http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/ Read regular news on small businesses and start ups in the North East. Reports on start up businesses and the work of local entrepreneurs in Newcastle, Teesside and the North East. en-gb nebusiness.co.uk no Read regular news on small businesses and start ups in the North East. Reports on start up businesses and the work of local entrepreneurs in Newcastle, Teesside and the North East. Small businesses in the North East, start up businesses in the North East, small businesses in Newcastle, start up businesses in Newcastle, small businesses in Teesside, start up businesses in teesside, entrepreneur, enterprise, entrepreneurship, starting a business http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/07/03/fraud-costs-shoot-up-by-1-900-51140-24061820/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/07/03/fraud-costs-shoot-up-by-1-900-51140-24061820/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/30/you-re-hired-to-advise-firms-on-apprentices-51140-24018296/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/30/you-re-hired-to-advise-firms-on-apprentices-51140-24018296/ TWO members of staff have been appointed to advise businesses considering taking on apprentices in the Easington area of County Durham. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/30/glass-company-has-a-clear-view-of-future-51140-24018297/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/30/glass-company-has-a-clear-view-of-future-51140-24018297/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/something-new-from-inventor-pleases-brides-51140-23997445/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/something-new-from-inventor-pleases-brides-51140-23997445/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/duo-formed-to-help-north-s-art-scene-51140-23997447/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/duo-formed-to-help-north-s-art-scene-51140-23997447/ A NEW agreement is hoped to boost arts businesses in the region. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/cold-calling-is-not-good-for-business-51140-23997446/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/29/cold-calling-is-not-good-for-business-51140-23997446/ COLD Calling – I don't think so! As a business owner, getting that all- important sales appointment is vital to any business. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/mum-offers-support-to-younger-women-51140-23948082/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/mum-offers-support-to-younger-women-51140-23948082/ A MOTHER-of-three is giving her support to younger women with bigger busts with the launch of an online lingerie store. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/more-jobs-on-way-as-translation-firm-wins-contracts-51140-23948083/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/more-jobs-on-way-as-translation-firm-wins-contracts-51140-23948083/ A SMALL but growing translation firm is shrugging off the economic gloom after winning five major contracts. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/is-it-time-for-some-eu-flexibility-51140-23948084/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/is-it-time-for-some-eu-flexibility-51140-23948084/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/steelworks-peril-may-cut-port-value-51140-23948088/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/23/steelworks-peril-may-cut-port-value-51140-23948088/ THE problems at troubled steelworks Teesside Cast Products (TCP) may slash the asking price for the company which runs Teesport. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/students-have-designs-on-creating-a-career-51140-23929405/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/students-have-designs-on-creating-a-career-51140-23929405/ A PAIR of artists have launched their own ceramics business immediately after graduating from college. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/how-i-look-for-advice-51140-23929407/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:29:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/how-i-look-for-advice-51140-23929407/ WE ask experienced entrepreneurs for a few tips on how they look for advice. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/recruitment-is-serious-business-51140-23929406/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/recruitment-is-serious-business-51140-23929406/ WHEN a business is successfully up and running, expansion is often the next step. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/electronics-51140-23929416/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/22/electronics-51140-23929416/ Firm’s safety match Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/18/tune-in-the-times-they-are-a-changin-51140-23905776/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/18/tune-in-the-times-they-are-a-changin-51140-23905776/ How we listen to music is changing forever. Alastair Gilmour looks at an amazing concept. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/17/the-human-factor-in-motorcycle-design-51140-23891843/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/17/the-human-factor-in-motorcycle-design-51140-23891843/ Transport and design combine in a business that works under the principle ‘two wheels good’. Alastair Gilmour meets two motorcycle designers. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/scarlet-bridge-founder-is-an-inspiration-to-all-51140-23883559/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/scarlet-bridge-founder-is-an-inspiration-to-all-51140-23883559/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/for-good-health-in-business-and-in-life-51140-23883556/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:08:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/for-good-health-in-business-and-in-life-51140-23883556/ A GROUP of mumpreneurs is focusing on creating healthy businesses and healthy bodies. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/we-should-be-looking-at-smes-51140-23883557/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/16/we-should-be-looking-at-smes-51140-23883557/ 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. Small Businesses http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/15/inspiring-entrepreneurs-in-redundancy-blackspot-51140-23865592/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/small-businesses-in-northeast/2009/06/15/inspiring-entrepreneurs-in-redundancy-blackspot-51140-23865592/ A SECRET Millionaire hopes to inspire entrepreneurs in a part of the region hard hit by redundancies during the recession. Small Businesses