Aug
2008
Articles from 5th Aug 2008
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BARKER & Stonehouse isn’t the only one breaking the green mould on Teesside.
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
Stokesley-based Wall Transform has led a revolution in its sector with Rubbercrete - the world’s most efficient wall insulator made from recycled car tyres. Read
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KELLEY PRICE has been appointed as the new Environment Reporter on the Gazette’s business team. You can contact Kelley on 01642 234274 or send an email to environment@even inggazette.co.uk
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From little saplings green futures grow
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THE seeds of a sustainable future for Indonesian farming communities are being sown right here on Teesside. Environment correspondent KELLEY PRICE reports Read
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Biz execs line up for top award
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The countdown to the North East Business Executive of the Year Awards continues with the spotlight turning on past winner, the aerospace firm CAV. Read
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“Lean manufacturing”, “Six Sigma, “Just in Time”, “Kanban”..... a management consultant’s sales babble or a practical way of whipping your business into shape?
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With soaring raw materials, energy and fuel costs squeezing margins (dry, in some cases), companies are desperately searching for ways to become leaner and meaner. Read
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Personal touch is so important for clients
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In the latest in his series looking at the “Top traits of successful exporters” - vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship building, quality, adaptation and energy - David Coppock, UKTI’s head of international relations for the North-east, looks at the personal touch. Read
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Tony lands a trip to Spain for top service standards
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AN AWARD-WINNING automotive boss has won a trip to sunny Spain for his outstanding performance in customer service. Read
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Leaner and meaner - the way forward?
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
LEAN isn’t a target to be a achieved in itself, more a frame of mind that gets you where you want to be, argues JEZ DAVISON. And it’s paying off for companies on Teesside Read
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Going on the road
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
INTREPID business entrepreneur Matt Stirland, the Gazette sponsored winner in the If We Can, You Can campaign to find the best business idea in Tees Valley, has hit on a new angle to promote his health clubs for kids. Read
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Don’twriteour pubs off yet...
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
AFTER a lifetime in the beer and pub industry, his glass is still half full. But then you have to stay optimistic when you’re opening public houses during one of the worst trading periods in living memory. JEZ DAVISON raises a glass to Alistair Arkley... Read
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Looking togoodhealth
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
NORTH-east law firm Dickinson Dees LLP has brokered a £40m Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal that will see a new community hospital and health centre for Redcar and Cleveland. Read
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Shout itfrom therooftops
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JEZ DAVISON believes Teesside’s finest assets need to be backed by serious PR welly... Read
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Many of us resolve to get our affairs in order, make a will or put the house on the market. Whatever the reason, dealing with lawyers can be daunting. Here Darlington law firm BHP’s URSULA COLLIE helps you get the most out of your legal adviser
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
PREPARE - think about what you want to get out of the meeting. Check if there is anything you need to do beforehand or which you should bring with you. Write a list of any questions or worries and take it with you. Read
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Searching for a star
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
THE search is on to find the stars of the North-east business world in our prestigious North-East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2008. Three finalists from each of the sub-regions, including Tees Valley, go forward to the final in November. Here we track another successful year for one of our past winners... Read
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Actively searching for success
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
TEESSIDE’S small firms say aggressive marketing campaigns can beat the economic blues, as new data revealed crumbling confidence among North-east businesses. Read
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NEWTON Aycliffe shower manufacturer Roman has expanded its export team with the appointment of Aina Brunet, right, as export executive.
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
Originally from Majorca, Aina will be responsible for new business development in the company’s Spanish speaking markets. Read
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Banking ontop service
Aug 05 2008 | Archive
ROYAL Bank of Scotland is relocating its commercial headquarters in the Tees Valley to the Forsyth Business Centre and increasing its floorspace by 500%. Read
