Dec
2007
Articles from 4th Dec 2007
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WE’LL shop but we won’t drop this year.
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
That’s the prediction from a major Christmas retail report, which shows we'll be buying more online than ever before. Read
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Pressies: £446
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
Food: £197 Read
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“Corus is one example of a company leading the way on climate change issues in the steel industry. The challenge of climate change is one every company must take seriously”
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
- CBI regional director Sarah Green, as the group launched its Climate Change Task Force report. Read
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Hurry to ensure youbeatAwardsdeadline
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
THE clock is ticking for firms wanting to enter this year’s North East Business Awards. Read
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£3m target of the Midas team
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
ENERGY savings worth more than £3m have been identified in businesses across the North-east, thanks to a support programme. Read
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Christmas on credit
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
DELOITTE said more people in the North-east than anywhere else had spent money on Christmas by mid November - an average of £195.32. Read
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Shower manufacturer’s products are water efficient
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
A LOCAL shower manufacturer is doing its bit for the environment by being one of the first UK companies to have its products labelled as water efficient. Read
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Online buying doubled
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
SANTA surfers will be clicking on to internet buys at nearly double the rate they were last year - and two-fifths of North-east shoppers will be picking up presents online. Read
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AT this time of year, many of us are concerned about the safety of the products we buy, especially gadgets and toys for children.
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
When consumers go shopping there is little to show for how much work has gone on behind the scenes to ensure that the products they buy are safe. Read
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Unity will give us a big voice
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
WELCOME to our comment column, in which leading figures from the region present a thought-provoking view on an issue affecting their company or organisation or the wider community. Today it’s the turn of David Wood, chairman of construction organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East and chairman of the Institution of Civil Engineers North East. David is also managing director of White Young Green, based at Teesdale. Read
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Society supporttakes adouble
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
DARLINGTON Building Society has scooped two awards at the annual Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards held at the Law Society, London. Read
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Holiday boost for local food shops
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
CHRISTMAS definitely comes but once a year for many regional food producers, despite campaigns encouraging us to buy our weekly groceries locally. Read
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Green award gives a real lift
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
A GREEN stairlift manufacturer on Teesside has been presented with a top environmental accolade. Read
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North East Business Awards rules
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
Celebratingexcellence Read
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Optional baubles
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
44% of consumers will buy a computer game for friends of family Read
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December 5: HM Revenue and Customs seminar on becoming self employed, Southlands Centre, Middlesbrough, 9.45am-1.15pm. Details on 01642 795037.
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
December 6: NOF Energy annual dinner and awards, Hardwick Hall hotel, Sedgefield. Details from 0191 240 7008. Read
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Leadership is keytosuccess
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
LEADERSHIP and commercial skills are the main requirements for business success, according to new research. Read
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North-easterners spend, spend, spend
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
CHRISTMAS looks set to be a busy one if consumer spending forecasts are to be believed. But instead of joining the traditional High Street crush, we'll be doing more of our shopping over the internet. Read
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DETAILS of a new £7m business village for Stockton emerged. Stockton-based developers Mandale Commercial said the site will feature a trade park, hybrid office and industrial units, together with a leisure complex. The 50 acre development at Portrack Lane is expected to take two to three years to complete.
Dec 04 2007 | Business Weekly
NORTHUMBRIAN Water said work was forging ahead on a multi-million pound investment project on Teesside as it reported a “strong” set of half year financial results. The company said work on a £32m green power from waste project at its Bran Sands site was underway and on target to be completed in early 2009. Read
