Business Countdown to Leeds Digital Festival 2021 Leeds Digital Festival, returning from Monday 20th September – Friday 1st October 2021, has been endorsed by the UK government as an important agenda setting event. For the first time in its six-year history, the Festival will play host to government bodies including the DCMS, the G7 and the Centre for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Media Displays becomes recruitment lifeline Media Displays, the company responsible for digital marketing display screens throughout the UK, has become a lifeline for businesses that are experiencing staff shortages. In the last three months the business has taken commissions from Amazon, Wayfair, HSL and even West Yorkshire Police, assisting with the marketing of jobs from By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Why balance is the key to business success Workshops held at Co-Working spaces in Leeds in support of National Work Life Week Personal and business wellbeing is the focus of a series of workshops being held for the region’s business community in support of National Work Life Week (October 11-October 15). Launched by Yorkshire business coach and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Staff safety becomes key concern amid growing global insecurity Vismo, a York-based developer whose software helps employers to locate and protect their mobile workforces globally, has reported a significant increase in demand for its technology in the face of recent catastrophic world events, especially from the US. Scale-up company Vismo has seen an increase of over 50% in sales By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stair lift specialist reaches new level of growth A Yorkshire-based stairlift manufacturer, which specialises in producing bespoke designs for curved or complicated staircases, is targeting significant growth after securing £100,000 in loan funding from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Bespoke Stairlifts will use the loan funding to create four senior roles in By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Dewsbury former Wetherspoons to go up for auction The Time Piece pub on Northgate in Dewsbury town centre is to be put up for auction as an investment opportunity. The popular former Wetherspoons pub, which has been given a £450,000 guide price, is let on a seven-year lease running until 2027 to Pickles Pubs, at a rent By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New sales manager for Sweet Cures Natural health industry veteran Gary Torbuck has been appointed as sales manager for supplement manufacturer and retailer Sweet Cures as part of the company’s plans for growth. He joins from his role as UK and Republic of Ireland sales manager for OptiBac Probiotics where he spent almost seven years. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Associate director joins growing recruitment consultancy iSource Group, the IT, digital and change management recruitment specialist based in Leeds, has announced the appointment of associate director, Matt Kirk just weeks after promoting two internal candidates to the position. With more than 10 years’ experience in recruitment, Matt has the complementary skills and transferable experience to win By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Haribo secures 16th ROSPA Gold HARIBO has struck RoSPA Gold, securing its 16th consecutive accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Receiving the RoSPA Order of Distinction, this internationally recognised award demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating a safe place to work while delivering the very highest health and safety By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Building a sustainable NHS Sustainability Partnerships’ mission is to drive and accelerate the sustainability agenda within the NHS. They bring together NHS professionals and companies with sustainable solutions in regular events to promote collaboration on new ideas and even the uptake of new products within the healthcare system. Sustainability Partnerships next event, titled ‘Building By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Management team completes MBO of brand communication agency A brand communication agency is set for international expansion following a management buy-out for a seven-figure sum. Managing partners Brodie Harkess and Martin Jones have completed the acquisition of the agency from founders Mark Platts and Mike Scott, who have left the business to pursue new projects. The pair took By The Editor • 1 min read
Business North East Heating Solutions plans for growth with key hire North East Heating Solutions has boosted its growth plans with the appointment of Guy Mills as customer support manager. Guy joins the company from the Army, where he spent five years in the Royal Signals, including a tour in Afghanistan. In his new role, he will manage a growing customer By The Editor • 1 min read
