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
Entrepreneurs Wild PR secure pack of new client wins Following a recent rebrand, Huddersfield based PR agency Wild PR has secured a further three client wins to add to their growing client base. The agency specialises in traditional and digital PR, social media and SEO focused content creation to tell their client’s stories, raise brand profile and increase By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Get Ahead franchisee for Leeds, York & Harrogate shortlisted in national business awards Fiona Ibbetson, director of Get Ahead Leeds, York & Harrogate, and Yorkshire Businesswoman member, is delighted to have been selected as a finalist in the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards 2021. These prestigious industry awards are designed to recognise the diamond standard in franchising, acknowledging brands that have gone above By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Nominations open today for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards Nominations are open for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards (2022) on 13 September 2021. And NPW founder Simone Roche MBE has a simple message for people: “This is a time of uncertainty but also a time of hope. My message to everyone is: ‘We are back, let’s build By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire cards and gifts retailer invests in new technology Love Laya, a Yorkshire-based card and gift retailer, has invested a six-figure sum in new printing technology to allow them to meet the demand for personalised products. The company has seen sales for personalised cards grow 300% over the last year. The new equipment will allow the personalisation of a By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Mumbler celebrates its tenth birthday Parenting website Mumbler – launched by Harrogate mum Sally Haslewood from her kitchen table – has celebrated its tenth birthday with a party. Initially started as a Facebook group for new mums in 2011, Mumbler now has 19 franchises in locations all over England and is looking to expand its reach further. By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs From corporate London fashion to the flowers of the Colne Valley Teb Moema left her corporate fashion career as a learning and development manager in London, moved to the Colne Valley and set up her own floristry business, Moema Floral Design during the height of lockdown. After working in London and having a long career as training and development consultant for By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Learning business the rock ‘n’ roll way, with Kate Hardcastle Yorkshire-born TV business and consumer expert Kate Hardcastle MBE has launched a new platform uncovering the business secrets and insights behind the music industry. Rock ‘n’ Roll Business sees Kate delve into her past career as a singer and music manager, when she toured the world and sang with stars By The Editor • 1 min read
