Businesswoman How to adhere to Health and Safety Policies for staff working from home Jenny Kilburn - Founder and Managing Director of Synergos Consultancy Ltd. The current coronavirus crisis has led to calls for employees, where possible, to work from home. For many, this presents little in the way of change but for thousands of works used to the daily commute and working from By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Covid-19 Support for Yorkshire & Humber Businesses Julian Pitts, regional managing partner for Begbies Traynor in Yorkshire, gives some tips on helping businesses survive the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic Last year was a tough one for many businesses, with sustained difficult trading across a raft of sectors that was only just starting to see a By The Editor • 4 min read
Food&Drink Rooster's launches ‘Take-Home Taproom’ for home-bound beer fans Award-winning Harrogate brewery, Rooster’s, has launched a Take-Home Taproom as the UK embarks on a second week in lockdown. Rooster’s Take-Home Taproom includes a 15-strong selection of its core-range of award-winning vegan-friendly beers, four premium quality pub snacks, and details of how to access a specially curated playlist, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink JUST HEAT – comfort food delivered direct to your door New fresh, meal delivery service for the Huddersfield area. Can’t get hold of fresh ingredients or not a natural in the kitchen? Told to self-isolate? Have elderly relatives who need feeding? Just Heat by Asparagus Green based in Lepton, can offer fresh, feel-good family meals. They're cooking By The Editor • 2 min read
National The physical & mental repercussions of workplace accidents Accidents occur in the workplace often and even an office-based role can be hazardous. These accidents can be damaging in many different ways and not just through injury to the individual (also this is a huge concern). In addition to suffering an injury and poten-tially missing time at work, a By The Editor • 2 min read
Mandys Blog There’s no place like home One of my all time favourite films is the iconic "The Wizard of Oz" with Judy Garland cast as the young Dorothy Gale. There are some classic quotes and songs including "You have always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself& By The Editor • 3 min read
National Turning your hobby into a side hustle In today’s day and age, many people are now turning their hobbies and passions into a side hustle that allows them to supplement their income and make money from doing what they enjoy doing. This can be a brilliant way to earn some extra money and to get more By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Survey launched to understand impact of COVID-19 on self-employed individuals A Yorkshire-based firm of chartered accountants and businesses advisors has launched a nationwide survey in a bid to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on self-employed individuals. The online survey developed by Shenward aims to understand how severely affected self-employed individuals have become during the pandemic and the percentage By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Headline sponsor of Chamber of Commerce business awards announced South Yorkshire based recruitment agency, Glu Recruit are the headline sponsor at this years’ Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce business awards ceremony. The lead sponsorship reaffirms Glu’s position in the local business community having expanded into new premises on Bradmarsh Business Park in Rotherham following a period of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business CPP advises on the sale of a £2.2m warehouse in Halifax Leading property consultants Commercial Property Partners (CPP) has successfully advised on the sale of a £2.2m modern retail warehouse facility totalling 16,394 sq ft on Pelton Lane in Halifax. Located adjacent to Halifax Retail Park, on the main arterial route through Halifax, the property is let to Dunelm By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Estate agent offers virtual valuations to homeowners During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are finding new ways in which to operate safely, whilst adhering to the Government’s restrictions. One firm that has adopted a virtual approach is Yorkshire's largest independent estate agent - Dacre, Son & Hartley. Since launching its virtual valuation service last By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity TS Grale's pedal power raises over £2000 for charity A global executive search and leadership consulting firm has donated £2,120 to a charity that raises funds to aid research into the causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND), following a gruelling cycle challenge earlier this month. Leeds-based TS Grale selected the ‘My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’ as its chosen By The Editor • 2 min read