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Podiatrist Puts Best Foot Forward with New Business for Darlington
An experienced former NHS podiatrist has taken the leap into self-employment with the launch of Grange Road Podiatry in Darlington following help from TEDCO Business Support, Darlington Borough Council and a low-cost business loan from Virgin StartUp. Jaqueline Glen...
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£50,000 Virgin StartUp Loan Launches New Precision Engineering Firm in Darlington
An ambitious husband and wife team have manufactured a new career after receiving a £50,000 Virgin StartUp loan to set up Wyvern Precision Ltd in Darlington, thanks to assistance from TEDCO Business Support and Darlington Borough Council. Lisa Marie and Nick Peart...
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How to stand out as a small business
You don’t need to think small just because you’re a small business As a small business owner, it’s easy to feel like a small fish in a big pond. The business world is expansive and constantly changing, and trying to carve out your own piece of it is no easy feat. You...
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5 solutions to the small business workspace problem
If you’re a start up business, finding the right place to set up shop is often one of the first hurdles to overcome Even in this world of constant communication and connection, every business still needs a base. A fully decked-out office is the goal for many small...
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Boost for North East Small Business with New Government Investment in Tech Project Trials
Innovative new projects set to receive Government investment to help businesses make better use of technology and modern management practices. Fifteen unique projects – including digital dairy farming, AI chatbots and cloud computing trials – will benefit from £2...
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How salary benchmarking systems help retain your best employees
The team at Croner took the time to share their expertise on the importance of getting staff salaries right if you want to not only recruit talented individuals but retain them as your business grows.In the modern business world, it’s common to have a high...
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Why employers must focus on employee weaknesses as well as strengths
Some businesses are choosing to ignore their staff’s weaker points in order to focus solely on their strengths, but surely this is too simplisticFor anyone running their own business, it’s no secret that managing employees can be challenging. You want to...
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Is a 4-day working week the way forward?
A growing number of small businesses are choosing to put this idea into practice, but what are the benefits?Earlier this year, a UK PR company became one of the first businesses to put a four-day working week in place, while still paying staff the same...
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Beating the Winter Blues: is wellbeing leave the next step for businesses?
More and more companies are offering their employees time off for their mental health, but is it realistic to expect all small businesses to provide this perk?January is known for being a month when our motivation and positivity suffers. After the...
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5 ways to undo the damage of a day at the desk
40 hours a week can take its toll on your body as well as your brainMore people than ever are completing their work from behind a desk in 2019. Whether working from home or not, most of us who run – or work for – a business spend the majority of the day...
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