NBSL

NBSL NBSL is an enterprise agency based in Northumberland. We run funding programmes that help North East We're an Enterprise Agency.

We help people to start their own business and support existing businesses to grow and develop. We've been supporting enterprise since 2007 and in that time we've helped over 1,700 people to start their own business in Northumberland. We've also helped existing businesses across the North East to create over 1,000 jobs with our funding and support programmes.

02/11/2025

Recruiting is hard and it can be very expensive. So, it is especially frustrating when you attract good people and then they choose to leave – how can you keep hold of valued members of staff?

To learn more about industry best practice approaches to Staff Retention join us at our Specialist Workshop delivered by Talentheads:

Employee Retention – Ways To Retain Great People – (6th November 9.00-12.30 - Backworth Hall, North Tyneside) A practical workshop for leaders of SMEs which covers the key drivers of employee turnover and retention. The workshop will involve engaging discussion and activities which will give participants an action plan for improvement.

Following the Workshop there may be an opportunity to access to up to 12 hours of Fully Funded Expert HR support to develop and implement solutions

Eligibility: Trading businesses based in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside with HR / People Management challenges/issues

Interested: If you would like to book a place on this, or one or of our other Specialist Workshops, you can do so by completing the Expression of Interest - https://forms.nbsl.org.uk/bpm-masterclass-registration/

Alternatively, if you have any queries please get in touch – [email protected]
Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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31/10/2025

The Better People Management Programme has been designed to help Businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland improve their People Management by providing access to fully funded Expert Support to help with:

• Recruitment
• Retention
• Staff Development and Progression
• Managing your HR Processes
• Building the Resilience of your Staff
Businesses can benefit from the following:
• Access to up to 12 hours of Fully Funded Expert HR support to develop and implement solutions to address HR issues
• Access to fully funded Specialist Workshops on topics related to Better People Management

Eligibility: Trading businesses based in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside with HR / People Management challenges/issues

Interested: Please complete the Expression of Interest - https://growwithnbsl.org.uk/better-people-management/
Alternatively, if you have any queries please get in touch – [email protected]
Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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12/10/2025

General awareness around Neurodiversity has increased significantly in recent years but there is still a lack of understanding in the Workplace of what it means and the benefits it can bring. A lack of knowledge can mean that employers are not getting the best out of their staff, limiting their recruitment options and also that they may not retain good quality staff who have different support needs.

To learn more about Neurodiversity in Business join us at our Specialist Workshop:
Introduction to Neurodiversity in Business – 15th October – 9.00-12.30 - Blyth Workspace, Northumberland) This is an overview for organisations and companies new to neurodiversity, covering:

• Introduction to conditions
• The importance of neurodiverse people to the economy
• The skills and attributes neurodiverse people bring
• Areas where neurodiverse people may have support needs
• Support strategies and tools

Following the Workshop, there may be an opportunity to access to up to 12 hours of Fully Funded Expert HR support to develop and implement solutions.

Eligibility: Trading businesses based in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside with HR / People Management challenges/issues

Interested: If you would like to book a place on this, or one or of our other Specialist Workshops, you can do so by completing the Expression of Interest - https://forms.nbsl.org.uk/bpm-masterclass-registration/
Alternatively, if you have any queries please get in touch – [email protected]
Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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11/10/2025

Better Business Skills is back with a new series of fully funded Skills Development Sessions for pre-start or early stage business owners thanks to support from -east-combined-authority.
Available for North East residents aged 19+, these skills sessions are part of the fully funded Better Business Skills programme https://learnwithnbsl.org.uk/better-business-skills/

Over 100 pre-start or early stage business owners have already boosted their business skills and received one to one Mentoring support to get their business off to a successful start.
Our Business Start series includes:

• Mastering Time Management for Business Success – 14th October
Learn techniques to help prioritise your workload to save time and improve your business.
• Plan for Success – 15th October
Learn how to write and stick to a successful business plan (Vision & Values, Writing and Maintaining a Plan, SWOT Analysis)
• The Magic of Marketing – 4th November
Learn how to find customers and keep them (USPs, Market Research, Marketing Channels, Digital Marketing)

Each Session is delivered online from 9.30 to 12.30

A full list of scheduled sessions can be found at https://learnwithnbsl.org.uk/sessions/

09/10/2025

Businesses can access one or more of the following Specialist Workshops:

• Introduction to Neurodiversity in Business – 15th October – 9.00-12.30 - Blyth Workspace, Northumberland) This is an overview for organisations and companies new to neurodiversity, covering: Introduction to conditions, The importance of neurodiverse people to the economy, The skills and attributes neurodiverse people bring, Areas where neurodiverse people may have support needs as well as Support strategies and tools

• Employee Retention – Ways To Retain Great People – (6th November 9.00-12.30 - Backworth Hall, North Tyneside) A practical workshop for leaders of SMEs which covers the key drivers of employee turnover and retention. The workshop will involve engaging discussion and activities which will give participants an action plan for improvement.

Following the Workshop(s) there may be an opportunity to access to up to 12 hours of Fully Funded Expert HR support to develop and implement solutions to address your HR issues

Eligibility: Trading businesses based in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside with HR / People Management challenges/issues

Interested: If you would like to book a place on one or more of the Specialist Workshops you can do so by completing the Expression of Interest - https://forms.nbsl.org.uk/bpm-masterclass-registration/
Alternatively, if you have any queries please get in touch – [email protected]
Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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6 Ester Court
Ashington
NE638AP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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01670 813322

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