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.@ldbgroup achieves ‘Gold’ under the new Fair Payment Code. 🎉 Launched by the @SB_Commissioner in December 2024, the Code aims to promote best practices in payment performance, recognising the negative impact of long and late payment times on SMEs. letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/la…

📢 Calling all freelance business advisors, trainers & coaches! 📢 NEN is creating a register of freelance advisors to connect with our members & support SMEs across England. Want to be included, contact [email protected] to express your interest!

.@WeAreUMiNetwork helped Morpeth-based business Clifton Engineering secure a £174k grant to expand, enabling it to grow its polyurethane moulding capacity and invest in new CNC machines and cutting-edge technology. @NorthEast_CA @gateshead @SunderlandUK weareumi.co.uk/inside-umi/po…

📣NEN welcomes Business Enterprise Support to the network. From 1984, BES has evolved into a key provider of start-up and early growth support—delivering vital programmes for @BusinessLink_WM, the regional development agency AWM, and the @DWPgovuk. More: nationalenterprisenetwork.or…

The new @FairPaymentCode has been launched by the @SB_Commissioner on behalf of the @biztradegovuk replacing the existing Prompt Payment Code. UK Businesses can now apply for the Award tier which best suits them, learn more: smallbusinesscommissioner.go… #FairPaymentCode

What a fabulous day!✨   Thank you for joining us at #NENConf24, your energy, ideas, and commitment to enterprise support have made this event truly special.   We hope you will join us at the drinks reception. If not, safe travels and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

🏆Enterprising Partnerships Award   🎉Winner: @TEDCOLTD

🏆Enterprising Spaces Award   🎉Winner: @MENTABusiness

🏆Social and Community Impact in Enterprise Award   🎉Winner: Supersonic Start-Up Highly commended: @entr_unlocked

🏆Innovation in Enterprise Award (Sponsored by @cityoflondon)   🎉Winner: @digitalboost_uk Highly commended:@MENTABusiness

🏆Innovation in Education Award   🎉Winner: @bbfuk

🏆Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year Award (Sponsored by @blip_insurance): NEN member with annual turnover below £750,000   🎉Winner: @YIBScarborough

🏆Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year Award (Sponsored by @blip_insurance): NEN member with annual turnover above £750,000   🎉Winner: @ldbgroup

3 days left to apply to the NEN Awards! 🏆Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year (Sponsored by @blip_insurance) is to be awarded to 2 NEN members that have established and maintained recognition and impact within their communities this year. Apply: nationalenterprisenetwork.or…

📣NEN has worked with NEN member organisations nationally to set out a programme of changes they believe will enable small and micro businesses to thrive, grow and deliver the jobs and economic benefits our country needs. Policy report: nationalenterprisenetwork.or…

View our associate member's annual report!👇 In particular, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project which facilitates the development of an entrepreneurial mindset among young people, stands out as the beneficiaries reached has had an 81.9% increase since 2021.

📰The @StokeontrentBID confirmed the appointment of @StaffsChambers CEO Rachel Laver to its Board of Directors as their new Lead Director for Business Community Support. Read more: bit.ly/4b1TWyP

#Sunderland businesspeople will share their entrepreneurial journeys through Growth Lab Sunderland, a new event series designed by @northeastbic. The first event is on 26 April: ‘How the Perfect Technology Partner Can Supercharge Your Growth’. More:: bit.ly/3U7t0Ip