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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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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...
read moreHere’s why you should support your local retailers
It’s no secret that the Internet has revolutionised the way we carry out activities like communicating, working, dating and shopping. Buying what we need online is undoubtedly convenient, but should it really replace the joy of perusing your local high street in...
read moreHow to transform a bad work day into a good one
Make sure your productivity doesn’t plummet as a result of a bad mood with these simple tips You’re only human, so it’s natural that some days you’re going to feel more ready, willing and able to complete your work tasks than others. The hustle and bustle of the daily...
read moreNorth Tyneside Nursery Announces over 20 New Jobs at Former Wallsend Sure Start Centre
Creating over 20 new jobs on North Tyneside is child’s play for an enterprising local woman following the expansion of Footprints Day Nursery to a second site in Wallsend. Joanne Ure (28) from Walkerville successfully opened her first nursery in 2016 with the launch...
read moreIs working from home actually more productive?
With more and more employees doing their work from the comfort of their own homes, we’re asking whether this could be a positive change for productivity and job satisfaction. Thanks to the digital revolution, remote working has become the norm for many employees. With...
read more5 ways to master small business marketing
Marketing is a huge factor in small business success, so here’s how to get started the right way For small businesses trying to find success, attracting new customers can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll face. Marketing your business effectively is absolutely...
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