' April salaries using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme you must apply no later than today (22 April) northeastgrowthhub.co.uk/fin…
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Our distribution centres may be closed but we continue to provide emergency food parcels to our frontline referral partners. If you're in need or financial crisis you can still be assessed for food. Contact @gateshead ☎️ 01914337112 or @CitizensAdvice ☎️ 03003309035. 💚💙💚
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Over the last four weeks, we've supported almost 800 businesses in Gateshead during this difficult time. If you believe you would benefit from one-to-one advice, have a question, suggestion or offer, we are on hand to help. Email us: business@gateshead.gov.uk
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If you're a freelancer or micro business owner in the NE of England that doesn't feel supported by the UK Govt's response to Coronavirus, please fill out this short survey which we'll be using to try & create a new grant fund to help keep you going plandigital.typeform.com/to/…
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Fantastic initiative by @NewcastleCC and @Nclmarkets to keep delivering to residents and keep businesses in work. @gateshead also has a regularly updated #delivery and #community directory on it's website too. Check it out! gateshead.gov.uk/article/154…
The Grainger Market delivery service - which we've redeployed staff to support - has now taken over 6,000 boxes of meat, fruit, vegetables, cheese, baked goods and fish to more than 1,300 Tyneside homes. Read all about it: socsi.in/SzK7E
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.@gateshead has launched an online business directory. If you are offering a home delivery service, are based in Gateshead and would like to be added to the directory email business@gateshead.gov.uk gateshead.gov.uk/article/153…
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#ICYMI: Web accessibility software company @reciteme has announced that it will support all businesses for free by providing accessible and inclusive online Coronavirus-related information to their staff and customers. Read more: bit.ly/3b7kgsQ
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It's a challenging time for small businesses and charities, and our colleagues @myprideradio have come up with a great offer to help - FREE radio advertising. Take a listen and get in touch. #supportingbusiness #supportingthecommunity @NEEChamber @BusINGateshead @NE1BID
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The team @sportingc_ne are currently delivering to food parcels to the elderly and vulnerable near their base in #Newcastle. To help more people in need, they could really do with some vans to help their distribution service. Please RT! @gateshead @NewcastleCC