< Previous10Business Link www.blmforum.netSHOOTING STAR PRNEWS2.3 million digital workersneeded by 2020 to power UK’sdigital economy, study findsIt has been foundthat Britain willneed 2.287 milliondigitally skilledworkers by 2020 inorder to satisfy thenation’s potential,according toresearch publishedby O2. Commissionedby O2 andundertaken byDevelopment Economics, the research revealed that an additional766,000 digital jobs will be created between now and 2020. This isdespite the labour market largely levelling out following the post-recession uplift. Of course, this figure is indicative of an economy that isfundamentally nowhere near digital maturity, and is representative of thefurther action needed if the UK is to capitalise on the growth opportunityavailable in the digital economy. O2 Business Director, Ben Dowd, commented: “It’s promising to seethat so many jobs will be required to fulfil the UK’s digital potential. Butwe can’t get complacent – these figures highlight that the economy isnowhere near digital maturity and worryingly the opportunities that arebeing created, are predominately in the south.” Minister announces secondmajor partner for the AdvancedWellbeing Research Centre Jane Ellison MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for PublicHealth, has recently announced Westfield Health as the second majorpartner for Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing ResearchCentre. The aim of the AWRC is to create ‘innovations that help people move’,tackling the key issues of rising obesity and static levels of physicalactivity, whilst also attracting new jobs and investment to the region. InMarch 2015, the UK Government announced £14 million of funding tohelp develop AWRC, with the first private sector partner signing up inMay in Toshiba. Jane Ellison MP, pictured second left, explained: “Sheffield has a richsporting heritage and it is a privileged to be here today to announce thesecond partner committed to making this venture a success. I ampassionate about physical activity and the benefits it can bring to bothphysical and mental wellbeing. I look forward to seeing how innovationand research here in Sheffield can inspire the rest of the nation.” The AWRC is setting up a partnership of around 20 companies to actas a hothouse of innovation. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/STOKKETEShootingStarAs a multi-skilled PR and marketing agency Shooting Star offersa wide range of services, from traditional PR and media relationsto copywriting, social media, branding and marketing strategy.We’re passionate about what we do and we have a team ofintelligent and enthusiastic people on hand to help you growyour business. We’ll take care of your project from start to finish.So, once we’ve written the copy for your new website, bloggedabout your products or services, sent out a news release andearned you some retweets on Twitter, we’ll then tell you howwell it all worked!Is there anything we can help with?* PR * Advertising * Media monitoring * Marketing* Crisis management * Media training * Copywriting* Digital * Event managementHaving been shortlisted for seven CIPR PRide Awards in the pastsix years, we’re delighted to have received industry recognition forthe work we do. Over the last nine years we’ve worked across arange of industries - from construction to childcare. Our client listincludes large private sector businesses Freshtime and BeatsonClark as well as public sector organisations such as the GreaterLincolnshire LEP and North East Lincolnshire. Part of the growth strategy for Shooting Star, alongsideexpanding the customer base and geographical reach, is thecontinual building of the team. 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Write to: Business Link Magazine, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby,North East Lincolnshire DN31 2QE or email: letters@blmgroup.co.ukReaders’LETTERSReaders’LETTERSBuilding on strengthsDear Sir,I was very impressed with David Cameron’s speech at therecent Conservative Party Conference The Prime Minister’svision for an even greater Britain, built on the foundations of astronger economy and society is one that businesses will standright behind.Businesses want to build on their track record by creatingmore jobs, delivering more affordable homes and supporting oureducation system so every young person has the opportunity toprogress.Businesses will welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment toa UK that is strong in Europe – recognising the benefits to firmsof the single market and the reforms necessary to build on thosestrengths. T SimpsonLeedsPlaying to the galleryDear Sir,The European Commission seems to be to playing to the gallery intheir response to public agitation over the tax affairs of bigmultinational companies, using powers which were not designed forthe purpose. State aid rules are there to prevent governments fromprotecting certain companies to the detriment of competition, and theCommission has made a very political move by using them toretrospectively attack the tax systems of two member states.These decisions will create confusion with the international taxrules. The EU should instead await the roll out of the OECD and G20international tax principles, rather than take unilateral and backwards-looking action. Businesses