Martyn Pellew : Challenging times require commitment to change
9:32am Tuesday 18th November 2008
THE year is rapidly coming to its end and with only a month to go until Christmas many businesses will be saying “thank goodness”. The financial crisis and the ominous R word have been daily headlines as our national media have whipped themselves into a frenzy of doom and gloom, which I firmly believe has not been helpful.
Amanda Shepherd: Plan now to ensure good cheer during Christmas
9:47am Tuesday 18th November 2008
CHRISTMAS has a major impact on the workload of most businesses. Whether it means gearing up for a rush, or preparing for a slowdown, planning how to handle the change in activity is key if small business owners are to make the most of the season.
North-East Chamber of Commerce: Buy local, and the cash stays local
9:02am Tuesday 11th November 2008
THIS Saturday, marks the first anniversary of the Buy North- East campaign, which was launched by the North-East Chamber of Commerce and supported by The Northern Echo after we highlighted that if more councils spent more money buying services from local firms it would give a major cash injection to the region.
Time to reflect on future you want to create
8:52am Friday 7th November 2008
ONE of our greatest challenges comes when attempting to predict what the future has in store for us.
Company on track with train broadband
9:08am Tuesday 14th October 2008
TECHNOLOGY and infrastructure company Nomad Digital is poised for further global expansion after raising £6m to fund progress in its revolutionary wireless broadband connection for trains.
Ports company looks to attract Indian market
9:10am Tuesday 14th October 2008
TEESPORT owner PD Ports has signed a deal which could help it attract shipping traffic from the multi-billion pound Indian export market to the North-East.
Rogue traders under conference spotlight
9:13am Tuesday 14th October 2008
NEW legislation is being introduced to crack down on traders and businesses using inaccurate information or misleading hardselling techniques to secure sales.
Chamber News: Not all a case of doom and gloom
9:07am Tuesday 14th October 2008
WE are definitely in the grip of interesting times.
Builders’ merchant moves to £1.6m depot
9:09am Tuesday 14th October 2008
BUILDERS’ merchant JT Dove has invested £1.6m in creating a new depot in the region.
Company to create ‘stunning entrance’
9:09am Tuesday 14th October 2008
A CONSTRUCTION company has been appointed to create a striking entrance for the latest stage of a regeneration project.
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