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Red Rascal's chilli sauce is nominated for award

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:05:00 GMT

A CHILLI sauce maker has been nominated for the prestigious Made in Britain scheme by her local MP.

Lingotot welcomes first franchisees

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04:00 GMT

A BUSINESS set up to help toddlers learn languages has taken on its first franchisees as it begins to roll-out the idea nationally.

Employers back intern scheme

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

MORE than 100 of Britain's largest employers, including Barclays, Tesco and BP, have joined Nick Clegg's campaign to end Britain's 'it's who you know' culture in the workforce.

North East workshop events a boost for food firms

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:09:00 GMT

THE first of a series of workshops aimed at teaching small food businesses about their changing marketplace takes place tomorrow.

Business Links successor 'inadequate', says survey

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:08:00 GMT

MORE than six out of 10 small firms are worried that the services expected to plug the gap left by the demise of the regional Business Links is “inadequate” to support their growth.

Wansbeck MP signs up to help small businesses

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:05:00 GMT

A NORTHUMBERLAND MP is the latest to sign up to a national campaign to help boost small businesses.

Stanley couple take over running of Front Street Post Office

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:04:00 GMT

A COUPLE have taken over the running of their local Post Office, and have been happy to tell its six staff their jobs are secure.

Very poor handling of FIT changes

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

THE Court of Appeal ruling last week that the Government acted unlawfully when it proposed to reduce the feed-in tariff (FIT) rates from April 1 this year for PV systems installed after December 12, 2011, was a clear victory for the solar industry.

Schools need right tools to foster entrepreneurs

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:08:00 GMT

SCHOOL must play a bigger role in creating the next generation of entrepreneurs, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

Kings Road Veterinary Practice opens in Sunderland

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:04:00 GMT

Wendy Rowntree, who previously worked at Roker Park Vets, is opening for business as Kings Road Veterinary Practice in Southwick.

Proposals aim to help SMEs bid for public sector contracts

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:02:00 GMT

PLANNED changes at European level are set to make it easier for small firms to bid for public sector contracts.

Small firms missing out on tax relief

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

ACROSS the North East businesses are hurrying to get their tax returns in but many new self-employed firms could be paying too much.

Business dreams come true for Seaham party planner

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:05:00 GMT

AYOUNG entrepreneur is discovering the value of social networking to promote the business she has wanted to start since she was a teenager.

Businesses get tough on late payers

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:04:00 GMT

BUSINESSES are enforcing stricter payment terms as they endeavour to cope with difficult trading conditions, according to research.

How Amanda has built up a network of success

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT

A NORTH East entrepreneur is winning accolades for her work in helping businesses get to grips with social media.

Flip chart offers tips for success

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:25:00 GMT

BUSINESSES are being given tips on how to promote themselves with the help of the humble flip chart.

More start businesses

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:20:00 GMT

AN increasing number of people in the region are opting to start their own business.

Whocanfixmycar.com takes the hassle out of car repairs

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

AN enterprise set up to link drivers with trustworthy local garages and mechanics to find the best deal has pulled in more than 2,600 tradesmen and even more motorists.

Get Mentoring aiming to grow programme

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:10:00 GMT

TWICE as many small businesses survive their crucial first five years if they have a mentor to advise them, compared to those which go it alone, according to a Government-back initiative to boost mentoring.

Carbon cutting not just for big organisations

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

THE Environment Agency has published the carbon footprints of more than 2,000 public and private sector organisations to help promote the reduction of carbon emissions by the business community.