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Everybody's friend. No company big or small nee d be _short of outside help, whether it's to achieve greater energy efficiency or just to track down the details of a potential customer. more»

Take it away. There are compelling reasons why companies should take their goods and services proven at home to markets abroad. David Coppock explains some. more»

Good design nets £7m. Young though it is, the region's design centre is proving its worth to companies' balance sheets. Mike Dowson tells how. more»

Formula for Growth. Up to 90% of businesses in the North East comprise fewer than five people. But by creating visibility and links those with ambition, vision and potential can go far, says Carole Beverley. more»

No need to go it alone. Despite the many uncertainties 2011 will bring there are lots of support for firms in need of it, says Alastair MacColl. more»

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»

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»

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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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»