The Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 growing companies for 2006
More to come Oct 18 2006
The hotel arm of the leisure group owned by a star of BBC's Dragons' Den is the fastest growing company in the North-East. more
We've seen a seismic shift Oct 18 2006
As a list of the fastest-growing companies in the North-East, the Fastest 50 reflects the current state of the region's economy. more
Well, apart from making life better Oct 18 2006
There's a great scene in Monty Python's Life of Brian when Reg, the leader of the rebels, asks: "And what have the Romans ever done for us?" more
It's time we started to break China Oct 18 2006
Trying to break into new export markets presents our region's businesses with many challenges. However, the opportunities presented by the spectacular growth of the Chinese economy are impossible to ignore. more
Trusting your family with business assets Oct 18 2006
With recent changes to the Finance Act (2006) adding a layer of complexity to the area of Trust law Andrew Facer, partner at Ward Hadaway, explores some of the opportunities that still exist, particularly for business and farming assets. more
A vibrant region and a dynamic economy Oct 18 2006
It has been a fantastic year for businesses in North-East England and The Journal Fastest 50 makes encouraging reading, demonstrating as it does the number of growing companies in the region. more
A showcase year for the North-East Oct 18 2006
Yet again this year, the list of the region's fastest growing private companies provides a great barometer for the region's economy. more
Productivity is above national average Oct 18 2006
The range of fast growth businesses, as shown in this list, demonstrates the health of the North-East economy. Every single sector is represented. more
More science than magic Oct 18 2006
Congratulations to the directors of this year's Fastest 50 companies. more
NStar offers a guiding light Oct 18 2006
NStar has delivered £33m of early stage finance for the region and is now working on a similar step change in helping to prepare companies for investment. more
Nurturing bright business talent Oct 18 2006
Entrepreneurs are, by nature, driven people. They move fast, they react quickly and they want everything to have happened yesterday. more
Make property part of success Oct 18 2006
For all dynamic businesses, having the right premises and location is an essential ingredient of success. more
Marketplace that's full of potential Oct 18 2006
When reflecting on the entrepreneurial endeavour behind this annual listing of the region's fastest growing private companies, I feel a sense of pride in my business community. more
North East celebrates its international language skills Oct 18 2006
More and more companies are embracing international communication skills in order to increase heir export markets across the world, and are noticing the positive effect on their bottom line. more
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