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Resource: 10 key leadership competencies
Infographic: Leadership Skills Have your leadership team got the necessary behaviours for performance, success and fulfilment? 10 key competencies of leadership As leaders, we have to cover many different aspects in our roles. The infographic below identifies 10 key...
Spotlight On: KBC Ltd help guide small and large businesses through various International standards
What is your role at KBC Ltd?. I am responsible for all elements of health, safety and environmental management and my partner is responsible for all areas related to quality, HR management apprentices and Ofsted. What does KBC Ltd do?. We guide small and large...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 23 June 2022
Fintech risks rise among deteriorating investor sentiment Fintech companies will need a clear and compelling business strategy to attract the funding they need to succeed. Read more War exclusions in cyber policies – an insurance litigator’s perspective War...
MARK SELECTS NEL FOR INVESTMENT SUPPORT AS NEW ENGINEERING BUSINESS GOES FOR GROWTH
An experienced Tyneside engineer is taking on the next stage of his entrepreneurial journey with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund, Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Mark Ranft set up Select Works to...
Promoted Event: Business Showcase – Together Towards NET ZERO
Book Now Meet with a wide range of exhibitors who can help your business become more energy efficient, reduce costs and have a sustainable future. About this event Business Durham offers you this unique opportunity to meet with a wide range of exhibitors who will be...
EMCON 2022 following success of the year before
2021 saw the reintroduction of exhibitions and seminars following a much missed 18 month pause in normal business activity. Engineering & Manufacturing Network held their EMCON 21 event amidst an uncertain period and weren’t sure what to expect by way of exhibitor...
AZETS Newsletter: HMRC Targeting Supply Chain VAT Fraud
HMRC Targeting Supply Chain VAT Fraud Company directors who either commit VAT fraud or fail to demonstrate procedures to prevent VAT fraud in the supply chain are being targeted by HMRC with a trader monitoring campaign shaped by The Kittel Principle, which...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter: Discover how to make your marketing budget go further
Webinar: Third Party Certification Explained Certification gives manufacturers an advantage in a competitive sector as certified products provide reassurance to specifiers that any performance claims have been independently verified. In this webinar, NBS’ Head of...
Lockton Insight Newsletter
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Formula Plastics renews NEL investment relationship as part of new scale-up strategy
A County Durham injection moulding firm has renewed its longstanding relationship with the North East’s most active business investor as part of its plans to double its turnover by the end of next year. Formula Plastics has worked with NEL Fund Managers to bring in a...
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s
The impact of inflation on North East SME’s, with guest speaker Mauricio Armellini from the Bank of England. About this event The rising cost of living in the UK is now squeezing small and medium-sized businesses, with many feeling the impact of higher energy prices...
Showcase Tees Valley: May 4th 2022: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
As part of the Tees Valley Business Challenge, we will be holding a free to attend large-scale supply chain event on May 4th 2022 at Middlesbrough Football Club (summary info below). We are anticipating over 250 SME visitors on the day and we would delighted if you...
MESMA DEVELOPING AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS WITH NORTH EAST FUND BACKING
A specialist North East ‘software as a service’ firm is programming its own ambitious expansion plans after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Mesma offers a comprehensive...
NBS Manufacturers Newsletter: Featuring our review of the CCPI
A new code for a new era The Code for Construction Product information was created to help manufacturers improve the standard of their product data and how they present the data to specifiers, therefore prioritising building safety. Download our whitepaper to learn...
Spotlight On: Jamie Pell, Head of Client Relationships talks to EMN about AM Recruitment
1. What is your role at AM Recruitment? I am Head of Client Relationships, meaning I look after the sales & marketing functions, client experience and partnerships. 2. What does AM Recruitment do? We are specialists in all things Engineering, Construction,....
Spotlight On: Anglo Scottish Asset Finance
1. What is your role at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance? David Foster, managing director of Anglo Scottish Asset Finance. 2. What does Anglo Scottish Asset Finance do? We’re an experienced finance broker, offering a broad range of financing solutions for businesses of...
Five new appointments for North East Tech Firm Excelpoint
North East tech firm Excelpoint has enjoyed a positive first-quarter performance with increased sales and recognition in the FSB, North East Business, and Aycliffe Business Park awards. It has continued to build on the sales momentum from 2021, acquiring new customers...
