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
Business Chairman of Leeds Tykes, asks can Bruce Springsteen run a rugby team? The esteemed international corporate lawyer, board executive and Chair of Leeds Tykes Alastair Da Costa, talks of his love for all things Yorkshire and in particular Leeds. The podcast delves into a variety of subjects including whether Bruce Springsteen runs a better team than most rugby captains. On the subject By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Introducing Leeds’ first ever immersive retail and hospitality space A brand new café and retail space, that aims to blur the lines between home and hospitality, opens late November. The Collective, based at 34 Boar Lane in Leeds city centre, is the first of its kind to open in the region. It is a working showroom where customers can By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Trailblazing Leeds letting agency expands to new premises Sugarhouse Properties is a student and young professional focused letting agency based in Leeds. Despite the challenges of the last 18 months, they have successfully managed to adapt and improve their services to create remote and digital solutions for their customers and a range of support services for their tenants. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Unify welcomes the Moores Furniture Group to PR roster The Moores Furniture Group is the most recent manufacturer to start work with Brighouse-based PR and marketing specialist, Unify. Appointed to support the brand’s campaign activity in the run up to its 75th anniversary, Unify will be responsible for amplifying the Moores brand across key consumer and trade press. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Opus Trust Communications acquires Adare Sec Opus Trust Communications, the omnichannel communications specialist will become a £110m turnover business as it announces the acquisition of Adare SEC for an undisclosed sum from its private equity owners, Endless LLP. With sites in Huddersfield, Redditch and Nottingham, Adare SEC is an integrated communications provider specialising in very similar By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink I am Döner launches its own Chilli Sauce – I am Hot as Hell I am Döner Hot as Hell Chilli Sauce will be available to purchase in store to take home from next week! The extremely hot sauce comes with a warning and has been a dream of owner Paul Baron’s for some time now. Paul recognised a gap in the market By The Editor • 1 min read
