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Business is Blooming for Darlington Mumpreneur
A Darlington mumpreneur is bringing her creative skills to the growing market for artificial flower arrangements with the launch of CeCeBlooms, thanks to help from TEDCO Business Support and the NEA programme. Charlene Corrie (35) has launched a unique new...
6 steps to choosing the perfect name for your business
What’s in a name? Well, when it comes to businesses, quite a lot Shakespeare. Shelley. Dickens. Kardashian. Names carry a lot of power. They have the ability to create instant associations in our heads, evoking strong emotional reactions that can be both positive and...
Janice Ross Announced as Recipient of MBE in New Year Honours List
A local TEDCO business advisor with the North Tyneside Business Factory has been announced as a recipient of the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Janice Ross (50) has been bestowed with the honour for her services to small and...
Netflix are offering unlimited holidays. But would it work for your business?
Should limited holiday allowances be a thing of the past? In recent years, everything people thought they knew about the way businesses are supposed to run has changed. Technological advancements have, in some cases, done away with the traditional office completely,...
6 things to consider when moving premises
A new setting for your business is a big step, so here’s how to do it right Whether you’re finally moving out of your home study into a genuine office or upgrading your workplace to one which accommodates your growing business, a change of scenery is a big step for...
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019: Everything you need to know
With 10 million people involved, this movement shines a light on businesses around the world Every November, for seven days, Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrates organisations of all shapes and sizes, removing barriers and welcoming all. And 2019 is no different....
Whitley Bay Business Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Gail Curry of Happy Planet Creative Arts in Whitley Bay is winning recognition for her Entrepreneurial Spirit after taking home an award at the 2019 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Now in its seventh year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur...
Darlington Martial Arts Business Takes Home Gold
An enterprising martial arts instructor is celebrating a gold-winning first year in business as instructors from Sensei in Darlington take home the top honours at the Brazilian Jiu jitsu British Masters Championships. Physiotherapist Rick Boyle (38) set up...
James Craft Returns to TEDCO as Enterprise Agency Explores Expansion into Commercial Sector
TEDCO Business Support has welcomed a familiar face to its senior management team as former business advisor, James Craft, returns to take on a new role. James Craft has re-joined TEDCO Business Support as Enterprise and Development Manager, based at their...
Here’s why every start-up should go green
Environmentalism is the issue of the age, and every business has a part to play Starting your own business is a precarious juggling act. Between perfecting your products and services, creating a marketing strategy, hiring the right staff and keeping all your finances...