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One of the constants in business is the drive to increase company profits, although many other aspects are increasingly important in the modern business environment, increasing bottom line or profit underlies every decision made by large organisations or small companies alike. During the early part of my career a manager

The modern business environment can appear very cut throat with every other company out to steal your secrets. There is a valid need to guard any information or element which sets a business apart from its rivals, however this process can make it very easy to become isolated and think

MARKETING experts who say they are passionate about saving the traditional high street are to launch a campaign for a “Big Barney Bounce Back”. Nick Danks and Andrew Bartlett, who run Save the High Street Ltd, have teamed up with the Making Barney Brighter Together group to help independent businesses

Kelly Miller, 43, Houghton, runs a local business called Ginka which specialises in artisan flavoured gin and vodkas. Kelly established her business in February 2018 after growing tired of working nightshifts in factories whilst also looking after her two children, “I started to sell my gins and vodkas to family

Stockton BID has partnered with Save The High Street to roll out a Business Improvement Program (BIP), a completely fully funded opportunity for every business within Stockton, to jump on and sharpen their tools ready for when things get back to post Covid19 normality. During this programme we will work

Durham BID has partnered with ROAM LOCAL for a three-year deal, a deal designed to make you money with a little bit of time being your only investment!! This is a tremendous opportunity for you and the City to be at the cutting edge of a new way of engaging with customers, both

What started off as a promise to his kids became a successful party business that now offers the full package. Kevin Lackenby and his wife, Jennifer Lackenby  from Sunderland run a small family business named JK Bouncy Castles which specialises in entertainment for adults and children. Their business started through

Save the High Street was founded by Andrew Bartlett and Nick Danks when they decided to join forces and support their local high streets and save their communities, together.  When the duo met three years ago, they realised that their goals, ambitions and morals aligned with one another, and their

Save The High Street (STHS) is rolling out a Business Improvement Program (BIP), a completely fully funded opportunity for every business within the North East to jump on, to sharpen their tools of practice ready for post Covid19. During this programme STHS will work with you and your business to

There was an old lumberjack well known for his speed at cutting down trees. One day he was challenged by a younger, stronger lumberjack who knew he could beat the older guy in a head to head contest and earn glory for himself. Smiling to himself, the experienced lumberjack agreed.