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£1bn benefit to local industry Mar 17 2011

DESPITE being in existence for just six years, Nepic – the regional cluster for the chemical and process industries in the North East – has helped its members now contribute more than £1bn of added value to the regional economy.Read

The boss hoping to boost North’s healthcare role Mar 16 2011

WITH ONE NORTH EAST DEPARTING, SCIENCE FIRMS NEED A LITTLE HELP WHEN IT COMES TO NAVIGATING THROUGH THE FIERCELY COMPETITIVE HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES MARKET. JOHN HILL MEETS A MAN WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELPRead

A new process Mar 09 2011

THESE days, a boiler suit and work boots are apprentice Stacey Ritchie’s choice of work clothing.Read

Free business coaching Mar 07 2011

THE Journal and is offering ten readers an exclusive free taster session with an innovative business coaching organisation that has just come to north east England for the first time. Places are limited, and available on a first come, first served basis, and breakfast will be provided.Read

Placements scheme Mar 02 2011

THE North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is seeking businesses to take advantage of a unique opportunity to recruit new members of staff on a voluntary or employed basis.Read

£3,000 donation to our country’s heroes Mar 02 2011

NEWCASTLE upon Tyne Law Society has donated more than £3,000 to Help for Heroes, the charity which supports servicemen and women who are injured in military service.Read

Hope lies in the manufacturing sector for growth Mar 02 2011

MANUFACTURERS offered fresh hope that the UK’s economy could return to growth today but signalled more price rises were on the way for consumers.Read

Shiny Bottom or Twitface sought for fun awards Mar 02 2011

The serious men and women who drive our economy get a chance to unleash their inner rock star every two years at the Alternative Business Awards. But for all the offbeat entertainment, these fun awards with a serious fundraising purpose have won a warm place in the region’s heart, writes KAREN DENTRead

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North East business award finalists unveiled Mar 01 2011

WE are proud to reveal today the names of the companies which have made it to the final of the North East's biggest and best business awards.Read

Coming top in the search is key to succeeding online Feb 25 2011

NEVER has it been more vital for businesses large or small to maximise their online presence.Read

AS THE construction industry braces itself for public sector spending cuts, clients face tougher procurement decisions with capital spending. Feb 24 2011

The emphasis is on value for money, and construction companies like Willmott Dixon have to be innovative in developing new ideas that help clients achieve their ‘more for less’ agenda.Read

Rents fall as buy-to-let grows Feb 19 2011

RENTS fell for the second month in a row during January as investors piled into the buy-to-let market, according to new research.Read

Pension mis-selling scandal looms – claim Feb 19 2011

THE Government runs the risk of facing a pensions mis-selling scandal if it fails to overhaul the state pension alongside its auto-enrolment reforms, a pensions group has warned.Read

Support is the key to success Feb 18 2011

GROWTH and sustainability are top of the agenda for businesses here in the North East – and taking advantage of the opportunities on offer is often the key to success. But finding the right opportunities is sometimes challenging.Read

Sky’s the limit for companies Feb 18 2011

H ELPING companies fly is what we do at Rivers Capital Partners. We have just celebrated our first year, having invested over £800,000 from the North East Angel Fund into seven fantastic companies.Read

Entrepreneurs of the future have their say Feb 18 2011

UP-and-coming entrepreneurs are being given the chance to present their proposals to business experts.Read

Keeping options open in a crisis Feb 18 2011

DESPITE latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showing that UK GDP declined by 0.5% in the final quarter of 2010, our latest Business Factors Index reveals some very promising signs regarding the outlook of small and medium-sized businesses in the North East and their prospects for growth in 2011.Read

Venture capitalist Northstar can bridge funding gap for North East entrepreneurs Feb 18 2011

THE current difficulties faced by SMEs with regards to accessing funding from banks have been well documented.Read

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea heritage centre on track to open as iconic building in coastal village Feb 18 2011

THE arrival of a new landmark – representing the heritage as well as the future of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea – takes a major step forward this month.Read

Markets are rocking and rolling Feb 12 2011

PORTFOLIOS are making money whether you’re a cautious investor or a high roller, but some of you are still hiding behind the curtains.Read

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