A full agenda for our mutual friend Sep 10 2007
Keeping up with business trends is as much as some companies can do, but Alastair Gilmour talks to one chief executive whose financial institution is setting an increasingly hot pace. more
Making the most of a caring society Aug 20 2007
The boss of Darlington Building Society is a very busy man. Graeme King met Peter Rowley, chief executive, marathon runner, real ale fan and one of a shrinking tribe who believe in the power of society. more
It’s about letting people blossom Aug 6 2007
Rising from trainee solicitor to managing partner in 11 years at commercial law firm Muckle LLP (formerly Robert Muckle) Stephen McNicol has achieved more than most could expect from an entire career. more
Steady hand in stormy waters Jul 30 2007
From an early age Nick Spurr has been fascinated with the craft of boat building, harbouring a romantic notion to own his own yard. James Barton meets a man who realised his dream after buying the Amble Boat Company in Northumberland. more
Arnab follows in father’s footsteps Jul 23 2007
THE desire to emulate his father’s achievements led Dr Arnab Basu to begin a journey which sees him now at the head of a successful Durham company. James Barton met him. more
Building site – to building sights Jul 16 2007
A chance encounter with Courtney Cox and David Arquette led to a bit part in horror film Scream 2 and inspired Sam Morton to pursue his dream of a career in film-making. James Barton met the boss of Newcastle’s Twenty First Century Media. more
Stefan Lepkowski, Karol Marketing Jul 9 2007
STEFAN Lepkowski was brought up in the wilds of the South African veldt: he adored the open vistas and the endless beauty of the landscape around his home near Table Mountain. His days were filled with surfing, sunbathing and experiencing a wild outdoor existence – he even used to catch snakes for pocket money. more
A human touch and a sense of fun Jul 2 2007
A HUMAN resources agency should go further than fit people to jobs and jobs to people. It’s about understanding, involvement, maximum benefit – and fun – as Alastair Gilmour discovers. more
Appetite for growth Jun 25 2007
After surviving two world wars and the Great Depression, a fourth generation fish and chip shop supplier is looking forward to a profitable 21st century. James Barton met chairman Bill Colbeck, the custodian of a remarkable and enduring legacy. more
Saying YO! to eccentric Jun 18 2007
With a rather eccentric image - long sideboards and a taste in shoes and socks not shared by many - you might think YO! Sushi and Dragon's Den entrepreneur Simon Woodroffe just got lucky to make his millions. Graeme King thinks otherwise. more
Dr Matt Ridley, Northern Rock Jun 14 2007
Northern Rock chairman Dr Matt Ridley on what needs to be done to kick-start the North-East economy. more
Charting a life of success Jun 11 2007
Professor Malcolm Young has been making headlines after discovering a cure for the MRSA superbug and is considering a stock market flotation for his drug discovery company e-Therapeutics - yet it could all have been so different. James Barton uncovers Prof Young's pop music past. more
Sharp end of real relationship Jun 4 2007
A business analyst has Alastair Gilmour querying his questions and analysing the response. more
Each day's a joy for Berghaus boss May 29 2007
Richard Cotter is a man on a mission. With the outdoor clothing market expanding rapidly, he is determined that Berghaus is going to claim at least its fair share of that growth. more
Why Hossain's starting out again May 21 2007
Hossain Rezaei has run the gauntlet with the British legal system, acts of God and political turmoil in his own country to build a successful business career in the UK. He talks to Nigel Stirling about his salvation of Pride Valley Foods and what his future holds. more
A new complexion on career May 14 2007
A Durham GP with serious entrepreneurial tendencies has built up a new career as chief executive of a multi-million pound stock market-listed skincare company. James Barton has an appointment with Dr Mark Randle. more
A classic recipe for the good life May 8 2007
An innocent pleasure in dismantling his toys as a child led Bob Fountain to create a multi-million pound business in his backyard, restoring some of the world's most luxurious cars. Then he went on to buy the pub next door. James Barton hears how he lives the life many men can merely dream of. more
Peacocks still in the best of health Apr 30 2007
The Peacocks have been making orthotics in Newcastle for more than 100 years. Chris Hill met them and discovered a remarkable family affair. more
From Captain Bob to her own Bridge Apr 23 2007
From stamping passports for Swedes, through doing PR for Robert Maxwell, twice breaking her neck skiing and now winning a Queen's Award, life has never been dull for Caroline Theobald. Graeme King met the networking queen. more
Why the future's all about creation Apr 16 2007
Leading the Arts Council in a region where culture is now so high profile is no mean job. Graeme King talked to executive director Mark Robinson about art, prisons policy, vegetarian cookery and Preston North End. more
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