SME News N East Enterprise Awards 2017

2 SME NEWS / North East Enterprise Awards 2017 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the SME News North East Enterprise Awards 2017. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have become increasingly important to the UK’s economy in recent years, making up 99.9% of all private sector businesses. One of the vastest increases in small to medium start- ups was recorded in the North East of England with an 8% increase of SMEs each year, which was the highest increase from all UK regions in 2016. The North-East Enterprise Awards 2017 are designed to limelight the growing league of SMEs within the region and allow these enterprises to rejoice their accomplishments, customer service and performance over the previous twelve months. Hannah Stevenson, Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 725 6842 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sme-news.co.uk AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.