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Entrant: Inspired during quest for the perfect present
2:49pm Friday 2nd May 2008
Matt Scott, from Washington, has big ambitions for his trainer design company Mes Footwork

Why North is the right place to do business
2:44pm Friday 2nd May 2008
Ahead of Monday's closing date for the If We Can, You Can challenge, Deborah Johnson looks at how statistics show the region is an ideal place to start a business, and meets two entrepreneurs who have done just that

Entrant: ‘I love the fact this is my baby’
9:25am Friday 2nd May 2008
Lori Del Genis, 40, set up eco-friendly bridal company Conscious Elegance just over a year ago and already has plans to expand.

Entrant: "It's all about taking experiences and moving the business forward"
11:51am Thursday 17th April 2008
"I decided to take the plunge and start my own business, Trampas The Mens Room, twelve months ago after identifying a distinct lack of male grooming salons in the area.

Entrant: Passion for food drives business on
3:42pm Tuesday 15th April 2008
After years dreaming, Nicole Race, 33, from Darlington, took the plunge last year and created gourmet food venture New Tastes. Mother-of-two Mrs Race, who has entered the If We Can, You Can challenge, tells her story

Case Study: Nicola CookCase Study: Nicola Cook
3:40pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Entrepreneur Nicola Cook has battled illness, trauma and financial troubles to achieve her dream of becoming her own boss. Here, she tells Deputy Business Editor Deborah Johnson how, as a result of her many obstacles, she has learned the most important skills of all - self-belief

Case Study: Alan NobleCase Study: Alan Noble
12:25pm Thu 20 Mar 08
From humble beginnings, Alan Noble's van hire business has become a great North-East success story. He spoke to Business Editor Owen McAteer and offered advice to would-be entrepreneurs

Case Study: Tarek NseirCase Study: Tarek Nseir
12:43pm Tue 18 Mar 08
Tarek Nseir established digital agency Th_nk while at university, transforming it into one of the fastestgrowing businesses of its type in the UK. Deputy Business Editor Deborah Johnson discovers the award-winning entrepreneur's motivation for success and why he is encouraging others to follow his lead

Case Study: Sadie AytonCase Study: Sadie Ayton
4:13pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Sadie Ayton is backing a campaign to find and encourage new entrepreneurs in the region. She explains the secrets of her success

Case Study: Nickie GottCase Study: Nickie Gott
4:19pm Fri 14 Mar 08
AS a 30-year old mother-of-two, Nickie Gott had no formal qualifications or a career to return to after pregnancy.

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