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2006
Articles from 14th Mar 2006
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Home and away
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Dawn Biles has found the solution to the constant battle of juggling a job and family - working from home. Read
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Tramps support
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A property management company is investing nearly £100,000 in an advanced IT and property management system. Read
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Protect your ID
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Firms must take immediate steps to protect themselves against corporate identity fraudsters, warns the Finance and Leasing Association. Read
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Help them relax... with a cuppa
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Potential employees faced with the ordeal of the interview process could be made to feel relaxed if employers show their human side - by sitting them down and personally making a drink. Read
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Mark's a star on safety
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A chemical firm employee has been recognised for putting safety first. Read
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Adviser Ian tops the table
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A middlesbrough business coach has been named top of the league less than a year after setting up his own firm. Read
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Butcher to quit block
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A Teesside firm is closing its doors after four decades in business. Read
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Help with new TUPE regulations
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The Government has published the new Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. Read
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Time for a break
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Seven out of ten people eat lunch at their desk, attempting to juggle their computer keyboard, phone and sandwich, according to recent research. Read
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First offices are bought at £4m site
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Two office buildings have been snapped up at a new £4m development in Stockton. Read
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City news
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The London market paused for breath today after a hectic start to the week lifted the FTSE 100 Index yesterday. Read
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Moving forward
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The injection of fresh blood at the helm is driving a Tees Valley company further ahead in its specialised field. Read
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Businesses growing for gold
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Businesses in the North-east are going for growth, with small firms leading the way on expansion plans, according to latest research. Read
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Naturally caring - Chris' policy will prove a winner
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A newcomer to the beauty and holistic therapies sector, Chris Barker is certain that her au naturelle policy will prove a winner. Read
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Awards lift-off
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Long-established lift firm Pickerings Europe, of Stockton, took the top honour at the last Tees Valley Business Awards. Read
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Exports vital for UK beef survival
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The re-opening of export markets may have come just in time to prevent serious contraction in UK beef production, says the National Beef Association. Read
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Holiday homes with private wildlife view
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
When it comes to getting closer to nature, Northumberland sheep farmers John and Jill Wilson have found the perfect environmentally-friendly solution. Read
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Bovis records fall in profits
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Bovis Homes revealed the impact of last year's weak housing market yesterday as it posted a 20% slump in annual profits. Read
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Stock watch
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The ftse 100 continued its ascent yesterday as the UK's leading blue chip shares stormed to an intraday high of 5959.9 before closing 44.9 points up at 5952.8. Read
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High demand for Hargreaves shares
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Yesterday saw London share prices open the week on a firmer note. This trend was also evident within the regional portfolio as shares continued to recover some of the ground lost during last week. Read
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Euro cash to focus the public sector
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Regional development agency One NorthEast has been awarded a £1m European grant. Read
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Changes in energy habits get kick-start
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
North companies struggling with rapidly rising energy costs are being offered a helping hand. A new scheme has been launched to help businesses reduce their bills by cutting carbon emissions. Read
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University business excellence honoured
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The estates department of a North university has become the first organisation in the region to achieve a national award for business excellence. Read
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So much potential for region in exports
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The Government's head of international trade in the North-East calls on more businesses to get involved in selling goods and services abroad. Read
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Pensions fears
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Small and medium-sized firms would suffer a significant dip in profits if they were forced to make contributions to workers' pensions, a report out today says. Read
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Employment Act `is bad news'
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The Employment Act will have a negative impact on almost half of small businesses in the North, new research says. Read
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Crazy idea is winner for Hot Shot chef
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A project to help budding entre- preneurs turn their business ideas into reality has announced the winner of its first major campaign to find a unique, but viable, business idea. Read
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Keeping it legal
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
If you are thinking about buying a business, large or small, the basic issues remain the same. Read
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MyTravel recovery
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Tour operator MyTravel showed its recovery remained on track yesterday, despite a 27% rise in its fuel bill and a 3.5% drop in UK package holiday bookings. Read
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Query over NRG appointment
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
The swift appointment of Newcastle-based agency NRG to handle the recruitment process for a replacement of George Crowcher as North-East Chamber of Commerce chief executive has led a rival to ask why the contract had not been put out to tender. Read
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Highest job losses in UK
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Business growth in the North-East continued last month despite the region experiencing more job losses than anywhere else in the United Kingdom, according to an influential survey. Read
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Dermasalve deal for gel to combat MRSA
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Skincare products maker Dermasalve has struck up a deal to sell a hand disinfectant strong enough to combat the spread of hospital superbug MRSA. Read
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City backing for Tanfield's bid to raise £12m
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Engineering group Tanfield is looking to tie up a major acquisition after shareholders approved a multi-million pound share placing. Read
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Sarah Green column
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
It is an oft-heard claim from business leaders that "people are our most valuable asset". Read
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Warning of profits fall at Northern
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Northern Foods has blamed changing eating habits and a price war in the biscuit market for its second profits warning in two months. Read
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Eggs, bacon and business
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
A Scottish networking organisation is coming to Tyneside to open its first English branch - and offer some sizzling business opportunities. Read
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Amaro asks for help to manage its debts
Mar 14 2006 | Archive
Leaflet distribution company Amaro has appointed an insolvency practice to help manage its debts. Read