Azets Newsletter: Is now the time for your company to turn to electric cars?
Why should companies make the move to electric cars? The UK’s net-zero carbon strategy is rightly focusing minds in a way we’ve never witnessed before and this is showing through increased demand for electric battery company cars. Pure-electric cars currently share...
Horizon Works: June update – industry news, advice, events and more…
Welcome to our June newsletter! It's certainly been a busy June! We have exhibited at some fantastic events, started a number of new client projects and delivered workshops with partner organisations such as Edge Innovation and the Tees Valley Business Challenge. We...
Commercial training requests for welding soar 200% in first quarter of 2022
The Gestamp Training and Wellbeing Academy, based at Aycliffe Business Park (Newton Aycliffe) has seen external demand for its specialist welding training increase by 200 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, compared with figures for the whole of 2021. Situated...
Signpost: Fully funded mental health & wellbeing courses from Tribero partner Optimum Skills
Signpost: Fully funded courses from Tribero partner Optimum Skills We would like to signpost you to some fully funded, blended-learning opportunities available from our trusted partner, Optimum Skills Ltd, for those who are over 19 years old. These short...
Varying a contract: why and how you might change the terms
We discuss the reasons why you might want to change your contract terms or agree to a change suggested by the other party and then consider the ways a contract can be varied. When might you consider varying a contract? Changing circumstances can mean the parties...
Catax Newsletter: Do You Know A Company That Has Created Patented Inventions In The UK?
Do you know a company that has created patented inventions in the UK? If so, they will be eligible for a lower effective corporation tax rate of 10% - rather than the standard 19% - on their relevant profits. The Patent Box tax relief is the Government's way of...
Tribero Blog: High Performing Teams and TRUST
High Performing Teams and TRUST The 6 Key Characteristics of Successful Teams Why some teams come together to perform well, and some don't. What is the secret to high performing teams? This is the question most teams and organisations ask themselves on an ongoing...
Metal mesh manufacturer expands into the home improvement market
The Expanded Metal Company has launched a new range of home improvement products, in a move that will see it enter the DIY market and strengthen its offering to homeowners, smaller-scale builders and interior designers. The Hartlepool-based firm – which is a pioneer...
EMN Weekly Blog: Business core functions
Understanding the ins and outs of someone else’s business can be hard as each brings with it it’s own challenges. Yet every business has the same core functions such as operations, finance, quality, health and safety etc even if these are all performed by the same...
Muckle LLP Employment Case Law Update
Register Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the second of our quarterly online updates from members of our employment team. This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and...
New Stadler trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro reach another significant milestone, with start of production of the first bogies
Just over two years since Stadler and Nexus signed the contract for 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, the manufacturing process is well under way and the process to build bogies — structures with wheels attached that carry the bodyshells — will soon begin in...
Spotlight On: Be-Smart Solutions Ltd
1. What is your role at Be-Smart Solutions Ltd ? I’m Jim Box Company Director and Owner of Be-Smart Solutions Ltd, and also the company brand “Be-Recycled.com” 2. What does Be-Smart Solutions Ltd do? Over the last 15yrs since trading began in 2007 we have helped...
Spotlight On: CMYK (Sarah Wharrier)
1. What is your role at CMYK? Regional Sales Director for our North East office. 2. What does CMYK do? CMYK are a Business Technology and IT Services Provider. We have been established for over 25 years and have 6 regional offices, with our most recent opening early...
Member News: Paragon CNC Technologies invests in an additional lathe
Paragon has acquired a new CNC lathe to help meet demand for precision machined components from its oil and gas, automotive and industrial customers. Paragon CNC Technologies, a division of Darlington-based Paragon Rapid Technologies Ltd. and a diversified...
Spotlight On: Evak Engineering CNC machine shop for turning and milling machined parts.
1.What is your role at Evak? My role at Evak Engineering is to provide direction for the business and help us meet the needs of our customers. This also involves introducing new customers to Evak Engineering and making sure we provide great customer service and...
Tech firm Excelpoint WINS the FSB North East Business and Product Innovation Award
Tech firm Excelpoint has won the North East Business and Product Innovation Award in the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Celebrating Small Business Awards. Ian Brown, CEO of Excelpoint, received the award at a prestigious event held at the Newcastle Gateshead...
