Karen Dent Karen Dent

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A business journalist with a newspaper and broadcasting background, I now write magazine and online content.

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Spark

Green scheme saves £12,000 a year

A North East e-commerce group has saved £12,000 a year in energy costs after investing in green initiatives that have…
Winners

Student entrepreneurs scoop prize

Future North East entrepreneurs have created a range of locally made products with a potential global audience. Ideas ranging from hats…
Liz Field

Scheme offers financial and legal careers leg-up

Young people in the North East seeking a career in the financial and legal sectors are being offered a leg-up…
Holy Island

App provides fresh view of Holy Island

A Newcastle creative company is mixing the modern with the ancient by creating a mobile app for visitors to Holy…
Daisy Green

Green events firm takes on EcoVillage

The green events planner behind The Big Eco Show has added another sustainable living show to its portfolio. Gateshead-based Daisy Green…
Test factory

Software firm targets 90% growth

A growing Sunderland software company is targeting growth of 90% in the next 12 months after diversifying into the education…
KPMG

Younger North East workers fear ageing colleagues effect

Younger workers in the North East believe their older colleagues are putting the dampener on their career prospects, according to…
Micro Scooters

Northumberland Micro Scooter business goes worldwide

An expanding Northumberland scooter business is targeting a sharp rise in sales of safety equipment and accessories by launching them…
Yuill

Builder begins affordable homes to rent scheme

Work has started on a new partnership scheme to build affordable homes for rent in County Durham. Housebuilder Yuill Homes has…
Custodian

Government grant helps tackle security skills shortage

A security firm has won £1,500 in funding to help it tackle a skills shortage which was holding back growth. Custodian…
Port of Sunderland

Marine specialist returns to Sunderland

An offshore specialist has returned to the Port of Sunderland for the summer to carry out work with North East…
Tall Ship

Blyth showcases renewables sector

Blyth’s importance in the renewable energy industry was showcased over the weekend to businesses and the public in a series…