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2008
Articles from 24th Jun 2008
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ARRIVALS
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Today: Sten Embla, Amsterdam; Dutch Faith, Immingham; Star Grip, Antwerp. Read
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Graduate Programme Award
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
AGROUP of international students that made environmentally friendly bags was named Best Graduate Programme in this year’s YENE awards. Read
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Link Teacher Award
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
YOUNG Enterprise North East programmes can only be successful if they have the support and appreciation of dedicated Link Teachers. These dedicated facilitators are the crucial link between the students, the business volunteers and the learning provided by Young Enterprise North East programmes. Read
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June 25: SETTING up a limited company workshop, Morton Park, Darlington, open to all, 9.45am-12.45pm, free. To book call HM Revenue & Customs on 01642 795036.
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
UNIVERSITY of Teesside Business Showcase event, Department of Academic Enterprise, 2-5pm, free. For details call Gilly Hall on 01642 384098. Read
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Taking strides to cross Great Divide
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Is there really such a thing as the North-South divide? Over mushy peas and parmos, perhaps, but new evidence suggests that there is less of a Grand Canyon separating businesses. JEZ DAVISON asked some gritty Teesside SMEs what they thought of their smug southern cousins. Read
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Ten things to know before you go
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
BRAZIL is the fifth largest country in the world with more people than the whole of Europe - 60,000 of them are dollar millionaires Read
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Brazil is dancing to the samba beat as a livelyexport destination
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
OIL AND GAS, aerospace and process engineering, pharmaceuticals and, of course, biofuels. No, not a snapshot of the Tees Valley economy, but that of somewhere, arguably, much more exciting - or at least it is during the two-month festival season, when Brazil closes down for one hell of a party. Read
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‘Commit to them’
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
“THE Brazilians are very personal, relationship-based people. If you are going to succeed in that market you need to commit to it and spend time and effort there,” is Alan Clarke’s view of the country that could offer his solenoid manufacturing firm some golden opportunities. Read
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Green transport success for 3M
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
DOZENS of workers at a Tees Valley company shared lifts or swapped their car for a bike, bus, train or shoe leather during a sustainable transport day. Read
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Overseas expertise
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
UK TRADE and Investment (UKTI) works with a wide range of partners to help Teesside firms enter and become more competitive in overseas markets, including Brazil. Read
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In today’s bumper 20-page business issue with two full pages of commercial property ads...
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Tees’ light bulb moment Read
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BRAZILIANT!
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
IT’S BIG, it’s bold and it’s growing. Read
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It’s a blast doing business
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
MORE Brazilian business could be in the pipeline for Teesside firm Siemens VAI. Read
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Shining a light onnew ways to save
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
SPIRALING energy costs are forcing savvy Teesside businesses to think outside the box to beat soaring energy prices. JEZ DAVISON investigates Read
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WITH the loss of records by HM Revenue and Customs and other high-profile mishaps, data protection has hit the headlines in a startling way.
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Only yesterday, i research from StrongMail revealed almost two-thirds of marketing professionals had experienced a breach of security through loss or theft. Read
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Future burning bright
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Andrew Munro’s is a true phoenix business. His fireplace firm rose from the ashes of a company saddled with multi-million pound debts. Having seen fingers burned once, JEZ DAVISON asked, why on earth play with fire again? Read
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JEZ DAVISON on why there’s no room for negotiation over pay.
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
WHAT do you do when you’re offered a 7% pay rise - more than twice the rate of inflation? Read
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To buy copies of photographs from the Young Enterprise Awards event featured in this supplement go to www.journallive.co.uk/buyaphoto
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
THE YOUNG Enterprise scheme relies on those people who are willing to go that extra mile. The purpose of the Gold Award is to reward personal commitment to the furtherance of Young Enterprise North East. Read
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Learning by Doing Award
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
TRIAL and error is fundamental to any learning process. The Young Enterprise Learning by Doing Award recognises pupils that have demonstrated what it is they have learnt about business through setting up and running their own company, their highs & lows, how they overcome any problems, and ultimately what they learn from it. Read
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I am really happy with this award, as it has been a hard year’s work, with lots of hours of chasing people, projects and resources
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
HAVING grown significantly in confidence through Young Enterprise, this year’s Spirit of Enterprise award was given to Sophie Turner from Carmel RC College. Read
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COUNTY Durham businessman Dave Spensley has completed a special hat-trick of awards for his work with budding entrepreneurs at a Teesside special school.
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
Mr Spensley, a director of Aycliffe Fabrications Ltd, Newton Aycliffe, has taken the Young Enterprise North East (YENE) Business Adviser of the Year title for the second time in three years. Read
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Financial Administration Award
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
BUSINESS people know that good financial administration underpins a good company. The purpose of the Financial Administration Award was to honour the company that maintained excellent financial governance throughout the running of their Young Enterprise company. Read
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STRONG leadership is vital when it comes to the success of any business.
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
The Young Enterprise Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional leadership skills in running their company through either the Young Enterprise Company or Team Programmes. Read
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Young Enterprise has opened our eyes to the world of business. We learnt about the different departments of a company and the importance of each
Jun 24 2008 | Archive
AS well as winning the overall Company of the Year title, Young Enterprise group LanguAges also picked up the Most Creative Company award, sponsored by Arts Council England, North East. Read
