THE VALUE of fraud in the North East has shot up by a massive 1,900% compared to the same period last year, according to figures from accountants BDO Stoy Hayward.Read
A FAMILY firm is coping with the effects of the recession – and the particular downturn among its key construction industry customers – by expanding and diversifying its core business.Read
A MASTER jeweller is ringing the changes for brides-to-be after inventing a tool that means they can keep their engagement rings on their fingers while their wedding bands are being prepared.Read
THE process of public procurement is a hot topic at the moment. Throughout the region there are task groups looking at whether large contracts can be split into smaller contracts to favour SMEs or whether SMEs can bid for contracts in consortia.Read
A WOMAN who founded her business with just £300 in the bank and a strong determination to succeed now says it is on course to hit a £250,000 turnover.Read
IN the first week of June, the monthly Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was published. The PMI, relating to the previous quarter, measures business-to- business activity in manufacturing, construction and services.Read