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MJF Cleaning Services set to double workforce after landing new contracts May 21 2013

A CLEANING company is to almost double its workforce after landing a number of new contracts in the North East and beyond.Read

North East businesses tapping in to scheme May 21 2013

A NORTH East-based lender has seen a huge increase in demand for an innovative product designed to help regional SMEs take advantage of new business opportunities.Read

COLUMN: Neil Warwick - EU played vital role in scandal May 21 2013

IT IS over four months since the horsemeat scandal broke in the UK, initially in Ireland and then extending throughout the EU.Read

Etyres north east 'thrilled' with fleet contract May 14 2013

A MOBILE tyre-fitting firm has motored ahead with its expansion plans to win a multi-million pound manufacturing deal.Read

Kelburn recruitment firm taking on new staff in Newcastle May 14 2013

A RECRUITMENT consultancy in Newcastle is creating jobs and plans to double its £2m turnover next year.Read

COLUMN: Neil Warwick - Unrestricted access to EU market vital for UK May 14 2013

THE recent local elections and by-elections have thrown up the issue of how unpopular the UK's membership of the European Union is.Read

Orcuma hails North East as best place to start a hi-tech business May 07 2013

SOFTWARE specialists Orcuma have hailed the North East as the best place in the UK to start a hi-tech business after winning two sizeable contracts in their first year of trading.Read

Help for Newcastle fitness entrepreneur May 07 2013

A FITNESS fanatic mum has powered her way into a new career through a scheme devised to support budding entrepreneurs.Read

COLUMN: Neil Warwick - Ingredients for recovery are all there May 07 2013

THE Government has started a series of consultations on how the Business Bank should operate.Read

Pack Leader Dog Adventures receives boost from Theo Paphitis Apr 30 2013

A DOG-WALKING business has received a boost from former TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis.Read

SMEs paying £520m too much for energy Apr 30 2013

RECESSION-HIT SMEs in the North East are overpaying for their energy by up to £520m a year because many are failing to keep track of basic information, such as their contract renewal date, according to new figures.Read

Loan helps Ellie start up in fashion Apr 30 2013

A GRADUATE who was one of the first recipients of a Start-Up Loan designed to help young entrepreneurs has opened a clothing boutique.Read

COLUMN: James Wilders - Obese worker tribunal rule Apr 30 2013

A RECENT employment appeals tribunal case has ruled on whether an obese employee, who suffered from a variety of conditions, was protected by disability discrimination legislation.Read

Graduate jobs boost for Teesside tech firm Eemits Apr 29 2013

A TECHNOLOGY firm which has quadrupled its turnover to over £1m in the last eight years has swelled its ranks with the creation of five new jobs.Read

Lions' den young entrepreneur contest hailed a roaring success Apr 29 2013

A NEW event to recognise the talents of up-and-coming student entrepreneurs has been hailed a huge success.Read

Blaydon woman launches Eliza Pepperpot Fine Foods business Apr 29 2013

A NORTH east woman is hoping her new business will prove to be a recipe for success.Read

Two North East software firms secure funding for games Apr 23 2013

TWO North East firms have secured funding from the University of Abertay, in Dundee, to develop new mobile games.Read

Maintenance Network looks to grow Apr 23 2013

A MAINTENANCE firm is looking to grow its operations across the North of England after becoming part of a national consortium.Read

COLUMN: Neil Warwick - Securing loyalty and longevity Apr 23 2013

THERE has been a lot of research around the effect of creating a winning culture within organisations and how this affects customer loyalty.Read

Norton mum sells ginger-based products in Fenwick store Apr 22 2013

AN heirloom family recipe has given a North East mum a taste of business success.Read

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