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September 28, 2021

Business & Economy

Partnership working driving collaboration at RGS

In 2020, the Royal Grammar School (RGS), Newcastle appointed John Smith as director of partnerships. Having served as head of maths for the past 12 years and head of teaching for the last four of those years, John’s promotion to…

July 31, 2018

Business & Economy

Financial boost for talent recruitment in County Durham

A Teesside University service for County Durham SMEs is increasing the financial support available for graduate recruitment. For a limited time, the “cap” on Innovate Durham’s maximum subsidy is being lifted, so that eligible businesses receive  50% of the cost…

July 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Unlock potential and take advantage of the apprenticeship levy

The training company NCG says that many employers are missing out by not taking advantage of the apprenticeship levy. Just 13 per cent of the Government’s apprenticeship budget was spent last year, meaning that scores of businesses are simply not…

July 17, 2020

Business & Economy

WEWN and PNE Group partner to deliver new project

A new project supporting 48 BME migrant women to start-up in business is launching in Newcastle and South Tyneside. The Engage and Excel programme is being delivered in partnership by the Women Empowering Women Network (WEWN) and PNE Group,…

April 25, 2018

Business & Economy

Transmit Group team grows

Gateshead-based Transmit Group has added to it award-winning team as it continues its growth plans focused on supporting more UK entrepreneurs. The Group, which provides a wide range of high-impact services designed to help businesses start up and scale up,…

May 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance lays out recruitment plans to mark ten-year anniversary

A corporate finance firm has revealed plans to mark a milestone year with a recruitment drive. Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance (RGCF) aims to cap its ten-year anniversary by expanding its team to meet increasing demand across the North East and…

May 15, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the creative: Jessica Reed, Self Made Studios

About the interviewee: I am Jessica Reed, I’m 26 and I am a Designer/Product Developer at Self Made Studios in Bishop Auckland. 150 words about myself, this is probably my worst nightmare, but I will give it a go!…

May 9, 2024

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Delivering the right fit

Strong businesses arise from robust structures. A talented team; a market-leading product; a healthy financial book – each fundamental to growth and all built from comprehensive operational frameworks. Success is driven too by a business’ very foundations, from the brick-and-mortar hubs…