Muckle: Employment Case Law Update Webinar
Date: 20 September 2022 Venue: Zoom Webinar Time: 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Employment case law update Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the third of this year's quarterly online...
NBS Manufacturer Newsletter: Discover what specifiers want from CPD
RIBA CPD Report: The changing landscape of CPD Earlier this year, we surveyed hundreds of architects about how they prefer to undertake CPD, their opinion of RIBA-approved CPD and what they want to see from CPD providers in the future. The results have now been...
Energy a Balanced Future Networking Event
Headline sponsor In partnership with Energy a Balanced Future Networking Event Delivering for a net zero future Date: Thursday 14th July 2022 Time: 9.00 - 14.30 Venue: Hilton, Hull, HU2 8NH Book your place today Our next Energy a Balanced Future (EBF) Networking event...
Azets Newsletter: VAT annual adjustments – it’s time to act to ensure claims are maximised
Businesses that generate income that is exempt from VAT (those in the financial, insurance, healthcare, property sectors, to name a few) or have activities that are classified as being non-business (provided for free) are required to perform VAT partial exemption and...
New operations manager joins The Expanded Metal Company’s ExMesh™ security division
Andy Hall, who hails from Middlesbrough, has joined The Expanded Metal Company to lead on manufacturing operations in the ExMesh™ division and he will be spearheading a continuous improvement programme. The Expanded Metal Company’s ExMesh™ range offers innovative...
Tyne and Wear Metro trains: new depot progress
Work continues apace on project to build state-of-the-art £70m depot for new Tyne and Wear Metro Ahead of the delivery of the first new train this year, good progress is being made on the construction of the new £70m Gosforth Metro depot, which will accommodate the 46...
Spotlight On: Smart Manufacturing Solutions
Formed in the middle of the pandemic, SMS it is made up of three Directors. Adam Smith, Craig Wood and Peter Williams. Adam spent fifteen years in recruitment with Craig and Pete from the Automotive Sector with 30 years experience working with companies such as JLR,...
Spotlight On: NTG Precision Engineers (Mike Hutchinson – Managing Director)
NTG operates in a modern manufacturing facility with the latest precision-engineering equipment. Our dedicated, highly skilled team deliver class-leading components and engineering solutions to customers with the most stringent requirements. For over 40 years NTG has...
Horizon Works announces Corporate Sponsorship of NOF
B2B marketing company Horizon Works has further embedded its presence in the energy sector, thanks to a new sponsorship agreement. Horizon Works, which is based at Quorum Business Park in Newcastle, has announced that it has become a corporate sponsor of NOF, the UK...
CASH IS STILL KING: AZETS CHAIR DIRECTOR’S BREAKFAST
The UK’s largest accounting firm and specialist business advisor to SMEs, Azets, welcomed some of the region’s key business leaders at its second Director’s Breakfast this year which saw a focus on the impact of inflation on SMEs in the North East. The event was the...
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Anglo Scottish EV readiness webinar 11th May – 12:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglo-scottish-ev-readiness-webinar-tickets-327958902907 Get your business EV ready Anglo Scottish Asset Finance would like to invite you to join them and their partner Diode Energy, on a webinar on Wednesday 11th May at 12:00, to...
FABRIC ACADEMY LOOKS TO BROADEN GLOBAL REACH WITH NORTH EAST FUND INVESTMENT SUPPORT
A North East marketing training academy is aiming to expand its global reach with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Fabric Academy creates and delivers webinars and courses for...
MHA Tait Walker Insight – Business advice, now for tomorrow
In this weeks newsletter we celebrate our impact on a report which led to a change in UK legislation - 0% VAT on energy saving materials. We also share some of our latest insights and blogs including succession planning and the importance of cashflow modelling. We are...
Spotlight On: AV Dawson (Charlie Nettle)
1. What is your role at AV Dawson? I’m the Commercial & Marketing Director, so I oversee the brand strategy, identify our markets and ensure we’re looking after our customers and managing the contracts associated with this. 2. What does AV Dawson do? AV Dawson...
Spotlight On: HT Media
1. What is your role at HT Media? I’m Dan Monaghan, Creative Director at HT Media. I’m involved in almost everything at HT from filming and animation to finance and business development. 2. What does HT Media do? HT Media are a video production and animation company...