West Northants Family Hubs Partners Event • Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:30 - 16:30 GMT Towcester Family Hub, The Forum Moat Lane Towcester NN12 6AD United Kingdom – Free

How to research my market workshop • Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street Northampton NN1 2BA United Kingdom – Free

Cowork Crew Northampton • Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00 - 16:30 GMT Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1EW United Kingdom – £30

Win Your Next Client on LinkedIn - Live In Northampton Mercure Northampton, Silver Street Northampton NN1 2TA United Kingdom – £175

Northampton Business Buzz Networking Barratts Club, Kingsthorpe Road Northampton NN2 6HT United Kingdom – Free

Daventry Business Buzz Networking The Arc Cinema, Daventry The Arc Cinema, Daventry Daventry NN11 4GH United Kingdom – Free

Wellingborough Business Buzz Networking Castello Lounge, 1-2 Market Street Wellingborough NN8 1AN United Kingdom – Free

Business Networking Thrapston, East Northamptonshire and Huntingdon The Woolpack Inn, 6 Kettering Road Islip NN14 3JU United Kingdom – £15.00

BNI Pavilion Business Networking Event Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel, Bedford Road Northampton NN4 7YF United Kingdom – £2

Change Management – Change Matters | 1 Day Workshop in Northampton For venue details, reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332 Northampton NN4 7PA United Kingdom – £536.99

Cyber Security Essentials: 1 Day Overview Workshop in Northampton For venue details, reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332 Northampton NN4 7PA United Kingdom – £536.99

Essential Management Skills – 1 Day Workshop in Northampton For venue details, reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332 Northampton NN4 7PA United Kingdom – £536.99

Microsoft Power BI – 2 Days Training in Northampton For venue details, reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332 Northampton NN4 7PA United Kingdom – £1

Leadership Skills – Lead, Motivate & Inspire 2 Days Workshop in Northampton For venue details, reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332 Northampton NN4 7PA United Kingdom – £970.35

Grow Your Business with BNI Pavilion Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel, Bedford Road Northampton NN4 7YF United Kingdom – £15

Leveraging LinkedIn To Create Your Future Ground Floor, Learning Hub, Waterside Campus, University Drive Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom – TBC

Howes Percival October employment law update 2025 Nene House, 4 Rushmills Northampton NN4 7YB United Kingdom – TBC

Confidence to Connect: How to Talk to Employers Like a Pro Ground Floor, Learning Hub, Waterside Campus, University Drive Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom – TBC

Storytelling Through Social Media Networking - In Person Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive Kettering NN15 6PB United Kingdom – Free

Forceleap Farm - Wedding Venue Launch – TBC

Introduction to Mindfulness • Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00 - 15:30 GMT Berrywood Hospital, Berrywood Drive Upton NN5 6UD United Kingdom – TBC

Autism Diversity • Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:30 - 12:30 GMT Danetre Hospital Danetre Hospital Daventry NN11 4EB United Kingdom – TBC

Autism and the sensory environment: understanding & managing the challenges • Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:30 - 17:00 GMT Danetre Hospital Danetre Hospital Daventry NN11 4EB United Kingdom – TBC

Friday Night Wellness - Nervous System Reset - Yoga as Medicine • Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:00 GMT The Roade House Hotel, Cafe Bar, Restaurant & Yoga Studio, 16 High Street Roade NN7 2NW United Kingdom – £15.87

Geddington Gong Sound Bath Evening • Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:00 - 20:15 GMT Geddington Village Hall, 5 Queen Street Geddington NN14 1AA United Kingdom – £15

Tai Chi Classes - September - December 2025 Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DP United Kingdom – £8

Islip ~ Gong Sound Bath Sundays Football Club Sports Pavillion, Toll Bar Road Islip NN14 3LH United Kingdom – £15

Sacred Sounds for the Soul Mill Farm Retreat, Loddington Road Great Cransley Kettering NN14 1PY United Kingdom – Free

