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Couple launch Bushido Fitness business

A COUPLE who received less than a month's notice that the shop where they worked was closing down have teamed up to start a fitness business together.Read

Local food producers in line for Waitrose deal

AROUND half of the small local food producers which attended a Meet the Producer day with supermarket Waitrose have made it through to the next round and are a step closer to seeing their products on the supermarket shelves.Read

North Shields entrepreneur launches canoe and kayak business

A FORMER civil servant has given up his career to follow his heart and start a canoe and kayaking business.Read

Overhaul of system will boost small businesses

THE Government has pledged to radically reform the procurement system, which should make it easier for small firms to get a slice of the £230bn of public-sector contracts put out to tender annually.Read

At Sisters salon delighted after scooping top prize

A FAMILY-RUN Newcastle salon has scooped £10,000 worth of hairdressing education and hair trade marketing support after beating off challengers from around the UK to win a prestigious competition.Read

Ashington lettings agency finds new premises

A LETTINGS agency started by two entrepreneurs who were sharing an office has expanded so quickly it has been forced to find new premises itself.Read

SME pension delay a mixed blessing

THE Government’s decision to delay introducing auto-enrolment for small and medium sized businesses is likely to be a mixed blessing.Read

Briary Garden Services going for franchise-led growth

A GARDENING business set up by a former finance director after he was made redundant five years ago has expanded with its first franchise.Read

Call to ease tax burden for private lenders

A SMALL business lobby group is calling on Chancellor George Osborne to introduce tax breaks for private lenders in today’s autumn statement.Read

Striking a balance after a health and safety incident

ANYBODY who has experienced a serious health and safety incident knows the emotional impact can be immense, but how can employers respond to the more personal challenges raised in the aftermath of an incident?Read

Chef Stacie Stewart to provide bespoke Christmas hampers at the BIC's Christmas market

NORTH East TV chef Stacie Stewart will be making an appearance closer to home in support of a showcase of Christmas gifts available from small businesses in the region.Read

Former accountant takes on Baguette Express franchise

A FORMER accountant has given up number crunching in favour of sandwiches.Read

North East leads the Green Revolution

THE transition to a low-carbon infrastructure will transform the country’s economy. It will change the industrial landscape, the supply chains of businesses and the way we all live and work.Read

Pink Label Marketing opens in Gosforth

A MARKETING specialist who always stands out in a crowd did not have to think hard when coming up with a name for her new business.Read

Durham mum aiming for national roll-out of Lingotot

A COUNTY Durham mother is aiming for a nationwide roll-out of her business teaching toddlers to speak a second language.Read

Lickety Split presented with top award at Ramside Hall

RETRO-STYLE ice-cream parlour Lickety Split was named the SME Business of the Year at the Celebration of Enterprise Awards organised by the East Durham Business Service (EDBS).Read

Thinking of retiring? Think again

THERE could hardly be a more daunting time to be considering retirement.Read

North Tyneside man launches Urban J menswear store

A NORTH Tyneside "Jack of all trades" has found a way of buying the clothes he loves and a job that has given him the direction he was looking for.Read

Ward Hadaway warns companies on debt recovery

SMALL businesses can and should do more to recover money which they are owed, a law firm has warned.Read

Network to gain contracts

QUITE simply, in order for your business to grow, you need to either expand existing business relationships or be successful at winning new contracts.Read