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Net Defence calls time on cyber fear
Fear… not something that is new, we all face and deal with it on a daily basis. Fear in the technology sector, also nothing new. Cyber Fear, however, somewhat of an emerging trend! The cyber sector has experienced huge growth in the last several years, and while certifications and accreditations are regulated and governed extremely well, how those services are sold is not! Selling...
Sharon Davis of Kasa Communications makes PR accessible
Committed to opening up PR to businesses of all sizes and sectors, and to supporting a diverse range of spokespeople to develop relationships with the media, Kasa Communications is truly doing things differently. Sharon Davis, founder and managing director, tells us more For many businesses, investing in their PR is something that just isn’t seen as being for them. ‘It’s...
Navigating the human element of business with Sapphire HR
Welcome to our HR Advice Column, where we aim to provide quarterly insights into the ever-evolving world of HR and People Management. Please note that the information provided is accurate at the time of writing and is intended for informational purposes only. We always recommend seeking specialist advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Our first topic of discussion is the draft...
Kevin Beales is selling the dream with MySalesCoach
Serial entrepreneur Kevin Beales may have been encouraged to build a corporate career, but his desire to run his own company – which began as a schoolboy – wouldn’t leave him. He has since gone on to establish and sell a series of successful tech companies based in his adopted North East. His latest venture, MySalesCoach, launched this year and is already flying high, having attracted over £1...
Delivering the skills to propel business growth
Through being an early adopter of ‘learning done differently’, University Centre Quayside has supported the professional development of workforces for three decades. Here, founder Dr Nick Mapletoft reveals his ambition for the higher education provider to become the North East’s next University, to enable it to up the ante on the delivery of bespoke learning for decades to come Having been...