need clarity, not confusion about theirobligations. By acting in this way, Brussels is not helping EUmembers become more globally competitive.Allie RenisonemailNo hiding placeDear Sir,Small, medium and large businesses are the engines ofgrowth and their licence to operate depends on trust and highethical standards. We agree with the Business Secretary thatthere should be no hiding place for companies that break thelaw.I have been calling for modernisation of outdated strike lawsand the introduction of thresholds is an important, but fair, stepto ensure industrial action has the clear support of theworkforce.It is good to hear the Business Secretary acknowledge theimportance of a European Union which boosts the singlemarket, delivers trade deals and drives competitiveness. Mostbusiness leaders want the UK to remain in a reformed EUbecause they believe the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.With the polls tightening, making the case for membership of abetter EU is critical.J JohnsonLincolnNorthern PowerhouseDear Sir,I read with interest your comments regarding thebuilding of a Northern Powerhouse and can’t agreemore with those sentiments, but if the governmentare serious about this how do they explain theirsomewhat pitiful response to protecting the 900jobs that are at risk at Scunthorpe’s steel works ? Whilst I am sure there are readers who will saythat Tata are merely holding the government toransom, surely the cost to the economy ofproviding unemployment benefits and the ensuingdamage to our local economy is a strong enoughargument for ministers to get around the table andtry to come up with a positive solution for allconcerned ? 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For more information, or to discuss your office requirements,give Scotts Property a call today on 01472 267000 and askabout Armstrong House.Offices to letPrime location in GrimsbySuperb Location -- Close to the ports of Grimsby &Immingham- Great motorwaylinks- Close to the town centreSecure off street parkingHigh speed internet availabilityEasy in/out termsA range of affordable office sizes33333Armstrong House,Armstrong Street,Grimsby DN31 2QETel: (01472) 310301Email:s.fisher@blmgroup.co.ukwww.shutterstock.com/terekhov igorwww.shutterstock.com/Yentafern12-14_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:24 Page 1www.shutterstock.com/YentafernBusiness Link 13www.blmforum.netCOMMERCIAL PROPERTYIf business is the measure of a county’ssuccesses, then the wave of office sales and letsacross Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is a glowingexample of a region with an upward trajectory.Looking closer, many of these sales have been forperiod buildings, former townhouses and evenlisted properties. Such is the times that officeaesthetics are once again becoming a priority andright across the region, there’s plenty of propertiesripe for the taking. 17 – 19 York Place in Leeds citycentre is one such example.Acting on behalf of the Church of Englanddiocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales, propertyconsultant Eddisons acquired the freehold of theself-contained, grade A office building. It waspurchased from Bilfinger GVA who acted on behalfof LPA Receivers. The four-storey building, madeup of three Georgian townhouses, provides 17,600square foot of offices together and undercroftparking. Part of the ground floor and first floor arelet to property developer Moorgarth andconstruction consultancy Mace, providing anannual rental income of £82,660. The remainingsquare footage on the top two floors and part ofthe ground floor is currently vacant and will beoccupied by the diocese’s resource team. It’s with examples like this that Yorkshire showsoff just how accommodating it is for businesses,offering ideal properties in terms of time, facilitiesand, indeed, style. As part of its instruction, theEddisons agency team carried out a full search ofsuitable city-centre opportunities and its buildingand project consultancy team conducted a pre-acquisition survey on behalf of the diocese. Thepurchase followed a nationwide marketingcampaign with interested parties coming fromLondon, the North West and also from Yorkshireitself. After two rounds of sealed bids for the YorkPlace office, the diocese became the successfulparty.Steven Jones, Associate Director and Head ofRefurbishingthe futureAs the austerity of the credit crunch moves further intothe past, businesses across the region are opting formore genial office space, whether that’s listed buildingsor eco-friendly refurbishments. 