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SMEs
17:15, 17 JUL 2026
North East business leaders carry heaviest 'decision guilt' study indicates
Economy
"Despite carrying more guilt around decision-making than anywhere else in the country, they’re just as confident, if not more so," says Stephen Watts, chief operating officer of business advisors and accountants TC Group
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Management buyout at Tyneside air conditioning firm puts son of previous owner in charge
Deals
Acrol has been operating since the mid-1970s and its new owner has been backed by Mercia Debt Finance
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Eden Project Morecambe builders say region's small businesses will benefit from development
SMEs
VINCI boss says 'We have loads of connections and will be following them up '
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Small business profits rising despite challenges in the economy, Sage survey says
SMEs
The Sage SME Performance Pulse also highlighted continuing problems from late payments
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Former hedgehog lab bosses join forces to launch rival venture
Creative & Digital
Sarat Pediredla and Alan Morris have launched a Newcastle-based venture that will use AI to disrupt the traditional agency model
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‘Most diverse cohort yet’ for Northern investor programme with £1.6m funding pot
SMEs
PXN Ventures’ PraeSeed programme is backed by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II
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Howdens to acquire Pontefract's DIY Kitchens in £390m deal
Deals
The move could help Howdens to target the consumer market in addition to its trade-focussed model
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West Country businesses among 'most resilient' in º£½ÇÊÓÆµ
SMEs
Businesses expect investment levels to grow over the next 12 months, but remain concerned about the economy
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Small Business Commissioner tells North East firms that 'your message was well heard'
SMEs
Emma Jones was in Newcastle to meet business founders
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Newcastle University's pitch to businesses and investors with new ways to access expertise
SMEs
The University wants to make it easier for potential partners to use its research capabilities
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South West firms pause investment plans as Iran war uncertainty bites
SMEs
Higher fuel costs and supply chain pressures are among the challenges facing businesses
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Newcastle entrepreneur Ian Griffiths launches new online decision-tracking business
SMEs
Surff offers a new way for brands to track decision making, where AI is changing ecommerce
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Faster decision-making could unlock £500m a year for South West firms
Economy
Companies blamed uncertainty around available options for the speed and quality of decisions
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Newcastle recruiter Blair West secures funding as co-founder makes partial exit
SMEs
Frontier Development Capital has backed the firm which has previously been supported by Northstar Ventures
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17 South West companies receive King's Awards for Enterprise
Royal Family
The West Country businesses were recognised in the categories of innovation, international trade and sustainability
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Socks firm backed by Steven Bartlett among 20 North West winners of King’s Awards for Enterprise
North West
Science, software and sustainability recognised by scheme for best in British business
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14 Yorkshire & Humber firms win King's Awards for Enterprise
Economy
A broad range of companies have been recognised across four categories
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Tyneside digital agency Podium looks to the future following successful MBO
Creative & Digital
Ownership of the 14 year old agency has transferred to Sarah McKevitt, Lia Gordon and Katie Toman
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Jobs created as gaming machine supplier strikes key national deal
SMEs
Bob Rudd has joined forces with South East-based counterpart SX Leisure for the contract
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Jobs saved in the rescue of North Shields property maintenance business
SMEs
The pre-pack sale of First-Rate Maintenance means it will continue trading under its own name
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Entrepreneur Sara Davies teams up with sister to launch new business podcast
People
Mind Your Business aims to champion small business owners, workers and entrepreneurs
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ firms cut jobs at fastest pace this year as Iran war hits economy
Employment
Redundancies are rising and recruitment is falling, according to the research
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Sunderland group launches plan to boost number of Living Wage payers in the city
SMEs
"It ensures that work provides not just a pay packet, but a decent standard of living," says Faith Lydiard of the Living Wage Foundation
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NatWest commercial boss on what the Government can do to help businesses large and small at a time of crisis
NatWest
Robert Begbie visits Manchester Accelerator to talk about innovation, mid-markets and economic shocks
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