Knowledge: Whatever source of business funding you’re investigating, it’s vital to know exactly what you’re trying to achieve and exactly how you’re planning to do it, says knowledge development manager, Arlen Pettitt. Here, he offers some observations on how businesses might find the right funding package to meet their needs
Trade: Jack Simpson, policy adviser, assesses the current exporting landscape and finds nothing but reasons to be cheerful, despite the shadow of Brexit
Policy: Jonathan Walker, assistant director – policy, says he wants to see national funding mechanisms reflective of the need to recognise the potential of places such as the North East and encourage investment in them
