Apr
2009
Articles from 14th Apr 2009
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Momentum into recession slows
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley’s sharp reverse into recession, having held out against the downturn for longer than most regions, is showing signs of slowing. Read
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Grants to ease growing pains
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
FORTY high growth regional SMEs are to be targeted with grants of between £10,000 and £250,000 to help overcome problems in obtaining finance from outside investors, including banks. Read
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Chemical firm gets the right mix as profits soar
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
A CHEMICALS firm which last year axed 150 workers has turned its fortunes around and boosted profits by more than £80m as the cost-cutting paid off and demand for its goods soared. Read
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Government's plans are blown off course
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
THE North East will miss out on thousands of jobs in the offshore wind industry unless ministers give greater support. Read
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Government protection demanded for under-fire small retailers
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
BUSINESS groups are urging the Government to give extra protection to small high street retailers amid claims that they are being forced out of business by the bigger players. Read
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Rising to the challenge
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
AMONG the Tees Valley entrants so far to take up the Challenge are: Read
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In the running
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
ENTRIES have been flooding in from across the region as the search for the next faces of entrepreneurship for the North-east gathers pace. Read
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CAN DO SPIRIT
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
THE leisure and outdoor activity markets are helping a creative Middlesbrough agency to fast-track its expansion. Read
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Keep an eye out
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
WITH the ‘If we can, you can’ Challenge well underway, readers of the Gazette are being urged to keep an eye out for inspiring entrepreneurial quotes, set to feature throughout the next few months, with the chance to win an ipod. Read
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Budget must back business - not the banks
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
Finding a solution to the banking crisis should be the top priority in this year’s Budget, says JEZ DAVISON Read
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Your big chance
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
THE If We Can, You Can Challenge, organised by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum and backed by nebusiness is open to entrepreneurs at all stages of developing their business ideas. Read
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AND a word of encouragement from last year’s Tees Valley winner ...
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
FORMER fireman Matt Stirland will realise the fruits of his year as the Tees Valley’s face of entrepreneurship in July, when he officially launches his venture Streetlife. Read
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Chances open as big boys crash
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
THE departure of big name brands from the high street is fashioning opportunities for cash-conscious firms to beat the recession. Read
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Thistle’s eco warriors grasp nettle
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
A TEESSIDE hotel has secured a top eco award in recognition of its green credentials. Read
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Weathering recession and moving forward positively
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
HOW businesses can weather the recession and move forwards after dealing with issues such as redundancy will be at the heart of a major conference being staged next month. Read
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All eyes on housing data as bonus anger continues
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
FRESH data on the property market will be used this week to gauge the state of consumer confidence and the fall-out over city bonuses is likely to continue to provoke anger. Read
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Nothing but a ghost town...
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley’s high streets face a battle for survival in the worst recession in decades. Read
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Hope for the high street
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley regeneration chiefs have unveiled ambitious plans to breathe new life into the ailing high street. Read
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Boom time for traditional holidays
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
SALES at a Northumberland caravan park have jumped by more than 40% as credit crunched tourists look again at traditional holidays. Read
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Final call to spread enterprise message
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
THE final call is going out to enterprising areas of the North East to show the rest of the UK how they are dealing with the downturn. Read
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Colourful way to find customers
Apr 14 2009 | Business News
A FAIR trade dried fruit company is looking to grow after adding a splash of colour to its packaging and launching a bigger range of snacks. Read
