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Balance between cuts and growth key to sustainable economy

941157577 QZyws S Balance between cuts and growth key to sustainable economyA plan to foster growth and lock in the recovery was unveiled today by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

In it he argues that striking the right balance between making savings to public spending and promoting sustainable growth is crucial.

He believes recovery will be driven by growth

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Cutting to the chase on red tape

924234363 MRRjM S Cutting to the chase on red tape A tough new Cabinet committee with the job of reducing the heavy burden of red tape on business is getting down to business.

The Reducing Regulation Committee (RRC) convened to look at a fundamentally different approach to regulation and began its major review of all regulations in the

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Julie’s a ‘reel’ partner for better business

Irish dance expert Julie Johnson is the ‘reel’ deal when it comes to business training techniques.

She’s been convincing companies and organisations in the region to think differently in order to get in step in the workplace.

According to Julie, who’s Reel Leader training venture is attracting a growing following, the answers to working more effectively can be worked out on the dance floor.

Her unique training programme cleverly combines workplace skill sets with

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Business failure rates slowing

Leading business information provider, Equifax, is reporting that business failures at the start of 2010 are continuing the downward trend seen at the end of last year.

“Whilst we must be extremely careful not to get carried away by these figures – they only represent one month – they do seem to suggest that the pace of the economic downturn is slowing” said Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director, Equifax.

The Equifax figures* show that overall there was a 9.2%

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Broadening business horizons

Newcastle University Business School is joining forces with UK Trade & Investment and RTC North to invite SMEs in the region to attend the first annual Herbert Loebl Export Workshop.

Aimed at helping local businesses understand their export capabilities, the morning workshop will outline the opportunities and government support available both at home and abroad for regional businesses that are looking to expand their business through export.

Building for Export Success takes place on March 9 at Newcastle

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Magnificent seven win north east’s first gold awards

768305252 phU5c S Magnificent seven win north easts first gold awardsSeven businesses and organisations are celebrating becoming the first in the North East to join an elite band of gold award achievers.

IPS Flow Systems of Seaham in County Durham; Oakdene Primary School, Stockton, South Tyneside Homes; Oxclose Primary School, Washington, Gentoo Group, Sunderland, Wyndham Primary School, Newcastle and Linhope Pupil Referral Unit

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Label leaders pay tribute to business support team

756254973 Xy4DP S Label leaders pay tribute to business support team

Simon Hamilton (left) of UK Steel Enterprise is given a tour of the new premises by Nigel Willis, Managing Director of First Choice Labels.

A Tees Valley labelling company that is

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Investment sees Greencroft company take UK lead

720528324 LkiKz S Investment sees Greencroft company take UK lead

Steve Armstrong (centre) from Derwentside Enterprise at Corespec with Directors Brian Hodge (left) and Gordon Gregory

North East News

A Derwentside tube manufacturer is continuing to grow and create new jobs despite the recession and has invested £175,000 in new machinery to

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More good news for Nissan workforce in Sunderland

605100889 9trd5 S More good news for Nissan workforce in Sunderland

Building engines in Nissan's Unit Shop. Click photo to enlarge.

Nissan’s Sunderland Plant, in partnership with Regional Development Agency One North East, has won a contract to assemble a new petrol engine from next year, securing future engine production on Wearside.

Assembly of the 2.0 litre engine, codenamed ‘MR’, will immediately safeguard up to 130

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