Blip Insurance Visits Yorkshire in Business
A Day of Insight, Networking, and Entrepreneurial Energy In October, Yorkshire in Business, a proud member of the National Enterprise Network (NEN), welcomed Blip Insurance to Scarborough for an inspiring day of networking, learning, and meaningful engagement with local entrepreneurs. What began as a simple invitation to a Wednesday morning networking session quickly grew into […]
NEN Member Celebrating 40 Years Launches a New Space for Food, Creativity, and Community
Yorkshire in Business, Scarborough’s local enterprise agency celebrating 40 years of supporting the coast’s new and growing businesses, is thrilled to announce the opening of Grind & Tonic — Scarborough’s newest creative venue designed to bring together independent talent from across the region under one collaborative roof. Following the success of Explore indie and Grind Coffee Shop on St […]
Sunderland Sisters Launch Dance Studio with Backing from North East BIC
A lifelong passion for dance has become a successful business venture for sisters Natasha and Isobel Hair, with the recent launch of Inspire Studios in Sunderland. Located in the heart of the city, Inspire Studios offers a wide range of inclusive dance classes for all ages and abilities – from baby sessions and adult beginners […]
Corker Cars: Driving Community-Focused Growth in St Albans’ Taxi Market
Established in 2017, Corker Cars was founded by directors Mudassar (Max) and Anwar Jalil. Max had prior experience in the taxi industry, having worked for a now-defunct firm in his youth. Like many towns and cities across England, St Albans has a competitive taxi market. With long-established companies and the arrival of Uber, standing out requires more than just a […]
Nicki Barron Turns Creativity into a Blooming Business with TEDCO’s Help
From crafting flower arrangements at home to opening a vibrant retail space in Chester-le-Street, Nicki Barron has grown Pretty Busy Blooms into a flourishing business that’s as much about creativity as it is about community. Supported by TEDCO through Durham Business Growth’s Retail Programme, Nicki’s journey is a powerful example of how passion, resilience, and growth-focused business support can help […]
One year on: catching up with Food Allergy Awareness Author, Mirabel Lavelle
It’s a year since Mirabel Lavelle released her debut picture book Zeb, Jet and the Ice-Cream Calamity, a story focused on food allergy awareness, having been supported through the process by TEDCO Business Advisor, Allison Nicks. Zeb, Jet and the Ice-Cream Calamity is a fun and accessible adventure story, set around the Souter Lighthouse and other key […]
The art of creating a successful business: a mentoring success story
This is the story of how, through Buckinghamshire Business First’s mentoring programme, she met talented fine artist Saskia Saunders, who uses the ancient craft of hand weaving to create her art, and the impact Elizabeth has had on her business. Saskia takes up the story… How did you become an artist? “I had a very creative childhood […]
Aurea launches compassionate care company shaped by lived experience
After a life shaped by caregiving and a professional career in the Probation Service, Aurea Neto has realised her dream of launching her own care business. Low Fell resident Aurea has established Grace and Goodwill Ltd and is now a proud franchise owner of Oath Healthcare Gateshead, offering bespoke home care services that help people […]
Riding the Wave of Growth: How Fish Union has successfully pivoted the business with support from Let’s Do Business Finance and the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme
Fish Union was first established in November 2020 during the height of the pandemic. What originally began as a pop-up fishmonger in a car park has since evolved into a permanent site in Chislehurst, Kent, and a collaborative residency at The Seafood Bar at Rye Fish Market in Rye, East Sussex. Founded by renowned chefs […]
Serving up connection: chef launches social enterprise to tackle health and loneliness
A Newcastle-based chef with 25 years of professional experience has turned her culinary skills into a mission for social good. Dyonne Branch’s new social enterprise, Love Food Bible CIC, is using the power of food to bring people together, improve mental and physical health, and help families to eat well on a budget. Dyonne’s journey […]