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
Charity Resilience fund launched in Leeds Leeds Community Foundation have launched a fund to support charities and community groups across Leeds that are experiencing exceptional difficulties operating as a result of the National Emergency measures resulting from COVID-19. Leeds Community Foundation distributes grants, shares advice and uses specialist knowledge to help community projects thrive. The Leeds By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds signage manufacturer acquires North West business A Leeds-based digital and traditional signage specialist has acquired a St Helens business to add capacity to the growing 132-year old firm. Widd Signs, headquartered on Gelderd Road, has taken over Spectrum Sign & Display Ltd, safeguarding jobs and adding further scope for significant job creation over the next few By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Piece Hall is the people’s choice as it is crowned Yorkshire’s Most Iconic Building On Sunday 29 March, following five days of heated clashes between 20 rival Yorkshire landmarks, The Piece Hall in Halifax, was proclaimed Iconic Buildings champion in the inaugural World Cup of Yorkshire, run by the regional tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire. The Grade I listed former cloth hall was up By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Overcoming the difficulties that come with setting up on your own Technology has made it easier and more affordable to set up a business today. However, that doesn’t mean starting up on your own doesn’t come with unique challenges. You’ll face a lot of difficulties when you become self-employed and how you handle them will determine the impact By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters COVID-19/Corporate insolvency framework changes – R3 response Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to Saturday’s (28 March) announcement of changes to corporate insolvency framework: “The UK has a world-leading insolvency and restructuring framework, and the new restructuring tools in this package By The Editor • 1 min read
