It makes a really refreshing change to be able to let you know about a round of funding that is available for NE England SME businesses. The funding is available as part of an ERDF investment programme for SME's engaged in mainly B2B activities which are undertaking revenue projects that will produce tangible results to create or safeguard jobs.

SME's can apply for the funding via this program directly or using a qualified North East Service Providers like ourselves to seed the project for them.

So if you have a 2012 initiative that might be:

In a week that seen the launch of the Apple iPHONE 4s and the hugely tragic death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs it would appear that their Brand has actually grown despite Steve's sad passing.

An article appeared from the Reuters news agency yesterday and it makes interesting reading:

St Aidan’s Church of England Academy, in Darlington, has become one of just six schools selected to host an event connected to the Turner Prize, the art world’s most prestigious award.

St Aidan’s Church of England Academy, in Darlington, is stepping up the way it helps its students with their Mathematics.

Students have been taking part in a range of activities designed to inspire their interest in the subject, including participating in the Mathletics programme. Mathletics is a web-based initiative which allows young people around the world to use mathematics in a series of competitions and challenges both in and out of school hours. Successful schools register on a league table.

Teesside recruitment company TechConsult UK has continued to expand by appointing its third new staff member in the past three months.

Financial Planner Rachel Storey has a double reason to celebrate. Just weeks before getting married, the 30-year-old passed her final examinations.