We couldn’t let the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee slip past uncelebrated here at the North Tyneside Business Forum. So we’ve been chatting to two of our member businesses who have been in business for just as long as, if not longer than, the Queen has graced
When the pandemic struck in 2020, Tara Warren’s business was affected just like so many others in the beauty and hospitality industry. With salon closures and too many restrictions to make business viable, Tara had to diversify or lose her business. She tells us how
When lockdown 2020 scuppered Brian Kerrigan’s plans for a couple of months off work he changed his focus to start his award-winning business a few months early. We chatted to him to find out how he started a business in lockdown, how winning two awards
Faced with challenges and tragedy in the past, local artist and businesswoman Gail Curry explains how her business went from small steps to award-winning in a few short years. Tell us more about your business My name is Gail Curry and I own and
Even during a global pandemic, so many of our local businesses have been grafting in the background to provide products and services to even the most vulnerable people in our communities. We spoke to the team behind Jillys Homebake to find out how they felt
In this post, our member Gemma Bell-Saunders, shares her thoughts with us on gender bias, women in a traditionally male-led industry and what it’s like to face challenges in 2022. Gemma Bell-Saunders – MBS Gardens My name is Gemma and I co-own MBS Gardens with
This month we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. As a forward-thinking and supportive organisation, we’ve been chatting to some of our members to find out what breaking the bias means to them and how they’ll be celebrating
January is a tough time, even in the best circumstances. Cold weather, dark nights, stretched finances and recovering from a busy and overindulgent Christmas break all add up to a challenging time for many people. But add the current situation on top and it’s even
With World Kindness Day falling during November, we thought we’d chat to a business that has been recognised for its acts of kindness and its role in the local community. We revisited H&S Convenience Store, based in Hadrian Park in Wallsend, to find out
Even when some of our businesses couldn’t open their doors during the various lockdowns there has been a great deal of activity happening behind the scenes in North Tyneside. We spoke to two local businesses who collaborated to provide support for children with mental health
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Let us introduce Chris Wilson, a strong force representing Square and Compass Bar.
With a diverse background covering operational, sales, marketing, international, and general management roles, Chris brings a lot of knowledge and a solid business network.
His extensive experience is ready to help the NTBF management team and nuture collaborative growth.
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