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Make sure you set the right price

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:28:00 GMT

Judith Cavanagh, The Pilates Studio, based in Newcastle:

How I ... Spotted a market opportunity

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

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.

Beat the credit crunch

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:27:00 GMT

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

Making it easier to manage

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:18:00 GMT

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

The business doctor is on call

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:15:00 GMT

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

Grow a lean, green business

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:23:00 GMT

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.

Preparing for increased staff holidays

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:26:00 GMT

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

How to market your business online

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:17:00 GMT

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

Understanding Value Added Tax

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:20:00 GMT

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.

Tax that's not taxing

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:21:00 GMT

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