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It pays to plan for the worst

OVER the last few weeks, this column has looked at problems that can arise on the incapacity or death of a shareholder or director.Read

How to make the most of e-commerce

THE internet continues to play an important role in our everyday lives, with an increasing number of UK consumers going online to purchase goods and services.Read

Unnecessary grief could be avoided

WHEN a shareholder or director becomes incapacitated due to an illness or accident, a number of difficulties can arise as a result. Similar problems can occur if a shareholder dies – unless safeguards have been put in place.Read

Transferring skills in your business

IN business, it is essential that you ensure your workforce possesses the right skills to drive your enterprise forward.Read

Planning for a tale of the unexpected

WE introduced you last week to the rather tragic scenario of a businessman becoming incapacitated through illness.Read

The value of preparing for the worst

MOST people do not like visiting a lawyer. In fact most people would rather go to the dentist than see their lawyer. The law tends to be a distressed purchase.Read

In-house training can save money

AS the country begins to emerge from recession, businesses should now be exploring ways to capitalise on the opportunities that will arise when the upturn arrives.Read

Efficiency linked to cash flow

THIS week focuses on how businesses with cash flow difficulties can best manage themselves to increase cash flow and efficiency.Read

Importance of green initiatives

FOR some time now, we have been bombarded with the concept of "green" living and working together to slow down global warming, with terms such as "carbon footprint" and "energy efficiency" coined on what seems a weekly basis.Read

Tabloids put contract law in spotlight

THE late, great Sam Goldwyn reportedly said that "verbal contracts are not worth the paper they are written on".Read

Strong top teams lead to success

HAVING an effective management team in place is essential to any successful company and ensuring that the team is equipped with the right skills to drive the business forward is crucial.Read

Honesty is always the best policy

FOLLOWING on from the somewhat glutinous years of the boom times, businesses have had to take more responsibility for the way in which they are run.Read

Optimisim is now slowly spreading

SO we've finally made it out of the recession, albeit by only 0.1% but it's a marked improvement causing optimism in the business world.Read

£125m fund is great for the region

FINANCE for Business North East, the new £125m umbrella fund for the region which is part of the European JEREMIE initiative, was officially launched last Friday.Read

Keep questioning business objectives

THE new year provides a great opportunity to take a step back from your business and assess whether you are heading in the right direction. Read

Time for good, old fashioned service

THIS week is supposed to be the most depressing week of the year. Christmas is over and pay day is at least a week away for most people.Read

Make your business a talking point

NETWORKING is a real buzz word. Everyone talks about how important it is for businesses to take every opportunity, both formally and informally. Read

Now's a good time to branch out in business

THE New Year has finally arrived and let's hope 2010 will breed better economic times for businesses in the region.Read

Year will see an increase in litigation

HAPPY New Year – a time for resolutions but also one for predictions.Read

Get 2010 off to a flying start

THIS is a great time to review a business and to make sure it is as fit as it can be to compete in the New Year.Read