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Innovation and originality are rewarded

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Park hat-trick is just the result to dispel the gloom

PROPERTY development and investment company Opus Land has completed a hat-trick of deals at Opus Park in Stockton. Read

A top service from marketing experts

THIS week we shine the nebusiness awards spotlight on two categories - Corporate Responsibility and Environment and Services. Read

FOR expanding businesses, investors and developers, Tyne and Wear continues to grow in stature as a prime location for business development.

Its competitive labour costs, excellent infrastructure and unique package of business and financial support make it a winning choice for a host of international and local investors. Read

Tougher penalties for health and safety offences

LAST month a little publicised Private Member’s Bill designed “… to punish the criminally negligent who put life and limb in danger in the workplace, and to deter those who are tempted to cut costs by breaking the law” received Royal Assent and will come into effect from January 16, 2009. Read

New Act unifies approach to rules and regulations

Andrew Bennett, pictured, solicitor at Eversheds, considers whether a new Act will make a positive impact on how businesses operate. Read

Light at tunnel end for bosses

THE past year has seen no let-up in the amount of new employment-related legislation. With more than 37 pieces of legislation coming into force and affecting the way in which employers can operate, many feel that they face an uphill struggle in trying to keep up to date with the rights enjoyed by their employees. Read

Scramble for second hand eco cars

MILLIONS of motorists are now chasing second-hand cars that use alternative fuels in a desperate bid to slash costs. Read

Civic is at the cutting edge

Bill McCarthy Read

HSBC puts needs of customers at top of the list of priorities

IN THE current economic climate, customers are increasingly seeking a bank they can trust where their needs can be discussed on a personal one-to-one basis. Read

Importance of personal service

AS ONE of the busiest HSBC branches in the country, the Grey Street branch in Newcastle has always been a key hub for North East customers. Read

Planning ahead for a secure future

FINANCIAL planning is all about the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances. Read

Credit crunch? It’s business as usual

THE benefits of international trade should not be ignored. Surveys have shown that firms involved in overseas trade are on average larger, more productive, pay higher wages and use more capital-intensive production methods than non-exporting rivals. Read

Riding the economic storm

IT IS a brave person who today is predicting economic recovery round the corner. But it is also a short-sighted one who is sinking into despair. Today’s challenging conditions understandably command concern from small business owner-managers — but they also present real opportunities for all small businesses that should be firmly grasped. Read

It’s time to look at solutions

THE impact of the credit crunch and the plight of small firms have dominated media headlines of late, and this can hardly have escaped the notice of businesses of all sizes and sectors in the North East. Read

Services at HSBC Team Valley

“A CONSISTENTLY high level of service is what sets us apart here at HSBC,” said Team Valley branch manager Phillippa Rowell (pictured). “And we have a team of dedicated specialists who can help customers on a one-to-one basis.” Read

Money's too tight

Dennis Turner Read

A combination of local knowledge and expertise

IN SEPTEMBER, the doors to HSBC’s Corporate Banking premises opened at its new Team Valley location, and in doing so became the new corporate banking hub for more than 60 valued HSBC corporate customers across the region. Read

HSBC’s landmark branch

Andrew French Read

Optimistic about the future for business

Stephen Price Read