Fave films will inspire wedding movie theme Aug 7 2007
GRADUATE Sam Dibb enjoyed filming his sister’s wedding so much – it set a new business idea in motion. The 24-year-old has now launched his own company to record other people’s big days. more
Business start-ups dip under Labour's regime Aug 7 2007
BUSINESS start-up rates have fallen since Labour came to power a decade ago, despite moves to tackle barriers to enterprise, according to a new report. Researchers at the University of Sheffield’s management school said there had been little improvement in rates of entrepreneurship since 1997. more
Keeping it legal Aug 7 2007
WE all know why we should make a will, but few of us think about what would happen if we were to lose our ability to manage our own affairs, as a result of an accident, illness or simply old age. This can have an impact on your business as well as your personal finances. more
Starting out Aug 7 2007
Name of business: Streamlined Office Solutions. Location: Seaton Delaval. more
Second accolade for Tedco Aug 6 2007
AN enterprise agency is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious quality standard for the second consecutive time. more
Good advice Aug 6 2007
BUSINESS advice can now be delivered straight into your in-box. Whether you’re a new company just starting out or an established business ready for growth, gaining the right type of support for your company can be invaluable to your success. more
Starting out Aug 6 2007
Location: Clara Vale, Gateshead, but works throughout Northumberland, Gateshead and Newcastle. more
Electronics firm aims to be a market leader Aug 6 2007
AN electronics design and development consultancy is preparing to launch the first of a range of new products it hopes will establish it as a worldwide market leader. more
Only 1 in 10 a high flier Jul 31 2007
JUST one in 10 small business owners in the North-East is a high flier, according to a new survey. But more than a third of the region’s small business leaders are steady growers, said a study aimed at identifying the attributes displayed by Britain’s successful small ventures. more
Father and son add glitz to family memories Jul 31 2007
A FATHER and son team have set up their own photography studio specialising in modern “celebrity style” shoots. Yours Forever Digital has been set up by ex-firefighter Bill West and his son Ian, after they bought Yours Forever, a 25-year-old photography studio in South Shields. more
80 students go to work in summer break Jul 31 2007
A RECORD number of students from universities in the region are boosting their career prospects working with small businesses this summer. About 80 have dedicated eight weeks of their summer holiday to take part in the Shell Step Programme. more
Equestrian family set for Olympic standard Jul 30 2007
A SPORT mad family are on course to create a £2m Olympic standard equestrian training and therapy centre in County Durham. The Brown family are aiming to become a recognised UK leader in horse and rider care for their centre. more
Finance firm is on the move Jul 30 2007
BUSINESS partners Michael Carrick and Steven Johnson are investing £250,000 into a new office for their rapidly-growing financial management firm. more
Cashing in on climate challenge Jul 30 2007
SMALL businesses with big ideas to combat climate change are being urged to compete for awards of up to £40,000, as the Shell Springboard programme opens for its third year. more
Good advice Jul 23 2007
IT is part of almost every business’s daily life. Whether used to improve communication or revolutionise working practices, IT enables companies to work more efficiently and take advantage of new opportunities to improve competitiveness. more
Pair will get gym in trim for health Jul 23 2007
A PAIR of fitness instructors have bought the gym where they work and now plan to give the business a makeover. more
Belmont pupils are top class Jul 23 2007
TURNING old jeans into new bags proved a winning formula for a team of Durham school pupils in a competition to find tycoons of the future. more
Wheels of justice generate new venture Jul 23 2007
A FORMER cab driver has set up her own business to teach others in the trade how to cope with a welter of new laws. more
Online finalists awarded £2,000 Jul 16 2007
TEN budding entrepreneurs have been awarded £2,000 each to start their own online businesses. The winners were chosen from dozens of entries to the YouTrade competition, launched last November to encourage online entrepreneurship in the North-East. more
Sunderland in bottom half of firm launches league Jul 16 2007
SUNDERLAND is languishing near the bottom of a national league of business creation. While Newcastle is exactly in line with the UK average of six new businesses launched for every 10,000 adults a year, Sunderland sees just half that number set up. more
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