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Curtain brought down in style
07-11-2008
A PACKED Newcastle Civic Centre saw the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) bring the curtain down on its 2008 corporate events calendar.
Buy online via NECC website!
29-10-2008
The NECC is delighted to announce that members can now pay for many of our products and services online via the NECC website.
US elections party
24-10-2008
The race for the White House between McCain and Obama is the most dramatic presidential contest for a generation - the Labour Party is holiding a 'US...
NECC Annual Dinner 2008
08-10-2008
THE NECC is delighted to announce that Gary Hoffman, set to take over at Northern Rock, will be guest speaker at the upcoming NECC Annual Dinner.
Surprise 0.5% cut – NECC reaction
08-10-2008
COMMENTING on today’s move by the Bank of England to cut interest rates by half of one per cent a day before the monthly decision was anticipated, Ja...
NECC acts to help flood-damaged firms
15-09-2008
THE region’s leading business group is taking proactive steps to help Morpeth businesses devastated by flash flooding.
Business waste - get it sorted!
09-09-2008
BUSINESSES across the North East are coming to terms with a new European law which mean they are responsible for pre-treating their waste before it i...
Onyx Group opens up BCC centre to assist stricken firms
08-09-2008
THE BAD weather witnessed throughout the country this week has meant devastating consequences for businesses that now face damage to their office pre...
Hotel and NECC in delegate deal
04-09-2008
A SOON-to-be-opened North East hotel is helping out local businesses with an opening month initiative.
Housing market initiatives needed to salvage skills - NECC
03-09-2008
THE region’s leading business group today welcomed the publication of the Government’s measures to tackle the housing market crisis saying it brought...
NE's biggest ever event promoting local producers, Taste 2
30-08-2008
NECC partner Tesco is sponsoring the North East’s biggest ever event promoting local producers, Taste 2. It is being organised by The Journal newspa...
Is Manchester a regular business destination for your firm?
07-08-2008
IF YOU or your colleagues regularly travel to Manchester then recently announced plans for a congestion charging scheme affecting all traffic leaving...
Firms need help to meet ambitious apprenticeships targets
30-07-2008
AMBITIOUS Government plans to offer every school leaver an apprenticeship from 2013 must be backed by assistance for businesses if the proposal is to...
The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2009
30-06-2008
THE QUEEN'S Awards are highly sought-after and provide tangible benefits for companies that receive one. They are recognised in the UK as the most pr...
NECC to champion region’s innovators
17-06-2008
A campaign has been launched to highlight and champion the North East’s most innovative and exciting companies.
All’s share at NECC
29-05-2008
THE region’s leading business organisation has set up a dedicated Trip Share scheme in a bid to cut its impact on rush hour traffic.The North East Ch
Provision of a “Place” Survey
29-05-2008
Northumberland County Council acting in partnership with the six District/Borough Councils is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced...
Provision of Responsive Repairs & Maintenance
29-05-2008
Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced organisations for a period of 12 months (with the potential to...
Provision of Statutory Testing and Inspection Services
29-05-2008
Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced organisations for a period of 12 months (with the potential ...
Radisson SAS Hotel, Durham starts summer recruitment drive
29-05-2008
THE SOON to be opened Radisson SAS Hotel, Durham has kicked off its summer recruitment drive by beginning its search for a sales manager.
Dr Who swaps Tardis for down to earth transport at Newcastle Airport
20-05-2008
Doctor Who, alias actor Peter Davison, swapped the Tardis for more down to earth forms of transport as he toured organisations supported by Learning ...
Showcase for employment opportunities in the oil, gas and related energy sectors
20-05-2008
Are you looking for career opportunities in the oil, gas and related energy industry? Are you looking for new people to join your team?
State of the Region report shows strength of North East economy
13-05-2008
THE region’s leading business group today strongly welcomed publication of the State of the Region Report, saying it illustrated the North East’s eve...
Torn-down barriers make the world a land of opportunity – Lech Walesa
13-05-2008
GLOBALISATION has transformed the face of the world economy and created a host of opportunities that were previously not available in the 20th Centur...
Non-executive board vacancies - request for expressions of interest
06-05-2008
WITH APPROXIMATELY 25,000 students and an extensive network of external links, the University of Teesside has become a major asset for the Tees Valle...
