A category for the main site news stories. en-gb mancala webbeads 2003-2008 http://www.step-change.org/news-1764/StepChange-Project-Closure.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1708/UK-to-reach-21-million-broadband-lines-by-2013.html Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1709/Survey-reveals-North-East-shoppers-as-Digital-Devotees.html Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1625/StepChange-review.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1694/Brits-go-web-shopping-on-Christmas-Day.html Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1662/Christmas-Closure-of-StepChange-Office.html Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1678/Free-access-to-IT.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1646/Helping-to-cut-the-carbon-footprint--a-StepChange-client-.html Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1623/Successful-tips-for-online-tendering.html The advent of a new e-tendering route means that SMEs need to quickly get to grips with this as it is fast becoming the preferred means of procurement by the public sector. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1614/CTO-annual-progress-report-outlines-achievements.html StepChange is one of a number of projects delivered by Newcastle City Councils City Technology Office Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1607/StepChange-partnership-with-Centre-for-Strategic-Alliance-project.html The CSA project provides support to north east businesses interested in developing international trading partnerships Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1583/Protect-Your-IT-Systems.html In a business survey only 12% of respondents said they were completely confident their company is doing enough to protect their IT systems Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1584/New-E-Business-website-launched.html New interactive website providing information on e-business for firms in the North East has launched Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1542/Launch-of-FSB-key-recommendations-for-Local-Authorities.html The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have identified three key recommendations for Local Authorities Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1522/Northumbria-University-IT-student-joins-the-StepChange-team.html Technical support and advice for SMEs Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1523/StepChange-reaches-750-business-support-milestone.html StepChange have now supported over 750 SMEs and are targeting to support a further 300 by March 2008 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1525/Race-for-free-Broadband-Connection.html Free broadband connection for six months Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1519/Launch-of-new-tendering-site-6th-August-2007.html Changes to the NEPO site. The current QtTender site is going to be replaced with a new and improved Contract Management System. Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1520/Shell-Step-summer-placement-scheme-.html Placement schemes for University students into SMEs around the UK Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1517/Free-IT-advice-for-start-ups.html Business Link’s ‘Setting up an IT system’ offers advice for small firms and start-ups on what the most appropriate equipment for their organisation would be. Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1516/Free-websites-from-Microsoft.html Free web domain name and website Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1515/Learn-more-about-Northumbria-Universitys-professional-placements.html Northumbria University offer a range of schemes for local companies. Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1506/Phil-Hughes-joins-StepChange-Project-Board.html We are pleased to confirm that Phil Hughes Chairman of sustaiNE, has agreed to join the Board of StepChange. Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1507/Centre-of-Excellence-supplier-data.html The regional Centre of Excellence has completed a detailed compilation and database development of supplier information. Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1508/Mancala-offer-student-placement.html Mancala one of the partners in the StepChange for Schools project is to offer one of the students from the pilot study in All Saints College, a four week work experience opportunity. Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1510/New-BT-StepChange-guides.html New BT StepChange booklets - we are pleased to confirm we have a range of free booklets covering topics where technology has an increasingly important role to play Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1502/Introduce-an-Internet-and-email-policy.html This guide will explain how to introduce a policy that clearly states what is acceptable Internet and email usage, and what is not. Tue, 8 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1499/New-StepChange-brochure-available.html New StepChange brochure available online. Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1492/Report-highlights-postive-effects-on-GVA-for-SMEs.html An Independent report on StepChange highlights positive effects on GVA performance for SMEs Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1482/Regulatory-requirements-for-websites.html Companies in the UK must include certain regulatory information on their websites and in their email footers before 1st January 2007 or they will breach the Companies Act and risk a fine. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1463/New-features-for-NEPO.html New features to be added to NEPO portal Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1464/Opportunity-for-free-PR.html Supply2.gov.uk is conducting case studies that will be appearing on the website Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1465/Deadline-for-grant-claims-extended!.html StepChange have received confirmation for funding for 2007/2008! Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1466/StepChange-funding-extended.html Funding to extend the StepChange programme to 2007/ 2008 has been approved Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1467/EU-web-move-takes-shopping-back-to-dark-ages,-say-businesses.html Online selling by businesses should comply with the 27 different sets of consumer protection laws in each EU member state. The proposals are being discussed in the European Council today. Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1455/Deadline-Fast-Approaching-for-Grant-Applications!.html Deadline Fast Approaching for Grant Applications! Tue, 6 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.step-change.org/news-1456/Simpler,-Standardised-Tender-Documentation-Harmonisation-of-Contracts.html Simpler, Standardised Tender Documentation-Harmonisation of Contracts Tue, 6 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT