Breakfast Boost: Business Community 24.06.2026

Breakfast Boost: Business Networking

Exclusive to North Tyneside Business Forum members

Join fellow NTBF members for a relaxed and productive morning of networking, conversation and business insight.

Designed for business owners and leaders, Breakfast Boost is an opportunity to make valuable connections, share experiences and discover practical ideas to support business growth.

We’ll kick off with our Networking Bingo icebreaker, designed to spark conversations and help you connect with new contacts across the room.

Guest Speaker:  Emily Robertson

How Hidden Patterns Hold Back Progress and What to Do About Them

Why do teams, projects and businesses sometimes get stuck, even when everyone knows what needs to happen next?

Drawing on her Ministry of Not Yet, Emily will help founders and leaders recognise the hidden patterns that can hold progress back and share practical ways to create momentum, have better conversations and move forward with confidence.

Funding & Support Update: Ian Wood

Ian Wood will provide an update on the Made Smarter Professional & Business Services Programme, which has recently expanded to support a wider range of sectors.

Find out whether your business could benefit from:

• Digital leadership support
• A bespoke digital roadmap
• Up to £3,500 fully funded consultancy support
• Capital grants of up to £15,000 (up to £20,000 for exceptional projects)

Food & Refreshments

Breakfast sandwiches (including vegetarian options), tea, coffee and cold drinks provided.

Come along to connect, learn and leave with practical ideas, useful contacts and fresh opportunities for growth.