Entrepreneurs Staffing solutions company hit 150 sub-contracts for client Since October 2O2O Leeds based recruitment company, Slink, have sourced more than 150 sub-contract gas engineers for their sought after client, Boiler Central. What’s even more impressive is that collectively, these engineers have completed 1500 installations Nationwide for the firm from their initial appointment just five months ago. Slink’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Dapur at home launches nationwide after huge demand in local trial Acclaimed street food concept, turned casual dining restaurant, in Leeds has launched a brand new cook at home range of Malaysian food that is available nationwide. From Malaysia to Huddersfield, founder of Dapur Malaysia, Valerie Kolat used time as a stay at home mum to polish up on her dishes, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Wakefield holistic therapist named as number one Wellness Specialist/Practitioner in the UK and Europe Women’s holistic therapist, Wakefield-based Vicky Rawcliffe, has been named the winner of the Wellness Specialist/Practitioner for the UK and Europe in the Hall of Wellness Awards (HOW Awards) 2020/21. Working from her home-based treatment room in Horbury, Vicky offers a suite of highly acclaimed holistic therapies to By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Synergos Consultancy celebrates 7 years in business Huddersfield based ISO consultants, Synergos Consultancy Ltd are celebrating 7 years in business this month. Synergos, which is derived from the Greek word for ‘working together’ is a specialist consultancy company. Set up in 2014, they assist businesses to achieve various means of compliance, including; ISO Certifications, Health & Safety By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs British artist captures style and serenity in her new abstract land and sea collection Whatever the season, preferred interior poise or desired style of artwork, the new Abstract Land and Sea Collection by artist, Toni Thornton, are a timeless trio that make the perfect addition to any space. On January 28th 2021, Toni Thornton launches her new collection which is a depiction of natural By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs New Beginnings Author: Julie Bickerdyke FCMA CGMA It’s four years since I split from both my husband and my employer in the same month. My marriage ended, as did my job. Within a year, I’d also lost my house, my car and, very sadly, my lovely mum. It was a By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Victoria Brown appointed as IoD South Yorkshire chair The Institute of Directors has appointed Victoria Brown as chair of its South Yorkshire branch. Victoria is a qualified accountant with more than 20 years’ experience in global manufacturing organisations. Most recently, she was finance director at Barnsley-based home improvements business Distinction Group. She sits on the audit and risk By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Rachel McLane wins Hotel Interior Design of the Year Award Years of investment in business development has just paid off in spectacular fashion for Rachel McLane Ltd as the Yorkshire interior design consultancy's memorable work on Scarborough's Bike & Boot Hotel has won Best Hotel Interior Design of the Year in the Northern Design Awards 2020. By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Bringing Christmas cheer to the community Leeds businesswoman Sarah Elston, owner of Slink Staffing Solutions, has continued to evolve her business throughout the year to adapt to the impact Covid-19 has had on her promotions and events, dance coaches and recruitment company. Renowned for her innovation and passion for entertainment, during the first national lockdown Sarah By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Barnsley craft business increases online sales three-fold during Covid A crafty Barnsley business which nearly unravelled at the start of the pandemic has come out stronger thanks to soaring sales, a new business model and an octopus called Robyn. Wool Couture, the brainchild of chunky knitting entrepreneur Claire Gelder, has seen online sales grow by a phenomenal 300 per By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Artist gifts bespoke artwork to Pinderfields Hospital Wakefield artist, Toni Thornton, has felt a huge amount of gratitude for our National Health Service during these last 12 months, and has wondered how, in the midst of all of the uncertainty, can she say thank you to the NHS. Toni Thornton said: “2020 has been so incredibly difficult By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire based business, TPL Experiences joins ranks of small biz 100 Minoti Parikh, Founder of TPL experiences based in Leeds will be given a spell in the limelight as part of this year’s Small Biz 100, a national campaign highlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses. Marking 100 days building up to Small Business Saturday on 5 By The Editor • 2 min read