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North Tyneside’s Business Factory helps to launch its 1000th new business Caggersparts Ltd

The Business Factory, North Tyneside Council’s award winning enterprise programme has helped to launch its 1000th new business the shot blasting company Caggersparts Ltd.

The team of business support experts have helped North Shields engineer and businessman Simon Caygill to set up Caggersparts Ltd, a shot blasting company for the automotive industry and car modification market.

Mr Caygill, who previously ran an engineering business, refurbishing printing presses as part of the G4S Group, has combined his passion for fixing cars with his engineering and software background to set up Caggersparts Ltd and within a few short weeks has already secured contracts with local car garages and mechanics.

Faced with the turmoil of redundancy earlier this year, Simon visited The Business Factory for advice on setting up his own business.

Mr Caygill has ambitious plans for the business and expects to relocate to a bigger workshop within the next 12 months where he will have space for additional machinery and two more members of staff.

Over the past 28 months at least one new business has been established daily with the help and support of a dedicated team of advisers and specialists at The Business Factory.

As well as traditional enterprise support, The Business Factory has recently introduced a range of bespoke support for individuals looking to set up high growth businesses across the borough and its impact has been phenomenal, with more than 200 new businesses benefitting from the specialist advice so far.

A number of new businesses have also received intellectual property and patent advice from The Business Factory’s Ideas to Market team, and the Social Enterprise division has helped to establish a staggering 15 new social enterprises – businesses which give back to the community across the borough.

As its 1000th new business, The Business Factory is providing a wealth of additional support to Caggersparts Ltd and will be helping to build its company website and offering online marketing support.

Simon Caygill said: “The Business Factory have been a tower of strength over the past few months, providing both help and advice but real encouragement.

“They have helped with my business planning but more importantly have given me the belief that the business idea is a sound and has potential to succeed.

“Whilst it wasn’t this additional support that attracted me to the Business Factory, I am delighted that I am receiving a company website and help to build my online presence.

“Showcasing the work we do is hugely important for a business like ours which has both corporate and consumer customers.”

North Tyneside Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for Business Support, Cllr Frank Lott, said: “We are totally committed to supporting and encouraging enterprise across the borough, and The Business Factory continues to be instrumental in doing this.

“It is quite phenomenal to think we have reached our 1000th milestone – that is an awful lot of new businesses, many of whom are now employers themselves.

“Caggerspart Ltd is a shining example of the quality of the new businesses that are emerging across North Tyneside and I’m delighted that we are able to help such companies succeed.”