nebusiness.co.uk - North East Vision - Summer 2011

Lead from the front

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

EVERYONE wants to know the secret of good leadership, but you can’t buy a checklist that’ll teach you the skills in just six weeks.

A hole new way

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

SCIENTISTS are occasionally accused of throwing money at problems. But in Newcastle city centre they are pouring £1m into the ground – literally.

Constructing a Sustainable Future

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

RETRO-fitting old buildings in order to reduce their environmental impact is just one of the major challenges being faced by the construction industry. Dr Stephanie Glendinning, Reader in Environmental Geotechnics at Newcastle University, explains how academia and industry are working together.

Northumbrian Water pushing ahead with more green moves

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE song of the curlew and the sight of the sailing craft may have you thinking you’re 1,000 miles from industry when you’re beside the waters of Kielder and Selset.

Spearheading the energy revolution

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ANDREW DAVISON, head of the Muckle LLP Energy Group, takes a look at the North East's renewables market and calls on the Government to clarify its energy policy to ensure future investment and technological advances.

Business thrives in Sunderland

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

SUNDERLAND – a smart, sustainable, learning city nurturing enterprise and business investment. Businesses, from micros to multinationals, are thriving in Sunderland.

European funding helps North East businesses benefit from world-leading facility

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

EUROPEAN funding towards an outstanding multi-million pound project at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) is helping place the North East at the centre of world-wide offshore wind turbine developments.

We mean business

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IF YOUR business has a problem, where do you go to get it fixed? For more and more companies the answer is Teesside University, which describes itself as ‘the university for business’.

Partnerships benefit graduates and companies

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE new Knowledge Exchange Internship (KEI) programme is building on Teesside University’s strong record of supporting businesses in the region with training, consultancy, joint research projects and graduate placements.

There’s strength in steel

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

NO sooner had the ink dried on the landmark SSI deal, Teesside was reeling from a fresh blow to its steel industry. Mike Hughes reflects on a pivotal few weeks.

Buy into the wind business

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

WITH interest in renewables at an all-time high and attractive returns on offer, now could be the time to join the green revolution. But, as Ben Collard explains, careful planning is essential for anyone looking for a slice of the action.

Pupil project aims to make rural affairs the fourth ‘R’

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IT may seem like a fun day out, but there is a serious message behind a pioneering project to educate youngsters about rural life, as Andrew Hebden reports.

Why North East is perfect location for business

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

LOCATION is key when it comes to business. And in the current challenging economic climate it’s never been more important to be in the right place with the right facilities to maximise every opportunity.

Looking for business success out of the box? Grow your own at the BIC

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

PROVIDING custom-crafted accommodation and provisions for burgeoning businesses has been the order of the day at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) for over 16 years now, and in 2011 the privately held organisation is showing no signs of slowing down, as some of the region’s most exciting enterprises continue to grow their operations at the Sunderland site.

Wynyard Park - a development to drive the region forward

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

WYNYARD Park Ltd is justifiably proud of its achievements in developing the region's premier business park.

Investing in regional businesses

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IT HAS been a busy and productive couple of years for Tyne and Wear Development Company. At a time when business support is evolving, it has been continuing to work hard to drive inward investment in Tyne and Wear by attracting a host of flagship projects to the region – including Tesco Bank and Balfour Beatty.

County Durham - the perfect place to base your business

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IF YOU are ready to take on premises, then look no further than County Durham. Durham County Council aims to support the continuous improvement of the county's infrastructure and environment.

Top businesses are in a league of their own

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE countdown has begun to the unveiling of one of the most closely watched business ratings in the region. Business is all about competition and the North East Top 200 Companies is an eagerly anticipated league of the biggest companies by turnover in the area.

A taste of the country

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE summer season of country shows around the region began at the end of May with the Northumberland County Show. Thousands of visitors flocked to Corbridge for the annual farming, food and entertainment spectacular. Karen Dent reports.

Interview: Brian Palmer, chief executive of Tharsus

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

RUNNING a successful business can be a trying task at the best of times, but every so often comes a 'turning point' which can see a business really take off.