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North East education sub-contractor expands into Yorkshire
A company of North East education innovators has expanded its commitment to employment and training opportunities for young people by opening its third military skill centre in just two years. Bishop...
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Digital SME support wins extra backing
A business support project aimed at helping SMEs across the whole of the North West has won a further £2 million in funding. Around 130 SMEs in the region stand to benefit from a 12-month continuation...
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New £250k acquisition for Stockport safety group
Image source: Michelllaurence Stockport-based Safety and Lifting Group Ltd has today announced the acquisition of New-Tonne Lifting Services Ltd trebling its staff. The Group, which in 2011 acquired...
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Trimega gain Investors in People Silver
Trimega Laboratories Ltd has gained Investors in People (IIP) Silver status, building on their previous success with the business improvement framework. This additional accreditation follows the July...
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Yorkshire in top 3 outside London for international investment
Image source: tejvanphotos According to figures released by Experian, Yorkshire (along the North West and South West) experienced the most inward investment deals by foreign companies this year. The...
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Half of renters borrow cash to pay deposits
Almost half of people have to borrow money from parents, friends and payday lenders to pay deposits on new rented homes – leading one North East property boss to repeat calls for landlords to abolish...
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New small business network for north Liverpool
A group of business owners have pooled resources to create a networking club for small firms and micro businesses in the Alt Valley area of Liverpool. The network – AVBN, Alt Valley Business Network –...
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£800k investment to help fledgling North East businesses flourish
More than £800k is being invested in the next generation of entrepreneurs at the University of Sunderland which is hoped will boost jobs and have huge economic benefits across the North East. Over the...
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Yorkshire HR firm shortlisted on London Stock Exchange ‘1000 companies to...
Saltaire based outsource HR specialist, AdviserPlus have been shortlisted as part of The London Stock Exchange list of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, The list quantifies the fastest growing SMEs...
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What happens in life after The Apprentice?
Yorkshire Editor Clare Burnett speaks to new Bdaily columnist and former Apprentice star, Neil Clough on life after the show, new business ventures and what Alan Sugar is really like. How’s life after...
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Yorkshire appointments this week
Image source: Wonderlane Phil Gorski, Media, Music and Entertainment department, Blacks Solicitors The appointment comes as part of Blacks’ response to the rise of digital technology and the increase...
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Graduate entrepreneurs come to UK as next generation of SME operators
Image source: Caza_No_7 A new group of graduate entrepreneurs from around the world have come to the UK to start their businesses, under a new programme devised by UKTI. The Sirius Programme aims to...
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Baltic Training Services sets example for the North East and training industries
Research undertaken by Virgin, published in the Sunday Times, has named Newton Aycliffe-based Baltic Training Services as the only North East company and UK training provider in the prestigious Virgin...
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Business support programme helps Barnsley companies grow in 2013
A business support programme in Barnsley has helped create and safeguard nearly 400 jobs in 2013. Enterprising Barnsley has helped to generate 277.5 jobs in the borough this year and protect a further...
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Wetherby husband and wife team acquire new nursey
Wetherby-based husband and wife team, Nigel and Jane Hussey, have acquired Little Learners nursey. The purpose built nursery, located within the grounds of Deighton Gates School, has a baby play...
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Theo Paphitis names three Huddersfield based small businesses amongst his...
Three local firms have been flying the flag for Huddersfield this last week after scooping sought-after business awards from retail magnate and star of Dragons’ Den, Theo Paphitis. Chris Stimson of...
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Graffiti Kings help launch flasghip TSHIRT store in Leeds
International fashion retailer TSHIRT STORE opened the doors of its new UK flagship store in Leeds last weekend. The store, in Trinity Leeds, sells a range of unique t-shirts, sweatshirts and...
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UK businesses say hiring is on the cards
More UK businesses expect to create jobs than not over the next 12 months - for the first time since the onset of the recession in 2008, although many jobs could be temporary or part-time. A study...
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Teesside economy in focus five years after financial crash
The fortunes of the Teesside economy will be discussed at a special event next month. A host of high-profile business leaders will meet at the Wilton International Centre on 16th January to debate how...
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Yorkshire independent business broker hits £1 million savings mark
Image source: Images_of_Money West Yorkshire’s The Business Works is celebrating saving £1 million for its customers this year alone. Founded by Kristian Lennon and Steve Kennedy in 2008, The Business...
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