#SparkConnect - October
Sparkling dates for your diary

We're hosting a #SparkConnect event on 1 December on how you can access funds for your marketing activities. We've also teamed up with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to run #FSBWomenNE networking events across the north east of England. 

Take a look below and do come along! 

Accessing funds ...to make your business sparkle 

Do you want support and funding to grow your business through marketing activities? The North East Business Support Fund (NBSL) has announced that a new pot of funding is now available to do just that. 

They'll give you 35 percent towards a project costing between £3,000 and £8,000 (which equals a maximum grant of £2,800). This can be used for almost any type of business support that will help your business to grow - including digital marketing and social media. As registered suppliers we'd love to tell you all about it and how you can make it work for you. 

Come along on 1 December to the Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond to find out how you can make your business grow, thrive and sparkle. 

Here's what'll happen: 
9:30am - 10am: register, have a coffee, settle down 
10am: hear how NBSL can sparkle up your business with Nicola Little 
10:20am: have your questions answered 
10:45am: networking with cakes and bubbles 
11:30am: close 

Please do note that this funding currently can only be accessed if your business is based in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, or County Durham. Sadly, applications from businesses based in the Tees Valley won't be accepted at this stage. 

No other marketing agencies or consultants please. Tickets are available here

#FSBWomenNE networking events 

Thursday 5 November
Join us for networking from 12pm to 2pm at Hexham Enterprise Hub, Eastburn Northumberland National Park offices, Eastburn, Southpark, Hexham, NE46 1BS. Reserve your free place here. 

Wednesday 25 November
We'll be networking from 12pm to 2pm at Serendipity Tea & Trinkets, 10 Frederick Street, Sunderland, SR1 1NA. Reserve your free place here.

#FSBWomenNE networking event for Christmas on Thursday 17 December 
We'll be gathering from 4:30pm in the lovely Glass House Milburn House,Dean Street, Newcastle upon, Tyne NE1 1LF for networking with fizz, festive food and entertainment with Geoff Mull. Well it IS party season! Register for your free place and do bring a friend.

The best thing? These events are all completely free, just make sure you register as  there are limited places and cakes!  We looking forward to seeing you there.  

Nic and Jen

#SparkConnect