Entrepreneur Lifts Prospects for New Business with Key Contract Win
A North Tyneside entrepreneur is raising prospects for his newly launched business after securing a key contract with North Tyneside Council for a project to install and upgrade new lifts at council buildings. Kris McGough set up Rise Elevator in 2019 following help and advice from the team of advisors at North Tyneside Business Factory. […]
5 minutes with Business of the Month Seriously Mint
We sat down with the latest North Tyneside Business of the Month, Elly Roper of Seriously Mint to find out a little bit more about the business. What does your business do / offer? I am a market strategist and professional nag… seriously! I work with freelancers and small business owners to develop a marketing […]
5 minutes with Business of the Month Bright & Beautiful
We sat down with the latest North Tyneside Business of the Month, Helen Ross of Bright & Beautiful North Tyneside to find out a little bit more about the business What does your business do / offer? Professional eco-friendly cleaning, laundry and ironing services as a one off or regular service. What made you set […]
Whitley Bay Business Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Gail Curry of Happy Planet Creative Arts in Whitley Bay is winning recognition for her Entrepreneurial Spirit after taking home an award at the 2019 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Now in its seventh year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrates the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, rather than the business’ balance […]
5 minutes with Penny Elizabeth Photography
We sat down with September’s Business of the Month, Rebecca Scope of Penny Elizabeth Photography to find out a little bit more about the business… What does your business do / offer? Penny Elizabeth Photography offers wide range of photography for families across North Tyneside and surrounding areas. However, it mainly specialises in newborn photography. I […]
Global Hospitality Duo return to North East to Launch Halo Business Consulting
Ashleigh Donald tells us “I recently met with one of your incredibly helpful Business Advisors, Paul Brown, and wanted to share news of my company’s launch.” Identifying the need for cost-effective, personable and creative solutions for the hospitality industry in the North East has propelled husband and wife team, Michael and Ashleigh Donald, to offer […]
5 Minutes with Little Acorns Childcare
We sat down with July’s Business of the Month, Little Acorns Childcare to find out a little bit more about the business… What does your business do / offer? Childcare for 9 months to 5 years. Little Acorns Childcare is an arts based nursery in the heart of Whitley Bay which has strong links to […]
North Tyneside rewarded for entrepreneurial spirit at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards
Honoured for helping businesses to grow and thrive, North Tyneside Council is celebrating after being recognised at a European awards ceremony. The Made in North Tyneside project, run by the council’s Business Factory, triumphed at the Enterprising Britain Awards in September for the second year running and was subsequently chosen to represent the UK at […]
North Tyneside Women Charts Journey Back to Health With Book
A North Tyneside woman is turning her personal battle with mental health into a literary tool to help others with a new book chronicling how unexpected tragedy and the onset of mental health issues almost led her to end her life, before turning things around to run a successful local social enterprise. Gail Curry, aged […]
Community Gym Saved from Closure is now Fighting Fit
A community gym in Dudley, North Tyneside is now fighting fit having been saved from closure. Quadrant Leisure has taken over the management of the gym based inside the local authority’s John Willie Sam’s Centre in Dudley and is looking to build on its success as a community resource. The Community Interest Company which already […]