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Going Green: the importance of start-up sustainability
Protecting the planet is now a significant factor in running any business today The planet is in a state of climate emergency, with 62% of UK adults expecting rising temperatures to directly impact them by 2030, according to the Office for National Statistics. For...
How is the rise of AI impacting small businesses?
Innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing the way businesses are run. With new tech emerging at a rapid pace, organisations across every industry are exploring new and exciting ways to improve their services, streamline processes and reach new levels...
How to start your own business as a single parent
Going it alone: is it possible to start a business as a time-poor single parent? Many people dream of running their own business. The idea of controlling your own destiny, generating significant profits, gaining flexibility and achieving a better work/life balance all...
Enterprising Parents Launch Children’s Entertainment Centre
An enterprising couple are putting the fun into their business with the launch of a new café and play centre for pre-school children, thanks to assistance from TEDCO Business Support. Richard and Aimee Bland launched CuriosiTeas Café after spotting a gap in the local...
Why is the North East such a hotbed for tech start-ups?
Twenty years ago, meeting a business owner working in the “Tech” space would have been a rarity. While most people would have been able to name multi-nationals and household brands like Apple, Microsoft and IBM, the idea of a tech start-up in every city (let alone a...
Blue Monday: how to support mental health in your business
January can take its toll on your mood, which is why employee support is paramount This year, Blue Monday falls on the 16th January. This is the day experts declare to be one of the worst for our mental health, due to a variety of factors. Christmas is over, winter is...
How to set Q1 goals and stick to them
The new year brings in a fresh business quarter . . . which means new targets to set and strive for It may seem like something of a cliché but there’s no doubt that the new year is a time for many organisations to set targets and plot a course for success in the year...
5 digital marketing trends for 2023
Time to get ahead of the game and get your brand noticed online in the new year As 2023 begins, many businesses are already planning for an exciting but challenging year ahead. If you’re a small business looking to stand out against the competition over the next 12...
Get a jumpstart on your new year business goals
With 2023 fast approaching, it’s time to set out your objectives for the next 12 months 2022 is quickly coming to an end, and whether it’s been a good or a bad year for your business ambitions, 2023 is a whole new ball game. This is a fresh chance to get serious about...
What kind of organisational structure best suits your business?
Is yours a flat or a tall business? There are a lot of decisions involved in starting and running a business, and one of the most important ones involves deciding how your business will run day-to-day. Your organisational structure will have a direct impact on how...