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May 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle University programme offers huge boost to local small businesses

Scores of small businesses across the North East have experienced growth thanks to Captured, a programme run by Newcastle University Business School. Captured is an innovative support programme for established small and micro-enterprises that matches owners of businesses with fewer…

July 2, 2020

Technology

National Innovation Centre for Ageing partners with EdTech firm on new caregiving app

The National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has partnered with a global EdTech company to launch a new digital training programme for employers. The ‘Lifeed Caregivers’ web app will allow companies to harness the knowledge of employees who have cared…

September 14, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Guest contributor: Jamie Driscoll

With the North of Tyne Combined Authority’s flagship Good Work Pledge having recently secured its 65th company, Mayor Jamie Driscoll highlights the benefits of the scheme and why, as the cost of living crisis bites harder, more organisations should…

July 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Robson Laidler Accountants promotes duo to associate director roles

An accountancy firm has announced two senior promotions.

November 24, 2020

Technology

Tech enabled majority of North East microbusinesses to keep trading during lockdown

A new report has found that more than half (54 per cent) of the North East’s microbusinesses would have ceased trading during lockdown were it not for digital technologies. Published by Lloyds Bank and Be the Business, the ‘2020 Transformation…

November 17, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Ryder Geotechnical providing local expertise to Dogger Bank

The world’s largest offshore wind farm is once again benefiting from supply chain expertise in the north-east of England as it continues site preparation work for the installation of turbines in the North Sea.

September 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Six-figure refurbishment gives retail space new lease of life

Newcastle-headquartered Silverstone Building Consultancy has completed the remodelling of a former M&CO retail unit in Consett in response to evolving market conditions. The six-figure refurbishment on behalf of the landlord, London-based Perform Media Ltd, was undertaken following the vacation of…

February 4, 2022

Business & Economy

North East college group to host ‘career shaping’ recruitment events

Education Partnership North East is hosting a series of recruitment fairs to highlight the wide variety of employment opportunities available across its colleges.