The North Forge Report

The North Forge Report

AI intelligence for North East England — what's shifting, who's moving, and what it means for your sector.

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Sep 29, 2026

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How your operation handles the next 90 days will tell you more than the last three years combined.

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
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Sep 22, 2026

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The most dangerous operational risk in a small business is not cash flow. It is knowledge.

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
The 72-Hour Window

Sep 15, 2026

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The 72-Hour Window

Most NE businesses are losing deals in the first 72 hours. They don't know it.

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
The Autumn Recalibration

Sep 8, 2026

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The Autumn Recalibration

September is the most predictable month in business. Most businesses waste it.

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
The Forge Brief — Issue 8: The Invisible Tax

Aug 25, 2026

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The Forge Brief — Issue 8: The Invisible Tax

The Building Safety Act is in force. Regulation is becoming information-intensive faster than manual processes can keep up. Is your business ready?

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
The Forge Brief — Issue 7: The £78bn Gap

Aug 18, 2026

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The Forge Brief — Issue 7: The £78bn Gap

80% of UK SMEs are not meaningfully using AI. Microsoft and WPI Strategy put the missed value at £78bn per year. Are you missing it?

Craig Sewell
Craig Sewell
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