Behind the Business with Pure Pet Food
Would you eat the same food as your dog? It’s unlikely, but Yorkshire-based Pure Pet Food has developed a range of animal feeds that are up to human food standards, and regulated by the Food Standards…
View ArticleNorth West firms hungriest for Regional Growth Fund
Businesses in the North West were shown to have the largest appetite for a share of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) after the highest number of applications came from the region. A total...
View ArticleUnderstanding workplace liability
When an accident happens at work, there is often confusion about the extent to which the employer is liable for the injuries sustained by the employee. Every case is different, but an understanding of...
View ArticleTop Asian businesspeople to be honoured
Top Asian entrepreneurs will be honoured at the 2013 Asian Awards this month, in London. For the first time the Awards will feature nominees from the UK, India, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and other...
View ArticleTeenagers given £10 to kickstart their own business
Ten pound notes are being handed out to entrepreneurial North East teenagers to see if they can transform the loan into a business. The ‘Tenner Scheme’ presents young people with the opportunity to run...
View ArticleStudent entrepreneur secures Start-Up Loan for eBook business
A student entrepreneur from Middleton has been awarded the 300th North West fund from the Start-Up Loans scheme for his ebook subscription service, Huffier. Andrew Cooper, 22, from Middleton had the...
View ArticleBusiness community pay tribute to the Iron Lady
Britain's business community has reacted to Margaret Thatcher's death at the age of 87. The former Prime Minister initiated much of the deregulation and privatisation that characterises the current UK...
View ArticleNorthern job placements rise, but only slightly
Permanent job placements in the North of England rose at their slowest rate for seven months during March, according to the latest jobs report from KPMG. Statistics for the Northern regions showed a...
View ArticleCan your business benefit from implementing prize promotions?
If you’re looking to market your business more effectively, there are probably a few different avenues you’ve considered. Some methods are more effective than others, and if you haven’t thought about...
View ArticleYoung entrepreneur brews up successful tea business
A young entrepreneur who brewed up business success with her own teaware company is celebrating the opening of an in-store concession. Jules Quinn set up The *TeaShed, a design-led tea, teaware and...
View ArticleUK on target for female boardroom representation
Lord Davies has published his second annual report on progress made into the number of women in UK business decision-making roles. The report shows a growing number of female board members in the UK’s...
View ArticleBusiness bank’s first £300m fund launched
The first phase of the Government’s business bank has been launched with a £300m fund to be invested in SMEs. This is the first tranche of the £1bn new capital allocated for the bank, which aims…
View ArticleChancellor meets with North West SMEs
The Chancellor George Osborne met with a panel of North West business owners last week to discuss issues affecting SMEs. Businesses had the chance to raise their most pressing concerns to Mr Osborne...
View ArticleUKTI regional-director urges North West firms to export
Businesses in the North West have been urged to explore export opportunities by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in the region. Clive Drinkwater, regional director for UKTI North West, has encouraged...
View ArticleHow to make the most from market research
Whatever your budget, market research can help you create an effective business plan. Small businesses and start-ups in particular can benefit enormously from insightful market research that helps them...
View ArticleMarketing agency aims to unlock B2B potential
A new hybrid marketing agency hoping to unlock the region's B2B potential has launched in the North East. The Eight aims to help businesses achieve the best return on investment from their marketing...
View ArticleHays group suffers 3% fall in net fees
Liverpool-based recruitment firm, Hays, has incurred a 3% drop in net fees for the first quarter, which it announced in a trading update on Thursday. The group experienced a 15% decrease in Asia...
View ArticleHunt is on for the best technology startups
The Thinking Digital Startup Competition is on the lookout for the best technology startups and small businesses. Now in its second year, the competition invites technology startups to enter and be...
View ArticleUKTI encourages North East businesses to aim high
UKTI Trade Development boss Crispin Simon has urged North East businesses to set their sights on high-growth markets. The Managing Director, Trade Development for UK Trade & Investment visited the...
View ArticleTeesside University launches ‘bootcamp’ for internet start-ups
A group of internet startup companies will be put through their paces at a 12-week ‘bootcamp’ at Teesside University. The unique project, launched by the university, will see 10 internet startups...
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