PD Ports secures new Tesco import centre – NECC reaction
02-05-2008
RESPONDING to today’s announcement that PD Ports has secured a deal with Tesco to develop a new import centre creating 800 jobs, Joanne Fryett, NECC ...
Cocktails and canapés for Sunderland businesses
01-05-2008
BUSINESSES leaders in Sunderland will be enjoying cocktails and canapés on Thursday, May 8 at an event to highlight a new business-led initiative.
World leader to address NECC members
01-05-2008
ONE of the best known and most influential world leaders of the 20th Century has chosen the North East as the venue for a solo talk in England next w...
Invitation to Tender - food and drink sector training
21-04-2008
THE North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is working in partnership with Northumbria Larder and Improve to develop training in the food and drink sec...
Inspirational event - for women only!
17-04-2008
A NIGHT of networking and shopping with Junior Chamber International (JCI) and Barbara Oliver, one of the region's most well know retail and social e...
Interest Rate Cut- NECC Reaction
10-04-2008
The interest rate cuts spell good news for business at this time of economic uncertainty
North East economy continues growth
10-04-2008
The North East economy has made a strong start to 2008, despite some strong challenges, according to new data.
Tees Valley bucks national trend - AGM
31-03-2008
THE Tees Valley economy is forging ahead, in stark contrast to the picture painted for the national economy, according to a senior business figure.
Northern Rock announcement - NECC
18-03-2008
THE region’s most influential business group today called on people in the North East to rally round Northern Rock as it goes through a difficult res...
Time is ticking for the Digital Awards deadline…
17-03-2008
THERE are only eight working days left for you to enter the North East Digital Awards. Every day counts as businesses will be shortlisted based on th...
NECC response to the Budget
12-03-2008
The region’s most influential business group today welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to delay the introduction of a planned 2p increase in fuel duty...
Discover broadband – free seminars
28-02-2008
FEEL like a beginner with Broadband? Getting started and have no idea what bandwidth is best for you? Got questions on broadband, internet and e-mark...
Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents - Be Aware!
28-02-2008
Money laundering issues to be aware of
'Looking to the future' workshop
18-02-2008
NORTHUMBRIAN Water published 'Looking to the future', a document that sets out its long term aspirations over the next 20 to 30 years, at the end of ...
Benefits failing to match with workers’ lifestyles
18-02-2008
IN THE race to secure the best talent, employers may see themselves losing out if they do not match their benefits to the changing needs of employees...
British workers just call to say ‘I Love You’ on company time
18-02-2008
AS THE most romantic day of the year has passed, almost two-fifths of British office workers have admitted to keeping their love lines open during th...
Office accomodation available in Middlesbrough
08-02-2008
AN OPPORTUNITY to rent high quality office accomodation in Commerce House, a period property within Middlesbrough’s historic quarter, has become avai...
Office accomodation available in Newcastle
08-02-2008
AN OPPORTUNITY to rent high quality office accomodation in close proximity to Newcastle Central Station has become available.
February interest rates cut – NECC
07-02-2008
Businesses in the region will welcome news that the Monetary Policy Committee is continuing to take proactive steps to keep the UK economy on an even...
NECC backing the skills awards
05-02-2008
THE NORTH EAST's leading business membership organisation is throwing its weight behind the drive to find and honour skills development in the North ...
Darling U-turn cautiously welcomed
24-01-2008
NECC cautiously welcome revised plans to implement a flat rate 18% tax on Capital Gains
Employee benefits failing to match with workers’ lifestyles
17-01-2008
IN THE race to secure the best talent, employers may see themselves losing out if they do not match their benefits to the changing needs of employees...
North East defies gloomy outlook
16-01-2008
THE North East economy ended 2007 on a high, eclipsing the despondent economic news at a national level, according to new data.
Senior accountant takes top NECC role
16-01-2008
Richard Bottomley, senior partner at KPMG in Newcastle, has taken over the reins as President of the North East Chamber of Commerce from Maggie Pavlo...
Darling mustn’t stifle enterprise culture
14-01-2008
THE Chancellor, Alistair Darling, risks creating a de-stablising rush of small business sell-offs unless he opts this week to reverse his planned ref...
The North East England Food & Drink Group
14-01-2008
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) in partnership with Northumbrian Larder and Improve (the Sector Skills Council) have joined forces to work ...
