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Fighting Fit Conference, The Hilton, Gateshead 2011

Date:

15/09/2011

If you know me you’ll know fighting fit doesn’t refer to my personal training plan! Following the success of the popular “Keep your Business Fighting Fit” workshops, Business Link hosted a one day conference, “Fighting Fit 2011″ yesterday at The Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead.

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Researcher can Explain rise in revenues

Date:

18/08/2011

A RESEARCH specialist is set to pass the £1m turnover mark for the first time after picking up new public sector and financial services contracts despite the widespread cuts.

Newcastle-based Explain Research said revenues in the first quarter of the year – which are based on fees – leapt by 44%, largely on the back of contracts with the Yorkshire and Skipton Building Societies. (more…)

Keep Your Business Fighting Fit Conference

Date:

03/08/2011

Many conferences make the claim that they are designed for their audiences, but -Business Link has literally asked attendees at the popular “Keep Your Business Fighting Fit” series of workshops “What do you need to be Fighting Fit?”, using the feedback to design this year’s Fighting Fit programme.

Over 50% of delegates attending the workshops answered “Social Media”. With such interest in this area, the programme was put together to include a Master Class on the subject delivered by Stokesley based brand & design agency, Better. Declan Metcalfe, Marketing Director is delivering the master class which will give the big picture on Social Media, looking at strategy, case studies of successes and how to make Social Media really work for your business and include Better’s own story of success. (more…)

Winning New Business: Developing your Digital Footprint through Social Media

Date:

02/08/2011

Date: Thursday 13th October 2011
Time: 8:30am – 11:30am
Location: Gateshead College , NE8 3BE

Tweeting, hash tags, mashable, SEO, tiny URLs – these are all terms that a few years ago didn’t even exist, yet today they play a fundamental part in organisations’ marketing strategies. Due to the popularity of this workshop in 2010, Service Network is repeating (and enhancing!) this event which will take you through the step by step process of developing a digital footprint for your business. A digital footprint is a collection of activities and behaviours recorded when an organisation interacts in a digital environment. It includes the recording of activities such as clicks on e-newsletters, visits to a web-page, tweets and Facebook updates. (more…)

Thinking about Thinking Digital Conference 2011

Date:

27/05/2011

It’s like when the fair leaves town or your favorite show finishes on TV, the come down is always hard in the days immediately after something momentous finishes. And so it was with Thinking Digital 2011. (more…)

Better wins Culture for Success Awards 2011

Date:

12/04/2011

The Culture for Success Awards are designed to applaud the expertise, talent and passion in the region. This annual get together of North East businesses provides a great opportunity to network and party with the best in the region. This year’s event took place at Northern Stage which is always a great backdrop to the awards. This year was to prove that again with a fantastic reception, live band and networking after the awards, and was attended by over 200 people from businesses in the North East. (more…)

A showcase of digital talent at EXPOTEES

Date:

07/04/2011

EXPOTEES 2011 was the sixth annual showcase of students’ digital projects which demonstrate innovation, research and development in a wide range of computing subjects – from advanced computer technology to those centred on entertainment.

The students were asked to undertake an in-depth exploration of a chosen subject area and demonstrate the ability to research, analyse, synthesise, and creatively apply what they have studied. The project is often in an area they have gained an interest in either via a work placement or through their studies. Some students delivered projects which had external clients and require project managing to industry standard.

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A day at the Conference & Hospitality Show in Leeds

Date:

29/03/2011

It was my first time at the fantastically organised Conference & Hospitality Show that is now in its 3rd year and becoming a major draw for businesses working in the conference and hospitality sector. I was invited to deliver a seminar focused on good practice and highlighting some innovative use of social media by businesses in the sector and provided with a stand in the exhibitors hall so I could get the most out of the day. (more…)

We’re looking for a Studio Administrator to join our growing team.

Date:

19/03/2011

Be Better Informed – Our latest shout out about what’s buzzing in the Better studio.

Date:

17/02/2011

A brand evolution.
I’m excited to let you know this will be our last newsletter under the existing brand. The company has grown significantly since we launched in 2008, and although the brand has helped position Better effectively we feel it’s time to change, although we’re not throwing the baby out with the bath water! We’re in the final stages of the re-brand that will see a new identity, language, website and supporting marketing materials which will develop the Better story for the next stage of business growth. Watch this space. (more…)