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Case studies, fact sheets and interviews offering hints, tips, and inspiration to help your business grow.

From 7 May 2024, the North East Growth Hub is a project of the North East Combined Authority. We may still refer to "the North East Local Enterprise Partnership" (or "the North East LEP") in some of our older articles.

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In conversation with Lewis Caseley, Commercial Director of Northumberland-based energy business Solar Capture Technologies, about accessing business support through the North East Growth Hub

Please introduce your business, Solar Capture Technologies Solar Capture Technologies design, develop and manufacture high quality bespoke solar PV (photovo...

20 March 2024

In conversation with Mark Renney, Managing Director and cofounder of software company Wubbleyou, about becoming a fully-remote business

Tell us about your business and your role within the company Wubbleyou works with scaling businesses and public sector organisations to bring tech, web and ...

12 February 2024

How small businesses can protect themselves from cyber-attacks

We spoke to Detective Inspector Martin Wilson of Durham Constabulary (also Head of Student Services at the North East Business Resilience Centre) about what ...

6 November 2023

Navigating Data Protection for SMEs: Tips for Success

In today's digital age, data protection has become a cornerstone of trust and success for businesses. It not only safeguards sensitive information but also h...

3 November 2023

UK Supply Chain Directory

The UK Supply Chain Directory is aiming to establish a national directory of UK-based manufacturing capabilities cross-industry and cross-supply chain via a ...

3 November 2023

VAT Registration Goes Paperless

In order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from 13 November 2023, anyone applying to regis...

2 November 2023

How smart technology can help manufacturers on their journey to net zero

Julia Austin, Programme Manager for Made Smarter Adoption North East, explains how manufacturers can make use of digital and smart technologies to decarbonis...

8 October 2023

What to expect when you call the North East Growth Hub

Suzi Scarlett and Morgan Dunbar are at the end of the phone any time you call the North East Growth Hub team. They can help with your questions about what su...

11 April 2023

Made Smarter Adoption North East case study: Deal Direct Blinds

By taking part in Made Smarter Adoption North East, Gateshead-based Deal Direct Blinds was able to invest in a new, state of the art roller blind table to m...

27 February 2023

HMRC reminds businesses about new VAT penalties and interest payments ahead of filing deadline

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Value Added Tax (VAT) registered businesses to file their VAT returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties bei...

30 January 2023

How lean management can save your business time and money

Jimmy Forster has more than 30 years’ experience in helping businesses save time and money. He’s now sharing what he knows through NBSL’s Better Business Sk...

10 January 2023

New 'Energy Bills Discount Scheme' for UK businesses, charities, and the public sector

The government has announced a new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public sector ahead of the current scheme ending in March 2023. ...