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OWNING a holiday home is something very special. That’s why when we started looking for our dream holiday home, we had a very critical wish list.

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

We wanted something that was low maintenance, but luxurious, and quickly discovered that a caravan would be the perfect solution. If you haven’t seen the inside of a caravan in the past 10 years, I guarantee it’s not what you might imagine. Think the latest fitted kitchens with dishwashers and American fridges, spacious lounges with sunken corner sofas and Plasma TVs, and bedrooms with dressing rooms and beautiful en suite bathrooms. After all, if your weekends are supposed to be a holiday, why wouldn’t you want 5 star accommodation?

EVERY day referrals visit the Reach Out Care fostering services offices and every one of them represents some sort of heart ache.

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

It could be that parents have died or that parents have abused, rejected or neglected them. There can be layers of past trauma which colour how they see themselves and the world.

North East business event pictures

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT

IS your business having a special event? Send us your pictures of openings, special dinners, awards evenings, charity balls or similar events for our new Diary page.

Staff communication – keep it simple

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

COMMUNICATING goals has become a priority in the workplace. The best way to get employees excited about their work is to show how their efforts help the company move forward.

Business Events Diary

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

THIS is a free business events diary service, nebusiness can not be held responsible if events are cancelled, postponed or details are changed without prior warning.

Haskel Europe exports growing

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A MANUFACTURER’S decision to target new overseas markets at the height of the 2004-2007 boom is now paying dividends and boosting its bottom line.

Businesses aim to make a name for themselves

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE NORTH EAST has emerged as a leading centre for digital start-ups with numerous companies basing themselves within the region while looking to make a name for themselves internationally.

Bright future ahead for construction

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The regional construction industry has had some ups and downs over the last few years but out of the difficulties of the recession and given the region's reputation for hard work and determination, it is not surprising that there is also some good news to report

Forecasting future fashions

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Joanna Feeley is founder and creative director at Trend Bible, the only trend forecasting agency in the North of England. Feeley set up the company in 2007 and has established a global client base. Here she explains the mysteries of trend forecasting

Let's Grow - Regional Growth Fund

nebusiness.co.uk — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Let’s Grow is a £30 million Regional Growth Fund programme running from February 2013 to December 2014. The programme is the result of collaboration between Trinity Mirror Group, BE Group and UNW LLP and will provide grant support for capital investment and R&D projects creating or safeguarding jobs in the North East of England. The programme will be run as a series of quarterly competitions promoted by The Journal and Evening Gazette and the first competition is open now for expressions of interest.

Plant for ‘waste’ energy

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A NEW £300m energy from waste plant is to be built on Teesside, creating up to 700 jobs during construction and 50 permanent jobs, after a deal was signed between government and Air Products.

Best of region’s firms honoured

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The North East’s largest business membership organisation has thrown its backing behind members entering this year’s nebusiness Awards.

Ex-bank boss asks to give back knighthood

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

FORMER HBOS chief executive Sir James Crosby has said he wanted to be stripped of his knighthood and would give up 30% of his £580,000 a year pension after last week’s scathing report into the bank’s collapse.

LETS! Network

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Location: Redworth Hall

How NECC member crafted a big saving

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

NORTH East Chamber of Commerce preferred supplier Chamber Utilities has helped to save an NECC member more than £50,000 over two years, thanks to its expertise in the energy markets.

Your money queries are answered by TREVOR CLARK, director of Newcastle financial planners Rutherford Wilkinson Ltd

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Q I have a significant sum invested in a bond and I would like to make a substantial withdrawal in order to assist my son in purchasing his first home. My current adviser has told me that I cannot make the withdrawal, is this correct?

Take good advice so you can make the most of the Budget

nebusiness.co.uk — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IN last week’s Budget savings for pensions were hit with yet more rule changes, making planning for one's long term future very difficult.

Keep a mix of assets in your portfolio

nebusiness.co.uk — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Simon Dobson

Newcastle firm Nomad Digital buys Inova Multimedia

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:15:00 GMT

NEWCASTLE firm Nomad Digital, which sells wireless services to the transport sector, has bought the assets and contracts of Inova Multimedia, a German provider of information, entertainment and CCTV on public transport.

Jobs saved as Merchant House Financial Services is sold

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

MORE than a dozen jobs have been saved with the sale of Merchant House Financial Services, which has operations in Seaham and Newcastle, after it collapsed into administration.