Business Sarah Banks coaching is the business of the month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Sarah Banks Coaching has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Sarah Banks' personal story is the opening chapter in the formation of her business and its ongoing success. Her compassion, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Yorkshire pharmacy company acquires medical centre An award-winning pharmacy group which delivers a comprehensive range of healthcare services in Yorkshire has expanded its portfolio thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. Ashley and Nikki Cohen, who set up Pharm-Assist in 2006 and now employ more than 60 staff, have used the refinance loan to take By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stell Cardboard Tubes celebrates 150 years and invests in the future Keighley-based Stell Cardboard Tubes is celebrating turning 150 with a full modernisation and resilience building strategy and investment worth £2 million. Stell, which is one of the UK's largets cardboard core and tube manufacturers and is relied on by companies to keep their manufacturing operations moving, is markting By The Editor • 2 min read
National A guide to health and safety for UK businesses Health and safety are one of the most important internal aspects of running a business today. In spite of the new and unique financial pressures being experienced by businesses of every stripe, newer businesses need to focus all the more on their internal structure and approach to safe work – but By The Editor • 2 min read
National Cutting costs as a small business With inflation running so high, it is understandable that businesses are looking to cut costs right now. Cutting costs can be a smart way to relieve financial pres-sure and improve your bottom line, but you must be careful when making cuts and avoid making any changes that could negatively affect By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink The Winter Kitchen’ festival is coming to The Light this November The Light in Leeds is hosting a two-day food and drink extravaganza, ‘The Winter Kitchen’, on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November. The one-off event, which is set to showcase a variety of Yorkshire-based businesses, will run from 12pm to 7pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The Winter Kitchen will By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Five ways PR can support your manufacturing business With recent data showing a 63% increase in insolvencies in the manufacturing sector since last year, and the ongoing financial crisis, it’s more important than ever that businesses use PR and marketing tactics to expand their brand reach to new customers along with reinforcing your prescence with your existing By The Editor • 5 min read
Arts&Culture Embrace announce massive outdoor show at The Piece Hall Embrace are to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album The Good Will Out with a massive homecoming show. The Piece Hall, Halifax, will play host to what promises to be a magical night for fans of the Yorkshire indie legends on Saturday July 1. Special guests Starsailor and By The Editor • 3 min read
National Mulgrave Estate completes pioneering wetlands project The award-winning Mulgrave Estate in the North York Moors has completed a pioneering £20,000 wetlands project which will enhance biodiversity and nurture wildlife on its land. The 15,000-acre estate has transformed some of its working farmland into wetland habitats which are now creating a brighter and safer future By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global US tech company opens new UK base in Barnsley A leading US company and one of the largest IT solutions providers in the world has set up a new state-of-the-art business facility in Barnsley to support its global expansion plans. SHI International has officially opened its ‘Nexus Integration Centre’ at Capitol Park beside the M1 in Dodworth last week. By The Editor • 2 min read
National Young professionals are inspired to conquer their careers Young professionals from across the region were inspired to tackle the challenges they face in their careers by Dave Bunting MBE, an Everest expedition leader and ex-British Forces mountaineering specialist. A guest of the Fresh Thinking Network, Dave spent many years as the chief training instructor of the Joint Service’ By The Editor • 1 min read
National Less than 10% of business owners have put plans in place to manage cashflow With the UK economy expected to be in a recession until at least the middle of 2023, many businesses are already feeling the pinch, with rising energy prices and the cost of living affecting the levels of disposable income from consumers and the spending habits of businesses. With this in By The Editor • 5 min read
