Let's Stay Positive

Facing the challenge Mar 19 2009

WHETHER you have been doing it for just a few months or for several decades, there’s no doubt that leading a business can be a lonely job.Read

It's not all bad news Mar 19 2009

WE don't need anyone to tell us how tough things will be for North East businesses in 2009. The country entered recession at the start of the year and the problems facing the global economy have been well documented.Read

Back to basics Mar 19 2009

FOR anyone who was in the IT industry at the start of this decade, as I was, there is a sense of déjà vu about what's going on now. Read

Cutting-edge companies fill Consett Innovation Centre Mar 19 2009

SUPPORT from Derwentside Enterprise Agency is helping many companies in the district to buck the trend as businesses across the UK struggle with the effects of the downturn. Read

HSBC is leading the way in challenging times Mar 19 2009

THE year is young, but already it looks like one that will be remembered by many businesses across the North East for the sheer challenge and uncertainty it is bringing to the area. Read

Designing for the future Mar 19 2009

NEW money is being injected into a ground-breaking project to boost its work putting the North East at the forefront of marine design. Read

Offering all the support you'll need Mar 19 2009

BUSINESSES in Tyne and Wear have access to a free and independent support service. Read

Businesses are focusing on team development Mar 19 2009

HISTORICALLY both commercial organisations and public bodies have responded to the worsening economic climate by tightening their belts through reducing the wage bill and cutting what have historically been perceived as non-critical HR development costs. Read

Firms take up help offer Mar 19 2009

THE number of firms coming forward to get financial help and advice in the North East has increased significantly since One North East launched the Real Help for Business Now campaign with backing from The Journal.Read

Navigating the storm Mar 19 2009

AS I sit writing this, the radio continues to toll the death knell of global capitalism. As financial institutions that have survived the political and economic turmoils of the 20th Century collapse, all organisations begin to feel the cold wind of recession. Read

Chemical company gets expansion aid Mar 19 2009

A CHEMICAL company plans a £100,000 expansion to increase production of drugs for medical research around the world.Read

Ambitious £6.8m centre Mar 19 2009

WORK is near completion on Derwentside District Council’s most ambitious development project at Tanfield Lea, near Stanley in County Durham.Read

Take fast track to great results Mar 19 2009

BUSINESSES in County Durham are on a fast track to growth, thanks to an innovative business development programme put together by the county’s five enterprise agencies. Read

Finding a path through recession Mar 19 2009

MANY organisations need help to steer them through the credit crunch and with the recession taking its toll on many significant national and even global businesses, it is no wonder that the North East’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are also in need of some assistance. Read

Supporting your business - the intelligent way Mar 19 2009

THERE is no denying that times are tough for businesses. However, rather than dwelling on the credit crunch, businesses need to look at their strengths and weaknesses and act now.Read

Practical help for businesses Mar 19 2009

AT the start of the year, the UK's economy entered into recession for the first time in almost 20 years and as the recent announcement of job losses at Nissan shows, the impact of global events have hit companies close to home. Read

Relationships you can rely on Mar 19 2009

There's no doubt that these are extraordinary times for the financial industry, but the tough economic conditions being faced by businesses in the North East and across the country right now mean that companies need to be able to rely on their bank to help them maintain a strong financial platform.Read

Come on you Villa Mar 19 2009

THE new owner of one of the region’s best-loved soft drinks brands has unveiled ambitious plans for the company after buying it out of administration. Read

Opportunity knocks Mar 19 2009

IN difficult times people often bury their heads in the sand rather than making the most of the opportunities that are out there. It’s no surprise with so many job losses being made recently. However with the right advice and planning there’s no reason why businesses can’t thrive.Read

Designs on the future Mar 19 2009

COMPANIES aiming to profit from the design of new products and services will be given a boost on March 27 with the launch of Design Network North.Read