14 Á12-14_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:24 Page 214Business Link www.blmforum.netCOMMERCIAL PROPERTYAgency at Eddisons in Leeds,explained: “The client had very clearcriteria for this purchase; that theproperty must be freehold, within 10minutes’ walk of the railway station andshould be available for occupation fromlate this year.” And, as Mr Jones noted:“It is rare to find an office building in thecentral business district that preciselymeets a client’s freehold requirements,but York Place really stood out aboveall other properties we looked at andoffered the diocese everything theywere looking for.”If further proof were needed of thegrowth and security in the area, thenproperty consultancy Knight Frank’srecord year will quell the naysayers. Ithas reported pretax profits of £162million. One of the most importanttransactions behind their firm’s mostsuccessful year to date, was theappointment of the Sheffield officeagency team to market the 80,000square foot 3 St Paul’s Place – the onlygrade A office building in the city. Otherkey transactions included 80,000 squarefoot at Milton House, the largest officesale in Sheffield of 2014; 40,000 squarefoot at North Bank in Blonk Street toXLN and Instant Offices and 21,000square foot at The Straddle at VictoriaKeys let to Servelec.Alistair Elliott, Group Chairman andSenior Partner of Knight Frank said: “Thebenefits of a balanced business are, Ibelieve, being delivered. At a time whenactivity in commercial occupier marketsis increasing in many cities around theworld, we see the return of rental growthdrawing more investor interest.”Commenting on the growth ofcommercial property in the UK as awhole, Mr Elliott added: “In the UK,commercial real estate activity hasincreased and there is now significantlife in the sector.” Style can be as simple assustainability. Airedale House, an officeand retail building in central Leeds, forexample, has attracted its first majornew tenant since it was acquired andextensively redeveloped by BridgesVentures, the specialist sustainableimpact advisor. CBRE’s Leeds officeagency team has secured a 5-year leaseto The Prince’s Trust for circa 3,900square foot of refurbished offices on thefourth floor of the development, just asthe newly upgraded space is launched tomarket. Situated on Albion Street in theheart of the city’s commercial distinct,Airedale House comprises 26,337 squarefoot of retail space and 15,056 squarefoot of office accommodation. The Bridges Sustainable PropertyFund, managed by Bridges, acquired thebuilding for circa £4 million is Januarylast year. It then instructed CBRE’sbuilding consultancy team as ContractAdministrator to manage acomprehensive refurbishment of thevacant space, plus the entrance andreception area. This included theintroduction of a number ofenvironmentally-friendly features, suchas solar photovoltaic roof panels, energyefficient heating and cooling systemsand PIR lighting. Taken together, thesemeasures have transformed the buildingand improved its Energy PerformanceCertificate from E to B – cutting carbonemissions by up to 40 per cent andsubstantially reducing energy andservice chare cost for tenants, and that’sdefinitely an alluring prospect. Commenting on the transformation,Alex Hailey, Associate Director atCBRE’s Leeds Office, said: “AiredaleHouse is an excellent example of how awell-considered refurbishment cansuccessfully transform a prominentbuilding into high quality,environmentally-friendly office space.”Guy Bowden, Acquisitions Director atBridges Ventures, added: “We investedin Airedale House partly because of itsprime location, and partly because wesaw the opportunity to carry out asustainable refurbishment that wouldsubstantially reduce emissions and cutenergy costs; we were confident thiswould be an attractive proposition forpotential occupiers.” “Commercial real estate activity has increased and thereis now significant life in the sector.”Alistair Elliott, Group Chairman and Senior Partner of Knight FrankPHOTO: RICHARD KIELY PHOTOGRAPHYPHOTO: RICHARD KIELY PHOTOGRAPHY12-14_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:24 Page 3Upcoming Lincoln Sportsman Dinners...* 3rd December 2015 – Former Footballer Steve Daley and Comedian Gary Marshall* 25th February 2016 – Details and Speakers to be confirmed.* 21st April 2016 – Details and Speakers to be confirmed.To contact the club you can email at info@lincolnsportsmans.com, telephone on 01522 508355 or visit the comprehensive website at www.lincolnsportsmans.comDinners are heldat The BentleyHotel, SouthHykeham, LincolnPHOTOS BY RICHARD PICKSLEYALEX, GEORGE & HARRY GILBERTALEX WITH DAVE BARNSDALE, CHRIS WALKER, PHIL DALTONPAUL COLDRON, PHIL GRUNDY,JOHN COPSEYTHE COULING PARTYIVAN RICHMOND, IAN TURTONTHE DAVE CLARK PARTYTHE RICK DRING PARTYOctober Sportsman’s DinnerHeld at the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln, this October’s Sportsman’s Dinner saw Alex Stepney ex-Man Utd Footballer in attendance. Alexwas the goalkeeper for the team when they became the first English club to win the European Cup. The Lincoln Sportsmans Club is based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The object of the club is entirely charitable, that is toarrange dinners and other sporting and fundraising events and to donate the net proceeds for the encouragement and sponsorship oflocal sporting activities for individuals. All money raised by the club is a donated to young sporting individuals in the Lincoln area.www.blmforum.netBUSINESS SCENEBusiness Link 1515_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:09 Page 116Business Link www.blmforum.netPORTS & LOGISTICSFREIGHTand transportstoragePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/STOCKPHOTO MANIA16-19_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:32 Page 1www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 17Freight haulage companies have aresponsibility to cut CO2 emissionsand reduce noise pollution. Toaccomplish the former, many areinvesting in the latest “clean” fuels topower their fleets. Biodiesel