Apr
28
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
County Durham as an EU Transition area has a significant opportunity, through the allocation of European Structural and Investment funds from 2016 to support the County’s economy through improving and supporting the competitiveness of our SME’s. This workshop will bring together partners to discuss and be part of potential opportunities for accessing European funding through… View Article
Apr
28
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
One of the North East’s top spa locations has joined forces with a leading regional fashion brand to host an exclusive evening of holiday glamour. Newcastle-based Love Niche Studio will be packing up its suitcase for the night to host the exclusive Kool In The Kaftan event at the £8m Spa at Ramside at… View Article
Apr
28
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Young innovators & entrepreneurs invited to apply for free places at world-class forum The ninth annual Thinking Digital Conference returns 10/11 May to the Sage Gateshead. Thinking Digital is an annual gathering of innovators, creatives, thinkers and entrepreneurs where we share insights, ideas, experiences and stories that have the power to shape our future. The… View Article
Apr
26
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
The Finance for Business North East (FBNE) fund – also known as the JEREMIE programme – has secured a £17m top up to enable it to continue investing in the region’s fastest growing businesses through to the end of this year. The programme, established by North East Finance in 2010, anticipates investing the new… View Article
Apr
20
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Enjoy a blast from the past with a 70’s and 80’s night on 4th June at Nissan Sports and Leisure Club. At just £20.00 each, tickets are great value, and include a three course meal and live entertainment from a magician and local band The Baboons. The night is in aid of local charity The Percy Hedley Foundation, with all… View Article
Apr
14
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
A group of walkers, trekking 172 miles for charity, will be taking a well-deserved pit stop at one of the North East’s best loved hotels. Friends, Paul Taft, Phil Barker, Mark Deleon and Julie Ridley aim to walk from Huddersfield to Sunderland to raise funds for 4Louis; a charity which provides memory boxes to the… View Article
Apr
14
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
A FIRM of chartered accountants and business advisers has responded to the changing needs of SMEs. Following the introduction of legislation relating to payroll, auto enrolment and accounting standards, many business owners are now looking to outsource those functions to external bodies. With penalties and guidelines in place, it is becoming increasingly challenging for business… View Article
Apr
4
2016
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Venture capital firm Northstar Ventures, has today announced it is looking to invest £6million in North East businesses in 2016 from the Finance for Business North East Accelerator and Proof of Concept Funds. With offices in Newcastle and Darlington, the team at Northstar would like to speak to start-ups and SMEs located in, or with… View Article