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One thing I've learnt

Posted on the 13 Oct 2025

In our One Thing I've Learnt series, Entrepreneurs’ Forum ambassadors and honorary members reveal the one game-changing lesson they’ve learnt in their entrepreneurial journey. Providing a source of inspiration for anyone pursuing a similar path, our guest editors share some of the critical business challenges they’ve faced and how they overcame them. In this edition, Dame Irene Hays DBE DL, Chair of Hays Travel, shares the pivotal lesson she’s learnt during her illustrious career: the power of a values-led culture.

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Collingwood Legal celebrates 15th anniversary in award-winning year

Posted on the 13 Oct 2025

An award-winning North East lawyer is celebrating 15 years at the helm of his own practice.
Paul McGowan established Collingwood Legal in 2010 as a relationship-based practice which specialises in employment law and has since grown the firm to have a ten-strong team.

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North East climate tech start-up Mutha Cuva secures £250,000 pre-seed funding and appoints leading entrepreneur Simon Moyle as Non-Executive Director

Posted on the 10 Oct 2025

Mutha Cuva, the North East climate tech start-up tackling the challenge of heat pump aftercare, has successfully closed its £250,000 pre-seed funding round and appointed high-profile entrepreneur and business investor, Simon Moyle, as Lead Investor, Advisor and Non-Executive Director.

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‘One to Watch’ Scale-up Programme Returns with Fresh Energy for 2026

Posted on the 09 Oct 2025

The Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s acclaimed Scale-up Leaders’ Academy returns for 2026, refreshed and enhanced to deliver even greater impact for ambitious founders and their teams.

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ROBSON LAIDLER EXPANDS TALENT PIPELINE WITH NEW TRAINEES

Posted on the 09 Oct 2025

Independant accountancy firm Robson Laidler has expanded its team with the appointment of eight new trainees who will embark on the firm’s training academy, working within the business alongside professional study.

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Don’t leave National Insurance money on the table, Azets warns

Posted on the 07 Oct 2025

Larger businesses across the North East could be missing out on thousands of pounds annually by not claiming their national insurance (NI) allowances, a senior payroll professional has warned.

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Ward Hadaway welcomes 14 new trainees

Posted on the 07 Oct 2025

14 new trainee solicitors have joined Ward Hadaway as part of the firm’s 2025 intake, with eight of them based in the North East across its Newcastle and Teesside offices - marking another step in the firm’s continued investment in developing home-grown legal talent across the region.

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My North East with Simon Bailes

Posted on the 06 Oct 2025

How well do you know your fellow members? In this feature, we shine a light on some of the Forum’s longest standing members, exploring their business journey, their connection to the North East and what makes it such a special place to live, work and grow a successful business.

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Business Leaders Invited To Shape Tees Valley's 10-Year Growth Plan

Posted on the 03 Oct 2025

Business leaders are being encouraged to help shape the future direction of the Tees Valley economy at a series of engagement events.

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Amberley Primary School and Little Angels open new nursery and out of school provision for families in Killingworth

Posted on the 02 Oct 2025

Amberley Primary School has been working in partnership with family-owned childcare chain Little Angels to open a 70 place nursery and out of school provision in Killingworth. 45 of these places will be for younger children under the age of three, as part of the government's school-based nursery programme.

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