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A digital resource offering #business support, access to #funding, expert knowledge & #networking opportunities for the North East.

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We’re just one day away from this year’s #SmallBizSatUK! All week, we’ve been celebrating some of the unique small businesses on our doorstep in the North East. Today we’re visiting @WowzaboxUK, Coconut Travel, and Harrison & Brown Furniture.

https://t.co/zJWHfok31s

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For the next stops on our tour of North East small businesses ahead of #SmallBizSatUK, we jumped on @My_Metro and headed to Station Approach, East Bolden, to visit @BearBurners. We then travelled to Brentwood Ave in Jesmond to visit The Flower Folk:

https://t.co/yeGnbJAKQh

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This Saturday (06 Dec) is a day when small businesses in the North East, and all over the UK, have their moment in the spotlight as part of #SmallBizSatUK

All week, we’re celebrating some of the small businesses we’ve helped at the North East Growth Hub.

https://t.co/sEIvJVR0nx

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Want to become an angel investor?

Join a full-day workshop in Newcastle with UKBAA & 2050 Capital. Learn to build your portfolio.

📅 24 October | 10:00–17:00
🔗 https://t.co/spRpuiLpws

#AngelInvesting #EarlyStage

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📈 Mergers & acquisitions can fast-track your growth — but they’re not without risks.

Read insights from Jabad Jaigirdar of JLF, plus how @NEGrowthHub can support your next move: https://t.co/J2ZViVRi6d

#NorthEastBusiness #BusinessGrowth

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Starting a business in a rural community?

Start-up Adviser Simon Laing shares insights and advice for rural entrepreneurs and the diverse range of support on offer: https://t.co/L7nDIiTD0E

#RuralBusiness #BusinessSupport

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We still have places left for the October cohort of our popular @MadeSmarterUK programme.

Watch case studies of North East manufacturers that have taken part in Made Smarter here: https://t.co/b8xSSrhwt6

And to find out more and sign up, head to https://t.co/XALfLuqsr3

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Thinking of investing in startups?

Join Cornel Chiriac (2050 Capital) for a free webinar preview of UKBAA's Newcastle course.

📅 10 October | 12:00–13:00
🔗 https://t.co/prBfabpmWV

#AngelInvesting #StartupFunding

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New to angel investing?

Join this intro session led by UKBAA’s Roderick Beer. Hear real investor stories and insights.

📅 8 Oct| 15:00–17:00
🔗 https://t.co/we4g3nR0Sh

#AngelInvesting #NorthEastInvestors

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Thinking of growing your business through mergers and acquisitions (M&A)?

Founder of JLF, Jabad Jaigirdar, shares insights on the opportunities & risks for North East businesses.

Read more: https://t.co/5prlLVyfZq

#NorthEastBusiness #BusinessSupport

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For @ElemyLtd managing director Richard Brine, the real impact of @MadeSmarterUK was the culture change it delivered across the organisation to accelerate the adoption and integration of digital technologies across the Group - https://t.co/XALfLupUBv

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We're proud to partner with the new Business Growth Service, making it easier for North East businesses to find the right support to start, grow and succeed. Visit https://t.co/DwkqfbNOda - Find the right support for your business to learn more. #BusinessGrowthService

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Want to grow your business by selling your product or service overseas?

Join the @biztradegovuk, in partnership with @NorthEast_CA, on 10 July to discover how to sell internationally and the steps to take to be successful.

Book now: https://t.co/NTm4yGhbPk

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Supported by @MadeSmarterUK, Dyer Engineering in County Durham has expanded its investment in emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies - reshaping how the business operates.

Transform your manufacturing business using digital technology: https://t.co/mCcYBAVgqs

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Want to grow your business by selling your product or service overseas?

Join the @biztradegovuk, in partnership with @NorthEast_CA, on 10 July to discover how to sell internationally and the steps to take to be successful.

Book now: https://t.co/LfkScf3UzT

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.@innovateuk and the Made Smarter Innovation Challenge (MSI) have launched a new grant funding opportunity for manufacturing SMEs here in the North East and across the UK: https://t.co/uFjUykpteO

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If you’re an undergrad, MSc, or postgraduate student looking to gain paid work experience in digitalisation, apply to become @MadeSmarterUK Digital Intern with a leading North East manufacturing/engineering business: https://t.co/YNeKs6P9Bb

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Dyer Engineering in County Durham is the latest North East manufacturing business to benefit from working with @MadeSmarterUK - the region-wide programme helping SMEs increase profits, improve efficiency, and grow by investing in digital technology.

https://t.co/mCcYBAVgqs

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Are you a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year undergrad, MSc, or postgraduate student with strong skills in IT, digitalisation and problem-solving?

Apply for a Made Smarter digital internship and enjoy a paid placement with a leading North East manufacturing business: https://t.co/YNeKs6OBLD

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Confused about the new legislation on workplace recycling?♻️

Jo Holmes, Managing Director of genee and Secretariat for the North East Recycling Forum shares useful advice for businesses to support them in meeting the new Simpler Recycling regulations. https://t.co/Typymz21C2