North East Advice4Business

22/07/2026

Click the links below to get your FREE Business Review
with our experts in Business, Linda Lowther & Ade Walton.

🎯 Business Review: www.advice4businessne.com/online-business-review
💡 IP: https://form.jotform.com/231152581401343

We would love to chat with you about all things in your business.😀

23/06/2026

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK — Tomorrow, 1PM, Newcastle. Last couple of tickets available.

So, yesterday was an eventful day in Westminster to say the least!

With so much uncertainty in the news right now, there's never been a better time to make sure your business is built to weather any storm.

Linda Lowther is teaming up with Federation of Small Businesses - FSB to present Resilience in Challenging Markets. This seminar is a practical, no-nonsense seminar designed for SME owners who want real strategies to protect and grow their business, whatever the economic climate throws at them.

Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport
Wednesday 24 June | 1PM – 4PM
FREE tickets

Walk away with a 90-day action plan, practical tools, and access to 1-2-1 consultations with business growth specialists.

Interested in funding? David Jones from UMi Get Funding will be on hand to provide expert guidance on the vast network of grants, loans, and commercial investments available in the North East currently.

Don't miss out, book now https://bit.ly/4utXV1s



Can't attend tomorrow but interested in one of our 45 minute free business reviews? See if your business qualifies by clicking the link in our comments section.

19/06/2026

Is funding currently available for your business?

How can you use AI to improve productivity, drive growth, and stay ahead of the competition?

And what is your company's intellectual property actually worth?

These are just some of the questions we're regularly asked by business owners. That's why, in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses - FSB , we've created a fully interactive 3-hour workshop designed to provide practical insights, expert guidance, and real-world answers.

Join us to learn, connect with fellow business leaders, and discover opportunities to help your business grow.

Network. Learn. Be inspired.

Book your place now:

Strategy, Cashflow & Leadership for SME Growth

18/06/2026

Running a business can feel isolating. It's good to talk.

Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from sharing challenges with people facing the same realities.

Join fellow business owners and leaders next Wednesday (24th) at our joint sponsored Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Resilience in Challenging Markets Workshop and:

Network with local businesses
Share best practice
Assess your business health
Identify your biggest opportunities
Create a practical action plan

Whether you're looking to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, or prepare for growth, this workshop is designed to help.

Book now: https://bit.ly/4utXV1s

03/06/2026

The biggest mistake business owners make?

Trying to grow without understanding their funding options.

Because even strong businesses hit a ceiling when cashflow, investment or finance isn’t structured properly.

By then:
• Growth stalls
• Cashflow tightens
• Opportunities are missed
• Decisions get delayed

This is exactly why funding will be a key focus at our upcoming SME Business Growth Seminar on the 24th June.

We’re joined by David Jones of UMi Get Funding, who will be on the panel answering real questions from business owners about funding, finance options, and how to unlock the support available to fuel growth.

This isn’t theory. It’s practical, commercial insight into how businesses actually secure and use funding to move forward.

To book on: https://bit.ly/4utXV1s

02/06/2026

We are proud to Announce Our Sponsorship Partnership with the FSB

We're delighted to be partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the UK's leading membership organisation supporting small businesses and self-employed professionals. With a strong presence across the North East, FSB helps businesses navigate challenges, unlock opportunities and build resilience through expert advice, networking and practical support.

Together, on the 24th June, we're bringing a powerful business growth seminar and workshop to the region for SME owners who are ready to stop firefighting and start moving forward.

With rising costs, shrinking margins and increasing pressure on cashflow, many business owners are working harder than ever but seeing fewer results.

This practical, hands-on session will help you:

• Improve profitability and cashflow
• Increase efficiency and accountability
• Leverage AI and automation
• Protect and commercialise intellectual property
• Build recurring revenue streams

Every attendee will leave with a practical 90-day action plan, tools they can implement immediately and greater clarity on the next steps for growth.

This isn't just another networking event. It's a working session designed to deliver real outcomes.

Free tickets are limited. Booking links in comments.

Comment "INFO" below or message us directly to secure your place.

12/03/2026

How do you plan a business in uncertain times?

With global uncertainty, rising costs, and markets shifting almost weekly, many business owners are starting to wonder if long-term planning is even possible anymore.

But the businesses that succeed in uncertain times usually do one thing differently.

They pause, step back, and reassess the fundamentals.

• Is the business as profitable as it could be?
• Is cash flow strong and predictable?
• Could the business run smoothly if you stepped away for a couple of weeks?

At Advice4Business North East, we help business owners strengthen their businesses so they can grow even when the world feels unpredictable.

To demonstrate the value of an outside perspective, we’re offering 3 free 30-minute online business reviews for qualifying businesses this March.

18 March
19 March
25 March

It takes 5 minutes to find out if you qualify https://bit.ly/4rxhDXR

26/02/2026

Client Success Story: Week 2 Week Serviced Apartments

Week 2 Week came to us needing support to stay profitable and adapt in a changing market.

After reviewing their processes and working closely with the team, they achieved their best year ever and are now expanding their sales team to grow even further.

As Claire said:

"Do it, don’t wait. I regret not working with Linda 3 years earlier."

If your business needs clarity and a plan for growth, let’s talk.

https://bit.ly/4qFla5I

23/02/2026

UK IPO fees are rising from April 2026

The UK Intellectual Property Office has proposed average fee increases of around 25% for patents, trademarks, and designs.

What this means for businesses:

• Filing IP will cost more

• Renewals will cost more

• Waiting could mean paying more

If you’re planning to protect a brand, product or innovation, it may be worth reviewing your IP strategy now rather than later.

IP is an investment. Timing it right protects both your ideas and your cashflow.

Want to discuss this further? Appointments available to discuss your requirements.

https://bit.ly/4kZlcVb

17/02/2026

MYTH: “If I increase sales, my business will be fine.”

REALITY: Sales don’t fix a business.

Profit and cashflow do.

You can double your turnover and still struggle if your pricing, costs, or margins are wrong.

If your business feels constantly busy but the bank balance isn’t showing the results, it’s a clear sign it’s time for a proper review.

Free online business review: https://bit.ly/4aK6tZw