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2010
Articles from 30th Jan 2010
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Gerard is making his mark with new firm
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
THE former owner of a labelling company is now running the business for a new investor after it was brought out of administration in a move which saved the jobs of 61 workers. Read
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Dragon’s cash leading to national success
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
A CLEANING firm boss who won backing from celebrity entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne on television’s Dragon’s Den plans to launch a national franchise network to help grow his firm’s annual sales from £370,000 to £2.5m by 2011. Read
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Free seminar on economic recovery to be held
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
NORTH EAST businesses will get a chance to discuss the prospects for economic recovery with a leading market commentator at a free seminar in Newcastle next week. Read
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Brewer’s robust trading hit by weather
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
BREWER and pubs chain Marston’s has reported “robust” Christmas trading but said like-for-like sales slumped nearly 6% during this month. Read
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Amazon posts 71% profits increase
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
THE UK boss of retail giant Amazon has predicted further strong growth this year as cautious shoppers hunt out the best bargains online. Read
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Deep mine delays at UK Coal contribute to £115m loss
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
THE UK’s biggest coal mining firm has warned of further production delays after a “difficult” final quarter of 2009. Read
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Microsoft announces record revenues
Jan 30 2010 | Business News
US SOFTWARE giant Microsoft has reported a 60% jump in profit after seeing an “exceptional demand” for its new Windows 7 system. Read
