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Tyneside playgroup entrepreneur to expand into own premises
A Tyneside entrepreneur who ditched her job at the tax office to start her own playgroup business is now looking to expand into her own dedicated premises. Catherine Young set up Carroty Custards, a...
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Husband scrubs up well alongside successful wife
From TA scrubs to scrubbing decking, former part time soldier Darren Fryer, 41 from Newcastle has taken the plunge and launched a sister company to his wife’s successful cleaning business....
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Enterprising Royal Grammar School teacher launches performing arts business
A teacher at Newcastle’s Royal Grammar School says she ditched plans to buy a house in favour of starting her own performing arts business. Charlotte Gardiner has already recruited three staff for her...
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Yorkshire deal activity doubles in the first quarter of 2014
Image source: -Ben Thompson Deal activity involving Yorkshire-based manufacturing firms was twice as high in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the last three months of 2013, according to a new...
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Leeds digital expert to advise SME’s as part of £30 million government...
Image source: reynermedia A Leeds digital expert is set to deliver strategic business advice to new ventures and Yorkshire-based SMEs, as part of the Government’s £30 million Growth Vouchers...
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North West sees fall in M&A activity
Image source: Susan NYC Deal activity involving North West-based manufacturing firms fell slightly in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the last three months of 2013, according to a new report....
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Enterprising Newcastle Business School students help disadvantaged youngsters
Enterprising business students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have raised more than £3,400 for The Prince’s Trust through a range of entrepreneurial activities. The teams, from Newcastle...
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Aspiring entrepreneur sought for DigitalCity fellowship scheme
Aspiring entrepreneurs are being encouraged to sign up for a fellowship scheme which has helped to create hundreds of new businesses in the Tees Valley over the last decade. The DigitalCity project,...
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This week’s North East appointments
Silk Family Law has expanded its Newcastle team with the appointment of North East solicitor, Joanne Hall. Newcastle born and educated Joanne joins specialist family law firm Silk from her previous...
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Two Yorkshire entrepreneurs shortlisted for 2014 Lloyds First Women Awards
Image source: Paulio! Two Yorkshire entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for the 2014 First Women Awards, supported by Lloyds Banking Group. In the running for this year’s First Woman in Public Service...
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This week’s Yorkshire appointments
Gordons, Anjon Mallik Yorkshire law firm Gordons has promoted construction specialist Anjon Mallik to junior equity partner. Commenting on Mr Mallik’s promotion, Gordons managing partner, Paul Ayre,...
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Finalists announced for franchise sector’s top awards
The British Franchise Association (bfa) has revealed the 20 finalists for the 2014 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. Now in their 25th year, the accolades...
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Warrington entrepreneurs in running for national award
Two Warrington business leaders have been shortlisted for a top entrepreneur award. Clare Roberts, chief executive of Kids Planet, which is based in Lymm, and Mark Bigley, chief executive of Secured...
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New research centre launched at Leeds Business School
A new research centre bringing together academic expertise, research, consultancy and advice on governance, leadership and global responsibility has been launched at Leeds Metropolitan University. The...
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Two Sheffield entrepreneurs recognised at Yorkshire IoD awards
Two of Sheffield’s finest, forward thinking, entrepreneurs, Julia Gash and Andrew Seaton gained recognition at the Yorkshire Institute of Directors Awards, held at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. Julia...
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Businesses say Scotland should remain part of UK
Image source: Ronnie Macdonald A major survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found 85% of respondents think Scotland should remain part of the UK. Over half of businesses said...
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Top businesswomen address unique International Festival for Business event
Michelle Mone, former model, mum-of-three and founder of international lingerie brand Ultimo, is aiming to supercharge the UK’s best businesses in Liverpool this summer when she speaks at Accelerate...
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Sumo launch free business events for brave brands
Newcastle based design agency Sumo have launched a series of free events for North East companies which they hope will inspire entrepreneurs, business leaders and marketing managers to create...
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University to create national business hub in Darlington
Plans to create a nationally renowned business hub in Darlington have been announced by a North-East University described by the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) as...
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Durham social enterprises in line for Centrica-backed funding
Two Durham-based social businesses are in line for significant funding following success in a competition run by energy giant Centrica. Car club operator Co-wheels and public health development...
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