Updated 10:11pm 19 June 2013

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Mapping out a brighter future

IT'S been quite a journey, but today businesses can begin to plan for the future with a little more certainty.Read

How the North East fared in the great recession

THE North East officially came out of recession, along with the rest of the UK, in the final quarter of 2009.Read

Here to help in the recovery

THE recent recession has posed unique challenges for companies in the North East and across the globe.Read

Northumberland entrepreneur is sitting pretty

A NORTHUMBERLAND entrepreneur, who found herself out of work as a result of the economic downturn, has proved there are still opportunities to set up a successful business after recognising a gap in the market to supply quality chair covers and table linen to the UK events market.Read

Metalworker forges a new career in jewellery

A FORMER metalworker from Middlesbrough, who took voluntary redundancy after 21 years at Corus, has set up his own company with help from Business Link's programme of Start Your Business events.Read

Visiting the future

THE UK is officially out of recession, but there remains much debate about how the economy needs to change to prevent a repeat of the recent financial crisis.Read

Cash boost for North East business

FINANCE remains one of the key stumbling blocks for many businesses, but help is at hand, says Barry Hensby.Read

North East emerging stronger

AS the shoots of recovery emerge, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets is perfectly placed to work with customers on financing growth.Read

Changing times for the North East

THE business environment of the next decade will be significantly different to what might have been expected just two years ago, says Sarah Green.Read

To prosper we must adapt

YOUR customers are changing - and you need to react. Oliver Stephens offers an insight into how you can make sure that your business doesn't get left behind.Read

Sunderland company drinks up growth opportunities

AN historic Sunderland-based drinks firm has created 17 jobs, acquired new machinery and brought additional products to market with the backing of Lloyds TSB Commercial and its asset based lending (ABL) division, Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.Read

Access to finance

A READY and reliable supply of working capital is critical for businesses at any time and a close relationship with a supportive banking partner can play a significant role in ensuring you can access a full range of funding options.Read

Responsible business comes of age

BEING a caring company has never been more important than in the post-recession environment, according to Karen Wilkinson-Bell.Read

Let's export ourselves out of this

NORTH East businesses would be well advised to broaden their horizons as they seek the best route out of recession, says Andrew Hebden.Read

The storm has passed but debt hangs like a dark cloud

THE UK equity market has erased losses suffered after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, and so it seems has investor confidence.Read

Take the enterprising route out of recession

STARTING a new business is never easy, but now might be a good time to consider taking the plunge, says Carole Beverley.Read

Filling the skills gap

AS your business grows, it is essential that you assess the needs of your team, says Business Link skills adviser Richard AsquithRead

Leave no stone unturned

AS we emerge from the grip of recession, fortune favours the integrated marketeer, says Andrew Marwick.Read