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‘Graduation ceremony’ for Searchcamp teams
A ‘graduation ceremony’ has taken place for teams of entrepreneurs who have taken part in a unique business accelerator programme at Teesside University. The six teams from Searchcamp pitched their...
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Enteprise programme reaches 1,500th job milestone
Ready for Business, the investment ready start-up programme that supports new enterprises across the UK, has delivered 1,500 new jobs nationwide since its launch 12 months ago with businesses in the...
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Mafia boss offers Leeds businesses week-long MBA
Leeds is the economic centre of Yorkshire and needs enduring collaboration between businesses, the boss of networking outfit Yorkshire Mafia says. Geoff Shepherd is calling on city region businesses...
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One North East should not have been abolished
Image source: Cillian Storm Those were the words of Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, in the House of Commons today as part of a debate on the North East economy. The Labour MP criticised Lord Adonis’...
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Entrepreneurs wanted for Teesside startup scheme
The next generation of North East digital entrepreneurs are being invited to take part in a unique Fellowship to help make their businesses a success. The Fellowships offered by DigitalCity...
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Scottish independence could be costly to business
Image source: Rhys A. The new President of the CBI has told business leaders that Scottish independence could be costly and create "significant economic dislocation." Speaking at the CBI annual...
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Top North East entrepreneurs up for awards
The North East’s top entrepreneurs, who have made a lasting contribution to business, are to be recognised at an upcoming awards ceremony. Judges are currently sifting through nominations made for the...
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M&S and The Prince’s Trust helps Leeds youngsters beat unemployment
Image source: comedy_nose An innovative employment scheme devised by Marks & Spencer (M&S) and youth charity The Prince’s Trust has helped 20 Leeds youngsters secure new jobs. In July, they...
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Adonis defends North East review following Commons bashing
Lord Adonis has defended his North East Economic Review, saying North East businesses and local authorities are behind his proposals. Following heavy criticism of the Review in a Commons debate this...
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This week’s North East appointments
Capita Symonds has appointed Christine Brennan to its North Tyneside headquarters as business development manager. She will help the company to take advantage of growth opportunities across the North...
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Globe trotting Hartlepudlian marries spreadsheets and photography
A Hartlepool man who has travelled the world for more than twenty years has returned to his home town to set up two new business. Paul Mason has lived in France and Thailand, among other locations,...
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Apprentices brush up on skills with Bland
An innovative partnership has put young decorators on the ladder to a colourful career. A work with a local employer initiative, run by Darlington College, has given two of its painting and decorating...
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Scheme to help North Tyneside people realise business ideas
Image source: ianmunroe Fledgling North Tyneside residents with business ideas are being encouraged to take advantage of a new scheme to turn their vision into reality. The ‘Ideas to Market’ project...
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Newcastle management consultants land Abu Dhabi contract
Image source: Luca - "Bluesky" A Newcastle management consultancy business has secured a lucrative contract with the Abu Dhabi Government. Blue Box Management Consultancy Ltd have been appointed by...
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Young craftsman in national skills final
A joiner is carving a niche for himself as one of the country’s best craftsmen after winning his way through to the final of a prestigious skills competition. Darlington College apprentice Tom Tennant...
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Durham coffee innovators scoop Sainsbury’s deal
Two North East coffee entrepreneurs will be able to supply nearly 550 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide, following investment. John Evans and Mark Porteous, the men behind Durham-based Beanies The Flavour...
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Government must follow through on industrial strategy to help SMEs
Image source: jgmorard The UK must grasp its "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to get industrial strategy right, CBI director-general, John Cridland will say today. In a speech to the joint...
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North East educators secure first Chinese contract
A North East language school that aims to tap into the burgeoning Chinese market has signed its first contract in the country. North East International Education Development (NE-IED) intend to...
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North East graduate recruiters compete for British award
Innovative North East graduate recruitment company has been shortlisted in Britain’s biggest SME competition - The Pitch 2013. Celebrating 12 months of trading in September, the Gradvert team must now...
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South Yorkshire “Mumpreneurs” reach finals of national business awards
South Yorkshire mums, and entrepreneurs, Elizabeth Hudson and Jane Whitham, have earned themselves a place in the final line-up of The Mumpreneur Awards, an annual ceremony aimed at celebrating...
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