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Sales has changed - but have you changed how you do it?

Thursday June 6, 2019

Anna Caygill from Chamber members Just Williams explains how sales has changed in recent years, and looks at how you might take a different approach for your business.

Brexit: what does it mean for people and data?

Friday 24th of May 2019

This week, we hosted a webinar together with Chamber Partners Pulsant, Square One Law and Teesside University on the impact of Brexit on people and data. In this blog, the Chamber’s Arlen Pettitt looks at what was discussed.

Don't rest on your laurels with marketing

Thursday 23rd of May 2019

You’re busy doing the day job - dealing with all that new work – so why carry on marketing? Rachel Wright, marketing manager at Chamber members Cal Partners, explains.

Five top business tips from the North East Expo

Friday 10th of May 2019

Last week, we were at the North East Expo and asked some of the Chamber members who were there for their top tips for business success. Here are our favourites...

What is a Notary Public?

Friday 10th of May 2019

Chamber member Joanne Cowie is a solicitor and notary public – so what exactly is one and what do they do?

Tips For ‘Translating’ Your Dry Corporate Speak Into Something Engaging For Customers

Friday 3rd of May 2019

Struggle to get engagement from your website, blog or marketing materials? In this post, Steve Thompson of Contented Writing gives his tips on writing for your audience and improving engagement.

Five Challenges for the North of Tyne Mayor

Friday 5th of April 2019

Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside go to the polls to elect a North of Tyne Mayor on 2nd May. In this blog, Arlen Pettitt looks at five challenges the candidates will face.

Audience Questions: Chamber No Deal Brexit Event

Monday 1st of April 2019

On 15th March, experts from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy spoke to Chamber members. Their written response to audience questions, and slides from the day are below.

Tips for North East SMEs looking to trade overseas

Monday 1st of April 2019

In this blog, Charlie Nettle of Teesside-based transport and logistics company AV Dawson shares his nine top tips on taking your first steps into exporting.

No Deal Temporary Tariff Regime

Wednesday 13th of March 2019

Look Up the Tariffs That Will Apply to Your Goods Under a No Deal

I’m having a right Grayling today

Thursday 7th of March 2019

You know when you’re just having one of those days? Column by Arlen Pettitt for The Journal