Business Northumberland

Northumberland Networking: Ashington
2025-09-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-02 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Ashington Football Club, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FW, Ashinton
FREE monthly networking in Ashington!
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how they can support your business!

#LoveHexham Networking
2025-08-29 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LT, United Kingdom
Join the Northumberland Small Business Team team every month for FREE networking in the heart of Hexham.
#LoveHexham networking event is takes place on the last Friday of the month.
Grow and nurture your business connections.

Energising Blyth - Tour of Blyth Market Pavilion
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Market Pavilion, Market Street Blyth NE24 1BQ, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BQ, United Kingdom
Energising Blyth are excited to invite businesses to a tour of the BRAND NEW Market Pavilion in the heart of Blyth!

Northumberland Networking: Alnwick
2025-08-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick NE66 1PQ, NE66 1PQ
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how we can support your business!
We look forward to seeing you there.

Informal Friday
2025-08-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Pleased to Meet You, Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NB, United Kingdom
Join the Northumberland Small Business Service at Pleased to Meet You, Morpeth, for free networking!
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business relationships and hear more about the support available within the business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how they can support your business!

Northumberland Networking: Blyth
2025-07-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Leading Link, 16A Regent Street, Blyth, Nort, NE24 1LP, United Kingdom
A BRAND NEW networking event in the heart of Blyth!

Free for all businesses to attend – a great way to build and create your own business community and learn more about support available to you!

Discover the potential of private 5G at the Port of Blyth 5G Innovation Lab
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Discover how private network works in practice and solves real operational challenges – like communication breakdowns, downtime, and handover delays – while transforming the Port of Blyth into a dynamic hub of digital innovation. You’ll also find out how to access the 5G Innovation Lab, a high-performance environment where you can trial your tech without the cost or complexity of building your own network.
This interactive session is designed for innovators, start-ups, and SMEs ready to unlock the potential of private 5G. Learn how to access the 5G Living Lab – an ideal environment to trial your technology with high-performance, reliable connectivity. With no financial commitment, you can safely test, validate, and refine your solutions in a fully equipped, low risk setting.

What you’ll gain:

A clear understanding of how private 5G works and the practical benefits it brings
Real-world use cases and performance insights from industrial environments
Access to expert support and a live 5G testbed to trial your tech safely

Delivered by: Boldyn Networks, in partnership with the Port of Blyth 5G Living Lab

Northumberland Networking: Wooler
2025-07-11 09:30 - 11:00 | The Cheviot Centre, The Cheviot Centre, 12 Padgepool Place, Wooler NE71 6BL, NE71 6BL
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business relationships and hear more about the support available within the business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how we can support your business!

TechNExt
2025-06-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Energy Central Learning Hub, Energy Central Learning Hub Quay Road, Blyth, NE24 3PA
Join the Energy Central Team and learn about how the partnership is supporting innovation throughout Northumberland’s Offshore Wind Sector. This session, from 10.00 to 11.30 is part of the Sustainability Hub at TechNExt, the Tech Festival for the North East.

Agenda:

10.00 – 10.15 – Introduction to Energy Central and Blyth’s offshore journey
10.15 – 10.40 – Introduction to TIGGOR support and successes
10-40 – 11.15 – Expert panel session ‘Powering the future of offshore wind and sustainability’ –

Chaired by Sarah McMillan, NCC

Dylan Hill , ORE Catapult

Paul Valentine, ECLH

Chris Rayner, SSE – TBC

Steve Wylie, Boldyn Networks

11:15- 11:25 – Questions and Answers with audience
11.25 – 11.30 – Closing remarks

Register to TechNExt and the Energy Central session at www.technext.co.uk

Northumberland Networking: Ashington
2025-05-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-02 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8QW, United Kingdom
FREE monthly networking in Ashington!
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how we can support your business!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Register here.

#LoveHexham Last Friday Networking
2025-04-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LT, United Kingdom
Join the NSBS team every month for FREE networking in the heart of Hexham.
#LoveHexham networking event is takes place on the last Friday of the month.
Grow and nurture your business connections.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Register here.

Creating the Talent Pool for Renewable Energy & Advanced Manufacturing
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Energy Central Learning Hub, Energy Central Learning Hub Quay Road, Blyth, NE24 3PA
Join us at Energy Central on Wednesday 9th April 2025 from 1pm for an insightful employer engagement event ‘Creating the Talent Pool for Renewable Energy and Advanced Manufacturing’, where we’ll explore the evolving skills landscape and how we can work together to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
This event will showcase the latest research by ORE Catapult on current and future skills gaps, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We’ll also highlight how Northumberland Skills at Energy Central Learning Hub are equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to successfully transition into apprenticeship roles and employment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry peers, shape future training provision and ensure the next generation of skilled professionals is work-ready.

Informal Friday
2025-03-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Pleased to Meet You, Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NB, United Kingdom
Join us at Pleased to Meet You, Morpeth, for free networking!
Network with local businesses to grow and nurture your business relationships and hear more about the support available within the business community.
Meet representatives from the Northumberland Small Business Service to learn more about how we can support your business!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Register here.

