Times are tough for us all at the moment, but we’re so proud of the way that our members have continued to adapt to keep business support going during the Coronavirus pandemic. Promoting and celebrating the successes of Team NEN is a core part of our mission, so we’re delighted to reveal some of the good news stories our Members have shared with us over the last couple of months.
The UK’s leading provider of Start Up Loans for business is toasting it 6,000th customer – its local pub in Gateshead.
NEN member enterprise agency Erewash Partnership has helped more than 200 businesses with constructive advice and support since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
In recent months, we’ve worked closely with Small Business Commissioner, Philip King; gaining his support for members of the NEN network and the small businesses they work with. Last week, we orchestrated a live platform for our members and their clients to have a direct and open dialogue with him.
A Sunderland counsellor is on a mission to support armed forces veterans, third sector workers and others struggling with mental health issues by taking part in a pioneering project.
An update for our Members, Partners and Stakeholders on the current Covid-19 crisis
Representing the country’s start-ups and small businesses, the National Enterprise Network has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a further £130m for the Start Up Loan Scheme.
NEN member – regeneration agency Erewash Partnership has helped a voluntary group to keep plans on track for turning the disused Bennerley Viaduct at Ilkeston into a visitor attraction.
Economies across Europe are set to increase their digital understanding and impact thanks to a new toolkit announced today. The Digital Change Makers Toolkit has been designed to guide business advisors, entrepreneurship educators, entrepreneurs and SMEs as to the best digital technologies available for 2020.
NEN Member Transmit Startups is helping two social entrepreneurs share the joy of sport with people who would usually miss out because of disability, thanks to special loan funding.