Online Psychotherapy session (Relationships) NN1 3AS NN1 3AS – £49.00

Immersive Yoga - single ticket September - October 2025 – TBC

ONLINE SEMINAR - Emotional Separation from Parents NN1 3AS NN1 3AS – £15.00

ONLINE SEMINAR - Inner child. Stuck in childhood NN1 3AS NN1 3AS – £15.00

Aromatouch lymphatic massage or Essential Oil Indian Head Massage NN8 4UW NN8 4UW – £38.62

Recovery and Wellbeing in Mild cognitive impairment and Dementia – TBC

Weightloss: FREE SAMPLE PARTY Pitsford village hall, High Street Pitsford NN6 9AD United Kingdom – Free

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•Google Launches Gemini Enterprise for Business AI: Accessible AI platform tailored for SMEs to automate processes and enhance customer engagement.

•OpenAI Debuts Agent Builder & AgentKit No-Code Platforms | AgentKit Visual Builder: Build custom AI agents without coding for scheduling, lead management, and FAQs.

•Zendesk AI Agent Now Resolves Up to 80% of Support Queries: A game-changer for SMEs aiming to improve customer service efficiency.

•Fathom Launches Public API for Automated Meeting Notes: Simplify meeting documentation with transcription and summarization tools.

•Scoop Analytics Available on AppSumo: AI-powered chat tool to extract business insights from your data without a data science team.

•Figma Integrates Gemini AI to Boost Design Productivity: AI-assisted design tools enhance marketing and product workflows.

•Samsung's Tiny Recursion Model Demonstrates Lightweight AI for SMEs: Lower-cost, efficient AI models make adoption more affordable.

1.Explore Google Gemini Enterprise for Business AI Solutions

Difficulty: Intermediate

Visit Google Gemini Enterprise to assess how its AI capabilities can improve your internal workflows, customer engagement, or data analysis. Consider running a pilot project focusing on a repetitive task or customer interaction that could benefit from automation.

2.Build Custom AI Agents with No-Code Tools

Difficulty: Beginner

Try creating your own AI assistant using OpenAI Agent Builder or AgentKit. Start with simple tasks like answering FAQs or scheduling appointments to save time and improve customer responsiveness.

3.Automate Customer Support Using Zendesk AI Agent

Difficulty: Intermediate

If you use Zendesk or are considering a support platform, explore Zendesk AI to reduce workload on your team. Automating routine queries can lead to faster response times and higher customer satisfaction.

4.Use Fathom for Automated Meeting Notes and Follow-Ups

Difficulty: Beginner

Integrate Fathom into your meeting process to automatically transcribe and summarize discussions. This helps ensure no action points are missed and reduces admin time spent on note-taking.

5.Leverage Scoop Analytics to Gain Insights from Your Data

Difficulty: Beginner

Sign up for Scoop Analytics on AppSumo to interact with your sales, marketing, or customer data via chat. Even without a dedicated data team, you can uncover trends and opportunities that inform strategic decisions.

•Google Gemini Enterprise — Enterprise AI platform for SMEs

•OpenAI Agent Builder — No-code AI agent creation

•AgentKit Visual Builder — Visual no-code AI agent platform

•Zendesk AI Agent — AI-powered customer support automation

•Fathom (Meeting Notes + API) — Automated transcription and summarization

•Scoop Analytics (AppSumo) — Chat-based AI analytics tool

•Figma + Gemini AI — AI-enhanced design workflows

•FlaxxaStudio Design Agents — AI creative assistance for marketing

As AI tools become more affordable and user-friendly, Northamptonshire SMEs stand to benefit significantly by integrating automation and AI-driven insights into their daily operations. Over the coming months, expect increased adoption of no-code AI agents and AI-powered customer support solutions, as well as advancements in lightweight AI models that reduce costs and computing requirements. Staying informed about AI ethics and safety will be essential as these technologies become more embedded in business processes. SMEs that proactively embrace these innovations will gain a competitive edge, improving productivity and delivering enhanced customer experiences in the evolving digital marketplace.

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