Entrepreneurs Female innovators from Yorkshire and the Humber win prestigious national award Today, in celebration of International Women’s Day (Tuesday 8 March), three trailblazing female entrepreneurs from Yorkshire and the Humber have been recognised by Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards for their game-changing innovations which are tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Jennifer Turner, Ali Gordon (pictured) and By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Agency buzzing after nomination for Yorkshire Choice Awards Leeds based award-winning marketing agency, Youbee Media are thrilled to learn that they have been nominated for ‘New Business Start Up of the Year’ in the 2022 Yorkshire Choice Awards. Youbee Media are on track to add the accolade to their business’s record after winning ‘Marketing Consultancy of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs World rugby women's 15s player becomes brand ambassador Leading property developer and investor, Scarborough Group International (SGI) has appointed World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2021, Zoe Aldcroft as its brand ambassador. As an ardent proponent of sport for all regardless of socio-economic background, race or gender, Scarborough-born Zoe will utilise her professional athlete status By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Leeds firm grows family team with new barrister Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 44-strong family team. Naakesha Michl, who was called to the Bar in 2013, specialises in all aspects of family law including public and private children law and finance. She joins from KBW Chambers where she spent the By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Passion for print helps start-up business A young mum with a passion for print is hoping that when it comes to running a small business, she’s quite literally got the t-shirt, when she decided to leave her family firm to pursue the dream of running her own business. Rebecca Newrick’s entrepreneurial ambitions were stoked By The Editor • 3 min read
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
