Business Interior Goods Direct celebrates record breaking 2021 Yorkshire-based manufacturer of quality home and commercial interior products Interior Goods Direct has announced a record year for sales revenue, with growth of over 7% and selling over half a million made to measure blinds via its online platforms. Moreover, staff levels across the group increased bringing more jobs to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture www.yorkshire.com up for sale. Opportunity to buy one of the UK’s most desirable domains Following the appointment of Administrators to Yorkshire’s main tourism body, Welcome to Yorkshire Ltd, the business and its assets, including www.yorkshire.com, are now being offered for sale. The Administrators, Armstrong Watson LLP, are currently seeking offers for the business as a going concern and from buyers interested By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Youth organisation reveals top ten young stars set to make millions Following a boom in young people gaining stardom across industries such as social media, sports and entertainment, a new study from a youth-led community organisation, Conscious Youth, reveals the top ten young stars under 21 set to make millions in the future. The new study by Conscious Youth reveals the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Silicon Yorkshire to bring tech sector together during sprint event Silicon Yorkshire, the business group that brings the Yorkshire tech community together, is encouraging professionals from across the sector to attend its spring event. Taking place on Wednesday 23 March at Chaophraya in Leeds from 5.30pm to midnight, the get-together sponsored by KnowSomeone, iSource Group, Hippo Digital and Snowflake By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Record growth for Mixd A Leeds-based healthcare digital agency is on track for a second record year in a row after its focus on accessibility fuels growth. Mixd is recruiting another 10 jobs from developers to account management and administration to meet demand. The agency will see turnover increase 50% to top £1.3m By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Azets to add over 100 jobs across Yorkshire Azets, the UK's largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, is announcing ambitious growth plans for its Yorkshire offices in Leeds and York with an investment strategy in people, technology and infrastructure. Azets currently has over 200 people in business support and client-facing roles including 15 partners. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firms face fines for not having the right cyber protection in place A Yorkshire IT consultancy is warning local businesses that they could face significant fines for not having the right data protection security in place, after a law firm was severely punished after falling victim to a cyber-attack. ITWiser, is advising all businesses to undergo a Cyber Essentials assessment to ensure By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Print firm welcome Master and Mistress Cutler visit Barnsley based, print finishing machine manufacturer Rollem and their sister company TopDeck Print have welcomed the Master and Mistress Cutler James and Jo Tear to visit both manufacturing facilities. The Master and Mistress Cutler started with a tour of the Rollem factory at Tankersley with managing director, Stuart Murphy and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stronger Together network to promote racial diversity, inclusion and equality Leaders from the big four accountancy firms and largest six law firms have joined forces to establish a network to champion racial diversity, inclusion and equality in the professional services sector in the Leeds City Region, which is one of the largest outside London. The Stronger Together network aims to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Wilson’s Republic, Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield issues rallying cry to district’s creative community Creatives in Kirklees are being asked to shape what future support might look like for the districts creative community as part of a new initiative launched by Wilson’s Republic – in conjunction with Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield. In a bid to explore a fresh approach to business By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Logical move as Sheffield Digital agency targets growth A Sheffield-based digital marketing specialist which opened its doors just a month before Britain entered into its first national lockdown is celebrating its second anniversary by relocating to new, larger premises, and has appointed its second member of staff, following a number of new business wins. Logica Digital celebrated its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CTS UK strengthen talented team with two senior appointments CTS UK, the flourishing North Yorkshire-based business supply chain specialists, have strengthened their talented team with two senior appointments. Adam Booth and Tom Mundy join CTS at a pivotal stage in the company’s development in the wake of a record-breaking year. Adam, who previously worked for the Heatons Group By The Editor • 2 min read
