Driving the take up of ultrafast broadband for our businesses is vital to drive economic growth and business competitiveness. It can:

• Improve access to markets
• Improve productivity
• Encourage innovation
• Facilitate new business start-ups

For more information about how you can get help improve your business to grow online please email business@advancenorthumberland.co.uk or visit www.businessnorthumberland.co.uk.

Hear from Hesleyside Huts about how better connectivity has improved their business:
 

In partnership with the University of Sunderland, the North East Combined Authority (NECA)  is offering training to enhance the digital skills of your workforce through fully funded short courses and CPD. 

Their team provides dedicated support across Northumberland, North Tyneside, and Newcastle upon Tyne. Invest in your employees and improve your organisation.

Find out more at Digital Skills | The University of Sunderland