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Twelve More Businesses Complete Our Scale-up Leader's Academy
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Twelve More Businesses Complete Our Scale-up Leader's Academy

Posted on the 22 Jul 2020

We're celebrating the latest cohort of entrepreneurs to graduate from our Scale-up Leader’s Academy.
Twelve North East entrepreneurs completed the six-month programme last week following a final session with Scale-up Leaders’ Academy coach Ian Kinnery.

Building a Brand in the Post-COVID World
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Building a Brand in the Post-COVID World

Posted on the 15 Jul 2020

The new normal is a phrase we’ve heard an awful lot of over the past few months. What will our post-Covid world look like? How will we get the economy moving again? And how can brands make sure their voices continue to be heard?

Our Podcast - Talking Future - Is Here
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Our Podcast - Talking Future - Is Here

Posted on the 08 Jul 2020

We’re excited to bring you Talking Future, a new podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum which focuses on the lives and work of North East entrepreneurs, their views of the future and how they are innovating as they plan ahead.

Brand is Dead: Lessons in Branding from Simon Middleton
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Brand is Dead: Lessons in Branding from Simon Middleton

Posted on the 07 May 2019

Simon Middleton, leading strategic brand advisor and author of bestseller ‘Build a Brand in 30 days’, advised entrepreneurs to build a brand that “gives something back” during the Entrepreneurs’ Forum latest exchange event.

The North East Has Plenty to Be Positive About—Here's Why
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The North East Has Plenty to Be Positive About—Here's Why

Posted on the 27 Mar 2019

It’s safe to say that there has been plenty of turbulence in the UK recently, largely brought about by the word that has taken control and shaped news agendas since 2016.

Born and Bred: Jonathan Warburton on Running a Family Business
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Born and Bred: Jonathan Warburton on Running a Family Business

Posted on the 12 Mar 2019

Jonathan Warburton, chairman of market-leading bakery brand Warburtons, and one of the UK’s most recognised business leaders, paid a visit to the North East to share his business advice with the region’s entrepreneurs.

How Elaine Warburton is Changing the Face of Global Medicine
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How Elaine Warburton is Changing the Face of Global Medicine

Posted on the 08 Mar 2019

Friday, 8th March 2019 marks International Women's Day, a day to celebrate women's achievements while simultaneously calling for a gender-balanced world. On this day, we're shining a light on Elaine Warburton, co-founder of QuantuMDx, and cover of our Spring/Summer 2019 member magazine. 

Rage Within the Machine: Simon Biltcliffe on Leading a Marxist-Capitalist Business
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Rage Within the Machine: Simon Biltcliffe on Leading a Marxist-Capitalist Business

Posted on the 28 Feb 2019

Simon Biltcliffe, founder and CEO of print service specialist Webmart, offered fifty business leaders an insight into his company’s unconventional business model at the first Entrepreneurs’ Forum member event for 2019.

My Story: Angus Thirlwell, Hotel Chocolat
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My Story: Angus Thirlwell, Hotel Chocolat

Posted on the 30 Jun 2018

Entrepreneurialism has been instilled in Angus Thirlwell from a young age. Coming from a successful, innovative family, he has very much come into his own as the co-founder of the UK’s premier chocolate brand.

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