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September 21, 2016

Business & Economy

Business transformation strategy signals major contract wins for Hippo

One of the most respected companies in the North East creative services sector has successfully transformed its market offering and is looking to take on new staff. Based in Gateshead, Hippo was established in 1992 to provide branding, graphic design…

August 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Up to £2m secured by consortium to bring angel investment to North businesses

A consortium led by Sunderland-based North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), has secured up to an additional £2m from Innovate UK to further encourage Business Angels to bring investment and expertise to pioneering innovative small and medium companies across the…

September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Recruitment with a personal touch

As specialist recruitment and outsourced talent services partner Jackson Hogg continues to strengthen links between companies and the temporary labour market through JH Industrial, Steven Hugill assesses the venture’s market-leading qualities and its commitment to delivering service with…

January 24, 2020

Feature

Great North Run brought in £31 million to North East economy

New figures from the organisers of the Great North Run have highlighted the positive impact of the half marathon on the region. The report revealed that the 2019 event brought a £31 million boost to the local economy and raised…

November 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Major radio facility to transform astronomy at Kielder

A visitor attraction under some of the finest dark skies in Europe has taken delivery of a new telescope which will boost space tourism in the North and make distance learning about the Universe possible.

January 27, 2016

Business & Economy

Biggest concerns for SMEs in 2016

Auto-enrolment tops the list of this year’s challenges, according to Exemplas Time and cost of auto-enrolment pension scheme amongst the biggest concerns for SMEs in 2016 Other major business challenges identified by SME managers for this year include skills shortages, lack…

January 28, 2016

Business & Economy

Last chance to join a trade mission to China

The trip, organised by technology and innovation consultancy RTC North, is open to new and established exporters Companies interested in business opportunities in China will be heading to the Far East at the end of February (Feb 27-March 5) to…

November 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Local firm’s new offering gives customers the chance to go green and save money

A North East roofing contractor is expanding its services into renewable energy to offer customers an opportunity to reduce their bills. Findley Roofing, the largest domestic roofing contractor in the North East, is launching a new solar division, which will…