News on small businesses & start up business in Newcastle, Teesside and the North East

Chance to win a free start-up in business

START-UP enterprises are being encouraged to enter a competition offering free business accommodation and an IT support package. Read

Motor manuals supplier lifts bonnet on top prize

AN online trader who sells rare car and motorcycle manuals is speeding ahead of his rivals after winning the top prize of £2,000 in a competition to find potential eBay entrepreneurs. Read

Good Advice - Properties now need energy rating

NEW Government regulations to provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) come into force for commercial properties with effect from April 6. Read

Julia uses skills to teach youngsters

A MOTHER has turned her second language into a new business venture by setting up her own French tuition service for local schools and community groups. Read

Nicole in at the deep end with her hot tubs

NICOLE Bewley is hoping that bath time will prove profitable after the launch of her new hot tub hire firm. Read

A fighting chance to take part in the Olympics

COMPANIES across the region have a fighting chance to win business opportunities linked to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read

MC can provide online surveys

A COMMUNICATIONS company has joined forces with a leading provider of email marketing and online survey tools for small and medium sized businesses. Read

Help for first-time employers

From deciding whether to hire permanent or temporary staff to carrying out an induction, Business Link can ease the pressures of becoming a first time employer. Read

Keeping It Legal - Will your firm live on after you?

BUSINESS owners often spend a great deal of their lives working hard to enhance the value of their business. Read

EXHIBITION space for the Federation of Small Businesses’ forthcoming regional conference is filling up fast.

The Ensuring Future Growth event, which will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park, on April 18, has signed up exhibitors ranging from Business Link and the Health and Safety Executive to retailers and charities. Read

A search for great potential

THE search for the North East’s top new businesses has started. Read

IS your business successful in the North East or UK? If so, do you sell to other countries? Many successful, thriving businesses limit themselves to selling in the UK and prosper by doing so.

However, there are countless businesses which would benefit hugely from selling overseas, but are unaware of their potential, afraid to take the leap or unsure of what to do. Read