andbioethanol fuels are the most popularclean fuels on the market because theyare both relatively cheap to produce.Biodiesel, for example, is produced byseparating glycerine from vegetable oil.As the UK’s reserves of traditional fossilfuels deplete, adopting theseenvironmentally friendly fuels could seeregional companies make substantialsavings in the long-run as traditionalfreight solutions become unsustainable.But it is not just clean fuel that istransforming freight haulage in the area.The Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region isone of the best-connected in the UK interms of multimodal transport options.Our ports are some of the biggest andbest in the world, generating over £700million a year for the regional economy.Because of the quality of the pre-existing transport infrastructure in theregion (most of the ports are ideallyplaced for the M1 via the A180 and theM180, for example) freight haulagecompanies are increasingly looking tointegrate road, rail and shippingsolutions in order to transport theirgoods quickly and efficiently.Like clean fuels, the growingpopularity of multimodal logistics ishaving a positive effect on theenvironment. CO2 emissions arereportedly falling as the railways andports become more popular. Usingtrains and ships to transport goods isalso helping to create a greater“logistical sprawl.” Heavy-duty freighthaulage is no longer confined to urbancentres and motorways, and this means,of course, that noise pollution is kept toa minimum in these areas.Our region is also served by top-quality rail infrastructure. Lincolnshireboasts a wealth of dedicated freight-onlylines that connect directly to the ports atGrimsby and Immingham, and blocktrain services and enterprise services areavailable to transport bulk loads andsmaller consignments. This means thatlocal companies can save time andmoney by transporting their goodspromptly and in bulk to the ports via rail,often eliminating the need to employ afleet of road vehicles. So, what kinds of measures cancompanies take to ensure the safety andtraceability of their goods in thismultimodal context? Security-consciousfirms are already investing insophisticated in-house track and tracesystems that enable them to keep an eyeon their products as they move betweenthe factory via road or rail to the cargoship. These technologies are both efficientand cost-effective. In much the sameway that GPS tracking allows companiesto determine the exact location of theirdrivers at a given moment, the latesttrack and trace systems allow trainedoperatives to monitor the precisemovements of a consignment as itpasses through every stage of thesupply chain. These devices are alsoable to measure the weight and even thetemperature of the goods, which helpsto ensure absolute product integrity. Multimodal transport has obviousbenefits, but there is also a great deal ofpotential for illegal compromise andtampering, especially during the loadingand unloading of goods. By utilising thelatest telematics and fleet trackingsystems, companies can ensure thattheir goods are not damaged, stolen orotherwise compromised as they movebetween different modes of transport.In terms of storage options, severalports in the region offer high-quality on-site warehousing facilities that enablecompanies to hold their goods securelyprior to shipping. Even smaller portssuch as PSC Old Ferry Wharf offer over50,000 square feet of coveredwarehousing and bulk storage, so theoptions available to local companies arevast. Many of the storage facilities providedby the ports are specifically designed tofacilitate multimodal operations. AtBoston, shipping containers double-upas storage space, meaning that valuabletime can be saved when loading begins.Moreover, port storage facilities are nowequipped with the high-techtemperature controls to ensure thatperishable cargo isn’t compromised,and many of the warehouses arehooked up to the same online track andtrace systems that companies are usingto monitor loading and unloading.As far as freight, storage and transportoptions go, our region is second tonone. With a raft of multimodal optionsand world-class port facilities to drawupon, companies in the region arespoiled for choice. The sheer wealth of freight, storage and transport options available tocompanies in the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region is transforming the waybusinesses move their goods. With environmental issues a major concern, andwith the supply chain moving ever faster, it has never been more important toensure that freight provision is as efficient and as cost-effective as possible.Here, we examine the options available to companies in our region.Your worldwide freight and logistics partnerT: 01709 529709 www.daviesturner.co.ukPIONEERS IN SERVICE SINCE 187016-19_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:32 Page 218Business Linkwww.blmforum.netKnowsthorpe Gate enters marketCBRE’s Leeds Industrial Agency team has been appointed tolaunch to market Knowsthorpe Gate, an 88,465 square footwarehouse / industrial unit on Cross Green Industrial Estate inLeeds, West Yorkshire which is due to undergo a substantialrefurbishment programme. The extensive unit currently incorporates offices and canteenfacilities and is situated on a self-contained and secure site ofapproximately 