Entrepreneurs Forward Ladies regional awards go online Due to the current situation Forward Ladies have decided to reimagine their regional awards. They want to not only put the well-being of our community first but also take the opportunity to create something different by transforming their regional awards into a full digital experience. They are also extending the By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire PR firm celebrates five years in business with duo of new client wins A Yorkshire-based PR agency is celebrating five years of trading by announcing two new client wins. Leeds-based MacComms has won contracts to manage the PR and social media management for leading signage specialist Widd Signs and pyrometallurgical firm Inprotec. MacComms is responsible for managing the public and media relations for By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs The search is on for the regions top business talent The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for the most talented business leaders in Yorkshire and the North East. Nominations and entries are now being sought for its prestigious Director of the Year Awards which recognise the region’s top directors from the business, public and third By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Katie’s Classroom offers free phonics sessions Yorkshire mum of four, Katie Higham, has been running free Phonics sessions to help parents during school closures. For the first two weeks of school closures, Katie ran Facebook Live Phonic sessions aimed at 3-6 year olds to help parents who are at home trying to home school their children. By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Rashmi Dube Making a Splash Rashmi Dube is an award winning solicitor and managing director of Legatus Law, that provides legal advice to protect companies, directors and their stakeholders. “I first met Rashmi more than ten years ago,” explained TopicUK editor Gill Laidler, “at a networking event. It was obvious back then that Rashmi would By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Businesses have Fun with cones Chris Madeley came up with the idea for her successful Cones books while travelling to the company’s branch office just outside London where she worked as Operations Director and Independent Financial Advisor. “It was whilst frequently travelling up and down the M1 motorway from my home in Leeds, constantly By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Mum and author creates book to help children through coronavirus A Yorkshire-based mum and businesswoman has created a storybook to reassure children throughout these uncertain times. After seeing the confusion and fear in her own son and daughter, Stacey Kelly, the founder of Early Years Story Box, was inspired to create a storybook and activities to help explain the coronavirus By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Sikh Channel Appoints Award-Winning Managing Director as Ambassador The Sikh Channel is delighted to announce Poonam Kaur, managing director of corporate finance boutique fds, has been appointed as an Ambassador for the North of England. Following a number of successful interviews with the Sikh Channel, Poonam has been invited to host a new series of interviews, specifically for By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Sheffield Entrepreneur Featured on Forbes’ Prestigious “30 Under 30 Europe” Forbes today released it’s fifth annual edition of its “30 Under 30 Europe” list - featuring 300 young visionaries boldly redefining ten industries across 32 European countries. The list highlights young disruptors, visionaries and rising stars from across Europe, who are transforming industries and setting a new agenda. The By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs Ex-YouGov director joins Yorkshire tech enterprise Forward-thinking AI and Machine Learning (ML) organisation, Third Foundation, has appointed a former YouGov director to become its chief operating officer. Shirelle Grant was director of client management at YouGov and prior to that director at award-winning B2B marketing automation agency Stein IAS – responsible for the China division based in By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Huddersfield Aesthetics Clinic awarded CQC status Huddersfield aesthetics clinic, Pretty Machine Aesthetics has been awarded CQC (Care Quality Commission) status following a stringent process, demonstrating the clinic’s commitment to the highest standards of patient care, safety and ethics. Located in the Heritage Exchange in Lindley, the clinic was founded by Jen Vittanuova (pictured), a Registered By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs DSA New Head of Operations Champions International Women’s Day Doncaster Sheffield Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Dee Thomas as its new Director of Operations. As we approach International Women’s Day #eachforequal campaign, Dee is a key senior appointment for the airport which is keen to encourage more women to work in aviation. Dee joined DSA By The Editor • 2 min read
