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Martial Arts and Physiotherapy On Offer at New Darlington Business
A local entrepreneur has combined a 15-year career in martial arts with his skills as a senior physiotherapist to launch a new Darlington-based business – Sensei. Rick Boyle (37) worked with TEDCO Business Support to successfully access a Virgin StartUp low-cost...
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Success is Magic for Sunderland Tutoring Firm
A Sunderland-based entrepreneur is celebrating success after delivering a five-fold increase in turnover for her tutoring business in just two years, with the help of TEDCO Business Support. MagiKats, started by Kathryn Mellett from Sunderland was launched in November...
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How to build customer loyalty
How to build customer loyalty in a small businessIt’s much easier to retain existing customers in business than it is to replace them, so here’s how to keep you audience loyal to your brand.Building a strong customer base isn’t just an important part of running a...
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6 Simple steps to better small business security
Ensuring your business is secure doesn't have to be difficult, as long as you know what steps to take.If you are a business owner, the possibility of an IT disaster probably isn’t something you like to think about too much. However, it’s also something you have to...
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North Shields Firm Tools Up for Charity with Equipment Donation
A North Shields business is giving a local charity a helping hand with a donation of much-needed new tools in support of a range of community work to help local people build new skills.BLAUPUNKT Tools based on the North Shields Fish Quay, launched in 2017 with the...
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How to address the skills gap in your business
Even the most talented employee can’t be an expert in all areas, so here is how to ensure you have a strong skills base across your business as a whole.Plugging a skills gap can present a tricky problem for any small business. Your current employees may have a unique...
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M-Tech Autocentre
M-TECH Autocentre Expands with New Café Concept A husband and wife team from Darlington have expanded their successful garage business into new territories after investing in a new on site café concept. Mike and Tiff Cox opened M-Tech Autocentre in December 2015 with...
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7 ways to master a small business blog
Looking to drum up more interest in your business? Start with great content In today’s business world, it is practically impossible to find success if you aren’t incorporating online channels. The world wide web offers businesses an enormous platform for...
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6 ways to improve your business mindset
Sometimes the toughest obstacles on the road to success are the ones that are all in your head Making it in the world of business is no easy task. There are plenty of real world obstacles that you’ll have to overcome before you can truly call your business a success,...
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Barber Crew
An enterprising barber has taken the plunge into self-employment and invested in a new barber shop in a bid to provide a new male grooming service for North Tyneside. Launched with support from the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) scheme and TEDCO Business Support, Ian...
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