January rates held – NECC reaction
10-01-2008
Responding to today’s decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates on hold, Richard Bottomley, vice-president o...
Nuclear option good for business
10-01-2008
“Energy security is crucial to the continued success of businesses in the North East. We firmly believe that the continuation of nuclear power genera...
Age discrimination cases may increase
07-01-2008
JUST OVER a year since the age discrimination law was implemented (October 1, 2006), research commissioned by Croner, has shown that age is increasin...
Mistletoe and whine
12-12-2007
HR experts Croner, part of Wolters Kluwer UK, are telling bosses to stop worrying about the dangers of the Christmas work party because almost two-th...
December rates cut – NECC reaction
06-12-2007
Reacting to today’s decision by the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates, Richard Bottomley, vice-president of the North E...
NECC Skills Portfolio 2008 - have you got yours yet?
05-12-2007
The NECC Skills Portfolio 2008 brochure offers you and your colleagues the latest range of short courses, seminars and master classes in the followin...
Bah humbug - is your boss a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas gifts?
03-12-2007
OVER half of employees will not be receiving any Christmas cheer from their bosses this year, with 57 per cent of those surveyed by HR experts Croner...
NTC contract signing "important milestone"
29-11-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) today welcomed the signing of contracts that will signal the start of work on the new Tyne crossing.
Opencast decision welcomed
29-11-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) today welcomed the Secretary of State’s decision to approve planning permission for opencast coal mining a...
Smarter working solution for workplace revolution
28-11-2007
A LEADING business support organisation is the latest major promoter of the Work Wise North East campaign, signing up for a range of forward-thinking...
Young professionals urged to network their way to 100 gifts for children
28-11-2007
MEMBERS of the JCI (Junior Chamber International) are calling upon young business professionals to help them in their target bid to collect 100 educa...
Awards ceremony puts North East women entrepreneurs in the spotlight
20-11-2007
HUNDREDS of female entrepreneurs, their colleagues and other business professionals from across the region gathered at The Sage Gateshead on Friday, ...
Northern Business Forum appoints new chairman
20-11-2007
A PROMINENT figure in the North East business community has been chosen to lead the Northern Business Forum.
Croner appoints director of operations and service delivery
15-11-2007
WOLTERS Kluwer UK has announced the appointment of Jon Stephenson as director of operations and service delivery with Croner.
DataMARC Business News 15/11/07
15-11-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
The NECC launches new carbon footprinting service
15-11-2007
NECC Utilities has launched a new carbon footprinting service to help members calculate their carbon emissions and minimise their environmental impac...
Employees stressed out by smoking break ban
14-11-2007
A MOVEMENT by employers to ‘stub out’ smoking breaks during work time is expected to see a rise in stressed-out employees and a dip in productivity, ...
NECC helps charity cut costs
14-11-2007
EDUCATIONAL charity Nature’s World has saved thousands of pounds on its energy bill by tapping into the North East Chamber Utilities™ service.
New rules on unfair commercial practices
14-11-2007
TWO important new sets of regulations are due to come into force on April 6, 2008, implementing into UK law the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Direct...
Work Wise welcomes Government's commitment to flexible working
09-11-2007
The Government’s commitment to flexible working as outlined in the Queen's Speech yesterday has been broadly welcomed by Work Wise North East, the re...
November interest rates held – NECC
08-11-2007
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) today said it was understandable, but disappointing, that the Bank of England voted to keep interest rates ...
Forensics in the workplace
07-11-2007
WITH the Internet presenting a whole new world of opportunity for committing unauthorised activity, reported cyber crime is growing at a alarming rat...
Employers urged to beat the winter blues or suffer plummeting productivity
02-11-2007
WITH THIS summer marked as the UK’s wettest since 1914, employers are being advised to implement ‘winter warming’ initiatives now to counter the earl...
NECC supplier wins top industry award
02-11-2007
THE SUPPLIER of NECC's member’s cash-plan has been named as the UK’s top cash-plan intermediary after seeing off competition from hundreds of competi...
Switch off and profit the environment
02-11-2007
Reducing your energy bill doesn’t have to mean investing in a fancy new heating system or splashing out on a wind turbine or solar panels. If fact, y...
