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Getting to grips with good looks. Gordon Ollivere, an avid champion of the North East’s potentials, is anxious. “Business organisations are reducing branches and the North East’s suffering,” he says. “Although manufacturing is more important here as a percentage of regional GDP than in most other regions, the R&D and product development in support tends to be located elsewhere.” more»

Hoist Your Company’s Chances of Survival Proof the North East can sell a myriad of services and goods abroad – besides the usual vehicles, machine tools and maritime insurance - is seen in dance. more»

More to flair than sales. As figures show the spirit of enterprise taking off in the North East, Carole Beverley tells the stories of some young people who are making it happen. more»

Helping companies through these times As a major player in the North East, Teesside University has been keen to do as much as we can help local businesses affected by the current recession. This is why we launched our “16-point plan” earlier this year, with a wide range of actions designed to contribute to achieving better business performance and a healthier economic climate in the region. more»

The things we do for business. The advantage North East business enjoys through close relations with universities of the region is underlined by national awards, says Professor Graham Henderson. more»

The future is what counts I firmly believe most of the region’s businesses have taken the steps necessary to allow them to ride out the recession and prepare for growth. I am certain that when upturn arrives, North East companies will be best placed to exploit the opportunities that accompany. more»

Reasons to feel proud. As businesses prepare to emerge skilfully from one of the sharpest recessions in our history, Alastair MacColl explains why it’s crucial they continue to seek support and prepare for the future. more»

A good time to be a fast mover An entrepreneur even now identifies opportunity, takes risks and reaps the benefits. The power is in now, says Carole Beverley, chief executive of The Entrepreneurs' Forum, in reply to questions from Brian Nicholls more»

Together we can set a pace for Europe Alastair MacColl, chief executive of Business & Enterprise North East, believes that business support services can continue with the regionâ��s pool of talented business people to make the North East the best region in Europe in which to start or grow a business more»

Clear thinking's a must Lucy Armstrong, chief executive of The Alchemists, considers the options for growing a business during turbulent times more»

Partnership can supply answers Andrew French, Head of Commercial Centre, HSBC at Team Valley
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We're committed and here's how Mark Eastwood, Director of Commercial Banking for The Royal Bank of Scotland in Newcastle, explains how understanding businesses and their sectors is the key in providing the right support, especially now more»

Help where you least might expect it Business HELP goes even beyond the services of competent lawyers, bankers and accountants in the infrastructure of support that has grown in the North East in recent years. Brian Nicholls reports more»