Small Business Membership
Have peace of mind and save money and time.
We understand small businesses are the life blood of our region, we will support you and your team to achieve your business goals and have your back when you need us.
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membershipOur Small Business Package
We’ve worked hard to ensure as a small business your membership delivers value and gives you everything you need to succeed.
Our small business membership package focuses on what we know is most valuable to you. We understand small businesses are the lifeblood of our region, our package is tailored to ensure you have the right services and support.
We exist to help North East businesses and our region prosper. We’re and influential network and respected community with a powerful voice. We enable connections, collaboration, and best practice by providing invaluable business support and cost savings.
Your Engagement Manager
You’ll benefit from working with one of our experienced engagement managers, who’ll provide you with support as part of your membership.
International Trade Package
If you trade goods or services overseas, you can save money on our suite of international trade services including export documentation, customs clearance, training and consultancy. You can find a full list of services and discounts here or speak to one of our Engagement Managers.
Raise your profile
Make your business known. Raise your profile. Promote what you do by utilising our exclusive platforms and opportunities.
What’s Included?
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Be Visible in our searchable online member directory.
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Upload news stories, events and offers to our website for others to see.
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Promote your business to our network with ‘Member Spotlight’ campaigns.
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Join the conversation across our social media.
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Drive brand awareness through our long and short-term sponsorship opportunities.
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Extend your reach through PR engagement like case studies and media opportunities.
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Attend our events to let others get to know you and your business.
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Take part in Chamber awards highlighting your business successes and achievements.
Chamber Business Support Services
Our services include: unlimited access to 24-hour business advice lines & a comprehensive library of over 750 free business documents.
You’ll also benefit from working with one of our experienced engagement managers, who’ll provide you with support as part of your membership.
They’re your point of contact and are in touch with you regularly throughout the year, ensuring you’re making the most of your membership. They’ll facilitate member introductions and direct you to the most relevant events, opportunities, and initiatives.
Find Out More
What’s Included?
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Chamber Finance Finder
Helping you access the right funding opportunities. Click HERE
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Chamber HR
- HR advice line available 24/7, 365.
- Extensive HR document library.
- HR health check.
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Chamber Tax
- Tax advice line.
- VAT support.
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Chamber Legal
- Legal advice line available 24/7, 365.
- Extensive Legal document library.
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Chamber Business Healthcare
Affordable private medical insurance for employees. (Coming February 2025)
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Chamber Health & Safety
- H&S advice line available, 24/7, 365.
- Extensive H&S document library.
- H&S experts for free advice or a business H&S check.
Cost-Saving
We help you and your business save time and money with these exclusive initiatives.
Chamber Primary Health Plan
Provided by Westfield Health, you can access innovative and effective health cover solutions for employees and their families. Health and wellbeing services help you lower absence rates, increase productivity and improve employee engagement. From reducing days and money lost to absence, to improving employee productivity , our health plan delivers real benefits directly to small businesses.
Chamber Roadside Assist
Provided by AA, you have access to discounted cover for small or large fleets, or a single commercial vehicle, receiving up to 67% discount on business breakdown cover.
Chamber Foreign Exchange
Provided by Moneycorp, you’ll receive competitive exchange rates, free online currency accounts, reduced transfer fees and fast, online transactions. You’ll have confidence in working with Chamber Foreign Exchange provided by Moneycorp, offering you world-leading and award winning FX solutions, saving you significant time and money.
Testimonials
What our members say
There are so many reasons why North East businesses have joined the Chamber network. Find out how we’ve played a crucial role in their success.
Member testimonials
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The Chamber creates a warm, informal atmosphere for business people to meet and allows them the opportunities to seek out like-minded people or businesses with whom potential collaboration can be developed.
It also gives you a platform to make yourself known too.
The Chamber has been supporting businesses across the region for over 200 years and we think being part of that is pretty special.
Samuel Knight is passionate about the North East and wants to play its part in helping it to thrive. Being a Chamber member allows us to connect with over 2,500 other business throughout the region, sharing our collective knowledge and experience. Being a member also means we can gain access to the Chamber’s extensive events programme and online community, which provides great value.
“I joined the Chamber as I felt the support you receive and the networking opportunities are invaluable. The monthly membership fee is manageable and helps with cashflow. The Chamber Events are also a great source of networking and I am enjoying attending as many of these as I possibly can.”