Buzzing with rapid pace of change

10:18am Tuesday 29th April 2008

THE pace of change in the Tees Valley is nothing short of incredible. Futuristic buildings are shooting up on Middlehaven and a real buzz is going round the business community.

Commitment to export is a serious choice

10:15am Tuesday 22nd April 2008

AS we continue our series on the Top traits of successful exporters C vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship building, quality, adaptation and energy C we now come to commitment.

N-E must tackle green fuel issue from the front

9:42am Tuesday 22nd April 2008

GREEN issues are becoming increasingly topical on the business agenda here in the Tees Valley and the wider North-East region.

Region’s employees gain from skills and training

10:44am Tuesday 15th April 2008

APRIL is the second anniversary of the Train to Gain service, the jointly funded Learning Skills Council North-East and One NorthEast training service that was developed as part of the drive to improve the skills of the region's workforce.

Chance to look back on year’s achievements

9:40am Tuesday 1st April 2008

APRIL is a fabulous month for reflecting on the achievements of the year - what with it being the year end for many companies and the start of the new financial year.

Suzanne McCreedy: Keeping abreast of changes to the rules

10:54am Tuesday 11th March 2008

APRIL 6 is an important date. It represents the Governments next common commencement date (CCD), when a number of key departments will issue changes to UK business regulations.

James Ramsbotham : Grab our US business cousins by the hand

9:37am Tuesday 4th March 2008

Grab our US business cousins by the hand HOW many times have you wished that there were a few more hours in the day, or even an extra day in the week? So, what did you do last Friday? Did you take advantage of the leap year to catch up on a task youfve intended to do for ages but you can never find the time to complete?

David Coppock: How to be a successful exporter

10:02am Tuesday 26th February 2008

COMPANIES that do well in international markets share many common characteristics. Successful companies are those with vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship-building, quality, adaptation and energy.

Joanne Fryett: Port scheme ‘will benefit North-East economy’

9:37am Tuesday 26th February 2008

NEWS that PD Ports has won its long-fought campaign for the construction of a deep-water container terminal on the River Tees should be welcomed throughout the North East.

Martyn Pellew : Changing landscapes inspire future development

9:39am Tuesday 19th February 2008

THE landscape of the Tees Valley has changed significantly over recent years. Some parts of Middlesbrough are virtually unrecognisable these days as the town becomes awash with unusual, wonderful architecture and a thriving economy.

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