Richard Reed Solicitors has strengthened its Dispute Resolution department with the appointment of solicitor Alex Howarth, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing local talent and expanding its expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency work across the North East.
New figures from NEL Fund Managers reveal female-led businesses are engaging with debt finance at almost twice the national average, helping challenge the narrative surrounding access to growth funding.
One of the North East’s most popular business podcasts has turned 100. Launched in 2023, PRsonal has featured guests ranging from entrepreneurs and CEOs to Olympians and celebrities.
The team behind the North East’s leading luxury lifestyle magazine is celebrating after publishing the 100th edition. Luxe magazine was launched in 2009 by publisher Chris March and then editor Kathryn Armstrong as a publication to celebrate everything wonderful about the region.
A Teesside entrepreneur who left school at 16 has grown two successful businesses - creating almost 40 jobs in the process. On the day of her first GCSE exam, Michelle Sheekey's world was turned upside down when her beloved grandad died. That heartache meant Michelle left school "with a couple of daft O Levels" and little ambition.
Workplace technology provider Agilico is celebrating another accolade this week after picking up a major industry sustainability award. Agilico was named the winner of the Commitment to Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Award at the 2026 Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Awards ceremony, held in Manchester.
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses.
North East Executive & Leadership Coaching Company Is This You?, have been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Innovation Entrepreneurs of the Year category.
A North East insurance broker has reported its strongest first quarter in more than 50 years after introducing a wellbeing programme for employees.
Bargain hunters across County Durham are better placed to snap up this summer’s best buys after Entrepreneurs Forum members Fuse helped a popular North East charity enhance connectivity at two of its busiest shops.
