Campaigning to boost the UK’s business support network
The country is facing the largest change in the business support landscape for the past 20 years and NEN’s Manifesto for Change in Enterprise Support is calling on the country’s leaders to unlock the UK’s growth potential by ensuring co-ordinated support for start-up, micro and small businesses. Originally launched at NEN’s conference last Autumn, NEN’s […]
NEN meets Iain McNicol for key talks
NEN Chairman Alex Till and Operations Director Carol Daniels met with Lord Iain McNicol, a prominent member of Jonathon Reynolds’, Labour shadow Minister for Business and Trades team. The informal, yet highly productive, meeting took place on 6 February, 2024 at the House of Lords, and focused on addressing the challenges faced by small enterprises […]
The National Enterprise Network looks back at its 2023 successes
Dear Members and SMEs in our network, Thank you for your support this year, 2023, as it has allowed us to take even greater strides forward in connecting, promoting and representing you. It has given us the great privilege of being part of your growth and journey. We are excited to share our milestones with […]
NEN calls on businesses to shape the future of enterprise support
The National Enterprise Network has been working closely with Enterprise Northern Ireland to produce a Business Barometer: The NEN Enterprise Barometer 2023. The NEN calls on all new, emerging, and existing businesses to take part, providing entrepreneurs and business owners with an invaluable opportunity to share their unique insights and experiences. Contributions will be crucial […]
NEN highlights its members’ remarkable contributions to entrepreneurial growth
More than 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses benefitted from business advice, knowledge and support from their local enterprise support organisation in June, according to a survey by the National Enterprise Network (NEN).
NEN inputs on self-employment support and the new prosperity fund report
The National Enterprise Network is calling for “a properly funded national 9-month enterprise programme” as part of a Select Committee Report. The report demonstrated the impact of ending its 13-week New Enterprise Allowance Scheme (NEA) in addition to other recent changes in business support funding, on the self-employed and in particular, the disadvantaged groups.
National Enterprises Network showcases continued dedication to its mission at prominent events
Unwavering in its dedication to its mission, National Enterprises participated in two significant events that reflected the organisation’s vision and values. These events provided valuable opportunities for learning and engagement with stakeholders, industry peers, and potential partners, further solidifying its position as a leading force in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth.
National Enterprise Network emphasises the need for early stage finance as British Business Bank Report shows bank lending falling
National Enterprise Network is calling on the Government to reinforce its commitment to the start up and early stage business sector
New Small Business Crown Representative must concentrate on ‘ease’ not just ‘access’
New Small Business Crown Representative must concentrate on ‘ease’ not just ‘access’, according to National Enterprise Network
Graham’s update: BEIS meeting, 23rd January 2018
Industrial Strategy On 23rd January NEN Chairman Graham Marley met with Angie Cannizzaro at BEIS to discuss the Industrial Strategy. During the meeting, he reiterated many of the comments made in NEN’s Industral Strategy response and particularly highlighted our concerns that support was required to all businesses. BEIS emphasised the fact that start-up/micro businesses are not […]