Business Double award win for Yorkshire funeral firm Yorkshire funeral firm Full Circle Funerals has scooped two awards at the National Good Funeral Awards, including the coveted title of Funeral Director of the Year. It also won Green Funeral Director of the Year in recognition of its efforts to support those choosing sustainable funeral options as well as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Water partners with Leeds agency to launch ‘genuinely customer-centric’ experience * The new digital platform has resulted in a substantial reduction in customers needing to get in contact with Yorkshire Water * A wealth of new research data will be used to further improve customer experiences * Significant improvements in the way customers pay bills, report issues, and access financial support. Yorkshire Water By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Meeting Richard Branson on Necker Island Amazing Ventur podcast not to be missed... Tuesday 12th October – Tracey Smolinski Tracey gives us a master class in networking, the do's and don’ts of making connections which can transform your business and career. We hear how it feels to visit Necker Island where Tracey ticks meeting By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Cellhire wins Best Mobile/IoT Customer Solution award British mobile telecoms specialist Cellhire plc based in York won the Best Mobile/IoT Customer Solution award at the prestigious Comms National Awards 2021, held 7th October in Mayfair, London. In addition to winning the award, Cellhire achieved finalist status for Best Wholesale Service Provider (Above £10M) and Best Enterprise By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Agency owner appointed to Bradford chamber leadership group The owner of a Bradford-based digital marketing agency, Xpand, has been elected to the region’s key policy-making body, the Bradford Chamber Leadership Group. Jag Panesar is one of only six to be welcomed to the group following the election of a new president and vice-president in July. It comes By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Top 100 companies in Kirklees for 2021 revealed The top 100 businesses in Kirklees for 2021 have been unveiled at an online event. Seven companies are new to this year’s top 10, with only three maintaining their top 10 space from last year’s list. Thornton & Ross and Buy It Direct hold the top two spots By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Business productivity programme helps Barnsley business take flight A Barnsley-based business which is giving youngsters the chance to reach for the sky in their future careers is setting a course for expansion after securing support from a grant scheme created to improve business productivity across the region. Launched in 2019 by former lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Rebecca Hutchinson and her business By The Editor • 4 min read
Business EV charging partnership helps to save 2,164 tonnes of CO2 across West Yorkshire EQUANS (the new name for ENGIE’s services-led activities), in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has helped tackle air pollution in the region through the installation of over 85 free-to-use electric vehicle (EV) chargers – helping to create a more sustainable environment, and putting West Yorkshire at the forefront By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Razorblue adds award to record breaking year Multi-award-winning managed IT services provider razorblue has been recognised once again with its latest win at the North East Business Awards. Over the last four years razorblue has seen turnover increase by 128% and is on target to reach £20m turnover by 2023, completing its second acquisition in as many By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Young entrepreneur celebrates second year in business with six-figure success Ambitious entrepreneur, Jordan Hill, took a leap of faith after finding himself unemployed and moving from Scunthorpe to Leeds to start a business with just £900 in the bank. Now, within two years, Jordan has successfully built and runs a six-figure business, highly regarded by clients, all by the age By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Happiness together fund unveiled in sweet partnership HARIBO, in partnership with Community Foundation Wakefield District, has unveiled the HARIBO Happiness Together Fund, a four-year programme to encourage friendships across generations. Creating opportunities for memorable, shared experiences, the HARIBO Happiness Together Fund will deliver moments of fun and enjoyment that will reduce loneliness while improving the welfare and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds SaaS firm supercharges £300m United Utilities project United Utilities is expected to save £189,000 and 4,000 man-hours per year during the delivery of its 100km West Cumbria pipeline – after commissioning a bespoke digital evidence platform from Leeds SaaS firm, eviFile. Rolled out in 2018, eviFile’s assurance technology is bolstering efficiencies across the £300 million By The Editor • 2 min read
