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Book Now North East engineering and manufacturing companies will be given support in driving operational excellence through Lean Tools & Techniques and Industry 4.0, with a series of events next month. The Lean Workshop Group in collaboration with the Sustainable...

Azets, the UK Top 10 firm is pleased to announce that it has promoted Angela Ingham to Audit Director in its Wynyard office. This key promotion demonstrates Azets’ commitment to growing the business regionally and the confidence in the North East market. Angela is an...

We’ve partnered with Capital on Tap to provide a business credit card designed to make the lives of small businesses better. The Capital on Tap business credit card helps manage your business spending while earning rewards on everyday business expenses. The Benefits...

A Northumberland renewable energy firm is getting set for its most successful year to date having doubled in size after welcoming its latest recruits, despite the lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing disruption in the global energy market. Reheat, a...

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has welcomed an experienced legal professional to its board of directors. Gareth Jones, one of the leading property lawyers in the North East, has been appointed as property and legal director. This brand new...

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is one of the hottest topics in the workplace right now – and for good reason. The government is piling more and more pressure on employers to not only prove that they’ve put measures in place to ensure equality, diversity and...

Welcome to our New Look. Why we’ve rebranded and what it means We welcome you to our new website, and of course our new brand! We are absolutely delighted to kick off 2023 with a fresh brand that has been many months in the making. Our new logo explained The logo (or...

Aycliffe-based manufacturing firm, BTS Facades and Fabrications, has launched a four-day working week after a successful trial period. BTS, a company which produces cladding and façade products for clients across the country, tested a condensed working week in October...

View Here Established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery, lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. In 2013, his mum, Gemma, started a fundraising campaign to raise funds to get Bradley treatment...

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, one of the UK’s largest finance brokers, is pleased to announce four internal leadership updates that will further strengthen the business strategy and commitment to its customers.  The promotion and alignment of these senior business...

First published at https://businessdoctors.co.uk/the-benefits-of-business-mentoring/ Research conducted by Simply Business, showed that even before Covid became a thing, business owners were already feeling isolated – a whopping 80% were reported to be suffering from...

Excelpoint is pleased to announce it is a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework to supply public-sector organisations with no-code software solutions. G-Cloud 13 is the latest iteration of the government framework managed by the...

You have worked hard and sacrificed a lot to build your business, but have you considered how and when you will exit*? By failing to fully plan how and when you will exit and what you will do next, you can run the risk of throwing away some of your rewards. Sound...

Background Telex specialises in helping companies create and implement strategies to better manage their ongoing energy and water spend, through the utilisation of Market leading technologies, Industry expertise, a clear understanding of the customer’s requirements...

As an employer, we have long been a champion of continued learning and training and providing opportunities through apprenticeships.   To celebrate this years’ National Apprenticeship Week, we reflect on some of those opportunities as we put some questions to...

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Leading UK finance broker Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Sheffield Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of a clean air zone in Sheffield City Centre. The financial assistance...

Metal mesh pioneer The Expanded Metal Company has extended its ExMesh™ security product offering with a new modular security cage range. The company, which is based in Hartlepool, UK, has developed the range to provide an easily transportable, flatpack alternative to...

First published at https://businessdoctors.co.uk/what-is-a-business-mentor/ SMEs in urgent need of business support Business owners have been under increasing pressure since the onset of Covid back in 2019. Getting the workforce back in the office following months of...

Got a New Year’s resolution to finally get a handle on HR and Health & Safety at your business? Or maybe you’re looking ahead at your 2023 business goals? No matter your needs, we’re here to help you out with this free HR and Health & Safety compliance...

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of a clean air zone in Newcastle City Centre. The financial assistance scheme has...

As part of the supplier partnerships, we are developing here at Nano Electronic Services, we are working with Ergo Advantage to help to promote their Safe Flex flooring range. Made from recycled materials and raised off the floor, allowing for cables to be run...

The Newcastle-based operation of national business technology provider CMYK has added fast-growing independent tech consultancy Opencast to its client portfolio, further strengthening CMYK’s position as one of the go-to providers for workplace technology across the...

