The Financial Side of the Festive Season
My favourite time of year is upon us again. What other time of year can you eat as much as you like, have enough social events that you can go out and drink whenever you want, and to top it…
Regional business group sets out ‘plan for prosperity’ to Chancellor
Humber Marine and Renewables (HM&R) has issued a four-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement. In a letter to Mr Hunt, the leading business development group has set out its top priorities to…
Auction of the business inventory of the insolvent automotive supplier P.C.S. Precision Works Germany GmbH
The clearance of the P.C.S. Precision Works Germany GmbH factory, a renowned manufacturer of engine and transmission parts, marks another phase in the ongoing insolvency process. The industrial auction house Surplex will manage the auction of the company’s inventory. A…
“Paperless cockpit” steers software business to soaraway success
A business which provides software solutions to literally lighten the load for the post-Covid aviation industry has soared ahead as airlines continue to seek savings, improve flight safety and increase operational efficiencies. Bytron Aviation Systems led the bounce back after…
In the ascendency: Doncaster tech company is presented with first King’s Award
A pioneering technology company, which is hoping to use its skills and expertise to help some of Britain’s most vulnerable households access more than £19 billion of unclaimed benefits, has been praised by HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire Professor Dame Hilary Chapman…
Shooting Star Celebrates 17 Years in Business at New Office
Award-winning PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star welcomed over 40 clients, suppliers and business relations to celebrate its recent office move and 17th anniversary yesterday. The Lincoln-based agency recently relocated to the city’s Think Tank and invited guests for a tour of…
Drax Foundation funds new £150K grant to help schools become more energy efficient
The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has announced a new grant of £150,000 for Energy Sparks, an energy education charity that works with schools. The new funding will enable Bath-based Energy…
USA summit and Asian ambitions driving international markets for Leather Repair Company
A business which is building an international reputation for its products and expertise around the restoration of leather will this week present its first trans-Atlantic training summit while also supporting the launch of its first distribution network in South Korea….
Multi-million-pound launch for Leeds-based Yepic, the new photo-based app for tradespeople
A multi-million-pound investment by Yepic has seen the Leeds-based start-up launch a game-changing photo-based app for UK tradespeople. Now available in app stores, Yepic http://www.yepic.com gives electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators and joiners a unique new way to record and manage…
Digital partnership driving growth in multi-billion pound procurement platforms and delivering big social value benefits
A digital double act is working to simplify procurement around built environment projects worth billions of pounds and deliver an equally impressive return in social value. The partnership between Hull-based businesses The 55 Group and 43 Clicks North is also…
Young Hull entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for Test Market Grants
Aspiring young entrepreneurs can now apply for business grant support thanks to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council has established the funding pot enabling the issuing of Test Market…
Chamber welcomes Government announcement on Viking’s Track Two selection
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement that the Government has awarded Track Two status to the Harbour Energy project which links Phillips 66, VPI and others to the Viking carbon capture and storage project under…
Barnsley sensory slime sensation targets international expansion
A self-confessed accidental entrepreneur, who became one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of colourful sensory putty, has secured a match-funded grant from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme to help her unique business target future growth in international markets. Ruby…
New renewable electricity generation records confirmed in Government’s energy bible
New statistics released today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirm that renewables generated a record annual amount of electricity in 2022, outstripping fossil fuels for a second year. Onshore and offshore wind also generated their highest…
To MAT or not to MAT?…now that is a question.
Wilkin Chapman LLP and Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants hosted an education conference on 28th June at Glanford Park. The firms both discussed the changes in the academies landscape, what we know from Government in terms of the direction of travel,…
Doncaster entrepreneur aims to glow up bright future in the beauty industry
An aspiring entrepreneur is hoping to glow up a bright future after fulfilling a lifelong dream of carving out a career in the beauty industry. Luxe by Elissa Grace was recently opened by 22-year-old Elissa Charles. Over the past six…
Insurance newcomer inspired to sponsor HullBID Biz Week dinner
An award-winning national insurance broker which announced its arrival in Hull only two months ago has stepped up to support businesses in the city as the major sponsor of one of the highlights of Humber Business Week 2023. Clegg Gifford…
Co-op boss opens up to Humber Business Week audience on pricing, pay and how to inspire a workforce
Business leaders will get the chance to hear from one of Europe’s top retailers about her ideas on pricing, pay and how to inspire a workforce when an exclusive interview is aired as part of Humber Business Week. Debbie Robinson,…
Rollits recruits expert speakers for Humber Business Week discussion about workplace culture
A law firm which reaped recognition in several awards schemes for its focus on wellbeing during Humber Business Week 2022 will develop the theme further during this year’s Biz Week programme. Rollits LLP will present an event “Corporate Culture –…
Loom Consultancy sets out to help businesses fly the flags of success rather than draw the curtains on failure
A 30-year construction industry professional with a track record of delivering projects from houses and health centres to schools and sports stadia has turned to a textile trade metaphor to launch a new venture which will help business owners avoid…
Wind powers Britian more than gas for first time
Britain’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations for the first time in the first three months of this year, new data released by Drax Electric Insights has found. Almost a third (32.4%) of Britain’s…
Teenager launches her own business after baby sister helps to highlight gap in the market
A teenager who tried her hand at various careers is urging other young people to follow their dreams after expanding the business which was named after her baby sister. Eighteen-year-old Ashlee Spyvee was inspired to launch the business by her…
AaGlobal unveils new brand as part of ongoing growth strategy
A leading language services business has unveiled a bright new brand created to celebrate the completion of 30 successful years in business and to reflect the modern approach to serving clients worldwide. AaGlobal was founded in 1992 when Kirk Akdemir,…
Barnsley bakery finds recipe for growth
A family-run Barnsley bakery, which was left fighting for its very existence, has proved it has the appetite for growth and is setting its sights on doubling its turnover thanks to help received through the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Grant…