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May 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Raman Sehgal: Maintaining the momentum

A good number of start-ups begin life in an entrepreneur’s back bedroom, though not all of them go on to become internationally-based enterprises. But that’s what Raman Sehgal has achieved with ramarketing.

May 22, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Annabelle Hill, Sea the Love

About the interviewee: Northumbria University graduate Annabelle Hill (pictured centre) has launched a range of marine-based skincare products, utilising sea extracts to improve the skin and boost self-confidence. Inspired by her hometown of Whitley Bay, and her experience with…

November 21, 2016

Business & Economy

7 in 10 firms plan to increase or maintain innovation spending in light of Brexit

As the UK develops its economic role in the world outside of the EU, companies are planning to bolster spending on innovation to drive business growth, gain a competitive edge and ultimately, raise productivity. A CBI survey of over 800…

April 20, 2018

Arts & Culture

Boutique hotel appoints corporate ambassador

Boutique hotel, Jesmond Dene House has recently appointed Barbara Gubbins as corporate ambassador following her recent departure from the charity world Barbara has developed strong networks with North East businesses through her fundraising activities and marketing career and the hotel…

February 16, 2023

Business & Economy

Darlington jobs fair an ‘amazing success’

An employment event has been hailed an “amazing success” after attracting record numbers.

September 22, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Hays Travel boss signs up for Sunderland Business Festival

A top North East business leader is on the line-up for one of the region’s biggest business events next month. Dame Irene Hays, who is chair and owner of Hays Travel, which she ran with her late husband John –…

August 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Perspective Financial Group expands with four acquisitions

A financial planning and wealth management company says it has taken “decisive steps to become the leading firm” in its sector following four acquisitions. Perspective Financial Group has taken on companies in Warrington, Kent, Oxfordshire and Bury. It has also made…

January 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Perspective Financial Group acquires ILPG

Perspective Financial Group Ltd (Perspective), the national financial planning and wealth management group, is delighted to announce that it has acquired Independent Life & Pensions Group (ILPG), a highly regarded financial planning firm based in Corby, Northamptonshire. ILPG was founded…