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A most welcome hand-out to self employed
Claiming the SEISS grant has been a relative easy process and, for many, a most welcome hand-out to the self-employed in these difficult times. Claiming the available grant for most individuals has been relatively painless with minimum time taken to complete the...
Sewing Volunteers Bag More than 10,000 for NHS
Kind hearted volunteers have made a staggering 10,298 uniform bags for NHS staff and care homes all across the region and not one penny has been spent in their production. North Tyneside Business Forum have helped coordinate the volunteers from local businesses...
Spotlight on Success: It’s a small world for Littley Bay
Learning from role play is a staple in the education of children. But Gemma Turnbull and Michelle Anderson have formed their successful business around the premise, creating a miniature version of their hometown as a play centre for local children. Gemma tells us more...
Spotlight on Success: Designing a secure future in North Tyneside
Darren Blake tells us more about Blake Hopkinson Architecture. He explains the company’s plans for the future, its heritage and how winning a North Tyneside Business Award has impacted his business. Tell us a little more about Blake Hopkinson Architecture I’m Managing...
Radio show airing fortnightly
We've got so much to talk about at the moment we've recorded another radio show for you all! We've got an interview with your new Chair, Karen Goldfinch & Vice-Chair, Andrew Esson; Highlights PR will be talking about how businesses can stay promoted during the...
Sew Much Passion for NHS Goes into Bags of Love
A number of North Tyneside businesses have turned their creative hands and organisational skills to making uniform bags and comforting hearts for NHS staff & care homes all across the region. After a discussion with North Tyneside Business Forum, Kim...
Spotlight on Success: Winning awards and planning for sustainability
Craig Smith is founder and director of The Printed Bag Company. The company works with leading brands all over the UK and enjoy an impressive turnover. Craig tells us more about his business’s recent award success and what it’s like running a successful business in...
Business Forum and VODA Deliver New Community Service
North Tyneside Business Forum has partnered with North Tyneside VODA to support those North Tyneside-based businesses which are operating and providing essential services across the borough. The new web-based service has been launched to help those affected by...
Spotlight on Success: Putting the Community at the Heart of Business
Jel Singh Nagra went viral when he changed the name of his village shop to Morrisingh’s back in 2017. But the heart of the business lies in the work he and his family put back into their local community of West Allotment. He tells us more about his business and his...
£30m available to support North Tyneside businesses through the Coronavirus Crisis
Measures to support thousands of businesses in North Tyneside have been put in place. North Tyneside Council has launched an online application process for local businesses to apply for funding to support them during the coronavirus (COVD-19) pandemic. The Government...