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Housing market is getting better

IT IS widely recognised that when the housing market is healthy, the average price of a property is about four times higher than the average annual salary. However, at present, with the markets as they have been, this has not been the case.Read

Beachcomber treasure wanted across Atlantic

WASHED-UP glass rounded by the sea and found along the North East coast has provided a lucrative career for a collector who has now turned her hobby into a business that’s proved a hit in the US.Read

Matchmaker seeks friends in business

A NEWCASTLE entrepreneur is looking for North East votes after being shortlisted for a prestigious small business award.Read

How to bid for large contracts

AS business owners, how many of you have submitted a tender or bid for large contracts? It is actually very common, especially when supplying goods or services to the public sector.Read

Jules and Jayne aim for global audience

TWO entrepreneurs are aiming to take their North East business to a global audience by broadcasting hints and tips over the internet.Read

Help for North East businesses

MORE than 160 North East businesses have attended workshops aiming to help them cope with the effects of the economic downturn.Read

Late payment code to help small businesses

EFFORTS are being stepped up to stop small firms going out of business because of late payments.Read

BBC Gardener of the Year sets up own business

A FORMER biochemist has turned his attention from people to plants after winning a prestigious competition persuaded him to set up his own gardening business when he was made redundant.Read

Plumbing opens new doors for Richard

A FORMER Nissan supply chain worker who started preparing for a new career when the car giant suffered a previous downturn has put his plan into action after being made redundant because of the crisis in the car market.Read

Struggle to find affordable loans

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is raising concerns that small firms seeking finance are facing big problems because the high street banks are building up a potential monopoly of power.Read

Commerical sector needs to prepare

THE recession has caused a lot of commentary about anecdotal trends and predicted changes for society and business after it is over.Read

New life for baby shop, thanks to Wansbeck fund

A“MUMPRENEUR” has expanded her family business after tapping into a fund designed to help small firms improve their premises.Read

Business idea comes naturally to new mum

A FORMER marketing woman is combining her entrepreneurial skills with the healing power of nature in a new business.Read

Firms warned against the bogus taxman

SMALL businesses are being warned they are at ‘real risk’ from scam emails offering bogus tax refunds.Read

Reputation important for a high quality firm

NAME of business: Marketwise Strategies Limited. Location:Westgate Road, Newcastle City Centre. Line of business: Market analysis and marketing strategy support. Read

So many business leads Susan’s run off her feet

A FORMER Northern Rock worker has swapped the world of finance to look after her furry friends after starting a pet care and dog walking business when she opted for redundancy from the bank.Read

Small firms are showcased at special event

ENTREPRENEURS have been showing off their goods and services to potential customers at a two-day event in Northumberland.Read

Online guide to help a company develop

MOST businesses in the North East want to develop and grow and despite the downturn, opportunities still exist to take your company to the next level.Read