Pioneering bespoke tailor, Pip Howeson, raises investment from Doug Richard...
Pip Howeson Ltd today announces funding from ex Dragon’s Den star Doug Richard and media entrepreneur Chris Ingram to build on her fast-growing reputation for bespoke high-end tailoring, using...
View ArticleRecruitment firm creating employment after strong debut year
A North East recruitment agency has recorded an excellent debut year of business after creating employment. First Class Technical Recruitment, which has offices in Newcastle and Aberdeen, has exceeded...
View ArticleWetherby IT company Oriium ranked in Deloitte top 50
Oriium, a Wetherby based information technology (IT) company has been ranked in the 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. The...
View ArticleHarrogate business woman takes home top honour at WiBA 2013
Jacqui Hall, MD of Harrogate-based energy company CNG, has taken the top title in the Barclays-Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards, winning the outstanding business woman of the year, sponsored by...
View ArticleNewcastle’s Stuart Maitland crowned Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2013
Young Newcastle entrepreneur Stuart Maitland, 21, has been crowned Britain’s Top Real Role Model 2013 (BTRRM) by global direct selling company Amway. The competition, now in its third year, aimed to...
View ArticleEnterprising Barnsley encourages businesses to take advantage of Le Tour...
Image source: shrff In the run up to the 2014 Grand Départ of Le Tour Yorkshire, Barnsley businesses are being encouraged to take part in the marketing opportunities the event brings to the county....
View ArticleYorkshire manufacturers ‘crucial’ to recovery
Senior practice leader Grant Thornton, based in Leeds, calls for greater support for mid-sized firms which are driving regional growth “Yorkshire’s forgotten army of medium sized businesses,...
View ArticleBarclays funding enables Knottingley health club
A Knottingley based business today announces the completion of its ambitious refurbishment with funding from Barclays. Business entrepreneur Ady Howell rented the premises for the new health club...
View ArticleFinancial Times’ Ms Moneypenny advises Yorkshire business women
“Just say no,” was the stark advice given to Yorkshire business women by Mrs Moneypenny aka Financial Times columnist, TV presenter and leading head hunter Heather McGregor. The inimitable Mrs M was...
View ArticleBradford council programme enables recruitment firm growth
Dental recruitment specialist’Crowns Recruitment’, has created new local job opportunities and is rapidly expanding thanks to Bradford Council’s high-growth enterprise programme, Rising Stars....
View ArticleArrow Cars wins contract with top Leeds firm
Private hire firm Arrow Cars has secured a new contract with one of Leeds’ most prestigious law firms. Walker Morris, currently ranked as national leader outside of London in five of its practice...
View ArticleTaxi game proves winner for former Leeds United director
Former Leeds United director, David Richmond, tells Bdaily about his transition into taxi enterprise and his growth ambitions for his Leeds-based business. How did you make the transition from Leeds...
View Article"Yorkshire firms must take advantage of Indian trade links" says top law firm
Image source: Sudhamshu The number of manufacturing firms based in India looking to forge new trade links with Yorkshire businesses is set to increase significantly during the next 12 months –...
View ArticleMulti-millionaire Diet Chef to star at Darlington forum
Two hundred entrepreneurs will be descending on the Tees Valley on Thursday for one of the biggest business events the area has hosted. The Entrepreneurs’ Forum is taking its Fortune Favours the Brave...
View ArticleNorth East has lowest concentration of graduates in the country
Image source: JetSharkLambo The North East has the lowest concentration of graduates of any region in the country, new data from the Office for National Statistics has confirmed. 29% of people living...
View ArticleBad news for Yorkshire graduates
Image source: Fahim Fadz. The Office of National Statistics released figures that expose a worrying trend for graduates in Yorkshire and the Humber region. 32% of the Yorkshire population was classed...
View Article10,000 milestone reached on Government’s Start Up Loans mission
Image source: ianmunroe The Government has awarded the 10,000th Start Up Loan in its scheme to lend £151 million to 30,000 entrepreneurs by 2015. The milestone now means £50 million has been lent to...
View ArticleJulie Johnson - Empowering women to succeed
Julie Johnson runs Julie Johnson Coaching, and attests to empower women to succeed on their own terms – in business, at work and in life – by improving their confidence and leadership skills to...
View ArticleLeeds entrepreneur expands new B2B enterprise
Bsavvy, the brainchild of entrepreneur David Birks, has gone from strength to strength in the year and a half since its conception. After 5 months online, Bsavvy has over 35,000 subscribers. With two...
View ArticleNick Clegg commends Yorkshire IT company for apprenticeship win
Resolve IT Solutions has been recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, and recognised by the Deputy Prime Minister for their effort. The list compiled annually by the National...
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