nebusiness http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/ neotherbusiness is a business blog where you can share views and opinions about business news and developments in Newcastle and the North-East. en Copyright 2012 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:16:07 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The impacts of climate change on North East businesses Posted by Jen An interesting question ClimateNE often faces is: what are the impacts of climate change likely to be for North East businesses? This has always been a fairly complex question to answer as the evidence has often been located in disparate pieces of research that perhaps have focused on specific sectors or geographic areas. However, we can now shed some light on this much-asked question...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/Iy7Q49a57sg/the_impacts_of_climate_change.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/02/the_impacts_of_climate_change.html climate change business ClimateNE Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:16:07 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/02/the_impacts_of_climate_change.html How can we better communicate about climate change? Posted by Krista Who would you trust to provide accurate information about climate change? A scientist? A politician? The media? A businessman? Your children? The Royal Meterological (RMetS) produced an interesting video-recorded survey in 2008 www.rmets.org/video/talking-heads/science-festival.html asking Liverpudlians this question, and many respondents said that they would trust scientists, but often-times the context in which scientists present information about climate change is difficult to digest. Or if the media reports on the release of new scientific evidence related to climate change, e.g. rate of glaciers melting and implications for sea level rise, the impact is not always put into the bigger picture of global climate, and hence it can sometimes be tricky for those without an inherent interest in climate change to make the connections between what may seem to be a distant issue, but one that actually has implications for us all. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/AJWhvz0NE6I/how_can_we_better_communicate.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/02/how_can_we_better_communicate.html ClimateNE climate change Climate Change Schools Project communication Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:09:40 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/02/how_can_we_better_communicate.html A new event for creative people in Teesside

Refresh Teesside meet at 6pm on the second Wednesday of every month. We meet in the function room upstairs at Capaldi's Restaurant, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.

If you would like to attend these free events you must register by going to the official website and clicking 'register'

About the events

In Teesside there are hundreds of creative businesses who can benefit from knowing each other. Many of the businesses are relatively small in size, focusing on a specific skill or service. Everyone can benefit from knowing other professionals in their own trades and networking with other professionals who offer skills and services they may require in the future.

Registration will be between 6 and 6.30pm. We will greet you and ensure you are registered. At 6.30pm there will be an introduction to the event with any announcements. After this, it's up to you to get out of the event what you want.

There will be developers with their laptops out sharing code and working on problems. There will be freelance developers and designers looking to connect with agencies. There will be photographers looking to offer their services to others. There will be business owners who may be recruiting. Most importantly there will be creative people networking with their peers.

There will be light food, kindly provided by Capaldi's, during the evening. The bar will be open. The event officially finishes at 9pm. We look forward to seeing you there, if you have any questions then send us a tweet or an email.

About Refresh Teesside

Refresh Teesside follows the manifesto of other Refreshing Cities around the world. However, we have decided to open the events up to more than just designers and developers. We welcome all those who work in the creative industry including: photographers, marketing, printers, designers, developers etc. We made this decision in recognition of the importance of digital communities working closely together and increasing their understanding of other's work, thus reaping the mutual benefits of collaboration.

More information on the official website Direct link to register for the January 2012 event Follow Refresh Teesside on Twitter

