North East businesses to support 100 start-ups
Two businesses from the North East have teamed up for a scheme that will benefit 100 start-ups in the region…
UK’s fastest-growing tech businesses revealed
The UK’s fastest-growing technology businesses have been revealed in the Sunday Times’ Tech Track 100 index. Cloud services provider UKCloud…
Leeds named Britain’s best city for work-life balance
In the Sustainable Cities report by Arcadis, Leeds was named Britain’s best city for work-life balance. The report compared different…
Entrepreneurs drive job growth in North East
Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind job growth in the North East, with the number of jobs rising by 1.7…
Facebook releases new tools for small businesses
Facebook has launched new tools that will help small businesses to find new customers and grow internationally. Businesses can now…
E-commerce firm targets UK start-ups and entrepreneurs
A Canadian e-commerce firm named Shopify is targeting start-ups and creative entrepreneurs in London for its new accelerator programme. It…
UK ranked top G20 country for digital businesses
The UK has been named as the best G20 country for starting up a digital business in EY’s G20 Digital…
Women account for nearly a third of self-employed
Women make up nearly a third of all self-employed, according to research from insurance company Towergate. The amount of women…
Number of full-time jobs increased in August
The number of full-time jobs increased in August following a slump in June and July, according to a report by…
Young people aspire to lead a business, according to report
Young people aspire to become the boss of a company but lack confidence in their job prospects, according to a…
Local shops a vital source of employment, report shows
A report published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has found that local shops are a valuable source of…
Leading businesses call on employers to recruit older workers
Business in the Community’s Age at Work Leadership Team is urging employers to recruit older workers. The Leadership Team, which…