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April 4, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Why it’s time to embrace personal branding

Lisa Eaton, managing director of Unwritten and Fabric, shares her thoughts on personal branding, and how it can have a positive impact on your business

September 28, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Steve Pugh, founder of Roadmap MBA

Steve is a Chartered mechanical engineer and management consultant with three Masters degrees and additional qualifications in contract law. In 2011 he invented a world-first financial fund which unlocked £300 million+ of work for UK companies. In 2018 he…

August 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Funding boost helps Swalwell’s JMF Group Ltd save energy

A print and design firm has become the first company to receive a grant from The Business Energy Saving Team to help cut fuel bills. JMF Group Ltd was awarded £7765 to buy and install new equipment to make energy…

July 15, 2020

Technology

Fuse is lit for virtual Dynamites Awards 2020

This year’s Dynamites – Dynamo North East’s regional tech awards – will go-ahead as a virtual event. The awards, organised by the North East tech network and now in their seventh year, shine a spotlight on successful regional tech companies,…

October 8, 2018

Uncategorised

Fairstone Group achieve near 50% boost in turnover

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, has seen a near 50% increase in revenue in its latest results, thanks to a combination of organic growth and the success of its unique Downstream Buy Out programme. Annual…

November 25, 2019

Business & Economy

handPICKED celebrates five years in business

The handPICKED shop based at intu Metrocentre’s Green Mall is celebrating its fifth year in business. The shop was made possible by Gateshead College who launched it in 2014 to give enterprising students and other retail entrepreneurs the opportunity to…

March 21, 2022

Arts & Culture

Stereophonics and The Specials to headline Hardwick Festival

Stereophonics, riding high after the release of their eighth number one album and the start of their UK arena tour, have been announced as the first of a string of big names.

October 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Northern Spire Limited strengthens ranks with apprentice Jennifer’s arrival

A financial services firm has invested in its future with a new appointment. Northern Spire Limited has welcomed 16-year-old finance and business apprentice Jennifer Cruddace. Her arrival follows the appointments of financial advisor Matthew Allmond and marketing executive Tom Harvey. Jennifer, from…