Tracey Hughes

Tracey Hughes is a dedicated Solutions Adviser at the North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), where she uses over 20 years of experience to provide empowering advice and guidance that enables clients to grow and develop.

With a passion for fostering innovation and enterprise, Tracey helps entrepreneurs transform their ideas into thriving businesses and has spent years guiding individuals across County Durham through the complexities of starting and scaling their ventures.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Tracey provides tailored support to aspiring business owners, offering practical advice on everything from business planning to navigating funding opportunities. Her approach is to listen and to ensure that each client receives truly personalised guidance, helping them tap fully into the freedom and potential that comes with self-employment.

As part of her role at the BIC, Tracey has been instrumental in delivering workshops, facilitating networking opportunities, and connecting entrepreneurs to each other and vital resources in the region.

Tracey is committed to building a vibrant and sustainable business community and her work has contributed to the success of countless startups in County Durham.

When she’s not advising entrepreneurs, Tracey enjoys taking long walks in the countryside with her dog and discovering new paths.