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Welcome!


Welcome to the Entrepreneurs' Forum! We're so glad to have you as part of our community of North East entrepreneurs.


The Entrepreneurs' Forum was established 20 years ago by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to provide a unique place where business experience is shared. From 40 founding members, today the Forum represents hundreds of North East entrepreneurs.

Below you'll discover more information about various elements of your membership, but if you have any other questions please get in touch with our Membership and Mentoring Manager, Michael (contact details are available at the bottom of this page).

Your Next Steps


Register for an event

Our events are exclusively for entrepreneurs and there’s nothing else quite like them. From small, entrepreneur-only dinners to energising full-day conferences, we host over 70 events every year, so there’s always something for you to get involved in. As a member, you'll receive regular event communications to all of our events, as well as a monthly e-newsletter highlighting the key dates coming up so please be sure to add info@entrepreneursforum.net to your mailing list! We'd also suggest that you visit our Upcoming Events page regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any new opportunities. If you're yet to attend a Forum event, you can see our events guide and some best practice on our Events Explained page.

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Set up your member profile

If you haven't already, we'd like to set up your profile on our website. This will allow others to learn more about you and your business. Please forward a bio and high-res image to our team.

View membership directory

Share your news

We champion the entrepreneurial community, shouting about our members' achievements and helping to spread the word about all the positive things happening in the region. If you have company news to share in the form of a press release we’ll post them to the news page and tag each news story to your profile (you can see an example of how this looks from one of our board members Kari Owers). We can also share your news stories through our social media channels. If you have someone in your team who looks after your marketing, or a PR agency, please add info@entrepreneursforum.net to the distribution list for your press releases.

Submit your news

Take part in mentoring

Whether you’re looking for guidance to grow your business or keen to share your own experience as a mentor, our community has you covered. With over 100 experienced mentors ready to support and inspire, you can request a mentor, become one, or even do both.

Discover mentoring

Get your member badge

As a member of the Entrepreneurs' Forum, you can display our member badge on your website, email footers and on your preferred social networks. 

Get your member badge

Tell your friends

Have a friend who could also benefit from Forum membership? Give us a call on 0191 500 7780 and if your friend becomes a member, as a thank you, you'll both receive a free conference ticket (see terms).

Refer a friend

Check out our corporate and finance partners

We work with a trusted network of corporate and finance partners who understand the challenges and opportunities of growing a business. From legal and accounting expertise to funding advice and strategic support, they’re here to help you move forward. View our membership page for our full list of corporate partners or our finance page for our finance partners.

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View our media library

Catch up on what you’ve missed and tap into valuable insights through our members-only media library. Featuring podcasts and footage from past events, it's a great way to learn from the region’s leading entrepreneurs. You’ll need to log in to access the content - your account will be set up and login details shared with you when you join the Forum.

View our media library

Discover our Scale-up Leaders' Academy

Our Scale-up Leaders' Academy (SULA) is for ambitious entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level. With expert-led sessions, peer learning, and tailored support, it's designed for those with 10+ employees or fast-growing teams heading in that direction. Curious if it’s right for you? Find out more below or get in touch and let’s talk it through.

Discover SULA


If you have any questions about your membership...

Michael Dixon, our Membership and Mentoring Manager, is here to help. Whether you’re looking to make the most of your benefits, explore mentoring opportunities, or simply need a bit of guidance feel free to get in touch.


Contact Michael

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