Jul 12, 2013
It was a definite case of “More tea Vicar?” when two of the region’s most influential people met to discuss ethics, doing the right thing in business and of course tea. The Reverend Canon Glyn Evans, vicar of St Andrew’s; Newcastle’s oldest church and Nigel Smith,...
Jun 27, 2013
A Newcastle business referral group whose philosophy is “givers gain” has given its most important commitment ever by pledging to help save other people’s lives. Members of the Surtees Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) decided to donate blood...
Jun 24, 2013
A taxi driver has teamed up with a 7ft tall alien who needs help finding his way around Northumberland. Andrew Park, who runs Park’s Taxis in Seahouses, is working with BLA the alien to launch his new business, Big Local App Northumberland. The unlikely pair are...
Jun 4, 2013
A Newcastle engineering company is using their skill; experience and manufacturing techniques to bring buses bang up to date, saving operators money and ensuring they meet environmental regulations. Smiles Engineering is a specialist in repowering buses to make them...
Jun 4, 2013
The North East’s very first dedicated group examining business ethics has launched promising to provide a focus for research, discussion and practical implementation. The North East Institute of Business Ethics (NIBE) is a collaboration of business organisations,...
May 30, 2013
An expert in debt management is encouraging Tynedale’s business community to prosper by working together, networking and keeping business local. Pam Oliver whose Throckley based business, A1 Debt Advisory Solutions helps people to manage personal and business debt has...