Nov
2004
Articles from 2nd Nov 2004
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Former dairy farmers saddle up for business
Nov 02 2004 | Farming News
Former dairy farmers Rob and Pat Dickson have expanded their equestrian centre - set up after the sale of their milking cows. Read
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New gangmaster law won't hit machinery rings
Nov 02 2004 | Farming News
A north mp has gained assurances from the Government that a new law to tackle gangmaster operations won't affect the region's machinery rings. Read
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Abattoir closure call to cut costs
Nov 02 2004 | Farming News
The beef industry is calling for the shutdown of some abattoirs in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency. It is claimed shutdowns in specialist supply sectors where there is obvious overcrowding could reduce cattle processing costs by as much as £90 a head. Read
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Top teams in link-up
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
A Scottish football giant is hoping to score after teaming up with a Darlington firm to expand its retail venture. Read
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Success in sales wins an award
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
A Thornaby-based business is celebrating success as an award winner. Read
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CATS goes green
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Green is the theme for staff at the BP CATS Terminal at Seal Sands who have been passing on their eco-friendly ways to family and friends with the help of a visit from an environmental expert. Read
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Mysteries of data protection made easy
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published a data protection guide for small businesses entitled Getting It Right. Read
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Knowledge is power...
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
De-regulation in the gas and electricity markets has provided choice for customers. Read
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On the market
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Refurbished office space in the centre of Middlesbrough is available to let. Read
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Capital in houses helps fund dreams
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
The boom in house prices has allowed greater freedom for people to set up their own businesses, a North-east commercial property expert has claimed. Read
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New laws could see prices rise
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
New legislation controlling the use of mezzanine floors in shops could hit consumers in the pocket, a law firm has warned. Read
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A popular hotel is kept in the family
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
A Teesside couple have expanded their hotel empire by keeping it in the family. Read
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Room for lots more
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Here's a tasty titbit - Northallerton's famed Bettys Café Tea Rooms have moved. Read
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Chance for future big players to shine
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
With a booming economy in the North-east, small businesses have an even greater role to play in our success and it is vital to promote their achievements to inspire others to aim high. Read
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Pet project
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
An animal lover has expanded her pet shop business thanks to growing demand. Read
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Training given cash boost
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
More than £60,000 has been made available for training in Teesdale. Read
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Wise up
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
A warning was flashed to businesses today to be on their guard against a new money-grabbing scam. Read
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Stock watch
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
The ftse 100 started the week on a positive note on Monday as the UK's leading blue chip shares stormed to an intraday high of 4681.6 before settling 49.6 points up at 4673.8. Read
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Trust recovers lost ground
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Leading shares moved higher yesterday as bid talk for Sainsbury and further gains by oil and mining stocks lifted the FTSE 100 to near two week highs. Away from earnings news, the week looks as though it will be dominated by the US presidential election tonight and the Bank of England's latest interest rate meeting on Thursday. This will be closely followed, although the committee is widely expected to leave the lending rate at 4.75pc. Read
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Rumours boost for Sainsbury's
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Shares in underperforming supermarket group Sainsbury's have risen sharply amid widespread rumours of an imminent takeover bid. The retailer's shares closed up 9.5p, or 3.7pc, at 265.25p. Read
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Steve Rankin column
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Government Ministers can be very ambivalent about the North-East. Read
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Starting out
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Name of business: Move North East. Read
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Keeping it legal
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Over the last few years there has been a large increase in the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution (ADR), with mediation being most popular . Read
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Rank move on film division
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Leisure group Rank is believed to be planning to demerge and float its film business in a move that could value the division at around £600m. Read
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My biggest mistake
Nov 02 2004 | Archive
Starting a new business from nothing is never easy, but starting a manufacturing business is probably one of the most challenging things you can do because it needs more investment than most. Read
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What a frost!
Nov 02 2004 | Comment
What does the phrase "timed delivery service" mean to you? Well, read on and you will find out what it means to one retailer - and it might not be what you think. Read
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New air service takes off
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
Airline operator bmi's fourth daily flight from Durham Tees Valley airport to London Heathrow is now in business. Read
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Entrepreneur Lord Hanson dies at 82
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
Lord Hanson, who once tried to take over ICI, has died from cancer, aged 82. Read
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Rescue talks hit setback
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
Talks to save Pressworks Metals have collapsed as another major customer pulled out of the troubled engineering company. Read
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City news
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
Uncertainty over the outcome of the US Presidential election was holding back progress by London shares today. Read
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Hoon backs bid to save swans jobs
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has made an apparent U-turn on the immediate future of ship builder Swan Hunter - which has a yard on the Tees - vowing to do all he can to safeguard jobs. Read
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Work's on way to firm
Nov 02 2004 | Business News
The new owners of a Teesside manufacturing firm say they have already diverted work to the company. Read
