nebusiness.co.uk - North East Vision - Autumn 2008

Money makers

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:30:00 GMT

FOR a region still labouring under a cloth cap image, the North East has spawned some remarkably successful – and extremely wealthy – individuals. Jez Davison saw the colour of their money.

Wylie rose from rags to riches

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:29:00 GMT

WORTH an estimated £200m, the North East's version of Larry Page and Sergey Brin has highlighted the money-making capability of the North East’s vibrant digital sector

Inward investment success for North East

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:28:00 GMT

ONE NorthEast has helped boost inward investment in the region and contributed to a record year for national investment successes, figures published by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) reveal. The latest statistics from UKTI – the Government’s inward investment arm – show there were 66 new inward investment projects in the North East in 2007-8.

Changing face of high street law firms

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:25:00 GMT

LEGAL eagles are watching the business landscape for sweeping changes to their sector over the next few years. Bryan Hoare, director of marketing at the multi-disciplinary North East practice BHP Law, assesses the impact as solicitors go on the offensive against a challenge to their monopoly.

Knock, knock! Who's there? Be stranger aware!

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:23:00 GMT

THE water industry, including Northumbrian Water, is stepping up efforts to raise awareness of bogus callers to protect people’s property and health.

Timely reminders on how to survive and thrive

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:22:00 GMT

HARDER economic times call for a radical change in business attitudes to identify new threats and opportunities, as Matt Collen, partner with Muckle LLP explains.

Ofsted result takes Newcastle College to top of league tables

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:21:00 GMT

OUTSTANDING – that was the overall verdict from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) following the recent inspection of Newcastle College, now one of the top-performing colleges in the UK.

Design initiative helps business to find the natural solution

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:20:00 GMT

GROWING indications that household energy prices are set to soar have been met with a declaration by one North East businessman that he can lower rural homeowners’ bills by up to 70%.

Boating lake comes of age

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:19:00 GMT

IT isn't quite the fate that was planned for the mighty Kielder Reservoir, but more than 25 years after northern Europe’s largest man-made lake was completed, it has finally become the success story it was meant to be.

At forefront of green revolution with all the world at stake

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:18:00 GMT

THE energy issue has now risen to the top of everyone's agenda. From big businesses and the way they work to individuals and how they live their everyday lives – climate change affects us all.

Making a big difference

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:17:00 GMT

WIND power has emerged as an important industrial sector in the North East. With Business Secretary John Hutton promising a million jobs in the low-carbon sector and the Government just approving the building of Britain’s largest wind farm, near Barrow-in-Furness, green energy bosses are hoping expansion is not being driven by political hot air.

Traing to Gain celebrates third huge year in success story

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:16:00 GMT

THE Train to Gain service in the North East has been a huge success in giving employers the help and support required to address skills issues that affect not only their business, but the whole region. And, as we approach the third year anniversary of the service, there’s a lot to celebrate.

University team investigating alternative fuel

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:16:00 GMT

PIONEERING research in global energy solutions is forging ahead at Newcastle Science City. Led by Professor Dermot Roddy, director of Newcastle University’s Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research, scientists are investigating how best to create a low-carbon economy along with identifying alternative renewable energy sources.

Minister of State for Energy gets to know NaREC

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:15:00 GMT

MINISTER of State for Energy Malcolm Wicks recently visited NaREC as part of a renewable energy focussed visit to the North East. His visit shows increasing recognition of NaREC’s achievements in sustainable energy development.

Clients put faith in the energy experts at Watson Burton

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:14:00 GMT

THE energy industry continues to face commercial pressure from a number of sources and has faced major competition in recent years. The challenge of keeping up to date with new regulations is key to its efficient, innovative, environmentally-focused operations.

Renewed interest in green fuels

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:13:00 GMT

AN organisation is being launched to help the region’s business and industrial sectors meet green objectives and attract investment. The Centre for Process Innovation, which is based at Wilton, launches new organisation Renew on September 23.

Manufacturers must act now

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:12:00 GMT

EEF have called for manufacturers to take quick action in exploring the opportunities presented by a low-carbon economy. By 2020, the UK must source 15% of its energy from renewable sources and cut CO2 emissions by 16% in response to challenging targets set by the European Commission.

Tax-free alternative to landfill

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:11:00 GMT

GOVERNMENT influences the options we choose to take through environmental taxation. Whilst there are many taxes or levies linked to improving our environment, in terms of achieving its aim, there is probably no better, nor blunter, environmental tax than the Landfill Tax.

Agency dedicated to helping us become more energy-efficient

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:10:00 GMT

THERE couldn’t be a better time to get efficient about energy. The price of fuel has soared, and more people are struggling to afford to keep their homes warm enough for them to stay comfortable and healthy. The Government is also regularly reminding the public that domestic carbon emissions need to be reduced.

Local lawyers - international reach

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:09:00 GMT

EVERSHEDS is one of the largest full service law firms in the world with over 4,000 people and 2,100 lawyers in 40 offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.