Discover More

business

Explore all articles tagged with business.

July 20, 2023|Business

Five speech survival tips

A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the most important element. Get a pad and a pen or start tapping away on your laptop or phone. It doesn’t have to be perfect - no one will see it – but this is the precious raw material that will eventuall

Read Article

July 17, 2023|Business

Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm

Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and cross-border considerations. Qualifying in 2002 with six years private client experience, Suzanne brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the team. As

Read Article

July 12, 2023|Business

Free careers-coaching workshop seeks new graduates

Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and are looking for support with career planning and realising their next steps. Bradford College will host the informative support and training sessions at the Advanced Technolo

Read Article

July 11, 2023|Business

From Yorkshire To Hollywood

Leeds digital agency Flaunt Digital have partnered with Virgin Voyages to create a showstopping AI experience, Jen AI, featuring none other than Jennifer Lopez herself. The project uses AI to create a memorable experience when organising a cruise, by creating a customised invite and itinerary with an AI generated video and audio of J. Lo. The project comes after Jennifer Lopez was appointed as Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer at Virgin Voyages. Flaunt Digital were responsible for look

Read Article

July 4, 2023|Business

University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub

University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub will allow students to experiment with emerging technologies and gain hands-on experience in areas that are highly valued by employers in the digital industry. Staff

Read Article

July 4, 2023|Business

Yorkshire Businesswoman members benefit from digital archive & app

Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine has partnered with digital publishing services provider Exact Editions to offer members fully-searchable access to the title’s digital archive across web and iOS platforms. A sister publication to TopicUK business magazine, Yorkshire Businesswoman was launched in November 2020 following the success of the businesswoman section within TopicUK. Aside from business, each issue covers fashion, beauty, entrepreneurship, business success stories, health, art, food an

Read Article

July 3, 2023|Business

Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation

London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry. To mark International Women in Engineering Day on Friday 23rd June, the initiative is tailored exclusively to female-led, engineering, design, tech and manufacturing enterprises, including start-ups, with the grant recipient set to receive £5,000. In addition to financial support, Get It Made will also

Read Article

June 29, 2023|Business

Leeds law firm announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly

Ward Hadaway, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, has announced a total of 19 promotions across the firm with a trio of those in its fast-growing Leeds office. The team is continuing to expand, growing by 16% in the last 12 months. As part of its commitment to providing a culture where employees can develop professionally and personally, Ward Hadaway is delighted to announce the promotion of Kate McLean to managing associate in the corporate finance team. Kate has been with the firm for over a de

Read Article

June 28, 2023|Business

New florists at Bradford Garden Centre

A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and Michelle Hirst who bonded over a love of flowers and have just celebrated the business's first anniversary. Confettii Girls is situated towards the front of the store

Read Article

June 23, 2023|Business

A million UK small business owners have no insurance

Self-employed workers are being warned to make sure they have business insurance or they could lose their home, after a survey revealed a million could be at risk. There are more than 4m self-employed or freelance workers in the UK but a poll by Suited Insure found a third of small business owners were not adequately insured, leaving them vulnerable against claims. The survey also found 24% of self-employed people had no insurance whatsoever with 7% stating they didn’t even know they could b

Read Article

June 22, 2023|Business

£2 million makeover for Leeds’ iconic Restaurant Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar & Grill has long provided an impressive setting to enjoy food and drink in the heart of City Square, located in the landmark Old Post Office building just outside of Leeds’ bustling train station. But this summer, this iconic venue will reopen, bigger and better than ever. The Redesign A £2 million revamp to the interior, terrace, and kitchen will see the venue completely transformed. A grand new entrance begins the journey, whilst impressive marble floors, deep walnut panell

Read Article

June 21, 2023|Business

Kirklees Council’s Radisson RED plans for historic George Hotel get green light

Plans for a £20m refurbishment of the historic George Hotel in Huddersfield have been given the go ahead by Kirklees Council’s Planning Committee today, with the hotel set to be operated by Radisson RED. The approved plans for the 91-room boutique hotel form part of the wider Huddersfield Blueprint, a ten-year vision to create a thriving town centre boasting a diverse and exciting offer. An important landmark adjacent to the Huddersfield Railway Station, The George Hotel was the first buildi

Read Article

Page 34 of 73