Small Business Columnists from The Journal and Evening Gazette

It pays to plan for the worst Mar 16 2010

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 Mar 15 2010

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 Mar 09 2010

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 Mar 08 2010

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 Mar 02 2010

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 Feb 23 2010

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 Feb 22 2010

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 Feb 16 2010

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 Feb 15 2010

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 Feb 09 2010

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 Feb 08 2010

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 Feb 02 2010

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 Feb 01 2010

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 Jan 26 2010

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 Jan 25 2010

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 Jan 19 2010

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 Jan 18 2010

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 Jan 12 2010

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 Jan 05 2010

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

Get 2010 off to a flying start Jan 04 2010

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

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