Business National Business Women's Awards are back After receiving many enquiries, organisers of the popular National Business Women's Awards have announced they are now open for entries. Organised by Events & PR, the awards were first launched in 2018 to raise the profile of enterprising Business Women across the UK. Over the last 12 months, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 2021 is all about making your brand more authentic; here’s how No matter the industry in which your business – big or small – operates in, branding is one of the most important things when it comes to success and customer building. The right branding shapes how customers interact with you, how they think and feel about you. It’s all about creating By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Mental health first aid Thrive are proud to offer their first Mental Health First FA course for 2021 to help businesses tackles these issues in the workplace This will be delivered virtually and has elements of both fully facilitated sessions and individual learning. When: 13-14 March Where: online How much: £300 plus VAT Mental By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Gritting pro’s five top tips for driving in the snow Paul Dyson, owner of private gritting company Gritting Direct has experienced his busiest period to date due to extensive snowfall throughout the past month. His work helps keep essential public sector and private businesses continue to operate safely and provide their essential services in adverse weather conditions. The private gritting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thrive continues its growth with another appointment Crystal Boyde has joined award winning Leeds-based legal practice, Thrive Law as an Associate Solicitor. Before joining Thrive, Crystal specialised in Employment Law for 7 years and provides advice on all aspects of employment and HR law. She has a particular interest in complex discrimination claims, especially sex, disability, maternity By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Flowers in the office If you’re not entirely satisfied with your work environment and you feel like some changes should be done to make your office (whether it be at home or work) prettier and calmer, perhaps bringing and adding some flowers in it could make things better. Flowers and plants aren’t By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Super easy stew Juggling working from home with a multitude of other tasks and looking for inspiration for a quick and easy dinner? Look no further! Zesty Green Chicken Stew Ingredients 1 tbsp.olive oil 3 medium skinless chicken breasts, cut into finger-sized strips 750 ml chicken stock 200 g small broccoli florets By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Zoom, a success story Zoom is the pandemic’s success story. As lockdowns around the world closed offices and made working from home compulsory for vast sections of the working population, businesses and individuals grasped for a way to carry on at a distance. Zoom meetings are now the norm and its likely that By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Can you sponsor a £20 backpack? We are supporting an initiative by WomenCentre to create emergency back packs for women arriving at refuges in Calderdale and Kirklees. Pressure on services supporting victims of domestic violence has never been greater and those first few hours and days away from home can be daunting. We are coordinating a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Tips for home-schooling parents Jayne Little - CEO, Skills 4 Ltd As a single parent, I know what a challenge it can be to strike a good balance between work and parenting at the best of times; homeschooling has taken that challenge to a whole new level! Here are my sanity tips for working By The Editor • 3 min read
Business IoD appoints education and skills ambassador for Yorkshire and North East The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Suzanne Withrington to the role of education and skills ambassador for Yorkshire and the North East. Suzanne is principal lecturer for enterprise and business engagement at Teesside University Business School. As education and skills ambassador, she will connect directors with education providers and By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing An ancient practice What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that uses fragrance oils to engage your sense of smell and promote overall good health. It derives its fragrances from natural sources such as plants, flowers, barks, leaves, and even roots; and its effects are dependent on the ingredients or compounds used. By The Editor • 2 min read
