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Make sure you set the right price

FOR small to medium-sized businesses, few decisions are more crucial than the price you charge for your product or service, because getting the price right can be vital to the success of your business.Read

Entrepreneurs’ Forum members give their tips on handling expansion

OVERCOMING your business’s growing pains can be a real challenge once you are over the initial hurdles of establishing your enterprise.Read

How you can reduce waste and save money

WITH the first month of the year already drawing to a close and the economic down- turn tightening its grip, there is no time to lose. Now is the perfect time to tighten your business’ belt and look at ways to improve efficiency and resource management.Read

How to get through the downturn

IT is essential, now more than ever, that your business acts to ensure its long-term stability. Business Link can help put your company in a strong position for 2009, enabling you to deal proactively with the challenges ahead.Read

Remember to look after your staff

OVER the last few months we have spent a lot of time looking at your customers, but what about your staff?Read

Beware the trademark bully boys

A THREAT to sue for trade mark infringement can cause harm to the reputation of a business or intimidate potential customers. Section 21 of the Trade Mark Act 1994 (TMA) was introduced to protect third parties against threats based on unjustifiable allegations of trade mark infringement.Read

Opportunities abound – but not for the faint-hearted

HOW I ...Grew my company

Judith Cavanagh, The Pilates Studio, based in Newcastle:Read

How I ... Spotted a market opportunity

Craig Rothwell, from Newcastle-based hand-held device maker OpenPandora, said: Read

One way to avoid nasty surprises

THE Government’s latest common commencement date (CCD) was the first day of this month and business owners need to be aware of any new or updated regulations that may affect their company.Read

Beat the credit crunch

IN AN era of growing uncertainty heralded by the credit crunch, Business Link is helping small and growing companies meet the potential challenges ahead.Read

Making it easier to manage

MAKING sure that your business is complying with regulations and meeting tax deadlines is a key responsibility of management.Read

The business doctor is on call

WHILE health checks are an important aspect of many people’s lives, assessing the health of a business is often forgotten.Read

Grow a lean, green business

AS THE impact of the economic downturn becomes an increasing concern for business, there’s never been a better time to review your working practices and pinpoint areas where efficiency savings can be made. Read

Preparing for increased staff holidays

EMPLOYEES will soon be entitled to four extra days annual leave following a change in the law.Read

How to market your business online

MARKETING your business online is a cost effective way of communicating with potential new customers on a global scale.Read

Understanding Value Added Tax

REGISTERING your business for Value Added Tax (VAT) can be confusing, but help is at hand for entrepreneurs who log onto www.businesslink.gov.uk/northeast.Read

Tax that's not taxing

NEW businesses can benefit from a variety of tax allowances and reliefs which could cut their tax bill.Read