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Piccadilly Pop-up for British Start-ups
Image source: Peverus British retail start-ups are being offered a golden opportunity to pop-up in one of Britain’s most prestigious shopping destinations. PopUp Britain, the retail arm of national...
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Flying high at Lingfield Point!
Some businesspeople had their heads in the cloud while their feet were firmly on the ground! Yorkshire Gliding Club had its gliding simulator at Lingfield Point for three days, offering customers the...
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MAS support helps Xamax achieve 40% annual growth
Developing a long-term strategy for growth has helped a Wakefield-based workwear and promotional clothing manufacturer increase its sales by 40% - in just twelve months. Xamax Ltd has tapped into...
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Barnsley commercial photographer zooms in on business success
A photography business, which specialises in at-home family portraits, is growing after receiving much-needed set up support. Amy Law founded Amy Law Photography two years ago and sought support from...
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Over 50’s prime target of European investment
Image source: Images_of_Money Mature North East entrepreneurs are being targeted to fulfil their ambitions and set up their own business, helping create 180 new businesses and jobs. The Prince’s...
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North West firms offered Russian trade mission
Image source: Dieter Karner North West businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of a trade mission to Moscow, lead by easyJet. UKTI are taking a delegation of regional firms in November to...
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Permanent jobs growth across the North
Image source: photologue_np The number of people placed in permanent jobs in the North increased sharply during July, the latest KPMG/REC report on jobs shows. Data collected from recruitment agencies...
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Trio of experts to help Northumberland entrepreneurs
A trio of business experts are set to help Northumberland entrepreneurs realise their growth potential. Oxford Innovation Limited now have Peter Batty, Sue Timson and Matt Hindhaugh, who will take...
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Young people handed keys to high street
An initiative to get the North East’s young people to inject entrepreneurialism into rundown high streets, has launched. ‘somewhereto_re:store’ has begun as a take over of six disused shops spaces,...
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Success for fledgling dress agency
A successful small business venture is readying to take one big step - with just a few small steps across the road. The Sophie Rose Dress Agency has just completed a successful 10-month spell in...
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Hunt is on for best South Tyneside business
South Tyneside companies are being encouraged to enter this year’s South Tyneside Business Awards for their chance to drive reputation and instigate growth. Last year’s winners Tyne Tees Security...
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Blueline Driver Academy takes jobless onto the roads
A taxi driver training academy which takes recruits from the dole queue to the roads in a matter of weeks has been hailed a success. Blueline, Tyneside’s largest taxi firm, launched its Driver Academy...
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Interiors business expands with Harrogate warehouse acquisition
A growing Harrogate interiors business has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a new warehouse and workshop facility. Richard Grafton Interiors’ new 2,500 sq ft warehouse facility at Beech...
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Entrepreneur brings work to unemployed of Middlesbrough
Image source: yellow book A Middlesbrough entrepreneur has recruited over 20 staff in just 11 months to his web consultancy business. Stephen Hall, 32, has recruited from Teesside University graduates...
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North East startups hangout with Sir Richard Branson
Three of the North East’s newest entrepreneurs were given the opportunity of a lifetime as they quizzed two world-renowned entrepreneurs on their experiences in business. Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar Cinema,...
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Catapult innovation centres to receive £7m boost
Image source: Financial Times photos Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined a further £7m investment into innovation in an effort to safeguard the future of British business. £1.4bn has already...
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Suzy Brain England OBE appointed Yorkshire IoD regional director
Yorkshire Institute of Directors (IoD) has underlined its commitment as the standard bearer for professional development with the appointment of a chartered director to the key post of regional...
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Students highly recommend Teesside University
Teesside University is highly recommended by those who know it best – its own students. Nine out of ten students say they would recommend Teesside University to others in the 2013 National Student...
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NECC calls for greater business links with education
Ahead of forthcoming exam results, the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is calling for greater links between education and business to help prepare young people for their future working lives....
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CSI Teesside!
Schools, universities, businesses and even stag parties are being given the chance to take part in real-life CSI experiences thanks to a new business set up by two Teesside University graduates....
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