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Shaping the Future of Regional Media: How Scaleup supported North East Times in Their Recent Acquisition of Bdaily

03rd Dec 2024

In a transformative step towards expanding their audience reach, North East Times (NET) Magazine have recently acquired Bdaily. We spoke with Pete Mallon, Managing Director at NET, to find out more about the vision behind this acquisition, the support they received from Scale Up North East, and their plans for the future. 

Working together for the sum of all parts: Scaleup North East

26th Sep 2024

Scaleup Empowers Client to Establish a Thriving Consultancy

09th Aug 2024

Abbie Allis, Founder of Era, a brand growth company, has recently benefited from the Scaleup North East programme and has been able to transform her business Era, from a concept into a thriving reality.

Making a splash

23rd Jul 2024

When Phil Groom sought to expand his PaddlePod swimming school and leisure hub endeavour, he turned to the Scaleup North East programme, which matches owners’ growth ambitions with the knowledge, expertise and insight of entrepreneurial partners. 

Unlocking Growth Potential: Thinking Like a Franchisor

27th Feb 2024

Franchising is one of the most scalable business models. Just think of the phenomenal growth of McDonald's, which is perhaps the world’s most scalable business...

Scale or Stagnate: The Truth About Business Growth and Empowerment

20th Feb 2024

Recruiting and retaining talent continues to be the most cited barrier to business growth, topping the list of all business surveys. People are simply struggling to find staff, let alone those with the required skills and knowledge.

How Scaleup North East Supported everflow in their Rapid Growth

17th Jan 2024

We caught up with CEO of everlow Josh Gill and Scaleup Partner Jon Symonds on how the pair worked together...

North East Times Magazine Features Scaleup North East Partners

17th Jan 2024

Scaleup North East delivered by RTC North, provides bespoke support to ambitious business owners looking to drive growth, profitability and wealth.  

ScaleUp Helps Client, U Glow, to Grow

17th Jan 2024

A revolutionary brand turned to Scaleup North East for support in learning the quickest routes to market, make connection in the business growth world and recognise the pitfalls of the business and how to overcome them.

Something in Common | Craig Huntingdon

17th Jan 2024

For more months than I wish to remember, I’ve worked alongside far too many businesses dealing with suppressed demand and falling revenues. Conversely, yet less frequently, I get to enjoy dealing with the growing pains of businesses and brands driving growth, increasing market share and outperforming their sector. This may not sound unusual, there will always be winners and losers, but as someone who takes comfort from finding order in chaos, I think 2023 has started to provide an evidence base to support some of my general observations. Can these be used to better align businesses for growth?

Attracting and Retaining Good Staff – why is it so tricky?

15th Jan 2024

It’s true that “Your People” are any business’ greatest asset, and the right talent will help fast-growing businesses thrive now and into the future. 

Aura Infection Control Complete Management Buyout

15th Jan 2024

County Durham’s Aura Infection Control have recently undergone a Management Buyout that has seen Laura Edgar take total ownership of the business.

Bold Brands Bounce Back Better - Be Brave

15th Jan 2024

Craig Huntingdon is a successful entrepreneur, who has founded, scaled and exited a number of ventures in addition to a decade at Aldi where, as trading director, he oversaw the rapid growth of one of the UK’s most successful businesses

Chronicle Sunshine Fund

15th Jan 2024

Its very simple really, we provide specialist and adapted equipment to babies, children and young adults living with disabilities in the North East region which changes lives.

Cooking Up A Successful Business

15th Jan 2024

An entrepreneur famed for his journey from Reggae musician to successful business owner will be visiting the North East in the New Year to speak at an event

Creating An Olympic Level Business

15th Jan 2024

Angelina Bell is an executive business coach and dedicated Scaleup North East partner. Here, she shares five top tips that will allow you to have an Olympic-level business where you as a leader

Dragons Den Star Super U Target International Expansion

15th Jan 2024

Founded by Charlotte Bailey and Sean Ali, Super U was created to pursue the couple’s mission to make superfoods more accessible for everybody.

Eduk8 Worldwide expands internationally

15th Jan 2024

The Scaleup North East programme has helped Eduk8 Worldwide increase its global presence. Here, Christine Lawson, the company’s co-founder, owner and managing director, explains the impact the initiative has had on her business.

