The Sharp Project wins Enterprising Britain Award
The Sharp Project, Manchester’s digital content production complex, has won the Government’s Enterprising Britain Award in the ‘Improving the Business Environment’ category and is one of only two UK...
View Article‘Apprentice’ finalist to share experience at Expo event for SMEs
Non-executive director of Lancashire-based online estate agency, tem-po.co.uk and former BBC Apprentice finalist, Neil Clough, will be sharing his knowledge at one of the region’s leading small...
View ArticlePontefract entrepreneur made redundant from her NHS desk job fulfils gift...
A Pontefract woman has turned her dream of owning a florist and gift shop into reality with the support of the West Yorkshire Enterprise Agency. Kay Brenton was made redundant from her desk job with...
View ArticleIFB 2014’s success guarantees a re-run in 2016
The Mayor of Liverpool has warmly welcomed the news that the International Festival for Business is to return to the city in two years’ time following its exceptional inaugural year. The announcement...
View ArticlePontefract entrepreneur made redundant from her NHS desk job fulfils gift...
A Pontefract woman has turned her dream of owning a florist and gift shop into reality with the support of the West Yorkshire Enterprise Agency. Kay Brenton was made redundant from her desk job with...
View ArticleBusiness Growth Investment Scheme launches in Tees Valley
A new investment scheme to support business growth across the Tees Valley has been launched. Tees Valley Business Compass, has secured £2.4m to deliver the Business Growth Investment Scheme, which...
View ArticleThis week’s North East appointments
MHW, Paula Stei North East PR consultancy MHW has appointed a new member to the team. Paula Stei joins the business to business consultancy as a PR and marketing assistant. Paula recently graduated...
View ArticleThis week’s North West appointments
Mitchell Charlesworth, Rob Hall North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has appointed a new chairman. Partner Rob Hall will take on the role covering offices in Manchester, Liverpool,...
View ArticleThis week’s Yorkshire appointments
Approach PR, Rebekha White Ilkley based Approach PR is welcoming a new member to the team and celebrating more awards success. The multi-award winning public relations consultancy Approach PR is...
View Article‘Surging optimism’ will create North East jobs according to Chambers
Surging optimism across North East business is creating a wealth of new jobs across all sectors, according to the region’s largest quarterly business survey. Today’s results are the highest overall...
View ArticleSocial Media guru ‘Brings the Thunder’ to Inbound Marketing UK Conference
Gary Vaynerchuk, recently voted Forbes magazine’s number one global authority on social media, is the keynote speaker at Inbound Marketing UK 2014 (IMUK14) in Liverpool this year. Forming part of the...
View ArticleBrighouse metalwork firm Arkoni eyes Emerald Isle expansion
Brighouse metalworking firm Arkoni is set to expand into the Irish construction market after linking up with Dublin-basedLinham Construction The agreement has led to the formation of Arkoni Ireland...
View ArticleSt Helens recruitment firm expands with new offices in Oxfordshire
St Helens-based recruitment and health service provider, CRG (Castlerock Recruitment Group), has opened a new branch in Bicester after securing a tier one staffing contract with Oxford Health NHS...
View ArticleNew head of Yorkshire and Humberside for EY
Stuart Watson has been appointed EY’s Yorkshire and Humberside senior partner as the business advisory firm continues to grow in the region. Stuart is an assurance Partner and the UK Leader for the...
View ArticleFormer Newcastle United footballer’s data shredding company targets further...
A dats shredding company which was launched by a former professional footballer, who was once on the books at Newcastle United, is planning for further expansion as it enters its second year. Shred...
View ArticleDouble apprenticeship triumph for Warrington firm
A Warrington-based business services group has been recognised for its fast-growing apprenticeship scheme – just days after one of its trainees won a prestigious award. Optionis is celebrating being...
View ArticleDurham social entrepreneurs scoop fast growth awards
Two Durham-based social entrepreneurs have been scooped "Fast Growth" awards in the Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards (SEDA). Bethany Ainsley, founder of Nouveau Dance & Fitness and...
View ArticleNHS Innovations North doubles workforce
A team of specialists devoted to helping North East firms benefit from lucrative healthcare opportunities has almost doubled in size. The NHS Innovations North team has taken on seven new staff to...
View ArticleSheffield leader calls to boost exports as figures reveal low business...
More support is needed to boost UK exports, according to a Sheffield business leader. The call follows the recent British Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) which assessed business...
View ArticleNorth East businesses offered insight into Brazilian opportunities
World Cup fever has meant all eyes are on Brazil this summer, and the NECC Access Programme are hosting a one day event with a special visit from the HM Consul in Recife, to ensure North East...
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