Business
Writing a business plan could help your company succeed, says Richard Salmon, business advisor at NWES.
With fewer people eating out and diners counting their pennies, today is a challenging time for restaurateurs. But offering value for money could be the key to success.
A slimmed down workforce helped Aviva achieve £1.3bn profits last year - after losses of £885m in 2008.
Taking steps to reduce carbon footprints could drive sales growth, according to carbon consultant Zaour Israfilof, of 3 Carbon Elements.
The city's manufacturers have seen a surge in orders since the start of 2010. But is it the start of a sustained recovery - or just a temporary blip? SAM WILLIAMS reports.
With surging sales, rising prices and homes snapped up within 24 hours, February has been a buoyant month for the city's estate agents. But could a lack of supply be artificially inflating the market? SAM WILLIAMS reports.
Alternatives to Internet Explorer offer clear advantages, according to IT expert Leum Dunn
The Prince's Trust helps thousands of young people set up businesses each year with advice, training and low cost loans. And with rising unemployment the number seeking assistance has risen 50pc.
Having run four businesses, worked in business support and regeneration over the last 20 years I have noticed certain principles in action.
Filing late tax returns as soon as possible could still save you money, says accountant James Banham.
Converting sunlight to electricity has long offered families a way to reduce their carbon footprints - and with new feed-in tariffs guaranteeing payment for the power they generate suppliers are seeing a boom in demand.
In the first Ask the Experts column, Richard Salmon, business advisor at enterprise agency NWES, writes about the advantages and challenges of being your own boss.
From tackling skills shortages to injecting new ideas into a business, apprenticeships could help firms claw their way out of recession. SAM WILLIAMS reports as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week.
The economy may have faltered, but could 2010 be the perfect time to start a business? SAM WILLIAMS gets the views of entrepreneurs.
Introducing the Evening News panel of experts, offering support and advice to businesses.
A whole host of new environmental legislation will become law in the coming years - and among the key planks is the Carbon Reduction Commitment which requires companies to cut their energy use or pay a penalty.
From mushy cauliflowers to burst water pipes and cancelled deliveries, the big freeze has had a far reaching impact on the region. But businesses in the city have pulled out the stops to ensure they can get their services to customers.
It is being hailed as a way to cut binge drinking and improve the nation's health - and a minimum price on alcohol could also help the city's struggling pubs.
The recession claimed more than 2,500 city jobs last year - and while there are signs of recovery, experts warn of tough times ahead for business. SAM WILLIAMS reports.
With one shopping day left before Christmas, the city's retailers remain upbeat about this year's festive trading - despite mixed signals nationally and the recent snow.
Surviving in a recession may itself be a challenge, but the city's businesses are sharing in the Christmas spirit and continuing to dig deep to support good causes.
Twenty-three jobs have been lost after a Norwich-based civil engineering firm called in administrators in the wake of the construction industry slump.
The economy shrank more than expected this year - but the country will return to growth next year, chancellor Alistair Darling said in the pre-budget report.
The RAC is one of the oldest brands in motoring, and since being bought by Aviva in 2005 it has become a truly Norwich-based company. SAM WILLIAMS speaks to director of sales and marketing Saj Arshad about his quest to make RAC the country's number one breakdown company.