HMCA Joins NEN as a New Patron – Exclusive Offer for Members
We’re delighted to welcome HMCA as a new Patron of the National Enterprise Network. As part of this partnership, NEN members and their associated businesses can access an exclusive offer on private medical cover — including £150 off your first-year subscription or a £100 gift card when joining a private medical plan. Why join HMCA? […]
National Enterprise Network (NEN) – Autumn Budget Submission 2025
Who Supports the Supporters? Strengthening the Micro and Small Business Ecosystem Introduction Micro and small businesses (MSBs) form the foundation of the UK economy. As of early 2024, there were approximately 5.5 million private sector businesses, of which 5.45 million employed between 0 and 49 people—representing 99.2% of all UK businesses. These enterprises are vital […]
📘 Exclusive Member Offer: Essential Business Guides & Trainer Materials
The National Enterprise Network (NEN) is delighted to partner with Essential Business and MENTA to provide our members with exclusive access to the acclaimed Essential Business Guides, Booklets, and Trainer Materials. Trusted and proven across a wide range of programmes, these resources have been used successfully in: Mainstream enterprise and start-up support Ministry of Justice […]
Navigating change and enabling growth for small businesses
Carol Daniels, NEN Operations Director attended the recent ‘Free the Founder’ event hosted by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner and ICAEW, discussions focused on how digital adoption and fair payment practices can help SMEs save time, improve cashflow, and support growth. Technology is transforming the way we work and do business at a […]
NEN Chairman contributes to DBT Trade and Policy discussions on the future of business support
Alex Till, Chairman of the National Enterprise Network (NEN), attended a recent Trade and Gender Equality / Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Policy Insights Forum meeting that brought together representatives from government, business networks, and enterprise organisations to discuss how to strengthen the UK’s business support ecosystem. The meeting focused on improving how national initiatives […]
Smarter PR & Marketing Support for Your Businesses
Helping small businesses get noticed just got a whole lot easier. Journolink’s new AI Marketing & PR Buddy gives micro and early-stage businesses their own intelligent assistant—one that can build tailored marketing strategies, draft press releases, write blogs and social posts, and even distribute PR to the right journalists and channels. For enterprise agencies and […]
NEN Business Barometer – Have Your Say
The National Enterprise Network (NEN) has been supporting enterprise since 1993. Our members are organisations that provide trusted enterprise support to new, emerging, and existing businesses—many with over 35 years of experience working in their local communities. Together, we represent a powerful voice for micro and small businesses across the UK. We know that entrepreneurs, […]
The National Enterprise Network’s latest Positioning Paper : Who Supports the Supporters?
The National Enterprise Network’s latest Positioning Paper, Who Supports the Supporters?, highlights the urgent challenges facing the UK’s microbusiness support infrastructure. For over 40 years, enterprise agencies have provided trusted, impartial advice to start-ups and small businesses, yet with UKSPF funding ending in March 2026 and no clear replacement in place, this vital safety net […]
National Enterprise Network Responds to the Government’s “Backing Your Business” Plan
The National Enterprise Network (NEN) welcomes the Government’s Backing Your Business plan and its renewed commitment to creating an environment where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can thrive. With over 5.5 million SMEs in the UK forming the backbone of the economy, the plan’s ambitions closely align with the core mission of our members, who […]
NEN and Start and Grow UK Announce Strategic Delivery Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding – 09 June 2025 The National Enterprise Network (NEN) and Start and Grow UK have entered a new strategic partnership, underpinned by a shared commitment to strengthening enterprise support and delivering high-quality programmes across the UK. This informal memorandum of understanding sets the stage for a collaborative approach for delivering impactful initiatives […]