Business Link Magazine

Leeds city centre’s property market sees a revival

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:18 +0100

A revival of Leeds city centre’s residential sales market is on the cards with average values and sales rising every month according to city living agent Morgans.

Clarion strengthens commercial team

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35:43 +0100

The specialist commercial team at Leeds-based Clarion is growing with the addition of Linzi Sutton as associate.

Sheffield company to expand thanks to STD test kit success

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:10 +0100

A fast-growing Sheffield company leading the way chlamydia tests are carried out among young people is set for further expansion.

Care group creates 23 jobs in Kirklees

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:01 +0100

Saltaire-based Czajka Community Care Services has created 23 new jobs in Kirklees after expanding its operations into the area and opening an office in Huddersfield.

Clugston does it again at the RoSPA Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:16:27 +0100

Clugston Construction has had its approach to occupational health and safety practices acknowledged in the prestigious awards scheme run by RoSPA.

Farmer of the Year at Harrogate lunch

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:12:41 +0100

Guy Watson, the BBC Farmer of the Year and founder of Riverford Organic Farms, was guest speaker at a major business lunch in Harrogate.

Centrica steps in as arts festival sponsor

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:20:51 +0100

Centrica Energy is to be the primary private sector sponsor of a Lincolnshire-based arts festival.

Governments urged to get their tax acts together

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:17:40 +0100

CBI President Sir Roger Carr has called on politicians to avoid the moral debate on tax and work together to fix the rules internationally.

South Yorkshire town to set up economic partnership

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:03 +0100

Barnsley Council and its partners are setting up a new Economic Partnership to steer economic growth to put the private sector in the driving seat to help get the local economy moving.

Steelmaker sends rail to India and bridges to Sri Lanka

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:02:46 +0100

Tata Steel, with plants in South Yorkshire and Scunthorpe, is to supply 22,500 tonnes of rails to India’s Hyderabad metro railway.

Insurance professional takes over reins at Henderson

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:12:15 +0100

Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett to the role of managing director.

Small firms lose up to £800m to cyber crime, says FSB

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:04:53 +0100

New research from the Federation of Small Businesses shows that cyber crime costs its members around £785 million per year as they fall victim to fraud and online crime.

Ellis expands with £450k investment

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:17 +0100

North Yorkshire manufacturer Ellis is aiming to build upon its burgeoning global reputation by investing £450,000 in the redevelopment and extension of its Rillington headquarters.

Yorkshire accountants double payroll portfolio

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:45:42 +0100

Yorkshire accountants Garbutt & Elliott have almost doubled their payroll portfolio during the past two years.

New recruit for Queensgate Management

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:27 +0100

A company which specialises in improving the performance of East Midlands businesses has taken on a new recruit to cope with a growing workload.

Turnover and profit up at Blacks solicitors

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:52:47 +0100

Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors has reported a growth in profit and turnover following a prosperous 2012/13.

BGU up for awards for prospectus

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:17:59 +0100

The 2013 Bishop Grosseteste University prospectus, produced in-house by the BGU marketing team, has been shortlisted for two national awards.

New jobs and markets for engineering firm after funding boost

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:31 +0100

A West Yorkshire engineering firm has doubled its workforce and is expanding into overseas markets after an investment from Finance Yorkshire.

Weekend event at Cathedral celebrates city's engineering potential

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:07:19 +0100

This weekend Lincoln Cathedral plays host to an exciting, interactive celebration of manufacturing and engineering.

Authority still has grant money available

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:53:53 +0100

The North Lincolnshire RGF grant programme continues to attract interest from the business community – but there are still grants available to support projects.