A Darlington businessman and proud father is celebrating the expansion of his company by stepping down from his role and handing the business to his son.

After almost twenty years’ working together, Maurice Towers will place VIP Electricals in the capable hands of his son, Darren, who has worked with him since the business first started in 1992.

VIP Electrical, which recently provided a light installation for Channel 4 national television, offers a wide and varied range of services from major installations and refurbishments to general maintenance and electrical inspections to both private residential homes and an array of commercial properties, including shops, hotels, restaurants and churches and factories.

NORTH East recruitment giant TEMP-TEAM is on the hunt for 400 enterprising individuals to join the home-working revolution.

The company has been enlisted by Arise Virtual Solutions to fill hundreds of remote customer service posts in the run up to Christmas.

Using a self-employment model, Arise workers are set up with their own limited company which handles customer support contracts with large retail clients such as Shop Direct.

A TRANSPORT group is poised for expansion after the restructuring of its parent company gave it access to a wealth of resources that will help fuel its growth.

Nicholson’s Doncaster Limited (NDL) has emerged from the formation of new parent business, Nicholson Group with a five-year plan to acquire new premises, widen its range of services and undergo a period of sustained growth.

The company which was originally founded in 2005 and prides itself in its guarantee to deliver on time and in full without exception, plans to introduce two new services including the transportation of hazardous goods for UK-based chemical firms and a same day courier service.

A fast-growing North East storage company with big ambitions has increased its range of services ahead of its plans to expand across the country.

Billingham-based Box Clever has launched a new caravan and vehicle storage service. Boasting 24-hour manned security, CCTV and 24-hour access, this new storage solution provides a safe and convenient solution for caravan and motor home owners throughout the North East.