IT is tempting to avoid writing anything at all about the Budget when, within the space of a few short days, such a huge amount of rhetoric has been said and written about it.Read
A FAMILY firm run by a brother and sister has demonstrated how local focus and going the extra mile has helped them survive and thrive against bigger competitors.Read
A DENTAL practice in Newcastle has found a new home in an old library overlooking the city’s Heaton Park, paving the way for a major expansion this year.Read
THE European Commission has recently agreed, in principle, the budget for the European Union. This is unusually early. It is also unusual because, for the first time, the European Parliament will have the right to review the budget.Read
THE future of a children's soft play and entertainment complex in Newcastle has been secured after being bought out by a local family business, which already has plans underway for a pre-Easter reopening.Read
A YOUNG entrepreneur has taken on the challenging world of retail by launching his online e-commerce golf shop, just a year after opening a store in Royal Quays.Read
FOLLOWING two recent employment cases, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that in the case of direct age discrimination, an enhanced redundancy payment for workers over the age of 35 was objectively justified (Lockwood v Department of Work and Pensions).Read
A NORTH East event management company which organised Olympic football events and Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations has landed two national industry awards.Read
A NEW website that will allow the region's small and medium-sized businesses to identify appropriate sources of finance and business support has been launched.Read
PAUSE for a moment and think about your business. Maybe things are going along nicely; the orders are coming in, customers are satisfied and the staff must be OK as they aren’t complaining. You are doing a great job – well done you!Read
BOUTIQUE gym Sound Mind and Body is giving a helping hand to budding health and well-being businesses by offering use of their in-house therapy rooms.Read
