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Business Link there to help you

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IF you are looking for help to grow your business there has never been a more important time to contact Business Link.

Is your business in the running?

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NEWCASTLE United’s St James’ Park has been selected to host six Olympic football matches during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How new laws might affect you

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FOLLOWING the arrival of Jamie Oliver’s new baby boy Buddy Bear, the celebrity chef has the opportunity to take two weeks paternity leave.

Don't take cash demands at face value

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE old adage ‘look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves’ has always been sound advice and a couple of recent cases prove its continued relevance.

Growing through the changes

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A RECENT Business Link survey has revealed that the main priorities for North East businesses in the coming year are finding new customers and growing their business.

The age of retirement's about to end

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

But what does this mean for the employer? From April 2011, employers will not be able to issue notices under the compulsory retirement procedure. Although evidence suggests that currently more than 50% of employee requests to work after the age of 65 are granted, the timescale for employers to revisit their policies in this area is tight.

Finding the right business premises

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FOR some newly established businesses, it would be impossible to begin trading without first finding the right premises.

A guide through the information security enigma

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

OUTSOURCING is certainly not a new trend. For many organisations, it has been essential to their prosperity or even their survival.

Making sure you’re fully prepared

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IT is very important for business owners and shareholders to properly plan for the future. If the owner of a business, a partner or key shareholder dies suddenly or loses mental capacity as a result of an accident or illness, the impact could be devastating to the business and families concerned.

Plan to make your business a successful one

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FOR a first-time entrepreneur, the thought of writing a business plan may be scary – especially with limited business knowledge.

Make sure you set the right price

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Entrepreneurs’ Forum members give their tips on handling expansion

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT

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

How you can reduce waste and save money

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

How to get through the downturn

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Remember to look after your staff

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:28:00 GMT

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

Beware the trademark bully boys

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:29:00 GMT

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.

Opportunities abound – but not for the faint-hearted

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WITHOUT wishing to appear to be ignoring the gravity of the global economic difficulties and the general doom and gloom, the current climate offers some golden opportunities for businesses that are prepared to rise to the challenge.

HOW I ...Grew my company

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:28:00 GMT

Judith Cavanagh, The Pilates Studio, based in Newcastle:

How I ... Spotted a market opportunity

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:27:00 GMT

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

One way to avoid nasty surprises

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

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.