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Redcar Enterprise Team is helping businesses reach new heights
A local photography firm that’s flying high with mini-helicopters is just one of a group of businesses praising a Europe-funded project in Redcar and Cleveland. iSky Unmanned Systems, set up by...
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Doing the walk of life for 90 years…
Putting your best foot forward can take you a long way – from baby’s first step to the first walk on the Moon. And as Stockton-based footwear firm Charles Clinkard celebrates 90 years in business, it...
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Buy Yorkshire countdown is on as 5,000 delegates set to attend
Image source: Tim Green aka atoach The countdown to the Buy Yorkshire Conference is on, with more than 5,000 delegates, 180 exhibitors, a varied schedule of speakers and an estimated £10 million...
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Siemens calls for IFB to springboard inward investment boom
Global engineering company Siemens is to use its sponsorship of the inaugural International Festival for Business to call for more international investment in manufacturing, R&D and UK skills....
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£10,000 kick start for science entrepreneurs
Budding science and technology entrepreneurs are being offered the chance to access a business support package worth over £10k. The new scheme, backed by Wilton Centre and the UK-wide BEST network of...
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Former Tyneside Autoparc boss launches online venture
The former managing director of used car dealership, Tyneside Autoparc, has launched an online venture that is expecting £1 million turnover in the next year. Chris Denning’s ‘WeBuyCarsForMore’ is a...
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Former Tyneside Autoparc boss launches online venture
The former managing director of used car dealership, Tyneside Autoparc, has launched an online venture that is expecting £1 million turnover in the next year. Chris Denning’s ‘WeBuyCarsForMore’ is a...
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Sheffield organic startup finds success with crowdfunding
Two Sheffield entrepreneurs have launched an organic cosmetics and environmentally friendly products firm with the help of crowdfunding platform GoodFruit. Founders Andy and Nat Bond raised over...
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Darlington Council’s campaign to find market stall entrepreneurs
Image source: Mike Cattell Would-be entrepreneurs are being encouraged to spring into action and set up a stall in Darlington’s markets. Darlington Council’s Markets team has begun an extensive...
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This week’s North East appointments
Durham-based Swinburne Maddison LLP, has promoted Carolyn Beal, David Low and Alex Wilby to partner level in recognition of the trio’s exceptional contribution to the firm’s success to date. Carolyn,...
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University of Leeds startups receive funding from trucking tycoon
An online fashion accessories store and a children’s homeware business have received funding after being named winners of the 2014 Sir Peter Thompson Enterprise Award from the University of Leeds. The...
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CBI upgrades GDP forecast to 3% this year
Image source: Policy Exchange Business lobbying group the CBI has upgraded its forecast of UK GDP growth from 2.6% to 3% in 2014. The organisation also warned that political movement in the run up to...
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Leeds menswear designer opens flagship store
A Leeds-based online menswear retailer has opened its flagship store in Leeds City Centre after receiving funding from a government-backed enterprise fund. Frank Tailor, a designer and retailer of...
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This week’s Yorkshire appointments
Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, Katy Cushing Barratt Developments PLC’s Yorkshire West division has promoted Katy Cushing as a new trainee sales manager to further strengthen sales opportunities...
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North East mortgage firm expands in size and staff
A North East mortgage firm are once again expanding their office space from 800sq ft to over 1000sq ft to accommodate more staff in the coming year due to increased levels of business caused partially...
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Thinking Digital offer free sessions for North East businesses
Image source: tentwo.teneight The team behind Thinking Digital Conference have launched a series of sessions to non event goers that will give businesses the chance to interact with the likes of HMRC,...
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Pharmacy couple plan to tackle care home market
A husband-and-wife team behind two fast-growing North East pharmacies are now looking to expand into working with care homes across the region. Baljit Singh and Mindy Kaur have recently taken over...
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Social enterprise to get former armed forces into business opens Newcastle base
A social enterprise which helps former armed forces personnel to set up in business is expanding for the first time outside of London - with a Newcastle base. X-Forces is responding to high demand in...
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Forward Ladies sold in member buy-out
Forward Ladies, the business support organisation for professional women, which was set up by Etta Cohen in 2000, has been sold to one of its members. With a database of more than 13,000 professional...
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Sporting chain Direct Golf expands into Huddersfield with new cycling offering
One of the UK’s most successful sporting retail chains, Direct Golf, has diversified into cycling with the opening of its first Bike-Shed.com store in Huddersfield. The 4,000ft2 store, which has taken...
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