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Export aid wins new award Nov 25 2010

UK Trade & Investment has been proclaimed the best trade promotion agency in the developed world at the International Trade Centre’s Trade Promotion Organisation Network Awards 2010 in Mexico.Read

Tennent's shows the way forward Nov 22 2010

DRINKS firm Tennent’s is opening Scotland's first "pub academy" to train staff in the hospitality industry.Read

Use your imagination in marketing Nov 08 2010

T-MOBILE simultaneously launched its latest guerrilla-style ad campaign across more than 80 TV channels and social networks last month.Read

Networking online is so very useful Oct 25 2010

THE Social Network - the story of how an information-sharing tool created by university student Mark Zuckerberg grew into the global social network Facebook - is on show in UK cinemas.Read

Invest in staff to reap rewards Oct 07 2010

WHATEVER the size of your business and whichever sector you operate in, to be successful you need to identify any areas where you can improve your performance.Read

Targeting the right audience Sep 27 2010

TOYS R Us has celebrated its 25th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, released a list of the most popular toys for each year of trading. I'm sure the list will bring back happy memories for many of us.Read

Getting the right marketing mix Sep 18 2010

A RECENT study has revealed that brands are missing out on key opportunities - and it's all down to a lack of multi channel marketing. Read

Business Advice from UKTI Sep 14 2010

EXPORTS will continue to be a key element of the North-East's future economic success.Read

Apprenticeships proving cost effective Jul 30 2010

ANY employer will know that finding skilled staff can be a challenge. One way of building a team of employees with relevant experience and skills is to embark upon an apprenticeship programme.Read

Make sure you do the research Jul 29 2010

THE three 'Rs' for export success: "Research, Research, Research!" Careful research is vital for entry into any new market, but when it comes to exporting it is doubly so.Read

Don't get tangled in web Jul 28 2010

THE internet is playing an increasing role in the way products and services are purchased. For any business, the internet is an excellent way to interact with potential and existing customers.Read

Apprentices can fill the gap Jul 28 2010

ANY employer will know that finding skilled staff can be a challenge. One way of building a team of employees with relevant experience and skills is to embark upon an apprenticeship programme.Read

Business Link's top tips on how to tender for Olympic success Jul 20 2010

ANY businesses looking to take advantage of business opportunities associated with the 2012 Games must be registered on CompeteFor and have a fully published business profile.Read

Marketing strategy is essential Jul 19 2010

MARKETING is a vital tool in maximising the profitability and success of any business regardless of size or sector.Read

Climb aboard the money-go-round Jul 14 2010

EVERY new business needs money when starting up. The majority of businesses will need to buy equipment, set up the workplace and meet marketing costs - all before the first sale is made.Read

Learning the vital art of tendering Jul 05 2010

FOR any business, identifying potential customers and growing its client base will be crucial to its success and perhaps even survival.Read

'Don't neglect training and development skills' Jul 02 2010

RUNNING a successful business means being able to access many skills. As your business grows, the range and complexity of skills your business needs will grow too.Read

Ensure your skills grow with your business Jun 28 2010

IN business, it is essential that you ensure your workforce possesses the right skills to drive your company forward.Read

Financing a start up Jun 24 2010

EVERY new business needs money when starting up. The majority of businesses will need to buy equipment, establish the workplace and meet marketing. Then once you're established, you'll need cash to pay the bills and keep the business going.Read

Upskilling North-East talent Jun 22 2010

HAVING faced some of the toughest economic conditions in recent years, there has never been a greater incentive for businesses in the North-east to strengthen their position and ensure they are primed to take advantage of new opportunities that the upturn will bring, and to tackle any future challenges head on.Read

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