Food&Drink Northern Monk Brewery launch Judge Dredd collaboration Leeds brewery Northern Monk have announced an exciting new collaboration with comic art festival Thought Bubble, iconic British comics publisher 2000 AD and New York Times best-selling comic artist Jock as part of their long running Patrons Project. Featuring a reworked version of one of Jock’s favourite panels from By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Former Barclaycard head of UK clients takes senior role at SalesStar UK A former member of the Barclaycard UK leadership team has taken a senior role with sales development and coaching consultancy, SalesStar UK. Tim Ogle, has joined the Huddersfield-based firm as a high-performance sales transformation coach. Aside from business development and account management experience gained during his six years at Barclaycard, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leonard Curtis Leeds invests in city centre team Professional services provider Leonard Curtis has added new expertise to its well-respected Yorkshire operation and moved into larger offices in Leeds to strengthen its presence and multi-disciplinary offering to SMEs. Leonard Curtis is one of the largest independent firms in the UK specialising in corporate recovery, insolvency and business restructuring. 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
Business Fishtank Agency shortlisted at the Prolific North Awards Yorkshire integrated digital marketing specialist, Fishtank Agency, has been shortlisted for the Best Social Purpose Campaign at the Prolific North Marketing Awards for its outstanding campaign on Tubex’s Collection & Recycling Programme. The Marketing Awards recognise stand-out campaigns over the past year from top agencies across the North. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascensor Digital agency celebrate successful ‘ivory’ year with innovative wildlife fundraiser. Leeds-based digital agency Ascensor is celebrating strong business results by announcing an innovative fundraiser. As part of their 14th anniversary, traditionally represented by an ivory gift, they are launching an online fundraiser for Elephant conservation. MD Andrew Firth explains “We have enjoyed some great business results and were looking for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds libraries join with small business for start-up day Leeds Libraries is encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to join a day of free online talks to hear from successful local start-ups and discover the free business support on offer at the Business & IP Centre Leeds (BIPC Leeds). To mark Start-up Day on 11 November, the Centre will come together with By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Surviving your first year as a Nurse Becoming a nurse is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. After years of nursing school, you’re finally ready to apply what you’ve learned in a real medical environment. While the first year can be incredibly challenging, there are ways to cope. Get Comfortable Asking Questions One of the best By The Editor • 3 min read
Health Accelerator programme selects innovations to support the NHS recover from COVID-19 An innovative physiotherapy platform, a device measuring vital signs and a digital health platform supporting women with chronic gynaecological conditions, are some of the innovations selected for Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network’s digital health accelerator programme, Propel@YH. Ten SMEs have been selected for the programme who By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm advises online electricals retailer on new distribution centre Law firm Gordons has advised online home electricals retailer AO on its new warehouse in Crewe, Cheshire, which will add 305,360 sq ft of new distribution space to the company’s logistics network. Crewe 305 is the second warehouse constructed by logistics developer Panattoni at Crewe Commercial Park and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital agency celebrates 20th anniversary Leeds-based digital agency Bolser is celebrating its twentieth anniversary and committed to a five-year lease extension on its offices within the city’s South Bank area as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The business was initially founded in 2001 as a direct response marketing agency by managing director, Ashley 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
