Business Less than 10% of business owners have put plans in place to manage cashflow during the recession 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
Business Vet-AI increases headcount as demand for veterinary services rise Veterinary technology company, Vet-AI, has increased its staff team by 54% in the last 12 months in response to the rising demand for its services. The vet-tech firm is behind Joii Pet Care, which allows pet owners to access digital veterinary consultations and a free symptom checker via its app. By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Not-for-profit organisations invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 The Community Foundation for Calderdale have launched the Ovenden Wind Farm Fund and are inviting Not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 for general charitable purposes to groups operating or delivering within a 7.5km radius of the Wind Farm (HX2 7UA). The Ovenden Moor By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Business donates 20k to Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield OBE as he runs 7 marathons ACS Stainless Steel Limited, a long-time supporter and shirt sponsor of Leeds Rhinos, is once again supporting rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield OBE, as he prepares to run seven marathons in seven days in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research. Famed for his rugby league roles as player, captain By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Leeds agency launch new website for popular Leeds venue Renowned hospitality operator Neighbourhood has launched a new website with impressive functionality and user experience. The Neighbourhood group wanted to capture the lively atmosphere on offer at their venues with a bespoke new website. Neighbourhood is well known for their Instagrammable venues and impressive drinks menu. Located in the heart By The Editor • 2 min read
National Five services care homes offer Care homes can be very helpful, but no one moves into one without a lot of thought. There are a lot of reasons why you might decide that a care home is right for you, and there are facts you should think about before making the move. One point to By The Editor • 2 min read
National How do businesses remain relevant in the digital age? Every business will encounter a period where they have to adjust to change. It just so happens that any business that has opened in the last ten years has had to contend with more change than at other times in history. The digital age is here, and the technology used By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wakefield celebrates businesses in glittering awards ceremony More than 130 people packed the room at the inaugural Wakefield Business Awards by We Are Wakefield on 10 November, sponsored by Wakefield First. The awards had been put together by We Are Wakefield’s Claire Sutherley and Awards Writers Founder Louise Turner, to celebrate thriving SMEs from across the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business David Kerfoot CBE investiture at The Palace Renowned Yorkshire business leader David Kerfoot has received his CBE from the Princess Royal in an investiture at Buckingham Palace. David was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to rural businesses and the voluntary and community sectors in North Yorkshire. He attended the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bailie Group bolsters strategic growth plan with NED appointment Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a family-owned communications specialist, has announced the appointment of non-executive director, Frank Hayden, as the company strives to accelerate its business growth and resilience plans, with an ambition to reach £80m turnover by 2024. With an illustrious CV, working on many critical projects Frank led the strategic By The Editor • 2 min read
Business How can businesses dispose of machinery sustainably? Sustainability has become a key focus across many industry sectors, with businesses constantly reviewing and reevaluating their processes to improve their carbon footprint. Due to many large corporations having the responsibility to adhere to strict and regular fleet renewals and machine upgrades, machinery is often left unwanted and needs to By The Editor • 2 min read
