Inaugural export lunch staged to boost international trade
Businesses from the Sheffield area recently joined export advisors in a roundtable lunch aimed at sharing knowledge and experience on international trade. The South Yorkshire International Trade Centre...
View ArticleNight vision specialist sets its sights on expansion
A night vision product manufacturer is expecting to double turnover and create new jobs with the launch of a brand new innovation. NiteSite, which has been supported by the Manufacturing Advisory...
View ArticleRegatta appoint Manchester architects
Outdoor business Regatta has appointed North West architects, Fletcher-Rae, to work on a new office facility in Trafford Park. The office will be constructed for the group of outdoor brands Regatta,...
View ArticleTaste of Tunisia for North East businesses
Tunisian Ambassador, Nabil Ammar, was in Durham this week to talk about opportunities for North East businesses in his country. Mr Ammar spoke to businesses in Durham, in an event that followed...
View ArticleThis week’s North East appointments
A round up of the region's latest appointments. The Sage Gateshead has recruited Amy Smith as conference and event sales manager in its bid to increase commercial revenue. Amy has previously worked in...
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. Manchester-based brand agency WRG Brand has appointed Jessy Gill...
View ArticleStartUp Britain response to Growing Business Report
In his second report to the Prime Minister Lord Young highlights the increasing importance that micro businesses have on the success of the economy. Making up 95% of all businesses, he identifies in...
View ArticleYorkshire firm stores up success in Harrogate
A Yorkshire firm is celebrating two years operating in Harrogate with the announcement of an expansion following a growth in sales. McCarthy’s Removals and Storage has achieved a 40% increase in sales...
View ArticleManchester to trial government employment tribunal project
A mediation network has been launched in Manchester by the Department for Business, Skills and Innovation (BIS), as part of a reform initiative around the employment tribunal system. Both Manchester...
View ArticleRising Stars lends entrepreneur Farnaz a helping hand
An inventor and mum of four has launched her weight loss secret to the world after wowing friends and family with a product initially intended only for herself. Farnaz Khan, from Bradford, launched...
View ArticleStart-Up Loans age restriction should be scrapped
Age caps on the Government’s Start-Up Loans scheme should be removed, says Lord Young in his latest report. The Number 10 advisor on enterprise has published his second report, Growing Your Business,...
View ArticleRescuing John Cleese’s business: the business coach
Executive business coach, Peter Ryding, CEO and founder of DOIT, takes Bdaily behind the business. What key challenges has your company recently faced? DOIT specialises in helping busy, ambitious...
View ArticleBehind the business with Goody Good Stuff
Melissa Burton is the managing director of Morecombe-based confectionary business, Goody Good Stuff. The sweets she makes are created to cater for a vast range of dietary requirements, and don’t...
View ArticleEU withdrawal would be "nonsense", says Lord Green
Lord Green, the Minister for Trade and Investment, said on Monday he would not back a UK exit from the European Union. Speaking during a visit to valve manufacturer ChargePoint in Liverpool, Lord...
View ArticleYorkshire Bank boost for international trade forum
An independent membership organisation which supports exporters throughout South Yorkshire has gained further backing from Yorkshire Bank. South Yorkshire International Trade Forum (SYITF), the...
View ArticleChallenge to create travel company in two days
Lastminute.com are challenging business minds to create a travel company in just 48 hours. The online travel and leisure retailer is hosting a competition where 16 people will compete to create a...
View ArticleEU debate "letting British business down" say manufacturers
EEF, the manufacturers organisation says the Government’s handling of the EU debate is “letting British business down.” Following the announcement of a draft bill which will set out how the...
View ArticlePalatine Private Equity relocate to Manchester city centre
Private equity firm, Palatine will relocate its new offices to Manchester city centre, the company revealed on Wednesday. The company said it will make the move after a particularly busy start to...
View ArticleJobseeker claimants decrease in Greater Manchester
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) dropped significantly in Greater Manchester in April 2013, with over 1,500 fewer claimants across the county. This drop represents a 1.8%...
View ArticleMP backs Work Inspiration Week in Bradford
An awareness week aiming to inspire students across Bradford with their future career choices has been backed by a district MP. David Ward, the Liberal Democrat MP for Bradford East, has praised the E3...
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