Bdaily meets experienced recruiter, Lawrence Mallinson
It’s Labour Market week on Bdaily. Lawrence Mallinson, managing director and owner of James White Drinks Ltd, commented on how he recruits staff into the different roles within his company, and why...
View ArticleStudents pitch social solutions to industry experts
Students in Newcastle are pitching to impress industry experts with their strategies to address social challenges in the area. The first ever ‘Rise Up Flux’ event, hosted by the Careers Service at...
View ArticleDate set for annual Entrepreneurs’ Forum business conference
The importance of business mentoring is one of the topics up for discussion at the annual business conference of the Entrepreneurs' Forum to be held in Gateshead. The conference will be held at the...
View ArticleThat was the month with NWBLT’s Geoffrey Piper
Geoffrey Piper is the chief executive of independent business group, the North West Business Leadership Team. Speaking to Bdaily, he summed up his highlights for North West business throughout April....
View ArticleMIDAS brings 3,000 jobs to Greater Manchester
An investment agency in Manchester has brought more than 3,000 jobs to the region across 81 projects between 2012 and 2013. MIDAS has created a total of 3,038 jobs from a total 4,143 positions that were…
View ArticleAre you the next great social entrepreneur?
Do you have an amazing idea for social enterprise and the potential to make a big impact in business? If so, Barclays School for Startups is offering five inspiring social enterprises free access to an...
View ArticleEureka! inventors receive £30k funding
A Sheffield team of inventors and designers who develop products parts of hearing aids, toys and hair straighteners, have secured £30,000 of funding. Dinnington-based AME Group Ltd have worked with...
View ArticleVision Express acquires 12 North West stores
Twelve North West optician stores have been acquired by national retailer Vision Express. The outlets, which were bought from Crown Eyeglass Ltd, will become part of the Vision Express portfolio and...
View ArticleEnterprise incubator to launch in Leeds
A charity initiative targeting people who want to get into employment, return to employment or change their career by starting a business, is set to launch in Leeds. The Enterprise Foundation is...
View ArticleBehind the Business with KashFlow
In our latest edition of Behind the Business, Bdaily talks to Duane Jackson, Founder and CEO of KashFlow, an award-winning cloud accounting software for small businesses. What key challenges has your...
View ArticleHoliday homeowners and landlords face HMRC scrutiny
Holiday homeowners and buy to let landlords who have sold second properties and not disclosed the profits are being targeted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), warns KPMG. HMRC has launched a campaign...
View ArticleAsia gives hope as Yorkshire exports fall
HMRC’s release of the regional trade statistics shows the value of exports from Yorkshire & Humber fell by £380m in 2012 to £15,741m. However, according to KPMG the underlying trend is positive as...
View ArticleApplications flood in for innovative start-up business bootcamp
Applications are flooding in for a unique business bootcamp at Teesside University. Searchcamp is running a 12 week immersive programme of technology and internet start-ups. Ten businesses selected to...
View ArticleGlobal business increasing in Sheffield area
A growing number of overseas companies are seeking advice about setting up in the Sheffield region, a tax specialist said today. Peter Kennan, a partner with Sheffield-based independent chartered...
View ArticleHigh Street TV unveils two major appointments
High Street TV (HSTV), the leading multi-channel retailer based in Harrogate, has announced two new senior appointments. Stephen McCreath becomes international director and Lisa Fawcett takes the role...
View ArticleConfectioners enjoy taste of success with new store
A Tyneside confectioner is enjoying the sweet taste of success as they prepare to expand into Gateshead’s £150m Trinity Square project. Romana Moffatt and husband Terry set up their sweet company,...
View ArticleEx-soldier pioneers road to work for former servicemen
A former army officer is pioneering the track back to work for military personnel with a initiative to transfer skills into the energy industry. Magnus Jeffrey, a project engineer at Senergy...
View ArticleEnterprise conference considers access to funding
Access to business loans and funding were on the agenda at an enterprise conference in Teesside. Over 30 delegates attended the Business Information Session hosted by the Redcar and Cleveland...
View ArticleUniversal Credit welcomed by Manchester and Cheshire employers
Last week the Government introduced its Universal Credit benefit scheme to parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire, which were the first areas in the UK to try the new system. Universal Credit is...
View ArticleThe week’s North West appointments
Last week saw a number of moves and appointments in the North West. Here, Bdaily gives a roundup of some of the significant manoeuvres. Clearwater Corporate Finance promoted John Clarke to director in...
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