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25th March 2021
The science of a startup
Hassan Mahmudul founded Scientistt Ltd, a networking site for the scientific research community, as he completed his studies at Durham University. Here, he explains what the first year of running his own business has been like. What are the circumstances that prompted you to start your own business? While I was studying for my MSc…
24th March 2021
Unlocking language skills online
Shelley Purchon founded English Unlocked in 2018, with the aim of helping organisations understand how to communicate clearly with people who speak English as an additional language. With a background in teaching English as a foreign language, Shelley began with one course on effective communication which she delivered face-to-face. She quickly expanded to also offer…
24th March 2021
North East Innovation Fund case study – ZeroLight
Darren Jobling, CEO of Zerolight, explains how the North East Innovation Fund is helping technology startups in the region achieve a global reach and compete with some of the biggest and best names in the industry.
16th March 2021
Reiki practitioner boosts online presence during lockdown
In 2007 Julie Rennie set up Reiki River, offering Reiki training and therapy, Reiki drum treatment and meditation. Reiki is an ancient Japanese form of relaxation and, prior to 2020, Julie’s clients travelled from across the UK and beyond, with some coming from as far away as the USA. Julie also worked with a local…
16th March 2021
£40,000 boost for North East retirement saving trials
THE Department for Work and Pensions has today announced a £40,000 funding boost in the North East to help people take stock of their health, skills and wealth as part of later life planning. With the pandemic impacting people’s lives in different ways, many will already be reviewing their current situation – including those wanting…
12th March 2021
Northumberland photographer receives support to build business
Sue Todd specialises in food, drink and hospitality photography. As well as working with restaurants, pubs and food suppliers, she also teaches photography through workshops and one-to-one tuition. Until March 2020 Sue worked with clients at their premises, or from her studio in Northumberland. When the first COVID-19 lockdown began, Sue was unable to continue…
10th March 2021
Rules of origin for trading with the EU: A guide for SMEs
The government has produced guidance for businesses on rules of origin, which determine the economic nationality of goods under a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It’s important for businesses to understand the guidance on rules of origin because the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) means businesses can trade with the EU without paying tariffs – but only if…
9th March 2021
North East social enterprises join forces through a Peer Network
Addictions UK is a national organisation headquartered in the North East. It’s a social enterprise which was established in 2004 and helps people to recover from addictions including drug and alcohol dependence and behavioural addictions such as gambling. The organisation grew out of a two-year pilot project which focused on using coaching to overcome addiction…
8th March 2021
Absence of physical meetings leads to digital innovation
The Big Picture People work with large organisations to help them communicate complicated messages to their employees in innovative ways. It helps senior professionals in some of the world’s most respected organisation create, curate, design, refine and share their big pictures with their people. The Big Picture People create toolkits that visualise a company’s strategy…
8th March 2021
Northumbria secures funding worth up to £1.9 million to help SMEs and graduate start-ups
Northumbria University has launched a project that offers a package of financial support and expert advice to SMEs and graduate start-ups, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support 2 (NEBS2) also includes a financial contribution to help small businesses employ up to two graduates, typically on…
5th March 2021
County Durham holiday cottages receive a funding boost
In 2018 Rachel and Craig Stockwell, their young son Tom, and Rachel’s parents, Bern and Stan, moved to a 50 acre sheep farm in County Durham, fulfilling their ambition of combining a working farm with four holiday cottages. The family welcomed their first guests in 2019 and the cottages, which are set in rolling farmland…
3rd March 2021
How the Budget impacts businesses in the North East
Read more at gov.uk Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The government’s furlough scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021. Businesses can claim 80% of an employee’s usual salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. Employers will be expected to pay 10% towards the hours their staff do…