Tourism Week: Tackling Technical SEO for Small Businesses
2025-03-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
This session is relatively technical by nature. One of the three component pillars of effective SEO, the technical aspects of SEO are paramount in order to increase visibility within the search engines.

This workshop covers:
● Introduction to the concepts of Technical SEO
● Technical SEO components
● How to conduct an initial technical website SEO audit
● Technical SEO Checklist

This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.

Tourism Week: Developing Your Marketing Strategy
2025-03-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
Join Scott Goodacre from Scott Digital for a workshop to help your marketing strategy for your business!

This workshop will introduce marketing, explain how to establish your audience, and give you a framework for organising and planning your approach.

This workshop will touch on the STP model (segmentation, targeting, positioning) and I’ll explain how you can use it to promote yourself!

How to develop an audience segment.
Establishing your business’s brand.
Plan your marketing for the next 12 months and beyond.

This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.

Tourism Week: Achieving Marketing Actualisation Using Artificial Intelligence
2025-03-18 13:30 - 17:30 | Online
Artificial Intelligence tools are permeating every aspect of daily life. Small businesses can harness the power of these tools to help with their day-to-day tasks.
● Introduction to AI
● Pros and cons of using AI
● How can small businesses harness the power of AI in their marketing
● Demonstration of relevant AI tools
● Creating an AI checklist
This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.

Tourism Week: Photography Workshop
2025-03-17 10:00 - 13:00 | The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN, United Kingdom
Tourism Week: Photography Workshop
Join us at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre for a hands-on photography workshop designed specifically for tourism businesses looking to enhance their visual storytelling. Led by RJM Photography, this engaging session will provide practical skills and expert insights to help you capture stunning images that showcase your business and Northumberland’s breathtaking landscapes.
What You’ll Learn:
Mastering Composition – Learn how to frame and compose eye-catching shots that highlight your business, accommodation, or attraction.
Using Natural Light – Discover techniques for making the most of Northumberland’s stunning natural light in your photography.
Smartphone Photography – Tips on using smartphones to create high-quality images for social media and marketing and websites.
Brand Storytelling Through Photography – Understand how to craft a visual identity that attracts and engages potential visitors.
This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.

Northumberland Networking: Women in Business
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | North Side Farm, Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0LZ, United Kingdom
BRAND NEW VENUE! BRAND NEW NETWORKING EVENT!
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are bringing our first ever women only networking event!
Almost 1 in 5 (18%) companies in the UK are led by women in 2024, we would like to bring women in business together for a morning of networking.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Workshop 2/2: Build a Website in a Day
2025-03-12 09:30 - 12:30 | SME Centre of Excellence, 17 Main Street, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9NH, United Kingdom
Take your newfound website creation skills to the next level in this interactive follow-up workshop with Steven Fee. Learn how to adapt and expand your website-building expertise. This session will explore strategies for maintaining and updating your site, optimizing it for SEO, and leveraging analytics to track performance. Perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals, this workshop empowers you to use your website as a springboard for personal and business growth, ensuring it remains a dynamic and valuable digital asset.
This workshop will help you to:

Choose the right platform and domain name for your business website.
Design a user-friendly layout that enhances navigation and user experience.
Implement essential SEO best practices to improve website visibility

For this workshop, you will need:

Laptop & charger
Notepad
High quality images you want to use on your website
A high quality picture you would to use as your feature/hero image
Text for website
Description of the products / services your business offers

This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.
This is part 2 of a 2 part workshop series. To register to part 1, please go to:
Workshop 1/2: Build a Website in a Day – Northumberland Small Business Service

Introduction to Social Media Marketing
2025-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Social media is an essential tool for your business, social media allows you to:

Build brand awareness
Grow your audience
Create a solid brand image
Create efficient marketing campaigns
Market to the right people at the right time
Promote key products and services
Harness the power of online ads
Experiment with your content

This workshop will give you an introduction to the social media landscape and strategies of how to use it to effectively market your business.

This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.

Workshop 1/2: Build a Website in a Day
2025-03-05 09:30 - 16:30 | SME Centre of Excellence, 17 Main Street, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9NH, United Kingdom
Dive into the fast-paced world of website creation with this hands-on workshop led by Steven Fee. Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their online presence quickly, this session will take you step-by-step through the process of building a fully functional website in just one day. From choosing the right platform and setting up a domain to designing layouts and optimizing for mobile, you’ll learn essential skills to create a website that reflects your vision and goals. Whether you’re building for a personal project, small business, or portfolio, this workshop equips you with the tools and confidence to go live by the end of the day.
This workshop will help you to:

Choose the right platform and domain name for your business website.
Design a user-friendly layout that enhances navigation and user experience.
Implement essential SEO best practices to improve website visibility

For this workshop, you will need:

Laptop & charger
Notepad
High quality images you want to use on your website
A high quality picture you would to use as your feature/hero image
Text for website
Description of the products / services your business offers

This event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.
This is part 1 of a 2 part workshop series. To register to part 2, please go to:
Workshop 2/2: Build a Website in a Day – Northumberland Small Business Service
