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Red Rascal's chilli sauce is nominated for award Feb 07 2012

A CHILLI sauce maker has been nominated for the prestigious Made in Britain scheme by her local MP.Read

Lingotot welcomes first franchisees Feb 07 2012

A BUSINESS set up to help toddlers learn languages has taken on its first franchisees as it begins to roll-out the idea nationally.Read

Paul Mayfield

North East workshop events a boost for food firms Feb 06 2012

THE first of a series of workshops aimed at teaching small food businesses about their changing marketplace takes place tomorrow.Read

Business Links successor 'inadequate', says survey Feb 06 2012

MORE than six out of 10 small firms are worried that the services expected to plug the gap left by the demise of the regional Business Links is “inadequate” to support their growth.Read

MP Ian Lavery

Wansbeck MP signs up to help small businesses Jan 31 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND MP is the latest to sign up to a national campaign to help boost small businesses.Read

Stanley couple take over running of Front Street Post Office Jan 31 2012

A COUPLE have taken over the running of their local Post Office, and have been happy to tell its six staff their jobs are secure.Read

Jane Bennett

Schools need right tools to foster entrepreneurs Jan 30 2012

SCHOOL must play a bigger role in creating the next generation of entrepreneurs, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).Read

Kings Road Veterinary Practice opens in Sunderland Jan 30 2012

Wendy Rowntree, who previously worked at Roker Park Vets, is opening for business as Kings Road Veterinary Practice in Southwick.Read

Proposals aim to help SMEs bid for public sector contracts Jan 30 2012

PLANNED changes at European level are set to make it easier for small firms to bid for public sector contracts.Read

Kayleigh Prest

Business dreams come true for Seaham party planner Jan 24 2012

AYOUNG entrepreneur is discovering the value of social networking to promote the business she has wanted to start since she was a teenager.Read

Businesses get tough on late payers Jan 24 2012

BUSINESSES are enforcing stricter payment terms as they endeavour to cope with difficult trading conditions, according to research.Read

How Amanda has built up a network of success Jan 23 2012

A NORTH East entrepreneur is winning accolades for her work in helping businesses get to grips with social media.Read

Flip chart offers tips for success Jan 23 2012

BUSINESSES are being given tips on how to promote themselves with the help of the humble flip chart.Read

More start businesses Jan 23 2012

AN increasing number of people in the region are opting to start their own business.Read

Ian Griffiths (in the car) with the Whocanfixmycar.com team

Whocanfixmycar.com takes the hassle out of car repairs Jan 17 2012

AN enterprise set up to link drivers with trustworthy local garages and mechanics to find the best deal has pulled in more than 2,600 tradesmen and even more motorists.Read

Get Mentoring aiming to grow programme Jan 17 2012

TWICE as many small businesses survive their crucial first five years if they have a mentor to advise them, compared to those which go it alone, according to a Government-back initiative to boost mentoring.Read

Jason Thompson

Wansbeck Business Forum rises from the ashes Jan 16 2012

A GROUP of entrepreneurs are teaming up to help small businesses after the demise of the publicly-funded Go Wansbeck agency.Read

Former Sage worker goes from software to sales Jan 16 2012

A FORMER Sage employee is now selling his former company's software after setting up on his own.Read

Payslip data changes will test North East employers Jan 16 2012

EMPLOYERS will soon face a major change in the way they have to handle payslip data.Read

David Cameron

Small firms body fears an Olympic damp squib Jan 10 2012

SMALL firms believe this year's London Olympics will be a damp squib for the sector, according to research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).Read

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