Karpet Mills: Thriving through flexibility
Diversity is an essential part of any business’ toolkit. Take Karpet Mills, for example. Here, Steven Hugill speaks to director Joel Dickinson to learn more about the value of its versatility.
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The Last Word: Dominique Hendry – Bright Futures North East
Dominique Hendry, project manager at South Shields-based Bright Futures North East, talks about the charity’s commitment to helping women into employment, the evolving nature of its services and the significance of recent Newcastle Building Society Community Fund backing.
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Rewriting staff progression and recruitment
Dozens of business leaders and sector experts attended an event to learn more about the 21C Initiative, which aims to deliver major change across Northumberland’s employment landscape. Business…
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The Big Question
With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt preparing to deliver his Autumn Statement in late November, what measures do you believe the country’s chief financial minister should prioritise to stimulate economic growth? And, with a General Election tipped to take place next year, what areas do you believe the new Government – regardless of political colour – should set at the top of its to-do list?
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Opinion: Where music lives and grows
With Gateshead’s renowned music and cultural venue now known as The Glasshouse, managing director Abigail Pogson discusses the meaning behind the new moniker, the process of its creation and why its new identity won’t mean a shift in focus.
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Politics: Rail reversal far from a funny joke
The recent Conservative and Labour party conferences were speckled with typical political put-downs. The biggest joke, though, was the Government’s astonishing volte-face on a commitment to restoring…
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Creating a skills environment fit for the next generation
Marrying skills provision with evolving workplace demands has long been a problematic union for business. But dynamic transformation is afoot, thanks to North East Institute of Technology. Here,…
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Fastest 50: Building on strong foundations
With a debut appearance in law firm Ward Hadaway’s North East Fastest 50 list capping a period of significant financial and physical growth, JT Dove is a company…
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Keeping your business fit for a healthy future
If a healthy mind begets a healthy body, then what of a healthy business? Too often, however, tending to an organisation’s long-term wellbeing – particularly for owner managers…
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