North Yorkshire

Funding support available start up, high growth and existing businesses in the North East

Date:

17/05/2011

North East based companies and entrepreneurs are being urged to look at funding that is still available through Business Link. Some of the funds will close to applicants on June 17th so now is the time to see how you can benefit!

There is a range of investment support available through North East England Investment Centre to help budding entrepreneurs as well as established firms looking to grow and diversify, all of which can be accessed through the Business Link service. (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…)

TEDx Teesside University…a great success

Date:

07/04/2011

TEDxTeessideUniversity, held in the Sound Studio in the Phoenix Building, brought together a number of speakers from the world of digital technology. The event also featured the screening of a number of TEDTalks. For more information and riveting talks by remarkable people visit www.ted.com/

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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…)

An evening with Keith Moss: Life Behind the Lens

Date:

23/03/2011

Last night we were fortunate to have been invited to attend a networking event with professional photographer, Keith Moss.

The event was a chance to experience a live fashion shoot by Keith and his team in which they shared invaluable knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the photography process including modelling, make up, styling, lighting, equipment and software use. (more…)

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

Date:

19/03/2011

Service Network Event – Friend or Foe

Date:

24/02/2011

Two heads are better than one?
In an age of coalition Government, the ‘Big Society’ agenda and focus on the entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration is emerging as an integral theme across all areas of society and industry. With the global economy tightening as never before, collaboration between businesses is absolutely vital for growth as well as profitability. (more…)

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…)

NE Business Awards shortlist announced and we’re proud to be on it…twice!

Date:

04/02/2011

Yesterday we announced that we had been shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year in the NE Business Award 2010 but today we found out we have now been shortlisted for the Service Award at the same awards! (more…)

Better Investment in Local Talent

Date:

28/01/2011

Award-winning brand agency, Better, has appointed Ryan Crawford as a Junior Designer. Ryan, 22 of Trimdon Grange, recently graduated from Teesside University with a first class honours degree in Graphic Design. After leaving University Ryan enrolled on 10 week Graduate Internship Programme before joining the team full time.

Ryan will work alongside the agency’s Creative Director, Peter Jones, on brand, creative and print design projects and has already worked with the team on a number of recent projects. Ryan joins a team that has grown from the original 3 founders in 2008 to a powerful mix of 8 individuals specialising in digital and creative. (more…)