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HOWARD WOODCOCK

As a young deck hand Howard Woodcock, chief executive of Bibby Offshore, witnessed at first hand the devastating effect an accident can have. That's why he's lending his support to an innovative new safety venture in the North-east

sizing up the compettion

Susanne Shepard and Dawn Cromar collect the ‘Socially Responsible Company of the Year’ award The North-east's small and micro businesses are being invited to think big when it comes to this year's Northern Star Business Awards.

Arbroath smokie tastes success

PETER FERGUSON An Arbroath Smokie fish cake was at the heart of a menu prepared by four amateur chefs who swept away opponents from across the UK in a national television competition.

turning into opportunites

CRAIG_WATSON Craig Watson, new president of Junior Chamber International thinks more people should tune in to the opportunities which the organisation offers.

making a move on transport

Derick Murray Nestrans, the transport partnership for Aberdeen City and Shire, is increasing its efforts to encourage people to consider their transport options.

"Travel awareness" is a key area of focus as the partnership highlights the range of benefits associated with individuals using the bus, the train, walking, cycling or car-sharing as alternatives to single-occupancy car use.

get smart, be fit

Steve McIntosh, Fitnut Go on, admit it. You have already abandoned most of your New Year resolutions including the pledges to get fit and eat healthy. If you are sticking to them then you are the one in 10 exception to the rule. Bulletin looks at the two extremes of losing weight - the diet and exercise route and the more drastic surgical route.

Menie thanks to Chamber

Donald Trump has issued a personal thank you to Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce members for their support for his £1 billion golf development plan.

tourism's new driving force

JACK NICKLAUS With four new golfing centres on course for the North-east, the region is teeing up for a new global tourism experience which will also bring new hotels, new homes and a whole new leisure experience.

bidding for our future

BRIAN WALLACE Business Improvement Districts are partnerships which have been set up across the country between local authorities and the local business community to develop projects to improve the environment and trading conditions in a defined area. There are now more than 80 across the UK and a group of city businesses is leading a move to add Aberdeen to the list.

challenge on the fairway

Carl Hodson, Kinnarps Golf enthusiasts from across the North-east business community are teeing up to sign on for this year's eagerly awaited Chamber Majors Series, sponsored by Swedish office furniture supplier, Kinnarps.

a time for change In the plethora of issues which have been the subject of discussion amongst the North-east business community over the last six months few, with the possible exception of which way oil prices will go, have been subject of as much speculation as to what Geoff Runcie has got up his sleeve.
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a road less travelled

Ewan Wallace Traffic congestion is an enduring and ongoing thorn in the flesh of North-east business and an increasing number of companies are looking for alternative travel solutions. Graeme Smith found out how Aberdeenshire Council is taking a lead on cutting staff travel time.

local businessmen share their fare Aberdeenshire chefs demonstrated how local produce can shine in STV's Taste the Nation. We asked two of our members who have epicurean leanings to share a favourite recipe with us.
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a dram good show

Micheal Urquhart From salmon to Singapore and shortbread to South America, the produce of North-east Scotland's larder is finding favour around the world.

bartering - helping you save your cash It seems an unlikely proposition at first - winning new sales, attracting customers, and increasing profits all without spending any of the limited cash which many companies have access to today.
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support grows for the garden project

Sir Ian Wood's bold plan to create a new green beating heart for Aberdeen city centre by raising Union Terrace Gardens has won the backing of ACSEF, the public private partnership driving prosperity forward in the North-east.

the business of adventure

mark-beaumont Mark Beaumont's business is adventure. With the saddle sores from a record breaking round the world cycle hardly healed the 25-year-old Scot is now in training to attempt another world record, this time for rowing across the North Atlantic.

a healthy approach to work

Alex Black In the current economic climate, businesses across Scotland are increasingly looking at how to make more efficient use of resources and remain competitive in a difficult market.

welcome home

KEN_MASSIE_017 There is a silver cloud to the credit crunch for the Scottish tourist industry.

As the grip of recession tightens, Scotland is looking a more and more attractive prospect for two of the most important sources of inbound visitors.

survey highlights

Jon Woodward, Cliff Lockyear and Bob Ruddisman, The 10th Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Oil and Gas Survey, sponsored by McGrigors, has just been launched. Widely publicised and acknowledged throughout the UK and beyond, it gives an insight to how the industry sees business developing over the course of the next year.

brand new The Chamber has adopted a new corporate identity which will provide a major boost to members by helping them link in with more than five million colleagues to grow their businesses and ultimately the British economy.
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train to retain Most companies recognise that their greatest resource is their people. Holding onto that resource in the current economic crisis is proving a challenge and an increasing number of businesses are announcing layoffs. But losing skilled staff now could have long term implications. Business Bulletin looks at the case for retaining employees during the difficult times.
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