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North East pensioner takes her resolution to market
A South Tyneside pensioner has stuck with her ambitious New Year’s resolution – and is now running her own market stall. Seventy-nine-year-old Bridget Brosnan – a distant relative of movie star Pierce...
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Redcar firm to grow workforce following Royal baby business boom
A Redcar firm that has recently capitalised on Royal baby fever is set to grow its workforce as it wins business over international competitors. Class Fundraising Ltd produces personalised items such...
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Survey shows Leeds office workers striking a balance
Office workers in Leeds are more satisfied with the balance between their work and home lives than those in Manchester, Birmingham and London, according to a report published by Regus, the flexible...
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Award-winning business returns to Teesside roots
An award-winning Teesside businesses is returning to its roots after a resounding success around the country. Sound Training for Reading has already inspired secondary school pupils from as far afield...
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British Chambers revise growth up, and hail businesses’ determination
Image source: Chris_J The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has significantly upgraded its UK growth estimate for the next three years from 0.9% to 1.3%. The upward revision is due to stronger than...
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Newcastle recruiters whip youngsters into shape with bootcamp
North East recruiters Zenith People have launched a ‘Rising Star Bootcamp’ to combat youth unemployment and help the region’s youngsters obtain apprenticeships. Led by managing director Angela...
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High proportion of manufacturing business visitors to North West
Image source: Gene Hunt The majority of business travellers coming to Manchester are thought to be from manufacturing corporations. Research from Deloitte, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and MIDAS...
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Security expert to share insights at Business Exchange
UK security expert Don Randall will be lifting the lid on his experiences when he addresses industry leaders from across the region. Don will provide an overview of security risks, historic examples...
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This week’s North East appointments
Law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed a former senior human resources executive from transport giant Arriva as its new director of HR. Lisa Davies joins the Top 100 UK law firm after 12 years working at...
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Making the daily commute safer: Behind the business with Hornit
Image source: tejvanphotos Cycling in urban areas is a safer proposition since Hornit introduced their 140 decibel cycle horn in 2011. Founder Tom de Pelet takes Bdaily behind the business. What key...
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Turning down Bannatyne investment pays off for Linkee founders
Wetherby entrepreneur Dean Tempest has hit the business big time with his trivia game creation, Linkee, despite walking away from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den empty-handed in an episode screened last week on...
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Record number of Yorkshire businesses attend export training courses
Image source: Derell Licht A record number of Yorkshire businesses are attending and passing courses to boost their exporting and help rebalance the region’s economy, says Bradford-based overseas...
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Salon gets smart with coffee-making machine
A hair salon is increasing staff productivity after having a state-of-the-art coffee-making machine installed by a Newton Aycliffe firm. Watercooler World Darlington, with its head office at The HUB...
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Bdaily meets the PA Hub
Marion Lawrence is the entrepreneur behind The PA Hub: a network for PA’s and EAs (executive assistants) and VAs (Virtual assistants or freelance PAs) in Yorkshire. Bdaily asked Marion some questions...
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Passionate Prince secures joint ownership of Sheffield United
Sheffield United Football Club announces today that HRH Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has become joint owner of the League One club. Prince Abdullah has secured a 50% interest in...
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Young Middlesbrough entrepreneur motors along after Start-Up Loan
A young Middlesbrough entrepreneur has launched a luxury valet company thanks to £6,000 investment from Start-Up Loans North East and Cumbria. Superior Shine is the second successful business for...
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Entrust acquires Newcastle’s Pitman Training franchise
Image source: buddawiggi North East business support organisation Entrust has acquired IT and secretarial training outfit Pitman Training for an undisclosed sum. Following Entrust’s move to new...
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North East maritime navigation experts to double workforce
Maritime navigation firm, Solarglide Limited, says it expects to increase its turnover by 30% in the next 12 months to £600,000 in addition to doubling its workforce following a highly successful year...
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Humber firms urged to get behind technical college plans
Image source: Official U.S. Navy Imagery Humber businesses are being urged to back proposals for the region’s first University Technical College (UTC). A Humber-wide partnership lodged a bid last year...
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Firms join forces to offer £100k prize
One lucky County Durham business will win over £100,000 of services in a Dragons’ Den style competition being launched later this year. The ‘Achieve Your Dream in 2014’ competition, organised by The...
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