Team Valley Network Breakfast

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking for opportunities and connections in the Gateshead area? Well, we’ve got some very good news for you! Our Team Valley Network Breakfast events are hosted every other Thursday from 7 – 9am at the excellent Ravensworth Arms in Lamesley, providing the perfect backdrop for mixing and mingling. […]
AI Without the Overwhelm: Practical AI for Real Businesses

A friendly, jargon-free AI workshop for small business owners who want to save time, reduce overwhelm and start using AI with confidence. Curious about AI, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Most business owners I speak to are not looking for robots, complicated systems or a degree in computer science. They simply […]
Business Open Day 2026

An open event for all organisations to learn how you can collaborate with Newcastle University in the next academic year and beyond. Business Open Day Join us at Newcastle University Business School to learn how collaborating with the university can help you to: • Solve business challenges • Raise your profile • Attract talent • […]
Mixer: Summer 2026

Mixer is a quarterly interior design networking event in North East England. It’s for interior design professionals and the artisans, makers, suppliers and service providers they rely on to bring projects to life. It exists to build a stronger creative network that can, in turn, strengthen the North East economy. If your world touches interiors, […]
FSB Connect Yorkshire and the North East

Join us for our fortnightly FSB Yorkshire and the North East Virtual Networking session. It will be a chance to say hello to people you either have never met before or just haven’t seen for a few weeks. As ever this will be an hour of speedy introductions, great networking and most of all lots […]
FSB Connect Yorkshire and the North East

Join us for our fortnightly FSB Yorkshire and the North East Virtual Networking session. It will be a chance to say hello to people you either have never met before or just haven’t seen for a few weeks. As ever this will be an hour of speedy introductions, great networking and most of all lots […]
Growth Starts Here: Understanding Your Customer

Winning new business is tough—keeping customers happy is just as hard. That’s why we created this workshop. It can be a really challenging time for small companies to not only win new business & customers – but to also keep established customers happy….and this is exactly why we have created this workshop! Back by popular […]
Crack On Club – Networking & Co-working

HOW THE DAY RUNS 9.30am – Doors open Grab a coffee, grab a pastry, get settled. This is a relaxed one – no rushing. 10.00am – Let’s get into it Informal networking and quick intros around the room so everyone knows who’s in it. We’ll do some intention setting together so you hit the day with focus […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to use social media for business

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to secure your first customers

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to manage your finances

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
How to start your own business and business planning

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is here to help you take […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to use social media for business

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to secure your first customers

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
Flying Start Workshops: How to manage your finances

Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, this is for you! What are Flying Start Workshops? Whether you’ve a side hustle idea, want to turn a hobby into an income or you’re ready to go into full-time self-employment, Flying Start is […]
Social Enterprise Business Brunch (Morpeth)

A business brunch covering key topics for social enterprises (funding, governance, inclusion), plus brunch and networking. Are you running a CIC or a CIO and want to access business support? Do you dream of setting up a business aligned to your social and ethical values? Join us for a midweek summer business brunch in Morpeth […]
Northumberland Networking: Wooler
Northumberland Networking events taking place across Northumberland! Join the Business Northumberland team for a morning of free networking We are excited to welcome businesses to our Northumberland Networking: Wooler networking event! A morning of free networking for businesses to come and meet other businesses to collaborate as well as learn more about support available to […]
Networking with St Oswald’s Hospice

We’re bringing our popular networking event home, inviting you and your colleagues to join us at St Oswald’s Hospice. This year marks the Hospice’s 40th anniversary, so it’s a lovely opportunity to visit us, take a tour and hear more about the extra special work we do for those in our community. We’re delighted to […]
Mixer: Summer 2026
Mixer is a quarterly interior design networking event in North East England. It’s for interior design professionals and the artisans, makers, suppliers and service providers they rely on to bring projects to life. It exists to build a stronger creative network that can, in turn, strengthen the North East economy. If your world touches interiors, […]
Bishop Auckland and Shildon Network Meeting

Come along to network with fellow businesses from Bishop Auckland and Shildon with the support of Business Durham. Breakfast will be served from 8.30. Grab a bacon or veggie sandwich then network with other local businesses before gathering to listen to our guest speaker, (TBC). If you can’t make 8.30am because you have […]
Bishop Auckland and Shildon Network Meeting

Come along to network with fellow businesses from Bishop Auckland and Shildon with the support of Business Durham. Breakfast will be served from 8.30. Grab a bacon or veggie sandwich then network with other local businesses before gathering to listen to our guest speaker, (TBC). If you can’t make 8.30am because you have […]
Drum Business Park Network

Drum Business Park Group is an expanding group of businesses from the Drum Industrial Estate who meet on a regular basis to share best practice, discuss problems and create one voice to solve common issues. There is an opportunity to inter trade and understand neighbouring businesses on the park. The network event is open to […]
Drum Business Park Network

Drum Business Park Group is an expanding group of businesses from the Drum Industrial Estate who meet on a regular basis to share best practice, discuss problems and create one voice to solve common issues. There is an opportunity to inter trade and understand neighbouring businesses on the park. The network event is open to […]
ASSIST: Just Networking in Darlington

Join us for a relaxed morning of genuine connection and support. Assist is where businesswomen from across Tees Valley come together to share ideas, build relationships, and help each other succeed. Our Darlington Hosts, Sharon Hutchinson, Alicia Neesham and Christine Tarran-Walker will make sure you receive a warm welcome and help you make the most of your time with […]