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National success for local IT firm

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A CHAT with Neil Stephenson, CEO, Onyx Group about the success of the company and its seven steps to achieving it.

We'll make a brave new world

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:59:00 GMT

THIS year's conference comes at a fascinating point in the country's history - hot on the heels of a global economic crisis, a deep national recession and, of course, a General Election.

Carole has a positive message

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:58:00 GMT

IN 2003 seven of the North East's most visionary entrepreneurs got together to launch a new organisation.

A man of many talents

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:55:00 GMT

GUY Browning is back for his third Entrepreneurs' Forum conference, bringing his charisma to the host's mic.

Q and A

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:15:00 GMT

EIGHT years ago Lorna Moran, founder of NRG, had the idea of creating an Entrepreneurs' Forum for the North East based on the Scottish Entrepreneurial Exchange concept.

Scouse funny man John's comic forum

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:14:00 GMT

THE best way to relax after a hard day's conferencing is to stay on for the post-event black tie dinner and entertainment - and this year the Forum has the honour of welcoming funnyman John Bishop, who is making an exclusive appearance.

Online trader relishes the challenge to be a success

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:13:00 GMT

CHRISTINE Pearce launched her online store Restoration & Beyond with her business partner Paula Smith in October 2008.

Graeme has the success formula

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:11:00 GMT

IT'S been a fast-moving 12 months for Entrepreneurs' Forum Entrepreneur of the Year Graeme Lowdon. We caught up with Formula 1's newest boss before he hands over the reins.

Accolades to best of our talent

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:10:00 GMT

THE cream of North East entrepreneurship will be honoured when the Forum’s prestigious annual awards are presented at the post-conference gala dinner.

We are in seventh heaven

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:08:00 GMT

THROUGHOUT history, across cultures, in folklore, in science, nature, religion, mythology and sport, SEVEN is an important number.

Entrepreneurs share experience

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Featuring Dennis Turner, Karen Darby, Jon Moulton, Darren Williams, Jo Elvin, Edwin Booth and Lord Kirkham.

How to register for the Entrepreneurs' Forum Annual Business Conference

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT

THE Entrepreneurs' Forum Annual Business Conference - SEVEN - is at the Hilton Hotel, Gateshead on Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Entrepreneur urge 'a surprise'

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:25:00 GMT

WHEN Paul Campbell was 18 and about to sit his ‘A’ Levels he thought he was going to leave school, go to university and then run the BBC. As he told delegates at Chance to Change, it didn’t quite work out that way.

Inspiring entrepreneurs

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:20:00 GMT

AS more and more people are making the leap of faith to start their own businesses, exploit opportunities and turn their vision into reality, it's good to know that the region has one of the best support networks in the UK in the Entrepreneurs' Forum.

Entrepreneurs' Forum lays the foundations

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMT

THE first event of its kind, Chance to Change, held in Newcastle on February 22, offered people across the North East the opportunity to explore their entrepreneurial potential and hear from those who have already been through the experience and overcome the challenges faced by anyone looking to set up a new business.

If we can you can

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:15:00 GMT

IF we can, you can is inspired by and built on the principles that underpin the well-respected Entrepreneurs' Forum - the best way to fast-track your progress in business is to talk to and learn from someone who has already been through the experience.

Students encouraged to use their loaf for business

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:10:00 GMT

AT a time when many traditional career routes are no longer feasible, entrepreneurship is increasingly acknowledged as crucial to the region's economic prospects.

Redundancy sparked new start

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

PEOPLE start businesses for all sorts of reasons. For some, redundancy proves to be the catalyst that sets them on the way to fulfilling their dreams. Here are extracts from the stories of North East entrepreneurs who haven’t looked back since they were made redundant and have shared their stories on www.ifwecanyoucan.co.uk

Support proved crucial in helping us reach our goals

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A BLOG article by one of last year’s ifwecanyoucan finalists.