Join the Facebook group]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/XtD3H1qBq1k/a_new_event_for_creative_peopl.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/01/a_new_event_for_creative_peopl.html James Mills collaboration creative events networking refresh teesside teesside Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:10:48 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/01/a_new_event_for_creative_peopl.html How the Tides have Turned: Young People Take the Lead in Teaching North East Communities about Flood Resilience http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_178773). But...If we take precautionary measures, then we can minimise the risks to ourselves and to our communities. As your Granny always told you, FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED! In order to achieve community resilience, we need to be able to raise awareness of flood risk and motivate our community, including local businesses, to take action. A great way to do this is through our schools. Schools are at the heart of our communities and are therefore well-placed to deliver meaningful and co-ordinated community engagement, drawing in support from a range of professional partners to tackle locally pertinent issues.]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/rOGdz-p-PsA/how_the_tides_have_turned_youn.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/01/how_the_tides_have_turned_youn.html ClimateNE climate change flooding resilience Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:42:57 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2012/01/how_the_tides_have_turned_youn.html Wishing you a prosperous and climate resilient 2012! Posted by Jen 2011 has marked an exciting and successful time for ClimateNE; we kick-started a number of services that aim to help and support businesses identify if they are at risk to climate change, build resilience, save money, and identify commercial opportunities.]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/DeO_bsATyHw/wishing_you_a_prosperous_and_c.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/wishing_you_a_prosperous_and_c.html ClimateNE climate change Climate Change Schools Project ClimateNE Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:30:23 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/wishing_you_a_prosperous_and_c.html What is the difference between adaptation and mitigation? Posted by Jen Forward-thinking businesses must not only consider how to reduce their environmental impact, but also how to adapt and build resilience to the expected impacts of climate change as part of their wider business model. The former is known as mitigation and the latter as adaptation. And clarification on this is very often sought. So, what is the difference between adaptation and mitigation? ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/rA7MLXLQGRk/what_is_the_difference_between.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/what_is_the_difference_between.html ClimateNE climate change ClimateNE Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:51:18 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/what_is_the_difference_between.html Bringing North East businesses together in a way that works Posted by Jen I have already blogged about ConnectFriday, a new way to bring North East businesses together to build relations and collaborate on the green, climate resilient and low-carbon agenda, and I'm really excited that we're going ahead with a second event in the New Year. The first event, which we hosted in November, was met with fantastic feedback and a request that ConnectFriday events take place every other month.]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/mDPpbpDsDTw/bringing_north_east_businesses.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/bringing_north_east_businesses.html ClimateNE climate change ClimateNE ConnectFriday Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:21:56 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/bringing_north_east_businesses.html No quick fix for North East manufacturing The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released figures this week showing the UK manufacturing sector shrank by 0.7pc in October. Manufacturing output was also revised down for September to just 0.1pc growth from a previous estimate of 0.2pc. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/Debcnet9Hls/no_quick_fix_for_north_east_ma.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/no_quick_fix_for_north_east_ma.html Deloitte Deloitte manufacturing Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:43:08 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/12/no_quick_fix_for_north_east_ma.html How can businesses help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change? 'Climate Positive for Children' project, whereby companies are helping their future employees, customers and stakeholders become more resilient to a changing climate, particularly in parts of the world being hardest hit by climate change. More locally, did you know that in the North East of England, schools and young people have been leading on collaborative, community-wide climate change adaptation projects since 2009?]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/KmWIUTSwqfE/how_can_businesses_help_commun.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/how_can_businesses_help_commun.html ClimateNE adaptation business climate change Climate Change Schools Project ClimateNE Environment Agency Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:16:01 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/how_can_businesses_help_commun.html Boardroom versus classroom challenge Posted by Jen I've had the privilege of working on an initiative called the Boardroom v Classroom Challenge this year. Working with Krista and Harriet, from the Climate Change Schools Project, we hooked up three businesses with students to get them to look at ways to develop commercially viable ideas relating to the low-carbon and climate resilient economy.]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/zcqJUBNVY6w/boardroom_versus_classroom_cha.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/boardroom_versus_classroom_cha.html ClimateNE climate change ClimateNE Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:37:26 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/boardroom_versus_classroom_cha.html Connecting like-minded businesses Posted by Jen Chatting informally face-to-face with like-minded people is probably one of the most effective ways that you can share information, build relations, collaborate and do business together. We held the very first ConnectFriday this morning with this in mind. It was a free and informal gathering for like-minded businesses to meet and see how they can share information and intelligence on the green, climate resilient and low-carbon agenda. Nearly 30 people came along to the event, which we held at the Settle Down café in Newcastle; the feedback was overwhelmingly positive - there is an obvious need for regular informal networking-style meetings for like-minded businesses to collaborate and share information. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/hbapV2_Juy4/connecting_like-minded_busines_1.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/connecting_like-minded_busines_1.html ClimateNE ;ConnectFriday; Climate Change; ClimateNE Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:34:03 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/11/connecting_like-minded_busines_1.html North East businesses embracing climate change opportunities posted by Jen Undoubtedly a low-carbon economy packs an attractive business punch: jobs, commercial opportunities, training, and plenty of ways to save money. Indeed, research from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills estimates that the UK market value of the low carbon and environmental goods and services sector is valued at £112 billion with almost 910,000 jobs.]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/_ukluyI3qkY/north_east_businesses_embracin.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/10/north_east_businesses_embracin.html ClimateNE climate change ClimateNE Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:30:01 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/10/north_east_businesses_embracin.html Light at the end of a long tunnel When leading economist Roger Bootle came to the North East last week to deliver his verdict on the state of the economy, there weren't many people in the room who expected good news. His speech came on the day that the ONS announced the latest jobs figures showing that UK unemployment rose by 80,000 in the three months to July this year. The figures also showed that in the North East 136,000 people are now out of work, or 10.7 per cent of the population aged 16 or over. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/xMavVQTg9rg/light_at_the_end_of_a_long_tun.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/09/light_at_the_end_of_a_long_tun.html Deloitte Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:06:23 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/09/light_at_the_end_of_a_long_tun.html Television should embrace, rather than fear, social networks Social networking complements, rather than threatens, the television industry, according to a new report from Deloitte. Half of the respondents to a Deloitte/Gfk survey regularly watch television while surfing the web and, of this group, 54 per cent visit social networking sites. Online shopping (45 per cent) and social communication (emailing, instant messaging and Skype) (40 per cent) are the next most popular websites to visit at the same time as watching television. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/oAUK5paaN-E/television_should_embrace_rath.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/09/television_should_embrace_rath.html Deloitte Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:14:48 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/09/television_should_embrace_rath.html Higher education must adapt to avoid 'perfect storm' The economic environment, increased competition, outdated practices and new regulation are all combining to create the perfect storm for higher education institutions in the region. A recent report shows that the focus for universities should be on modernising their way of working, getting the most out of their assets and updating their internal procedures to respond effectively to change. This will help attract the best staff and students and meet the needs of their various constituencies. Moving beyond the status quo will not be easy but universities need to look internally and externally to identify best practice and aggressively implement new approaches. Read the full report, Making the Grade 2011 to find out the key areas for higher education in the North East to address. Paul Thomson, Partner and Local Public Services lead for Deloitte in the North East ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nebusiness/~3/epySbE2yD7Q/higher_education_must_adapt_to.html http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/08/higher_education_must_adapt_to.html Deloitte Deloitte Higher Education Making the Grade 2011 North East Paul Thomson Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:24:06 +0000 http://blog.nebusiness.co.uk/2011/08/higher_education_must_adapt_to.html