Top businesses in the North East, top companies

Business Link gives support to meet the challenges Jul 15 2009

THE latest Top 250 list reminds us that despite its challenges the North East has many outstanding firms contributing vastly to the regional economy.Read

Energy burst beckons for Port of Tyne Jul 15 2009

ANDREW Moffat says Port of Tyne, while facing up to a more difficult trading period, it is also preparing for clear opportunities ahead.Read

Wealth of expertise is on hand for local companies Jul 15 2009

DURHAM Business School has a solid reputation for providing a wide range of support to regional businesses, including “members” of the Top 250.Read

Not just any port in a storm Jul 15 2009

LIKE many businesses, award-winning port owner and operator PD Ports has had 12 difficult months of trading. But Teesport is shaping up for future growth.Read

Why these 250 must be feted Jul 15 2009

IF the region's top firms overcome the challenges ahead, they will benefit countless other businesses around them.Read

Painful year but opportunities show for the brave Jul 15 2009

THE last year has seen extremely volatile market conditions, unprecedented to all but the most experienced of investors.Read

Profits up for many despite the stock market gloom Jul 15 2009

SAGE again heads the list of profitability in 2008 – the sole North East-based constituent of the FTSE 100 index, following the loss of Northern Rock early in the year.Read

Big deals made in the city Jul 15 2009

THE size and quality of the Brewin Dolphin operation in Newcastle is now much better known as a result of a successful marketing campaign to raise the profile of the business (formerly known as Wise Speke) – and a move to prestigious new offices at Time Central last year.Read

Partnership working will lead to success Jul 15 2009

RECESSION calls for better use of property, something previously low on management agendas.Read

Where Sugar can sweeten the pill Jul 15 2009

APPRENTICES are vital to the well-being of the region's industries big and small.Read

Enriching winds blow off the coast Jul 15 2009

BIG opportunities are dawning in sustainable technology for North East companies.Read

World trade a bright spot Jul 15 2009

THE economic downturn is having a significant impact on the North East economy yet, despite a fall in exports at the end of last year, the region’s international trade performance is still one of the few bright spots.Read

Going from strength to strength Jul 15 2009

NEWCASTLE-born Professor Rob Dixon reflects on the year and a bit since he was appointed by Durham University to lead the Business School in its drive to maintain and enhance its position as one of the best in the UK and Europe.Read

Digital acorns grow well Jul 15 2009

IN today's digital world you don’t need to be in the USA to succeed. Digital business can make some very serious money, regardless of where it is.Read

Passport to an industry Jul 15 2009

VARIOUS initiatives have been launched in recent years to help plug the gap that the decline of manufacturing industries left in the region.Read

Green and pleasant land Jul 15 2009

THERE'S more to Northumberland in commercial opportunity than a casual glance at the Top 250 might suggest.Read

Still engine room of region Jul 15 2009

HOME for many of the region's Top 250 companies, Tyne and Wear has much to offer growing businesses.Read

Flags fly again in the Valley Jul 15 2009

A 'NO' from Government has disappointed but not disheartened the Tees Valley area. Watch for its renewed vigour.Read

'Netting' success by tapping into skills on the doorstep Jul 15 2009

IT is important where possible to safeguard jobs, but equally important to retain a competitive edge.Read

Authority shows way to succeed Jul 15 2009

FROM fish and chips to diagnostic systems, South Tyneside shows in its businesses the enterprise and determination needed to come through hard times.Read

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