Phase 2 of the North of Tyne Business Support Fund is now live, offering up to 50% funding for growth-focused projects costing £3,000–£8,000. If your business in Newcastle, North Tyneside, or Northumberland needs support with strategy development, performance improvement, or business growth planning, HiThrive is here to help. As a registered provider with NBSL, we can guide you through the application process and ensure your project maximises this funding opportunity. Don’t miss out—get in touch with HiThrive today!

The Citylife Business Support Program is back and better than ever, offering fully-funded support to SMEs in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and now Northumberland. Enjoy up to 12 hours of free expert guidance, workshops tailored to your needs, and events focused on innovation and resilience. Don’t miss this chance to help your business thrive! Visit our page to learn more and book your appointment today.

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Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is no easy task. You’re constantly managing numerous responsibilities—from handling operations to leading your team and driving sales. Amid this whirlwind, staying on top of your finances can feel overwhelming.

It's no secret that businesses need more than just a great product or service to thrive. In today's competitive landscape, having a well-thought-out growth strategy is crucial. With 2025 fast approaching, it's time for small business owners and entrepreneurs to start planning how to seize new opportunities and overcome challenges.

Running a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) is no small feat. From refining your business strategy to boosting performance, SMEs face a blend of challenges and opportunities every day. At HiThrive, we’ve been dedicated to partnering with business owners to tackle these challenges head-on, and we’re thrilled to announce that our efforts have been recognised.

As a local business, there is a profound sense of fulfilment that comes from supporting the community we are a part of. It is with immense pride that we reveal HiThrive – your trusted business consultancy and bookkeeping service provider, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Newcastle Eagles.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on creating an effective employee onboarding process for small businesses. In today's competitive job market, companies must prioritise the seamless integration of new hires into their organisations. By establishing a strong onboarding plan, small businesses can ensure that new employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to contribute to the company's success from day one.

The Sunderland Business Support Fund (SBSF) is a grant programme aimed at driving economic growth by enabling businesses to access external expertise, facilitating business growth and improvement plans.

Exciting news! HiThrive is thrilled to be part of the new Growth & Resilience Support scheme, offering fully-funded support for eligible micro and small businesses in Northumberland.

It pays to be well organised when it comes to tax. There are key dates throughout the financial year which you don’t want to miss.

As a small and medium enterprise (SME) owner, you must have invested significant time, effort, and resources in winning new customers. Nonetheless, acquiring new customers is just the first step since the real challenge lies in retaining them. In other words, maintaining customer loyalty and ensuring they keep coming back for more is critical for sustainable business growth. This is where customer retention strategies come in. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of customer retention, key customer retention strategies, and how a business consultant can help you achieve this crucial component of business growth.