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Millionaire ‘Del Boy of the North’ turns his attention stateside
Market trader-turned-millionaire, Fil Adams-Mercer, says his latest leather iPad and iPhone covers business is taking off stateside. The Bolton-born founder of online parcel delivery firm...
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Cobra Beer founder and Lord Wolfson to speak in Sheffield
Retail giant, Lord Wolfson, and the founder of Cobra Beer, Lord Bilimoria are set to address Sheffield businesses this month at the Sheffield Chamber’s annual President’s dinner. The dinner is to...
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Multi-million pound girls’ school merger is major social investment for North...
Two Newcastle girls’ schools have merged, representing a multi-million pound investment in the North East. Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School rebrand as Newcastle...
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Two key staff for Entrepreneurs’ Forum
An organisation that shares knowledge, experience and connections to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses has appointed two new managers to drive its own growth plan. The Entrepreneurs’ Forum was...
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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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Newcastle entrepreneur scoops exclusive Downing Street deal
A Newcastle start-up has landed an exclusive contract to provide its range of gifts for Downing Street for the Prime Minister to give visitors including heads of state and foreign dignitaries. Weekend...
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Newcastle conference to attract South African investment
Image source: Nico Roets Valuable trade links between the North East and South Africa will be strengthened when a major event takes place in Newcastle. Business leaders and politicians from South...
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This week’s North East appointments
Newcastle law firm Hay & Kilner has appointed three new team members. Following the successful completion of their training, Christian Butler and Tom Goodman have secured their future careers as...
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Super six shortlisted for Entrepreneur gongs
Six of the North East’s most successful and innovative entrepreneurs are lining up for the chance to be crowned the region’s best. The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has revealed its shortlists for the...
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Preston entrepreneurs leave Starbucks office to take on Silicon Valley
Three Preston-based digital entrepreneurs are heading to San Francisco to promote their social networking technology at an international conference. ‘dbee’ is a corporate social network that allows...
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Lack of European single market for services is scandalous
Image source: Eric Fischer The head of a major British business lobby group says Europe has “lost its way,” and is in urgent need of fundamental reform. Simon Walker, the director general of the...
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Bike facilities for North East metro and bus commuters
New “Streetpod” bike racks are being installed at Metro and bus stations for North East commuters who use public transport and pedal power. The investment by Nexus, which owns and manages Metro, will...
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Employability expert to advise art students
Aspiring artists with designs on the future are to be given expert help to achieve their goals. Cleveland College of Art and Design, the only specialist art college in the North East, has employed...
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North West companies offered China trade mission
Image source: mooney47 Twelve North West businesses are preparing to visit Shanghai and Chongqing to explore new opportunities, and others are encouraged to follow suit. The UKTI-led delegation from...
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St Helen’s recruitment provider wins European Police College contract
Recruitment and health service provider, CRG Resourcing, has been awarded a landmark contract with the European Police College (CEPOL). As a supplier in the contract, CRG Resourcing – a specialist...
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CY Partners to double workforce with new division
Newcastle recruitment firm CY Partners has launched a digital technology division to its business and is aiming to double its workforce by the end of the year. The firm are embarking on a major...
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North East confectioner hopes to expand into Europe
North East confectionery firm Fudge Fancies is heading to Germany in the hope of landing an export contract. Fudge Fancies – a company supported by the Redcar Enterprise Team - is attending Taste The...
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The serious business of gin
Under normal circumstances, gin wouldn’t be a great thing to sink your money into, but two drinks entrepreneurs think they’re onto a winner. Nick Dymoke-Marr and Tim Moor founded Langtons Gin because...
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Successful small business re-opens
A burgeoning business now has a shop dressed for success as a local entrepreneur reboots her operation. The Sophie Rose Dress Agency, which had a successful 10-month spell in Middlesbrough’s Emporium,...
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Gateshead start-up fund helps young TV entrepreneur
A 23 year-old Oxfordshire entrepreneur has launched one of the UK’s first TV businesses aimed specifically at smartphone and tablet screens. Charlie Price has secured funding of nearly £10k from...
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