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Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

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Ian Farrar, CEO Crossing Paths CIC, with Apprentice finalist Adam Corbally.

Apprentice finalist calls young entrepreneurs

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

AXA took to the streets of London to discuss entrepreneurs' business dreams

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business

Cambridge Forum is an independent global forum uniting professionals in a shared space to exchange knowledge and skills.

Ad Feature Cambridge Forum announces Pitch My Idea

The event ran May 13–16 in Bangkok

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Six in 10 said lack of funding is holding them back from pursuing their entrepreneurial vision.

Confidence and age are among the reasons Brits don’t start a business

Kim Innes, James Craft, TEDCO Chief Executive (middle) and Gary Ross with the Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year (under £750,000 turnover) Award.

South Shields business support company secures a top national award

Banking is changing - and we’re looking at one challenger bank that’s leading the field

A new generation of banks is rewarding customers for using accounts

Mohy Jishi (Chief Operations Officer), Victor Della Faille (Chief Financial Officer), Sami Hassan (Chief Technology Officer) and Arthur Greenwood (Chief Executive Officer)

Ad Feature UK startup raises $2.1M to bring credit cards to the UK rental market

Kevin Howell, founder of Hebburn-based HTG, at 10 Downing Street.

I was invited to Downing Street for a seminar with the Chancellor

Kevin at 10 Downing Street

North East entrepreneur invited to Downing Street for scale-up seminar with Chan...

Many had to pull in cash from personal savings, family loans and credit cards to go it alone.

Average SME had less than £6,000 to get their business off the ground

North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced the unlocking of £350m of funding to create new jobs and businesses.

£350m of funding to be unlocked to create new jobs and businesses

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

Rose (middle) has brought Thai Therapy Body & Mind to Hebburn alongside her business partner, Kevin Kirkcaldy and help from Allison Nicks, a TEDCO Business Advisor.

I’m championing traditional healing methods with my new business
Holistic healing has arrived in Hebburn in the form of a new local business.
Ryan Smith

We’re looking to help businesses achieve their growth ambitions

'We take risks' - North East entrepreneurs generating £2.5bn each year

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey (r-l)

Sunderland superfoods business named one of UK's fastest-growing firms

Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right)

Nail art company named Small Business of the Year

Small firms say AI 'essential for survival'

Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd

Ad Feature Investment company forced to clarify name after causing confusion

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I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Kimberley Kerry and John Miller next to one of their pop-up plunge pools and their pop-up sauna.

Pop-up sauna and plunge pool arrives in Sunderland and South Shields

Green Growth Awards announces winners
England’s first net zero energy whisky distillery and a family-run eco-tourism business in the Peak District have been named the UK’s top small businesses for driving ‘green growth’.
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I'm a business expert: my 5 tips for starting your own venture in 2025

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

The moment Alan Lewis drove off with the staff member on the bonnet of the car. Credit: Mainsgill Farm Shop

Watch: Shoplifter drives away with courageous staff member on bonnet

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

The NSPCC’s Partners in Business initiative goes a long way to helping support children.

Childline: Entrepreneurs and businesses urged to join NSPCC partnership to suppo...

Angry business owner covers car with hundreds of fixed penalty notices

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I'm an entrepreneur - these are my 7 secrets to launching a business

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Trademark Helpline Introduces New Innovations

Ad Feature The Trademark Helpline unveils innovations to boost UK businesses

Asad Shamim - crowned Business Leader of the Year at the 2024 British Muslim Award

Business Leader of the Year Asad Shamim shares his strategy to success

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

Newcastle business - Pretty Mama

North East entrepreneurs are invited to apply for expanding accelerator programm...

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The 20 fastest-growing businesses across the UK named

Barbour owners named amongst wealthiest in North East

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Young adults are gearing up to become their own boss by 30

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

TEDCO Business Support has appointed James Craft.

TEDCO returns to South Tyneside after securing new headquarters

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Steven Bartlett attends the "Wonder Woman 1984" Special Screening at Honourable Artillery Company on May 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Steven Bartlett invests into ‘erotic’ business in Dragons’ Den episode

Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC

How to watch The Apprentice final and list of past winners of BBC show

BBC The Apprentice 2023: Full line up, when series 17 starts and how to watch on TV

The Apprentice 2023: Meet the candidates and how to watch series 17

Sir Alan Sugar flanked by fellow Apprentice judges Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell

The Apprentice looking for contestants for series 18 - how to apply

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