Aspire Successes to be Taken Forward by Regional 14 – 19 Commission
31-10-2007
THE North East 14-19 Commission is set to take forward the Aspire campaign to foster a long term impact on the lives of young people in the North Eas...
Employers could curse workplace swearing due to risk of tribunals, says Croner
24-10-2007
Recent research that encourages swearing in the workplace could actually put employers at risk of employment tribunals says Croner, a part of Wolter ...
DataMARC Business News 23/10/07
23-10-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
Death of a brand?
15-10-2007
British businesses risk their corporate reputation if they do not prepare for April’s Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act says Croner, ...
Pre-budget Report Changes
15-10-2007
Pre budget Report Changes 2007 10 15 false Same Window You may have heard of the major changes to capital gains tax announced in the Chancellor's Pr...
Rates the biggest headache for NE firms
15-10-2007
NORTH East businesses have identified fears over future interest rate rises as the prime barrier to future growth.
Treasury’s third tax raid will cause serious harm to small business growth
15-10-2007
THOUSANDS of North East entrepreneurs are facing an 80% tax hike thanks to the Chancellor’s efforts to close a loophole on private equity, according ...
Corporate Manslaughter Act passed
10-10-2007
On July 26, 2007 the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act finally received Royal Assent. From April 6, 2008, organisations whose corpora...
Atmel statement from NECC
09-10-2007
Responding to today’s announcement that Atmel is to close its plant in North Tyneside, NECC chief executive James Ramsbotham said: "While
Government transport spending hits the rails
09-10-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today expressed concerns that the Government has put the brakes on investment in transport at a time when improvem...
Profit your environment - and your business!
09-10-2007
As part of your NECC membership, you are eligible for a FREE annual energy assessment to check you are getting the best possible deal on both your el...
New Croner book series indispensable guide through HR and H&S maze
04-10-2007
COMPANY owners and managers can quickly and easily access vital human resources and health and safety information following the launch of a new compe...
October interest rates held – NECC reaction
04-10-2007
The Governor of the Bank of England heavily trailed that there would be no cut in rates when he spoke to the Treasury Select Committee recently. He r...
Invaluable survey for North East businesses
01-10-2007
CRONER Reward in association with NECC has produced the Yorkshire and North East Regional Salary Survey. It is an invaluable resource providing exten...
Stubbing out smoking breaks to ignite workplace stress
25-09-2007
MOVES by employers to ‘stub out’ smoking breaks during work time is expected to see a rise in stressed-out employees, a dip in productivity and incre...
The NECC opens one-stop shop for utilities
24-09-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce has opened a one-stop business utilities shop to help companies profit both the environment and their bottom line ...
DataMARC Business News 21/09/07
21-09-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
Take time out with a book this CIPD
21-09-2007
HR Professionals will be able to ‘chill out’ with a book and practical advice at Croner’s feng-shui themed stand at this year’s CIPD Annual Conferenc...
ETI decision a missed opportunity
20-09-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today said that the region remained committed to building on its energy technology assets despite missing out on t...
North East Chamber of Commerce rallies support for Northern Rock
19-09-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce has today taken the unprecedented step of appealing to its members to show support for Northern Rock.
Government can do more to stop unnecessary withdrawals from Northern Rock
17-09-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today called on the Government to do more to inspire consumer confidence in the financial stability of Northern Ro...
Woodroffe shines at NECC Enterprise Dinner
14-09-2007
SERIAL entrepreneur Simon Woodroffe sent a message to aspiring businesses to “be outrageous” if they wanted to take the world by storm.
HSBC economic commentary: Repeating past mistakes?
12-09-2007
The upheaval in the financial markets which began in July shows no sign of abating. Indeed, Hank Paulson (the US Treasury Secretary) has warned that ...
Burnside heads enterprise charge
11-09-2007
A NEW initiative aimed at making schoolchildren more commercially aware and ready for the workplace has been launched on Tyne & Wear.
Berwick Community High School hosts business meeting
10-09-2007
BERWICK Community High School is showing its commitment to encouraging an enterprise culture by hosting a meeting of Northumberland business leaders ...
Directory 2008 advertising opportunities still available
10-09-2007
North East Chamber of Commerce members looking to take advantage of the host of advertising opportunities available in the NECC Regional Business Dir...
