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

Brothers carve their mark on hi-tech stone

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:30:00 GMT

F. Jones Cleveland is an award-winning family firm carving out a strong future in the Tees Valley with a band of brothers driving growth. Karen McLauchlan found out more.

Willing to embrace innovation

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:29:00 GMT

NORTHUMBRIAN Water is pushing ahead with its long term plans – to be the national leader in water and waste water services. The County Durham-based company last year launched Looking To The Future, a document setting out the firm’s ambitions for the next 20 to 30 years.

Small North East companies competing for business benefits from London 2012

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:28:00 GMT

Nearly 30 North East businesses have also been automatically referred through CompeteFor to the local Business Link for business improvement support.

Outdoor wear company planning to scale new heights

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:27:00 GMT

RUMMAGE through the average wardrobe in the UK and you’ll find staples such as fleeces and multi-activity shoes, says Richard Cotter. “Outdoor wear has got to the point where it’s transcending the activity,” says the brand president of Sunderland-based company Berghaus.

A binding contract?

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:26:00 GMT

YOU have exchanged contracts on the sale of Lake View, your little pad overlooking the sewage works. Everything will now simply wind its gentle way to completion. Of course it will. Then you will bank your massive profit and depart for Spain. Unless the buyer, Owen Munny, backs out of the deal.

The hyienist not content with simply scraping by

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:25:00 GMT

WHEN the law changed two years ago to allow dental hygienists to be become their own boss, Louise Parker was one of the first to take advantage of the new rules.

It's time for celebration as Muckle LLP makes its move

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:24:00 GMT

AS part of Muckle LLP’s recent move to their new offices at Time Central, Gallowgate, Newcastle, the commercial law firm hosted a series of launch parties to celebrate.

No need these days to dodge the rotten fruit

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:23:00 GMT

YOU wouldn’t think the oldest Georgian theatre in the country is on Teesside and not in Chichester or Bath, says drama stalwart Peter Wilson.

New aerospace training facility gives students a sky-high start

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:22:00 GMT

SKILLED engineers commanding starting salaries of £28,000 in their early 20s will soon be coming off the production line at the region’s newest learning facility.

Industry and nature working in harmony

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:21:00 GMT

NATURAL England is the new government organisation formed by bringing together English Nature, the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service.

Offices are home from home

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:20:00 GMT

LOCATION, location, location – a key ingredient for any successful business. Whether a firm is just starting out or is well established with plans to expand, choosing the right premises with the correct address can be crucial to success.

Business parks take off in a big way