National Five financial tips for entrepreneurs There are many perks to being an entrepreneur, and it is easy to see why so many people start their own businesses. While there are many benefits to becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business, many also find that they struggle when it comes to finances. You need to By The Editor • 2 min read
National How to create custom merch If you have a business idea, a company, a club, or all of the above, you might want to invest in some merch to spread the word and offer something cool to your supporters. You will also want this merch to reflect your company and its brand and be useful By The Editor • 2 min read
National Things that are factored into a Mortgage When you find yourself finally ready to look for your first home to purchase, one of the first things that you will need to establish is what sort of mortgage you can qualify for. There is no use in starting your house search until you know precisely what it is By The Editor • 2 min read
National Choosing between Messi or Juninho may be a surprise! No-one would expect a conversation with the CEO of a council would contain such a fascinating array of subjects. From the mysteries of just who decides where roundabouts are built, to the choice between fish and chips or a Parmo, this is a hugely entertaining chat. Leeds City Council chief By The Editor • 1 min read
National Don't pave it, save it! Leeds City Council has published its ‘Don’t Pave it, Save it’ guidance, which encourages residents to consider the environment and their impact on flood risk when renovating their front garden or driveway. The hard surfacing of front gardens for parking and reduced maintenance is increasingly popular, with over a By The Editor • 2 min read
National How small businesses can reduce their recruitment costs in 2021 Small business across the globe have had a torrid time during the pandemic, with many being forced to close down, make staff redundancies, or furlough staff for extended periods of time. Overheads and expenses are always a preoccupation for small businesses as overspending can rapidly eat away at their profits By The Editor • 2 min read
National How local businesses can create a great retail space Starting up a retail company for the first can be daunting, especially if you have had little experience of business before now. One of the most important steps you should take when starting up a local business is to create a welcoming and effective retail space that can make your By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chairman of Leeds Tykes, asks can Bruce Springsteen run a rugby team? The esteemed international corporate lawyer, board executive and Chair of Leeds Tykes Alastair Da Costa, talks of his love for all things Yorkshire and in particular Leeds. The podcast delves into a variety of subjects including whether Bruce Springsteen runs a better team than most rugby captains. On the subject By The Editor • 1 min read
National PPE rules for construction workers Construction is a dangerous business to work in. Between 2019 and 2020, 61,000 workplace injuries were reported to HSE (Health and Safety Executive) by the construction industry [https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/industry/construction.pdf]. There were also 40 fatal injuries to construction workers during this period. While By The Editor • 2 min read
National Understanding biodiversity loss [According to WWF](http://support.wwf.org.uk/biodiversity is defined as: “all the kinds of different life you’ll find in one area – the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world.” Biodiversity can be seen as natures support network. Each By The Editor • 2 min read
National Your opportunity to listen to Sharon Lechter advisor to Obama Amazing opportunity to listen to Ventur's latest Podcast, an inspiring chat with Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, advisor to Obama and Bush on financial literacy, international speaker, mentor and founder of the "Play Big" movement. We learn the principles of being empowered, of By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture CitySprint sponsors The Royal Armouries’ Light Night 2021 CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — were the proud headline sponsor of Royal Armouries Light Night 2021. The event, which took place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th October, saw performances from giant illuminated puppets, inspired by the museum’s collection, creating a vibrant display outside the By The Editor • 1 min read
