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From the Big Apple to the BALTIC for North Shields Artist
A North Tyneside artist has turned redundancy into a thriving new business following help from the North Tyneside Business Factory and the New Enterprise Allowance programme, after being selected from over 500 artists to be displayed at the BALTIC as part of a unique...
3 ways to come up with killer business ideas
They say all it takes is a good idea, so here’s how to have one The first step to running a successful business is coming up with a successful business idea. But this isn’t simply a case of waiting around for the muse to strike. There are steps you can take to...
A Harvest of New Talent for Organic Seaweed Company
One of TEDCO’s original Start & Grow businesses, Seaweed & Co. continues to flourish in 2020. With two new additions to the team in October, the Whitley Bay based enterprise is now targeting significant growth and expansion in the coming year. Leading UK...
5 small business obstacles, and how to overcome them
If something is stopping you from fulfilling your business goals, it’s time to face it head on At one point or another, pretty much everyone considers starting their own business. The benefits are all there: working to your own schedule, being your own boss,...
6 key takeaways from the Government’s Winter Economy Plan
Here’s what you need to know about getting your business through the rest of 2020 It feels like circumstances surrounding COVID-19 are changing almost daily, so it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs are finding themselves both confused and concerned. To help...
Dibbley’s Ice Cream Proves Lockdown Success for Tynemouth Entrepreneur
A female entrepreneur has made lockdown a takeaway success for a new business, by launching Tynemouth’s first ice cream emporium thanks to help from the North Tyneside Business Factory. Dibbley’s was opened by Deborah Yeaman in a prime central position in...
Running a business from anywhere: how to master remote operations
In the post-lockdown world, more and more businesses are operating without a firm base Office spaces were already becoming less common when we entered 2020, so it’s no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic almost feels like the final nail in the coffin for the...
Innovative Training Centre Opens in North Tyneside Following £100k investment
A brand-new training centre supporting qualifications and new careers in the oil, gas and wind sectors has opened its doors in Benton. Relocating into North Tyneside earlier this year, sister company C&D Access Ltd has invested over £100,000 in creating...
Motivating your employees to meet their goals
A business is only as good as the team making it work A successful business requires a motivated team, and in order to reach new heights, you need to set clear goals you can aim for. This is true not only of your own goals, but those of your staff members too....
5 steps for helping your business survive tough times
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, including small business owners Nothing about 2020 has been simple, especially when it comes to running a business. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many businesses fighting for survival over the summer, and precautions...