Invoice Finance - A working capital solution
10-09-2007
UK ENTREPRENEURS are increasingly recognising the part that Invoice Finance can play as a means of funding business growth. It is an ideal solution f...
London-style transport powers a must for the North East
10-09-2007
THE North East needs London-style transport powers if it is to truly get to grips with growing congestion in the region, according to the North East ...
September rates held – NECC reaction
06-09-2007
THE Bank of England’s rate-setting committee was right to keep rates on hold at 5.75%, according to the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC).
World of opportunities for GCSE students
23-08-2007
The region’s leading business organisation today said there was a plethora of opportunities in the North East for GCSE students of all abilities.
Onyx Welcomes House of Lords Internet Security Recommendations
20-08-2007
CHAMBER @dvice Accredited Professional Adviser The Onyx Group, the Middlesbrough-based technology solutions company, has warmly welcomed many of the ...
Procter & Gamble supports Work Wise
20-08-2007
GLOBAL consumer goods specialist Procter & Gamble is throwing its support behind the Work Wise North East campaign in a bid to help smaller firms ado...
A-level success praised by businesses
16-08-2007
THE region’s leading business organisation heaped praise on A-Level candidates across the North East who are today celebrating their results.
New ECML franchisee – NECC reaction
14-08-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the announcement of a new franchise holder for the East Coast Mainline.
Onyx Group opens region’s largest Workplace Continuity Centre
14-08-2007
CHAMBER @dvice Accredited Professional Adviser The Onyx Group, the North East’s leading technology solutions company, has officially opened the regio...
Croner Elvis poll reveals employees’ ‘Suspicious Minds’
13-08-2007
ON THE eve of the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley (August 16), an online poll by workplace experts Croner has revealed that almost a q...
NECC objects to planning blueprint changes
13-08-2007
THE North East’s leading business organisation has outlined its objections to the Government’s amendments to the blueprint for future planning needs ...
New carbon footprint measures - act now advises NECC
13-08-2007
Start preparing now for a new carbon emissions trading scheme, which will hit up to 5,000 UK organisations – starting next year, advises Chamber Util...
Manufacturers remarkably resilient – NECC
06-08-2007
MANUFACTURERS are showing remarkable resilience in the face of difficult trading conditions, according to new data.
Interest rates held – NECC reaction
02-08-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates held at their current level of 5.75%.
Survey finds 'lunch breaks still for wimps'
02-08-2007
High-flying 80s yuppies believed that lunch breaks were for wimps – but two decades on, almost one in five employees are still subscribing to the sam...
Unitary councils a major step forward
25-07-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the Government’s decision to back moves for single local authorities for County Durham and Northumb...
North East Exporters Awards 2007 Winners
24-07-2007
A STRING of exporting entrepreneurs became the toast of the region as they were unveiled as the winners of the North East Exporters Awards 2007.
AIM high for investment
18-07-2007
ENTREPRENEURS are being urged to think big and consider flotation at an event designed to help them take their businesses to the next stage of growth
DataMARC Business News 17/07/07
17-07-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
One body is way forward for the North East
17-07-2007
THE region’s leading business organisation today welcomed moves by the Government to streamline decision making in the North East.
Interest rate rises impact on business
12-07-2007
RISING interest rates are taking their toll on the North East economy with firms in both the manufacturing and service sectors having a more difficul...
Employers urged to consider 'calling time' on boozey summer lunches
11-07-2007
NEARLY two-fifths of workers are expected to spend their summer lunch breaks at the pub. And employers are being advised to be aware of the consequen...
UIA helps make the right connections
06-07-2007
The Utilities Intermediaries Association (UIA) (www.uia.org.uk) is involved in consumer watchdog energywatch’s 'Make the Connection' campaign - desig...
Changes to Documentary Credit processing
04-07-2007
This July, the ICC rules governing Documentary Credits are changing. The redrafted UCP500, known as UCP600 is the first revision for 13 years so it i...
Onyx announce plans to open region’s largest Workplace Recovery Centre
02-07-2007
Onyx Group, the North East’s leading technology solutions company, has announced that it is opening the North East’s largest Workplace Recovery Centr...
AEO - Authorised Economic Operator
29-06-2007
Details of Authorised Economic Opertaor status are now available to view on the HMRC website
Brown sent North East agenda for change
27-06-2007
THE region’s leading employers’ organisation today laid down an agenda for change which it believes Gordon Brown must follow to improve jobs creation...
