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April 7, 2023|Entrepreneurs

AIM Security Services provider appoints Businesswoman as Non-Exec Chairman

Multi-award-winning Jo Haigh is appointed to the Board of Croma Security Solutions Group plc as non-executive chairman. The firm provides services to major UK and international organisations, including those operating in government departments, education, retail, and commercial sectors plus domestic clients. Croma Security Systems Group plc is renowned for being one of the most forward-thinking professional security organisations in the UK. The primary focus is to lead the way in creating a cu

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March 29, 2023|Fashion and Lifestyle

Former teacher writes new career chapter

A former textiles teacher with a passion for utilising traditional skills to create hand-painted fabric signs has launched her own business to supply unique backdrops for events. Sheffield-based Charlotte Scott was inspired to establish Sparrow and Thistle after herself finding it difficult to order bespoke textile signage for her own wedding last autumn. The entrepreneur, a former textiles teacher at Bolsover School, is utilising practical techniques honed during her fashion design and text

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March 27, 2023|Entrepreneurs

'Pawfect summer' sets up Doggies Delights for 2023

The blazing hot summer weather of 2022 was the perfect launch pad for an innovative new pet food business, Doggies Delights' ice cream for dogs. Recent animal science graduate Abbie Wills, 23, started her Doggies Delight side hustle in June 2022 and is now supplying more than 10 ice cream shops, dog cafes and dog shops in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Beverley, East Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Sales were stimulated by a summer of record-breaking British temperatures but also by word-of-mo

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March 27, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Former IoD England director pursues career in private sector

Natalie Sykes, a former national director of the Institute of Directors (IoD), is to pursue a career in the private sector after taking a sabbatical from the organisation. Natalie was a management team member leading IoD England. Prior to that she was regional director for the IoD in Yorkshire and the North East and East Midlands. Whilst her secondment was far from an easy ride, in a sector where she had limited time and experience, Natalie’s achievements have seen her progress from managing

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March 14, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Calderdale College inspires women in STEM

On International Women’s Day Calderdale College welcomed over 50 young women from local schools to its Engineering Centre in Brighouse to inspire them to consider the career opportunities on offer within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. The college held a panel discussion and Q&A session hosted by Claire Williams, head of employer engagement at Calderdale College. On the panel were Joanne Wheelright and Natalie Van-Eda from manufacturing firm J&C Joel, Sarah Hussain from Colchester

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March 9, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Tracey Threlfall shortlisted in 2023 Northern Power Women nominations

Tracey Threlfall, UK head of advisory at leading global professional services firm Aon plc (NYSE: AON), has been recognised in the Northern Power Women Awards 2023. The awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate both individuals and businesses who are pushing boundaries and spearheading gender equality and social mobility across the north of England. Tracey, who has 32 years’ experience in the insurance industry and works across Aon’s northern offices including Leeds, has been recognised i

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February 27, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Fund Her Leeds project launched

Fund Her North has partnered with Yorkshire Asian Business Community Association (YABCA), with grant support from Leeds City Council’s Innovation@Leeds programme, to deliver the Fund Her Leeds project. Working with female entrepreneurs – particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds – Fund Her Leeds will provide focused support to those who wish to make Leeds their launch and scale pad. Fund Her North, founded by NorthInvest, champions female entrepreneurship. It works

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February 20, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Gift company expands with Finance Yorkshire investment

A gift company specialising in personalised keepsakes is expanding into new markets following a £300,000 investment from Finance Yorkshire. The investment will enable Brough-based The Lovely Gift Group to purchase new machinery, stock and employ additional staff as it eyes opportunities in the funeral care and pet memorial sectors. In the next phase of expansion following the investment, the company is supplying its own brand keepsake products ‘Angels, Wings & Feathers’ to funeral care provi

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February 9, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Flying the freelance flag for York

York-based businesswoman Helen Reynolds has reached the final of the prestigious FSB Freelancer Of the Year awards for Yorkshire and The Humber. "I'm incredibly chuffed to be a finalist," says York resident Helen. "I'd worked on digital platforms since 1997, but always as an employee. So starting a business was a steep learning curve. However, I could see there was a gap in the market for someone to act as an extra pair of hands for small businesses and marketing agencies. I choose York as my

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January 30, 2023|Entrepreneurs

York fashion brand appears on the One Show with Deborah Meaden

And Able, the new clothing brand inspired by a young York woman’s battle with cancer Emily Rhodes, featured on the One Show recently with Deborah Meaden. And Able clothing has been subtly adapted to support patients having hospital treatment and procedures for cancer and other life-altering illnesses. Appearing alongside other businesses, the segment of the show unveiled how Deborah Meaden has mentored the co-founders, Joanne Nicholson and Claire Myles Wharton, and helped them to kickstart the

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January 24, 2023|Entrepreneurs

Wellness entrepreneur starts the year sharing knowledge

With health and wellness being the topic on everybody’s lips at the start of the New Year, award winning Sheffield Wellness Entrepreneur, Katie Bell, from Sheffield, is celebrating sharing her knowledge to help others in the profession to grow their businesses in challenging times, with the launch of her new podcast ‘Treat Your Business’, which has entered the UK Fitness at Number 8 beating sporting giants Nike to the finish line. Katie, 37, has helped over 10,000 people move better, feel bett

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January 10, 2023|Business

Northern Power Women Awards 2023 - shortlist announced

Whittled down from 1,500 nominations to just 89, the shortlisted superstars include an 81-year-old cancer researcher, an ex-offender who provides support to women returning home from custodial sentences and a tech founder using AI to further equality in the workplace. The Northern Power Women Awards, proudly sponsored by headline partner, EY, and hosted by Nina Hossain is happening at Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 20th March 2023. The Awards constitute the largest celebration

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