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Fastest 50 Businesses 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Here is the table of the 50 fastest growing companies in 2009.

Soil Machine Dynamics wins Fastest 50 award for 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT

IT was a case of back to the future for Soil Machine Dynamics as it was crowned the fastest-growing company in the North East for 2009.

Fifty reasons to be cheerful

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:27:00 GMT

THE last 12 months have not been an easy time for anyone.

Region learns lessons from global crisis

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:26:00 GMT

THE phrase "never let a good crisis go to waste" has been bandied about in political circles in the wake of the tumultuous economic events of the last year or so.

Safeguarding your good ideas

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:25:00 GMT

ALEX Shiel, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Ward Hadaway, outlines why protecting and exploiting ideas is crucial to success in business.

Pointing the best way to grow

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:24:00 GMT

ACHIEVING growth in a business is one thing, maintaining it is another.

Fastest 50 highlights region's resilience

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:19:00 GMT

THIS year businesses have experienced some of the toughest trading conditions the country has ever seen. The economic downturn has been challenging but because of this, the Fastest 50, and what is represents, has never been more crucial.

Business school supports Fastest 50 of the future

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:17:00 GMT

MUCH of our work at Durham Business School and St Chad's College concerns enterprise and business development - how businesses get started, how they grow and develop in response to changing market conditions and what support they need to realise their entrepreneurial vision.

Firms fighting on in tougher times

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:16:00 GMT

THIS year's Fastest 50 demonstrates that despite the tough times we are experiencing, the North East still boasts an abundance of fantastic, vibrant companies that are moving forward.

The Fastest 50 analysed

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:15:00 GMT

CELEBRATING growth in a time of global recession may seem like an odd thing to do.

How our positive approach can help us to keep flying high

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:14:00 GMT

THERE'S little doubt about it, the last few years have been tough for businesses in our region, as they have across the UK and the globe.

New fund heralds a bright future for business

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:10:00 GMT

THE future looks bright for growing businesses in the North East. From next year, a new investment pot of £125m will be in place to deliver a shot-in-the-arm for SME finance.

Setting the new course for a low carbon economy

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:09:00 GMT

THERE is no denying that for many businesses the last 12 months have been tough. But when the going gets tough, the tough get going and the Fastest 50 demonstrates that changing markets create new opportunities for businesses that can move quickly.

Reward without using up cash

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:08:00 GMT

FAST-growing companies need high quality employees, but how can you retain and reward key staff without using up cash? Ward Hadaway tax partner Paul Christian has some tips.

The drawbacks of dividends

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:06:00 GMT

JIM James, corporate recovery partner at Ward Hadaway, looks at why taking dividends may not be the best way for directors of fast-growing companies to reward their hard work.

Stagnant labour creates problems

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

ALMOST without exception, whether for fast-growing companies or struggling companies, the last 12 months have been a testing and difficult time. Joe Thornhill, joint head of the employment team at Ward Hadaway, looks at the challenges ahead.

The Fastest 50 Hall of Fame

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Past winners of the Fastest 50 Awards.

Right advice can help you keep more of your money

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:05:00 GMT

MAKING money from business is not an easy task, especially in the current economic climate.

Challenges for growing firms need not be insurmountable

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:04:00 GMT

GROWTH in a business is a positive sign but can cause issues when accompanied by a corresponding increase in the workforce.

Just give a good product or service people want

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:02:00 GMT

OUR work at Durham Business School and St Chad’s College often concerns enterprise and business development – how businesses get started, how they grow, develop and change in response to changing market conditions and what support they need to realise their entrepreneurial vision.