The lockdown has had a profound effect on the economy in County Durham and beyond. A key priority for Business Durham is to guide you to the support available in the wake of the biggest economic disruption in living memory. To help you navigate through that support...

HVAC systems need ongoing maintenance. Most modern offices and retail spaces are equipped with high-performance HVAC equipment. These systems are usually very effective but, unless they are fully optimised and correctly maintained, they can consume much more energy...

TR Fastenings Hungary Kft, part of the Trifast plc Group, is celebrating the opening of its new purpose-built facility in Budapest, building on years of rising demand in the region. Located in the southern suburb of Szigetszentmiklós, Budapest, TR Fastenings Hungary...

Ahead of the arrival of the first train at Gosforth depot, work to build a state-of-the-art new depot is nearing completion, with the main building now up and running. This is a critical milestone in the project, which will see Stadler deliver a brand new fleet of...

Are you ticking all the right boxes to help build a more inclusive and productive workplace? Transgender and non-binary employees are an important part of any workplace. But sadly, they face an increased risk of conflict and harassment in the workplace compared to...

Welcome to your November Supply Chain North East newsletter! Keeping you up to date with this month's latest news and upcoming events from the programme... Latest News Offshore Wind North East Event - 9th & 10th November Last week we attended the annual Offshore...

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Business Doctors We have looked at why leadership skills are important to business owners, the benefits to your bottom line, improved morale etc so we know how important these skills are. We have also taken a deep dive into the specific skill set as well as how to...

Employment tribunal claims have been on the rise through 2022 and with a backlog of 500,000 cases that means 1 in 4 businesses could be open to a claim. To help you get prepared for any potential claims the HR and Employment Law experts at Service Provider Member,...

Teescraft Rubber has expert knowledge in Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Mass Transit and Aerospace & Defence; having over 250 years’ experience in manufacturing sealing products. Currently occupying a 3,600m2 production footprint, Teescraft Rubber operates a...

Insolvency expert issues warning as company insolvency rates in England & Wales hit eight-year high   A dramatic spike in company insolvencies in England & Wales is the start, not the peak, of more mid-market business fatalities, with many “sleepwalking...

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Bristol Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support individuals and businesses affected by the introduction of clean air zones in the city.   The financial assistance scheme has been...

Apply Now NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Sustainable Business Services to bring you this event focussed on helping local businesses to improve their sustainability and confidently start, or continue, their journey to Net Zero. The interactive session will enable...

This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day, and whilst shining a light on such an important topic is essential, it’s something we should be acknowledging daily. One huge contributor to poor mental health is work-related stress. Tackling work-related stress is not...

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You may have set up your business as a result of a passion for what you do, the desire to be your own boss or because you are an expert in a particular field and things may have been ticking along nicely. However, when the economy changes and we find ourselves in a...

A business strategy defines a business by giving it a set of values and purposes. It will provide you with a clear roadmap – a destination and a map showing the way. But how do you breathe life into a strategy, keep on track, make it happen and achieve your goals? To...

Sign up Now Wednesday 5th October 2022, 9:30am – 12pm Adopting a new mindset, evolving traditional practices and integrating new technical and digitalisation advances are critical to shape the future of the construction sector as it makes the transition towards...

Book Now NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Northumbria University Business Clinic, North East Ambition and Sunderland Software City to bring you this event focussed on bridging the skills gap within ambitious North East businesses and enabling them to put...

Durham-based packaging specialist Taylor Packaging has strengthened its team with two appointments, to further support its plans for continued growth over the next 12 months. The company has appointed Katie Skarsgard as assistant accountant, and Michelle Milner as...

An award-winning North East industrialist, who has achieved regional and national recognition for his leadership of manufacturing businesses, has been appointed as a non-executive director at Turnmill Engineering. Andrew Esson will bring both extensive expertise and...

North East construction firms are being urged to brace themselves against payment freezes by ensuring watertight documentation for all site project work. Kerry Pearson, Restructuring and Insolvency Partner at Azets in the North East, the UK’s largest regional...

County Durham-based, Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, has announced the appointment of Andrew Morris as contract hire sales manager, as it continues to rapidly grow its presence throughout the UK. Andrew’s appointment comes as the company is looking to strengthen its...