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Entrepreneur Interview: with Sarah O'Mahoney, Bradley O'Mahoney Public Relations
Posted on the 6 December 2019
Tell me about your background in business I have always had an interest in business with my father, Daniel O’Mahoney, being a strong influence on me when growing up. I flirted with the idea of studying journalism and Law (not sure if I had the attention to detail) but I de...
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Entrepreneur Insight: Why Tender in December
Posted on the 6 December 2019
Hudson Succeed is the Bid Management division of the Hudson Group, a global provider of tendering and procurement support services, trusted by over 700 businesses both nationally and internationally. In the following article, they explain how December is the prime time to t...
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The North East Companies Defying High Street Gloom
Posted on the 4 December 2019
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum is praising its innovative members who are rising from the ongoing high street slowdown by developing a unique and resilient blend of online and in-store shopping experiences. Connection Flooring, which is based in Shildon, County Durham, grew its...
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North East Start-ups Celebrated in Glittering Event
Posted on the 3 December 2019
Two North East startups Heartwood Skills CIC and SwitchAid have been voted as the winners of the If We Can You Can Challenge 2019.SwitchAid, a not-for-profit, comparison site, was presented with the award for Highest Growth Potential (sponsored by the Entrepreneurs' Forum) while...
Forum's Scale-up Leader's Academy Featured in Scale-up Institute Annual Review
Posted on the 2 December 2019
The Entrepreneurs' Forum were delighted to see member Steven Rawlingson featured in the Scale-up Institute's Annual Review, published in November 2019.Steven has built a tremendous business and you can read Stuart Rock's interview about his story and involvement in the Scale-up L...
How to Build a Magnetic Employer Brand
Posted on the 28 November 2019
While marketing and PR often focuses on talking to your customers, in today's competitive market for top talent, building a reputation as a credible employer and great place to work is a key factor for any business in the long-term. In our latest exchange event, Kari Owers...
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Entrepreneur Insight: How to Secure Top Talent – and Retain It
Posted on the 25 November 2019
Coleman James, global recruiters for the construction and built environment sectors, know a thing or two about recruiting top talent. Managing Director Andrew Mackay has been in the business for over 15 years and this year the company he founded in 2016 won Small Business of...
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Entrepreneurs’ Forum Welcomes Increase In Region's High Growth Businesses
Posted on the 14 November 2019
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has welcomed a report which reveals the number of high growth businesses in the North East region has surpassed the 1,000 mark. The 2019 review by the Scaleup Institute provides a comprehensive picture of the national scale-up landscape created in...
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Region’s Entrepreneurs ‘Optimistic about Future’ Business, Conference Told
Posted on the 8 November 2019
Can-do businesses in the North East remain optimistic about the future and are ready to overcome challenges, the region’s largest business conference heard. Jonathan Lamb, chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum – speaking during its Fortune Favours the Brave conference...
Entrepreneurs’ Forum Calls on Businesses to Tackle Workplace Stress
Posted on the 6 November 2019
The chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum is calling upon North East businesses to create a supportive culture in recognition of the growing issue of workplace stress. Speaking on National Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 6 November), a campaign led by mental health ch...
