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Angela Lowery

Illness allows paws for thought on pet project

A FORMER call centre worker whose entrepreneurial idea originally emerged while she was on long-term sick leave from work has taken the plunge and started her own pet care business.Read

Small firms warned of changes on tax

SMALL business owners are being advised to ensure they have their tax affairs in order before April 6 when a number of changes introduced in last year's Budget are due to come into effect.Read

Sharon Cole

Durham mum opens mobile beauty treatment business

A YOUNG mother has opened up a true family business and is bringing a bit of London glamour to a County Durham village.Read

Northumberland business is icing on the cake

A NORTHUMBERLAND woman with a passion for baking has turned up the gas and started her own business making and selling high-quality handmade cakes.Read

John Wright of the FSB

Petition calls for freeze on National Insurance

NORTH East small firms are signing up to a campaign calling on the Government to freeze National Insurance rates.Read

Budding Middlesbrough business blooms in nick of time

A MOTHER and daughter have teamed up to see their plans for a florists shop blossom in time for Mothering Sunday.Read

Oliver Alanis

Bishop Auckland personal trainers hit the road

A PAIR of entrepreneurial lads who were worried the recession may cost them their jobs have decided to turn their love of fitness into a business.Read

Complete Fabrication Services on the move

A FLEDGLING steel manufacturing business which has increased its turnover almost tenfold over the past five years is looking to continue its expansion after moving to a bigger factory.Read

Extra £1.5m to expand opportunities

A SCHEME to help budding entrepreneurs and business start ups in the Tees Valley to benefit from an extra £1.5m.Read

Eileen Pheasant

Reiver Recruitment opens for business in Berwick

DEMAND from businesses in north Northumberland has persuaded a Scottish recruitment boss to open a second branch of her company south of the Border.Read

The fine art of finding just the right employees

FINDING the right staff is can be a thorny issue for small firms to deal with. We asked three successful North East entrepreneurs for their tips.Read

Accountants plead for end to red tape barrier

BARRIERS that stop small and medium-sized business from succeeding must be removed by the next Government, according to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).Read

TV contestant opens unisex salon and clothes shop

A HAIRDRESSING entrepreneur has combined fashion and beauty by opening what is said to be the region’s first unisex hair salon and clothes shop.Read

The Tyne Bridge

Outside the box with high-profile speakers

AGEING and outer space are up for discussion at an event aiming to make the North East's small businesses put their thinking caps on.Read

Abbie Oliver

New North Tyneside pet business is blossoming

A FORMER freelance florist has given flowers the brush-off in favour of looking after other people's furry friends.Read

Sara Davies

Crafting whizkid wins Beatrix Potter licence

AN award-winning County Durham entrepreneur is going global with the help of Peter Rabbit and friends.Read

Karen Smith

Arresting move for dance partners

A FORMER police station has become the North East's newest centre for singing and dancing after two professional dancers turned entrepreneurs decided to use their experience to teach the next generation.Read

Cumbrian floods

Help for businesses hit by devastating floods

MICRO-BUSINESSES in Cumbria hit by last year's floods are learning to cope with their aftermath and effects.Read

Steve Smith

Steve aims to go clear of opposition

ONE of the winner's of last year's If We Can, You Can challenge has launched the first stage of his online business and has revealed plans for a rapid expansion.Read

Sarah Palmer

Northumberland mum shows loyalty to her local businesses

A MOTHER has started a business promoting local firms to local people. She was impressed by the level of service they offered while she was without a car during her maternity leave and was forced to use more businesses on her doorstep.Read