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Government announces support for the self-employed

The Chancellor’s announcement that the Government will provide vital support to the self-employed.

27th March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Digital technology to run your business during COVID-19

Globally there are new policies being put in place for business to continue operating and to keep employees safe.

30th March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

How to apply for COVID-19 funding from your council

Businesses can now apply for grant funding through their local authority to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

30th March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

2 MINUTE READ

COVID-19 opportunities for North East businesses

Opportunities for North East businesses to help respond to COVID-19

30th March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Personal guarantees removed by banks

Banks are removing all personal guarantees for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Find out more here.

31st March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Managing change and building employee resilience

David Cliff shares updates on managing change, home working and building employee resilience. Read more...

31st March 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Changes to insolvency rules brings good news

The news that changes to the insolvency laws will be forthcoming hopefully as soon as April marks a positive step forward.

1st April 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Staying resilient during times of change

Resilience is a subject that we have been training teams and individuals on for years.

6th April 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Marketing through a time of crisis

Gemma Graham from Robson Laidler shares how to ensure your business can market through a time of crisis.

8th April 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

How to keep your business and employees safe online

Protect yourself, and your data, from criminals operating online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

21st April 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

Why is communication so important during this pandemic?

Good communication is crucial to organisations during the pandemic. Here Gemma Graham from Robson Laidler tells us why.

7th May 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Renolit: working safely during the coronavirus pandemic

Renolit is being hailed as an example of best practice in the North East for their re-start plan. Find out more.

9th June 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

North East LEP helps businesses rise to PPE challenge

North East Growth Hub’s Supply Chain North East programme helping regional businesses rise to UK-wide PPE demand.

11th June 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

2 MINUTE READ

The role of innovation in recovery

Alan Welby explains how businesses can continue to support the response to COVID-19 in the North East.

16th June 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

The ‘new normal’ for offices and workspaces

How can businesses can adapt their offices and workspaces to provide safe and efficient environments for employees?

30th June 2020

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

COVID-19 guidance for food and hospitality businesses

What precautions should food and hospitality businesses be taking to minimise risk?

2nd July 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

In conversation about Crowdfund North East LEP

In conversation with Karl McCracken, Growth Hub Connector at the North East Growth Hub, about Crowdfund North East LEP.

3rd July 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19, Crowdfunding

My Delhi - 10 steps to being COVID-19 safe

More information on how to operate your business safely during the coronavirus pandemic can be found on the toolkit.

20th July 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

In conversation: The importance of business resilience

In conversation with Ryan Maughan, MD of AVID Technology Group Ltd, and Business Growth Board member at the North East LEP.

13th August 2020

Business resilience, Coronavirus, Covid19

In conversation with Wubbleyou about remote working

In conversation with Mark Renney, Commercial Director of Wubbleyou, about remote working.

26th August 2020

Coronavirus, Covid19

Preparing your business for a full local lockdown

How can businesses prepare for the possibility of local lockdowns?

16th September 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

North East local COVID-19 restrictions

From Friday 18 September 2020, Newcastle along with Durham, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside.

18th September 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

Winter Economy Plan announced

The government's Winter Economy Plan includes additional support for businesses which have been impacted by COVID-19.

25th September 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

Job Support Scheme expanded

Government's Job Support Scheme has been expanded to firms required to close due to Covid restrictions.

9th October 2020

Covid19

Recruiting an apprentice during COVID-19

Founder of Far North, shared with us how he has recruited an apprenticeship during the pandemic

13th October 2020

Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Coronavirus, Covid19

Programme to boost SME recovery kicks off

A new leadership programme to help SMEs build resilience is now underway.

14th October 2020

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

New programme brings businesses together for recovery

Businesses in the North East are being invited to join a new business network programme.

16th October 2020

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

How could Peer Networks help your business?

How could the new Peer Network programme help your business recover from the impact of COVID-19?

19th October 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

Plan for Jobs: increased financial support

On 22 October government increased its winter support schemes for businesses and workers.

22nd October 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

New national restrictions imposed from 05 Nov - 02 Dec

Prime Minster Boris Johnson has announced new national restrictions that come into force from Thursday 05 November.

31st October 2020

Covid19

Specialist embroiderer shares skills online

Tracy A Franklin is an embroiderer who is now sharing her skills online thanks to the North East Business Support Fund

19th November 2020

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

Northumberland food business goes mobile

The Real Taste of Northumberland is a family-run catering business based in Lesbury near Alnwick.

23rd November 2020

Covid19, Funding

3 MINUTE READ

Newcastle photo and video agency takes to the skies

The Bigger Picture Agency is one of the North East businesses supported by the North East Business Support Fund.

25th November 2020

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

COVID-19 Winter Plan announced

The government has announced its approach to ending the national restrictions on 2 December.

26th November 2020

Covid19

5 MINUTE READ

Business diversifies thanks to grant funding

Devine Media was established five years ago and provides digital advertising, web design and video production to SMEs

27th November 2020

Covid19, Funding

3 MINUTE READ

Family-run printing firm supported to upgrade IT

Dave Dent Printers, which was founded in 1983, has received support to upgrade its IT equipment.

30th November 2020

Covid19, Funding

3 MINUTE READ

UK holiday business supported

Jolly Hols UK Ltd has received support from the North East Business Support Fund.

2nd December 2020

Covid19, Funding

England lockdown - guidance for North East businesses

Find out how England's new lockdown measures impact North East businesses.

4th January 2021

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

County Durham photographer reaches for the stars

Gary Lintern, a North East photographer, applied for support to continue his stargazing tours

7th January 2021

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

Business survey to assess impact of Brexit and COVID-19

A new survey has been launched to find out how businesses in the North East have been impacted by Brexit and COVID-19.

14th January 2021

Covid19, EU Exit

Kids’ rides company uses grant to go cash-free

Based in County Durham Janet and John Kiddies Rides Ltd provides children’s rides, penny press machines and vending machines

19th January 2021

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

Northumberland coffee business boosts online sales

Caribe Coffee Company is a Northumberland-based roastery which direct imports speciality coffee from Honduras.

25th January 2021

Covid19

3 MINUTE READ

Floatation therapy business sees the light

Driftwood Float Spa provides floatation therapy, which supports people’s health and wellbeing.

26th January 2021

Covid19, Funding, Grants

2 MINUTE READ