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Growth Capital Ventures backs SME acquisitions platform Valius with six-figure investment

County Durham-based Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) has expanded its portfolio following a six-figure investment into Valius, a technology-enabled marketplace designed to make buying and selling SMEs easier. Founded in 2015…

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‘I lost a job because there wasn’t a female toilet’

A FEMALE welder – who lost a lucrative job because there wasn’t a female toilet – fears the sector still has a “boy’s club” mentality. For over three decades, Mel…

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Paul Woodhouse trademarked brand works on changing client behaviours, which in turn, improves health and wellbeing.

A NORTH EAST man is transforming lives – after saving his own. Grieving for his mum, Paul Woodhouse’s battle with drink almost claimed his life. “I was very unwell for…

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Padel chain expands with Chesterfield’s first club – and you can play for free

CHESTERFIELD’s first padel club is set to open – and players can try the sport for free. Atmos Padel will open on Saturday August 22, following a £350k investment to…

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North East property company launches new service to ‘ease region’s housing crisis’

A NORTH EAST company has launched a new venture aimed at helping ease the region’s housing crisis. Since launching in 2019, Middlesbrough-based Horizon has grown rapidly, building a portfolio of hundreds of properties across the North East. Now, after being…

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Expanded Metal Company expands architectural range amid ‘exciting growth’

In response to growing demand, The Expanded Metal Company has developed five new patterns for its architectural ArchitEx range.

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Agency ‘launched in a Gateshead Starbucks’ eyes up £1m turnover as it turns ten

A BUSINESS born at a table inside a North East branch of Starbucks has turned ten – and is on-course to turn over £1m for the first time. Founded…

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New conference offers ‘PLATFORM’ to unite businesses with growth experts

A MAJOR new North East business conference is set to provide “rocket fuel” for founders by connecting them with investors and scale-up experts. The first full-day PLATFORM Conference takes place in Newcastle on 28…

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Booming Tees tech firm moves into spacious new HQ after ‘shattering’ first year targets

A TEES VALLEY business launched barely a year ago has moved into a spacious new HQ after a “phenomenal” first 12 months, The Resolved Group has “shattered” all first-year expectations,…

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HR company launched after maternity leave turns 15 – with firm expanding into new HQ

A NORTH EAST business launched by an HR expert just months after she gave birth has turned 15 – with the company expanding into a new office. Darlington’s Sasha Warr…

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Tech company praised for bringing businessman ‘back from rock bottom’ – by saving his app

A NORTH East tech firm has been praised for bringing a businessman “back from rock bottom” after salvaging an app he’d raided his savings to develop. Mi-Box Live creator Christopher…

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TBI Law moves into Sunderland as Teesside’s largest law firm expands with fifth office

TEESSIDE’S largest law firm has expanded into Sunderland after acquiring respected city centre practice, Scanlans Solicitors. Tilly, Bailey & Irvine (TBI Law) employs over 200 staff, and is also one…

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‘Sobering’ survey reveals North East business leaders don’t have enough support

NORTH East business leaders have been urged to take proactive steps to protect their mental health after many insisted there isn’t enough support on offer for the region’s entrepreneurs. …

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Yobs prosecuted thanks to ‘game changing’ app – as every police force is urged to sign up

Thugs and yobs are being hauled to court thanks to a “revolutionary” app that’s helping one police force rid the streets of anti-social behaviour. The pioneering app allows users to…

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Talentheads bolsters growth with new hires and promotions

A North East talent acquisition consultancy is going from strength to strength with a number of internal promotions and external appointments. Talentheads, based in Morpeth, has promoted three staff…

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Survey launched to measure North East entrepreneurs’ mental health

A North East entrepreneur turned business coach is launching a survey to get to the heart of mental health issues among company owners. Ian Kinnery is passionate about ensuring…

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New director appointed as recruitment firm thrives

An energy and renewables recruitment agency has appointed a senior member of the team as it continues to grow. Visuna, which is based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, provides…

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Change at the top for management consultants

A management consultancy firm with offices across the UK is looking ahead to a successful year following four major promotions. Blake Newport, which has offices in London, Leeds and…

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Recruitment firm supports Northumberland tourist attraction

A North East talent and resourcing consultancy has helped find the right people to launch Northumberland’s newest tourist destination. In-house recruitment specialist Talentheads worked with Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum…

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IT firm scores a win with team sponsorship

A North East IT provider is helping a girls football team look the part by sponsoring its kit. Concept IT, which is based in Tanfield Lea, offers fully managed…

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North East business coach sees surge in growth

North East business coaching firm Kinnery has seen its turnover increase by almost 50% in the past year, as more entrepreneurs, CEOs and company leaders seek guidance on how to…

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Talent firm supports growth with new office space

North East-based recruitment firm Talentheads has started the year with a move to larger premises, following a boost in staff numbers and a 60 per cent growth in turnover. …

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Sapere Software wins opportunity to work with the Port of Middlesbrough

North East software development firm, Sapere Software, has developed a tool to allow Port of Middlesbrough owner and operator AV Dawson to manage and visualise strategic projects in real time….