nebusiness.co.uk - North East Vision - Spring 2009

Pub Landlord hits road

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Comedy favourite Al Murray heads north on his national tour. But the aggressive, in-your-face Pub Landlord of TV fame is quaking at the thought, as Keith Newton reports.

The serious business of winning at comedy

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Comedy is bigger than ever in the North East, with festivals and tours from top names. Much of this is down to the hard work and perserverance of two men. Keith Newton reports.

Bid to solve the crippling gap in skills

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:48:00 GMT

The world is a very different place from that which greeted the arrival of the National Skills Academy for the Process Industry in the North East just over 12 months ago. But while the global economy slows, the pace is gathering at its new headquarters.

Real help for business on offer now

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:43:00 GMT

A MONTH after The Journal joined forces with One North East to launch the Real Help for Businesses Now campaign, the number of firms calling for support and advice has increased markedly.

Help for business from Teesside University

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:41:00 GMT

SUPPORTING the Tees Valley economy is at the core of Teesside University’s philosophy – and now the credit crunch is starting to bite, this role has never been more vital.

Firms get creative in search for funds

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:40:00 GMT

THE huge bank write downs on bad assets and the need to bump up capital levels has seen a squeeze on bank lending not witnessed for generations.

Now it's time to have a go

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:39:00 GMT

THE North-East's wealthiest millionaires have already proved that age is no barrier to entrepreneurship. Duncan Bannatyne started his first serious venture in his 20s, while call centre tycoon Chey Garland was a similar age when she established a debt collection agency in Middlesbrough... and just look at them now.

Strategies don't always mean business success

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:38:00 GMT

SANDY Anderson doesn't do awards. In fact, he's been successfully dodging them since the last time he was set up for an industry gong 14 years ago.

A tale of two plants

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Political indecision and unfair competition have made the birth of the biofuels industry in the North East a difficult one. But with Europe steadfast in its pursuit of green goals and tough action this month on diesel dumping, the future is looking more certain.

Moving into the fast lane

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:59:00 GMT

WHEN news came through this month that Europe had at last heeded calls to hit the American biofuels industry where it hurt, there was an audible sound of relief in the control room of The Biofuels Corporation on Teesside.

We can work it out

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:55:00 GMT

THE focus in this spring edition of North East Vision on the renewable and energy sector is timely and well-judged.

In footsteps of the master

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:50:00 GMT

JOSEPH Swan is well-known as the inventor of the electric light bulb, but his interests, expertise and influence spread far wider, into areas such as rechargeable batteries.

Climate change, energy efficiency and hopes of a low carbon future

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:50:00 GMT

THE current economic recession has forced public and private sector alike to look hard at their priorities.

Walking your way to better health

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:46:00 GMT

WALKING is set to play a bigger role in creating a healthier nation. Described by health experts as "almost perfect exercise", walking requires no equipment or expense and is the ideal way for most people to become more active.

New plant makes power from sewage

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

A GREEN energy project that will cut Northumbrian Water’s annual energy costs by millions of pounds is on target for completion.

RES technology helps to keep the lights on

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:27:00 GMT

THE opening of a new office in Tyneside recently by leading renewable energy company RES, and the announcement of their plans for a wind farm in Northumberland, are the latest evidence of the company’s commitment to renewables in the North East and of the economic, employment and environmental benefits they can bring.

Could renewables help lead regeneration of North East?

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:05:00 GMT

WHATEVER your personal or scientific viewpoint on climate change, the need to preserve or alter our consumption of scarce natural resources is without question.

Providing regionwide safety and reliability

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

SAFE. Reliable. Efficient. Lacking in excitement, maybe – but then that’s just how we at Northern Gas Networks like it.

Industry is happy to welcome wildlife

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Mike Leakey is the Senior Reserve Manager at Natural England's Teesmouth National Nature Reserve. Passionate about the wildlife of the Tees, he explains why the area has a special place in his heart.

Growth areas outweigh downturn for chemicals

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:57:00 GMT

Bob Coxon, chairman of NEPIC, the North East Process Industry Cluster, discusses how the largest part of the North East economy is surviving the current recession.