Motoring JCT600 celebrates two winners in the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Women Awards Having supported the Automotive 30% Club for the last two years as part of its ongoing commitment to attracting more women into the industry, JCT600 has received recognition of two colleagues in the Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards 2020. Stacey Laing, group trade parts manager based in Chesterfield, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Networking with a twist Date: Wednesday 3rd February Time: 08:00 Networking with a twist Sally Roberts of Fun Training for Results, Caroline Broad of Clarion and Phil Harris of Brown Shipley Zoom There is an old phrase “People buy people” and it’s true! Meeting new, like-minded people can be tricky, until now! By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Garden Centre celebrates new look pet accessories section with a new range The team at Tong Garden Centre have introduced a brand new range of products for dogs and cats which minimises environmental impact. Over 200 lines from the popular Zoon range of pet bedding, collars, leads, treats and toys are now available in a bespoke area in the Tong Lane' By The Editor • 1 min read
Business East Yorkshire hypnotherapist wins regional heat of FSB awards An internationally renowned clinical hypnotherapist from Anlaby, East Yorkshire, is through to the national finals of the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses Awards after winning the self-employed/sole trader category for the Yorkshire and Humber region. Sheila Granger, whose expertise in the field of personal and professional transformation has changed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Improving our virtual look Six tips for looking great in a virtual meeting We all want the same things in business and life. Amongst the list we want to be healthy, look great, be safe, happy and successful. In our new normal of the COVID-19 era, many of us have turned to the webcam By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial consulting firm helps land five-figure contract for social media marketing agency Facets Commercial Consulting has helped secure a five-figure influencer campaign for social first marketing agency, Captivate Influence. The agency has been appointed by leading tights brand Snag Group Ltd to head up its digital marketing activities. The project will involve an intense focus on influencer outreach and the development of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bloom and Yorkshire Business Woman Presents In support of SmartWorks Leeds Make A date with You An online interactive wellbeing evening Friday 12 February 7pm-10pm This February we’re inviting you to give some self love and make a date with yourself. At this special online event, you will be our focus and there to enjoy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leader of Leeds City Council selected to be a Labour Party Peer The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake CBE, has been selected to be a Labour Party Peer in the House of Lords. Councillor Blake was named among the new peers announced by the Government. Councillor Blake has served as Leader of Leeds City Council since 2015 and before By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New animation shows how Leeds' £38.5m park & ride will look on completion An animation has been released by Leeds City Council to show how the brand new park and ride in Stourton will look once complete in autumn 2021. The £38.5 million project forms part of Connecting Leeds’ ambition to improve the bus network, provide better connectivity and reduce carbon emissions By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sheffield financial adviser in national top 35 Emma Baumback of Future Life Wealth Management has been listed in the top 35 ‘next generation’ financial advisers in the country. Emma, aged 29, is in the prestigious list compiled by New Model Adviser in recognition of her hard work studying to become a qualified financial planner and the help By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Headhunter makes lynchpin appointment Red Diamond Executive Headhunters has placed a procurement director with an innovative healthcare solutions provider. Executive headhunter Carol Mosby, who heads up appointments within the health and beauty, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors for Red Diamond, worked with Wakefield-based Toiletry Sales Limited (TSL) Healthcare on the appointment of James Booker. James By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ten things you need to know about IR35 and the changes to come If you are a business hiring contractors or you are self-employed yourself, you will have heard about off-payroll working, also known as IR35. It's essential for contractors, recruiters, and employers to understand the rules as new changes come into effect in April 2021. Below, Caroline Vooght, a director By The Editor • 4 min read