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August 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Young entrepreneurs grow new student work platform despite lockdown

A new company set up by two young entrepreneurs has continued to grow during the coronavirus lockdown, creating six new jobs and taking on additional office space. Based at UKSE’s Innovation Centre in Hartlepool, Phavour is a platform-based marketplace for…

September 9, 2019

Technology

Saggezza partners with US firm Appian

Sunderland-based Saggezza has unveiled a new partnership with NASDAQ-listed firm and low-code development platform provider, Appian. The company is now part of Appian’s Business Partner programme. It is thought that this partnership will enable Saggezza to create and resell software…

April 28, 2020

Uncategorised

Bounce Bank Loan scheme announced to support SMEs through COVID-19

In his latest effort to shore up the private sector and support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday (April 27) announced the introduction of a 100 per cent Government-backed loan scheme. Targeted specifically at SMEs, the Bounce…

August 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Animmersion UK provides event solution amid COVID-19 postponements

A technology company has secured a new agreement that will ensure business connections remain strong in the post-COVID-19 landscape. Animmersion UK is creating immersive meeting spaces for Invertek Drives Ltd. Bosses say Middlesbrough-based Animmersion’s technology will allow the firm to promote…

January 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Darlington coffee manufacturer granted £50,000 funding

Beanies produce over 30 flavours of coffee from their Faverdale premises, for sale at leading UK and international supermarkets as well as via local retailers and online. Strong sales growth since formation in 2012 had resulted in the company…

July 18, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Willis plans ‘first of kind’ North East sustainable aviation fuel base

Plans have been unveiled to create a green aviation fuel base.

August 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Northumberland couple turn holiday dream into successful business venture

Holiday cottage owners, Lynn and Pete Clarke, have capitalised on business support opportunities available within Northumberland to turn their holiday dream into a successful business reality. Lynn Clarke, owner of Leaholme Cottage in Newton-by-the-Sea, first fell in love with the…

August 18, 2016

Business & Economy

eCommerce and online marketing agency aims to make 60 appointments

A campaign to recruit 60 professionals within the eCommerce and digital marketing industry has been launched today by Visualsoft. The eCommerce and online marketing provider is initially advertising 37 sales focused roles to predominantly support the growth of its online…