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Downturn has a silver lining for firms on Teesside Nov 11 2008

AS UK car manufacturers slam on the brakes, countless smaller firms in the motor supply chain are feeling the impact. But Teesside technologies could put us back in the fast laneRead

Helping SMEs is top of Brown’s agenda Oct 29 2008

Another week and another raft of promises from the Government as it pledges to help hard-pressed small businesses weather the financial storm. Karen Dent asks whether the region’s SMEs expect the measures to make any difference.Read

If you’re small you have big champions willing to help Oct 15 2008

In difficult economic times, small businesses need all the help they can get to keep their heads above water. This week’s Small Business Week and the forthcoming Enterprise Week are both dedicated to helping small firms or entrepreneurs with the seed of an idea, as Karen Dent reports.Read

It’s all about getting noticed Sep 22 2008

HOW I… Is a column run in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum that looks at the gems of advice shared by our top entrepreneurs on dealing with issues in their daily lives.Read

How you can clinch the deal Sep 22 2008

CLINCHING that all important deal is vital, but being the perfect salesperson is a difficult prospect.Read

E-marketing finds new customers Sep 15 2008

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

How I ... involve my family in the business Sep 09 2008

1 My wife’s now officially a non-executive director, but she’s always been there to help me when I had to make some really tough decisions. Alistair McLean, Activities AbroadRead

How I - Support from the family Sep 01 2008

HOW I ... is a column in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum that looks at the gems of advice shared by our top entrepreneurs on dealing with issues in their daily lives.Read

Moving out can be complex Aug 19 2008

WHAT are the options for a tenant who still has years left on his lease, but wishes to vacate the premises?Read

Training your staff benefits them and business Aug 18 2008

MOST of us understand the importance and benefit of employing trained or skilled staff. But often the “day job” gets in the way of supporting our staff in their endeavours to improve their skills.Read

Don’t fail to check out your score Aug 12 2008

THE Pension Protection Fund (PPF) provides protection for members of defined and hybrid pension schemes by paying compensation should the employer become insolvent and the scheme is underfunded. The PPF is funded by a levy on salary-related schemes.Read

How I... Aug 08 2008

Is a new fortnightly column in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, that looks at the gems of advice shared by our top entrepreneurs on dealing with issues in their daily lives. Each column will get three different takes on an issue and we look forward to their advice on everything from How I....raised finance, How I...market my business, How I...dealt with disaster and many more.Read

If bank says no, simply explore other options Aug 05 2008

HOW I... is a new fortnightly column in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum that asks for advice from North East entrepreneurs.Read

The right way to keep your customers Jun 23 2008

WE all know how difficult it can be to attract customers, so why do many businesses miss out on some great opportunities to keep them? The cost of finding customers can often outweigh the cost of retaining them.Read

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