Ethical school uniform supplier dressing for success with North East Fund backing

15th Jan 2024

One of the UK’s first ethical school uniform suppliers is aiming to quadruple its customer base to one hundred schools after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

Harnessing Your Size And Agility As An SME

15th Jan 2024

Despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SMEs can continue being successful if they channel their agility and flexibility, says Scaleup North East partner Tony Brooks.

Helped Local Business To Evolve And Survive Pandemic

15th Jan 2024

The Scaleup North East programme has been working closely with local SMEs to help navigate and overcome many of the pandemics business challenges.

Industry Leader Joins the Seaweed Revolution

15th Jan 2024

Founded in 2015 by marine biologist Dr Craig Rose, Seaweed & Co. has created multiple signature seaweed products and brands

Make Human Intelligence Your Competitive Advantage In 2021

15th Jan 2024

Your brand’s purpose should illustrate why your organisation exists, what problems it aims to solve, and who it wants to be to each person it professionally interacts with.

Marketing academy set to grow following investment

15th Jan 2024

A Newcastle-based marketing training academy is looking to expand its global reach after securing a five-figure investment.

New partnership to support sustainable growth for scaling businesses

15th Jan 2024

Scaleup North East will strengthen its support to scaling businesses through a new collaborative partnership with North East Times Magazine.

North East brewery CANS hit Supermarket Shelves for the first time

15th Jan 2024

Tyne Bank Brewery’s award-winning IPA, Silver Dollar and Helix Lager is now stocked in ASDA stores across the region!

North East company plans to double turnover and create 18 new positions thanks to Scaleup North East

15th Jan 2024

A Scaleup North East client has announced a new management structure as part of its growth plans, along with the creation of 18 new jobs and doubling turnover in the next 12 months.

Nourish Bud Wins NEL Investment Backing

15th Jan 2024

A young couple who have turned their passion for vegan food and healthy living into a successful small business

PaddlePod expands after support from Scaleup

15th Jan 2024

We caught up with Director of PaddlePod Phil Groom and Scaleup Partner Tony Brooks on how the pair worked together...

Scaleup North East Expands

15th Jan 2024

Scaleup North East has expanded the teams’ skills and expertise with the appointment of Mark Harrison joining the team as a Scaleup Partner.

Scaleup North East helps recruitment firm boost turnover and create nine new positions.

15th Jan 2024

A successful North East based recruitment organisation has thanked Scaleup North East for helping them increase turnover by 539% as well as creating nine new positions within the company and has ambitious plans for the years ahead.

Scaleup North East Podcast - Mabel Group

15th Jan 2024

Ailsa Anderson conducted a live interview with Christina Bell from Mabel Group one of the region's fastest-growing businesses. Find out how they more than doubled the size of their business in 12 months, the challenges they have faced, and how they overcame them.

Scaleup North East Podcast: Kocktail

15th Jan 2024

Ailsa Anderson talks to Emil Stickland

Scaleup North East Podcast: Finnmark

15th Jan 2024

Sarah Pavlou talks to Jake Newport...

Scaleup North East Podcast: n-gage.io

15th Jan 2024

Ailsa Anderson talks to Bryan Hoare

Scaleup North East Podcast: Rebuyer

15th Jan 2024

Ailsa Anderson talks to Simon Howatson

Scaleup North East Podcast: SCH Site Services

15th Jan 2024

Ailsa Anderson talks to Gary Finley

Scaleup Spotlight - Jon Symonds, Scaleup Partner

15th Jan 2024

My career spans 30 years with some epic successes but also lessons learnt from not always getting things right along the way

Scaleup Spotlight - Sarah Pavlou

15th Jan 2024

Head of Scale Up North-East

Scaleup Spotlight: Nicola Jackson

15th Jan 2024

Scale Up NE Project Coordinator

Scaleup Spotlight: Tony Brooks

15th Jan 2024

What is your role within Scaleup North East? 

Scaleups Strike Back

15th Jan 2024

The Scaleup team at innovation and growth company RTC North has launched an exciting series of online events for Spring 2022.

Tyne Bank Brewery Corporate Events a hit

15th Jan 2024

Award-winning Tyne Bank Brewery bounces back from a challenging two years after working with Scaleup North East and expands offering hosting corporate events with some high-class businesses benefiting from the event space