Dec
2008
Articles from 4th Dec 2008
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How brilliant idea evolves to dazzling product
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
For five years Newcastle venture capital firm NorthStar Equity Investors has helped countless science and technology businesses start or grow. Christopher Knox reports. Read
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Olympic legacy awaits for Teesside business
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
THE 2012 Olympics should leave a business legacy on Teesside, the woman leading Lloyds TSB’s mission to encourage firms to compete for contracts said. Read
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Mixed opinions after Queen’s speech
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
NORTH EAST business leaders have reacted with disappointment to measures outlined in the Queen’s speech yesterday. Read
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Start-up activity set to continue
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
THERE is no shortage of people in the North East willing to take a punt on becoming their own boss. Read
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Beer sales collapse hits North East pubs
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
PUBS in the North East are being hit twice as hard as others in the UK by a collapse in beer sales. Read
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Zytronic profits growing at the touch of a screen
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
TOUCHSCREEN maker Zytronic believes it can continue to grow despite the economic downturn after its annual profits shot up by 155%. Read
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Bank announces support package for small firms
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
HALIFAX Bank of Scotland has become the latest bank to announce a support package to help its small business customers through the economic turmoil. Read
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Profits rise as Sage weathers the storm
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
SOFTWARE group Sage said it was weathering the economic storm as it posted a rise in annual profits yesterday, but warned that its markets were weakening in the UK and US. Read
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Stagecoach planning job cuts in downturn
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
RAIL and bus operator Stagecoach is planning job cuts in response to the likely fall in demand on commuter routes. Read
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It takes dedication to get your Christmas tree looking spruce
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
A relatively new business with much older roots, Karen Dent explores the a festive feel-good industry that is now firmly established in the North East. Read
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Sales plunge at Newcastle housebuilder
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
NEWCASTLE-BASED housebuilder Bellway has said sales rates were down more than 50% on last year after trading conditions remained "extremely testing". Read
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Ashley’s firm investigated by trade watchdog
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
THE competition watchdog is investigating Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley’s firm Sports Direct’s purchase of a stake in rival JJB Sports. Read
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Store’s value sales leap
Dec 04 2008 | Business News
SUPERMARKET Morrisons today reported an 8.1% leap in its third-quarter sales thanks to the chain’s value ranges and cut price deals. Read
