31.08.2010
Is it a unique mix of psychological traits?
Or is it more to do with luck?
By Tim Harford
The spirit of "entrepreneurialism" — that ineffable mix of ambition, restlessness, confidence, determination and fearlessness — is the subject of a thousand airport bookshop bestsellers. But does it actually exist?
Perhaps not, if you listen to the economists...
27.08.2010
AN electric vehicle firm says strong orders for its first model will help grow its turnover from £3m to as much as £100m over the next five years.
Cramlington-based AVID Vehicles unveiled its four-wheel-drive utility vehicle E-Warrior yesterday saying it is the best performing model of its type in the market.
The firm has been developing the...
25.08.2010
Applications are now being accepted for Cycle 4 of the Business Growth Workshop System.
And this time, it's in full partnership with University of the Year Teesside University! *
Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 21st September. Entry onto the System is free but spaces are limited.
Apply here now.
The DigitalCity Business Growth Workshop...
25.08.2010
THE growth of green industries in the North East is set to be fuelled by up to £200m of investment from some of Britain's wealthiest families.
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), in Blyth, Northumberland, has struck an exclusive deal with a group of investors interested in ploughing money into the sector.
The agreement, with London-based...
24.08.2010
A HORTICULTURE organisation has reached sales of £200,000 and taken on 11 new members of staff.
Horticultural Acumen, a social enterprise plant nursery in County Durham, was recently awarded loan of £80,000 from The Social Enterprise Loan Fund (TSELF) and has used the cash injection to invest in staff.
The loan has also made it possible for the...