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SUMMARY:Tourism Week: Tackling Technical SEO for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis workshop covers:\n● Introduction to the concepts of Technical SEO\n● Technical SEO components\n● How to conduct an initial technical website SEO audit\n● Technical SEO Checklist\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. 
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/tourism-week-tackling-technical-seo-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Increase your Confidence with Networking and Write the Perfect Pitch
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Business and Mindset Coach\, Sam Hook of Uniquethinking will help you to improve your effectiveness and increase your confidence when networking. \nIn this workshop you will learn to: \n\nWorking on your mindset before you network to feel more confident and reduce anxieties\nTips and techniques to get the most from your networking experience\nHow to prepare a 90 second pitch to promote what you do\nHow to follow up after networking\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/increase-your-confidence-with-networking-and-write-the-perfect-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Workshop 1/2: Build a Website in a Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will help you to: \n\nChoose the right platform and domain name for your business website.\nDesign a user-friendly layout that enhances navigation and user experience.\nImplement essential SEO best practices to improve website visibility\n\n\nFor this workshop\, you will need:\n\nLaptop & charger\nNotepad\nHigh quality images you want to use on your website\nA high quality picture you would to use as your feature/hero image\nText for website\nDescription of the products / services your business offers\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. \nThis is part 1 of a 2 part workshop series. To register to part 2\, please go to: \nWorkshop 2/2: Build a Website in a Day – Northumberland Small Business Service
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/workshop-1-2-build-a-website-in-a-day/
LOCATION:SME Centre of Excellence\, 17 Main Street\, Ponteland\, Northumberland\, NE20 9NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Enterprise and Start Up
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Social media is an essential tool for your business\, social media allows you to: \n\nBuild brand awareness\nGrow your audience\nCreate a solid brand image\nCreate efficient marketing campaigns\nMarket to the right people at the right time\nPromote key products and services\nHarness the power of online ads\nExperiment with your content\n\nThis workshop will give you an introduction to the social media landscape and strategies of how to use it to effectively market your business. \n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here.
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/introduction-to-social-media-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Enterprise and Start Up
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2/2: Build a Website in a Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will help you to: \n\nChoose the right platform and domain name for your business website.\nDesign a user-friendly layout that enhances navigation and user experience.\nImplement essential SEO best practices to improve website visibility\n\n\nFor this workshop\, you will need:\n\nLaptop & charger\nNotepad\nHigh quality images you want to use on your website\nA high quality picture you would to use as your feature/hero image\nText for website\nDescription of the products / services your business offers\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. \nThis is part 2 of a 2 part workshop series. To register to part 1\, please go to: \nWorkshop 1/2: Build a Website in a Day – Northumberland Small Business Service
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/workshop-2-2-build-a-website-in-a-day/
LOCATION:SME Centre of Excellence\, 17 Main Street\, Ponteland\, Northumberland\, NE20 9NH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tourism Week: Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tourism Week: Photography Workshop\nJoin 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. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nMastering Composition – Learn how to frame and compose eye-catching shots that highlight your business\, accommodation\, or attraction.\nUsing Natural Light – Discover techniques for making the most of Northumberland’s stunning natural light in your photography.\nSmartphone Photography – Tips on using smartphones to create high-quality images for social media and marketing and websites.\nBrand Storytelling Through Photography – Understand how to craft a visual identity that attracts and engages potential visitors. \nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. 
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/tourism-week-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre\, Bardon Mill\, Hexham\, Northumberland\, NE47 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Tourism Week: Achieving Marketing Actualisation Using Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION: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. \n● Introduction to AI\n● Pros and cons of using AI\n● How can small businesses harness the power of AI in their marketing\n● Demonstration of relevant AI tools\n● Creating an AI checklist \nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. 
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/tourism-week-achieving-marketing-actualisation-using-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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UID:1528-1742376600-1742387400@www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tourism Week: Developing Your Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Goodacre from Scott Digital for a workshop to help your marketing strategy for your business!\n\nThis workshop will introduce marketing\, explain how to establish your audience\, and give you a framework for organising and planning your approach.\n\nThis workshop will touch on the STP model (segmentation\, targeting\, positioning) and I’ll explain how you can use it to promote yourself!\n\n\nHow to develop an audience segment.\nEstablishing your business’s brand.\nPlan your marketing for the next 12 months and beyond.\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. 
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/tourism-week-developing-your-marketing-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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UID:1538-1742463000-1742473800@www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tourism Week: Tackling Technical SEO for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis workshop covers:\n● Introduction to the concepts of Technical SEO\n● Technical SEO components\n● How to conduct an initial technical website SEO audit\n● Technical SEO Checklist\n\nThis event or resource is for eligible businesses that have been approved on the Northumberland Small Business Service. Register here. 
URL:https://www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk/event/tourism-week-tackling-technical-seo-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Growth & Resilience
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