Jan
10
2022
Published by Sue Park
In the recruitment world, David Taylor has taken over from Fred Howie as Managing Director of Howie White Resourcing, a leading search firm based in the North East. David joined the company fresh out of university and, under Fred’s guidance over the last 8 years has proven to be a highly successful recruitment consultant, filling… View Article
Nov
18
2021
Published by Sarah Abernethy
Join our team! Durham Business Group – Sales & Marketing Executive 20 hours per week Salary: £22,000 pro rata Holiday: 28 days per annum pro rata, including Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 38 days over 10 years Responsible to: CEO, Durham Business Group Purpose: To work with the CEO to continue to build on the… View Article
Jul
21
2021
Published by Sarah Abernethy
The past year has tested all of us in different ways, and as a result mindfulness has found its way into many of our lives. In business circles, mindfulness training has moved from the fringes to the mainstream of leadership development. The need to be aware of where we are and where we are going,… View Article
Jan
7
2021
Published by Sue Park
Hawk Shield Security Ltd now holds SIA Approved Contractor Status for the provision of Security Guarding and Key Holding Services. We are delighted to announce that following a two-day on-site audit assessment in December by the SSAIB and SIA we have achieved SIA Approved Contractor Status for both provisions. The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is… View Article
Dec
17
2020
Published by Graham Soult
Phil from Strike While The Irons Hot has worked hard to support his team, and been agile in adapting his business – here’s his 2020 story.
Oct
20
2020
Published by Sue Park
Hawk Shield Security provide specialist security services for multiple customers across various industries across the UK. Offering a range of high security services including Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrol, Alarm Response, Security Dogs and CCTV Monitoring and Installation, their mission as a Security Services Provider is to deliver 100% customer satisfaction and safety. Hawk Shield Security… View Article
Sep
8
2020
Published by Sue Park
Leading North East of England accountancy firm Baldwins, has rebranded as Azets, the largest brand within Cogital Group, the fast-growing global accounting, advisory and business services group. Following the rebrand, which includes several other well-known UK accountancy firms, Azets will provide advisory services to over 100,000 UK enterprises, SMEs, large scale businesses and private clients. The… View Article
Jun
17
2020
Published by Sarah Abernethy
When Graeme Hawes first applied for business improvement funding for his Durham-based company, he had no idea just how beneficial it would turn out to be. Founded in 2019, Glass & Mirror Solutions is a Durham-based company that designs, supplies and installs custom glass products, including the likes of glass partitions, glass balustrades, floors and… View Article
Jun
17
2020
Published by Sarah Abernethy
DBC member and leading North East shipping container business the Parsons Containers Group has been granted planning consent for a major new development on the A66 between Teesside and Darlington. The three-acre site will become the main location for the business, from where it will operate both of its key services, of container sales, and… View Article
Jun
17
2020
Published by Sarah Abernethy
The City of Durham Parish Council has contracted the services of award-winning North East retail consultant Graham Soult to support local businesses through the difficulties of COVID-19 and to give city centre businesses a boost. Described on BBC Look North as “the region’s best-known retail expert”, and by ITV as “a North East Mary Portas”,… View Article