Entrepreneurs How one woman is helping job seekers harness the job market After two of the most bizarre years for the economy that many of us have seen in our lifetime, it can feel unsettling to consider a career move. The pandemic led to many companies downsizing or placing people on furlough, and rules around vaccination status have affected some workers’ job By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Founder of Wild PR selected for Goldman Sachs program Katrina Cliffe, the founder and managing director of Huddersfield-based PR and communications agency, Wild PR has been selected for a place on the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses program. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing greater By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire’s got talent Yorkshire trailblazers from all sectors have been shortlisted for the Northern Power Women Awards 2022 sponsored by EY. With a near two-year gap between the last round of nominations, the North certainly hasn’t disappointed with its triumphant celebration of Northern talent as this year's awards saw 1400 By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Heald shortlisted at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems that protect some of the world’s most high profile buildings from vehicle attacks, has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer category at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 (OSPAs). From their HQ in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield crafter stars in Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas finale A crafter from Huddersfield - who turned a lost paper folding art into a thriving online business and a means to support people during lockdown - will feature in the finale of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Bethan Aspland has 43k followers on her Instagram channel where she By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs A trio of entrepreneurs win Northern design award A local entrepreneurial mum of 2 is celebrating bringing home the trophy from an awards ceremony for the Northern Design Awards for a project she worked on with fellow Yorkshire entrepreneurs. A project for Howgill Lodge Campsite saw Interior Designer Jo Duerden, (pictured second left) who runs Design by Jo By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Creating a hum with award success Creative agency Youbee Media is celebrating double success having won a Prestige Award for ‘Marketing Consultancy of the Year’ and the recruitment of a new member of the team. In just over 12 months, the Leeds-based agency has grown to represent 18 brands across the UK and prides itself on By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Barbara Taylor Bradford's prequel to 'A Woman of Substance' releases Yorkshire novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford's latest long awaited novel is now available. A Man of Honour launched on 11 November. The prequel to 'A Woman of Substance' the gripping million-copy best seller. A Man of Honour has been described by the New York Times as ' By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Family-run retailer, Junior Bambinos, shortlisted for National Entrepreneur Awards Independent Wakefield retailer, Junior Bambinos, who sell children’s toys, furniture and gifts, have been shortlisted in this year's National Entrepreneur Awards. The small team, which consists of founder Linda Ladley, her husband Shaun and their two young children, Jessica and Zachary, along with her sister in law By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Your opportunity to listen to Sharon Lechter advisor to Obama Amazing opportunity to listen to Ventur's latest Podcast, an inspiring chat with Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, advisor to Obama and Bush on financial literacy, international speaker, mentor and founder of the "Play Big" movement. We learn the principles of being empowered, of By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Wild & Wood send message of empowerment for women in business Vegan and sustainable skincare brand, Wild & Wood, won the ‘Best New Business Award’ at the Wakefield Business Excellence Awards. The awards, which were held at Wakefield’s Theatre Royal, saw businesses across the city recognised for their achievements in what has been an unpredictable year. Though this year, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Green-tech helps Grandmother achieve goal of growing 5000 trees Landscape supplier Green-tech frequently donates products for worthy causes, so when a grandmother from Boroughbridge, Janet WIlloner, contacted the team to ask for their help with her ambitious plan, they were happy to provide compost, grit, and fertiliser. Janet explains. “In September 2019 my grandchildren who live in Scotland were By The Editor • 3 min read