North East Regional Business Directory 2008
22-06-2007
Work is currently under way to produce the North East Chamber of Commerce's Regional Business Directory for 2008 and in order to make sure you take f...
DataMARC Business News 21/06/07
21-06-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
Employers need to ‘bend’ with flexible working, says Croner
21-06-2007
AS THE annual milkround squabble reaches its end of term conclusion, employers should introduce flexible working options to stay ahead in the recruit...
Internationally renowned lawyer joins North East law firm
21-06-2007
A LAWYER who made international headlines when he successfully helped a teenage girl fight media giant Warner Brothers over her Harry Potter website ...
Have you seen the brand new NECC film?
21-06-2007
THE North East Chamber of Commerce has launched a brand new promotional film, highlighting all it has to offer to North East businesses.
Pay is not the driver in job search, reveals new survey
19-06-2007
CONTRARY to popular belief, money or perks are not the main attraction for job-seekers, according to a new survey from leading workplace expert Crone...
World bank with a local presence
19-06-2007
ONE OF the world's largest banks brings its wealth of expertise to the SME market through its network of locally based relationship managers.
North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 - nomination events
13-06-2007
The search is on for the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2007. Women Into the Network (WIN) are again seeking nominations for female entrep...
North East great base for global activity
12-06-2007
THE chairman of the region’s leading financial services organisation has praised the North East for being a great place to base a global business.
Public sector bosses urged to tackle smarter working
12-06-2007
ONE of the key supporters of the Work Wise North East campaign will be staging an event on Thursday to highlight the benefits of flexible working to ...
Additional paternity leave only a realistic option for middle class, says Croner
11-06-2007
UK EMPLOYMENT expert Croner, part of Wolters Kluwer UK has said that the announcements by Beverly Hughes, the Minster for Children to double the leng...
Go for Jobs - NECC plans to save a tonne!
11-06-2007
ONE of the founder members of the Go For Jobs campaign is taking part in National Liftshare Day this Thursday (June 14) to highlight the importance o...
Check your electricity meter for savings, says NECC
08-06-2007
LARGER organisations using half-hourly electricity meters could be wasting thousands of pounds on their meter rental charges, says Chamber Utilities™
NECC creates innovative workplace for staff
06-06-2007
ONE of the region’s leading employers’ organisations has put its working practices through their paces to put Work Wise North East at the heart of th...
DataMARC Business News 04/06/07
04-06-2007
KEEP up-to-date with all the latest changes in business legislation which could affect you and your business, with the DataMARC Business News bulleti...
Paucity of ambition threatens region’s success
30-05-2007
THE Government is today accused of selling the North East down the river by dismissing plans for a series of major investments just as the region’s e...
Cash boost for teenage business brains
25-05-2007
THE region’s leading business organisation is giving would-be Alan Sugars across the North East a cash boost to put them on the road to riches.
Survey reveals 40 per cent of ‘blogging’ employees could be at risk of dismissal
24-05-2007
A new survey by workplace experts Croner has revealed that more than a third of ‘blogging employees’ are posting information about their employer, wo...
Advanced metering key to help small business cut carbon emissions
22-05-2007
CARBON Trust trial identifies potential to save 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 and save UK small businesses £300 million per year.
WiDial – VoIP on your mobile
22-05-2007
WE have all heard about VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), how it will change communications and reduce costs. What if those same benefits could b...
Tanni Grey Thompson to launch top women’s business awards competition
18-05-2007
The launch of the 2007 North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, hosted by Women Into the Network (WIN), will be officially launched by Brita...
Have your achievements recognised, with the LSC
17-05-2007
On October 12 2007, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North East, is hosting an Oscar style awards ceremony, to celebrate the achievements of the...
NECC creates innovative workplace for staff
17-05-2007
ONE of the region’s leading employers’ organisations has put its working practices through their paces to put Work Wise North East at the heart of th...
Stark warning from Sir Digby Jones at start of Work Wise Week
16-05-2007
THE world is changing fast, and unless businesses in this country rise to the challenges of the new global economy and adopt new working practices, t...
Call for millions to work from home for a day
15-05-2007
Organisations and employees across the UK, both public and private, are being invited to take part in the national day to demonstrate the benefits of...
NECC shows business-frie