4.1 acres with substantial car parking and twodedicated access points. CBRE has been instructed to sell or leasethe property. Cross Green Industrial Estate is an established and successfulindustrial estate located approximately 3 miles to the south east ofLeeds City Centre. Knowsthorpe Gate is situated at the eastern endof Cross Green Industrial Estate and is accessed directly fromPontefract Lane, which has recently been upgraded to provide dualcarriageway to Junction 45 of the M1 motorway.Nexus boostscustomerexperience withteam expansionand new digitalofferingNexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading corporatevehicle rental provider has boosted both its customer facing and online proposition with a series of new appointments and technical innovationsdesigned to enhance the efficiency of customer rental spend. A new Management Information (MI) suite enabling customers to more effectively manage their daily rental spend, track trends, review costsand deliver savings has been added to its award-winning online rental booking system. The new MI suite enables customers to self-serve their bookings as well as providing an overview of spend, giving unrivalled, in-depth analysisinto rental behaviour in a highly visual format.Doncaster studentsshow they’re ‘game’for logisticsColleagues from the UK’s leading rail freight operator, DBSchenker Rail UK, went back to school recently when they visitedpupils at Rossington All Saints Academy in Doncaster. During a workshop held by DB Schenker Rail UK, students inthe school’s Year 9 engineering class watched presentations anddiscussed how different goods are transported by rail. The pupils then worked in groups to play ‘Business on theMove’, an educational board game that teaches young peopleabout logistics and the global supply chain. During the game students had to deliver goods to different organisations by ‘purchasing’ vehicles and planning their journey. They also had toconsider their ‘budget’ and overcome any challenges they were dealt. A copy of the ‘Business on the Move’ game was donated by DB Schenker Rail UK after the session to allow the class and other students at theschool to enjoy and learn from it.PORTS & LOGISTICSPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MIQ16-19_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:32 Page 3Airline increases daily flightfrequencyEasternAirways hasalmost doubledseat capacity onits busy LeedsBradford –Southamptonroute byintroducinglarger aircraftand increasingflight frequency.The company has increased services on Leeds Bradford – Southamptonservice from three to four flights each weekday in each direction, and will use a 50-seat Saab 2000 aircraft from Monday 2 November 2015. The changeof aircraft will also result in improvements to the schedule.Yorkshire has strong business links with Hampshire and the south coast of England, particularly in finance, insurance, IT, petrochemical,pharmaceutical, construction and manufacturing industries. Also Southampton is steeped in maritime history with its world-class port for cruise liners.Infrastructure extended at Leeds’ largest EZ logistics hubTemple Green is the largest of the four development sites in theLeeds City Region Enterprise Zone with planning permission in placefor 2.64 million square foot of developed space at J45 of the M1. Aire Valley Land LLP has secured two new planning consents fromLeeds City Council to open up the access to some 950,000 squarefoot of proposed new industrial space on Phases 3 and 4 of its £96million, 165 acre Temple Green logistics hub within Leeds CityRegion Enterprise Zone. An infrastructure and groundworks programme is well underwaycreating 1.2 kilometre of new dual carriageway road providing accessto Leeds City Council’s 1000 space Park and Ride hub, 10 acres of cardealerships and petrol station in addition to direct access to Phase 2,which can accommodate up to 500,000 square foot of industrial,advanced manufacturing, storage and distribution space. Togetherthis could generate over 1,200 jobs. Immingham to get£7millionmultimodal trainingcentre Plans for the UK’s first integrated multimodallogistics training centre, to be created as a costof £7million, have been announced in Grimsby.Modal Training Limited will offer integratedmultimodal logistics training for sea, road, railand air, as well as a full range of supportservices from a base in Immingham.The new centre of excellence for the ports,energy and logistics sectors is being jointlyfunded by the Grimsby Institute and the HumberLEP. It will be located in a 5,700 square metrepurpose designed facility on Kings Road in Immingham, in the former construction facilitiesowned by Fabricom ENGIE.Equipped with state-of-the-art simulators for training maritime crew, truck and cranedrivers, Modal Training will deliver realistic training, replicating the working environment, ina wide range of settings. Facilities will include extensive warehousing, engineering and railsafety teaching facilities, and the UK’s only Air Freight Forwarding Academy.The centre is on schedule for completion and full operation in September next year.www.blmforum.netBusiness Link 19Barnsley companyon track with newvehicle emissionsmonitorYouTrack already manufactures a product that cantrack a vehicle’s position using GPS and mobile phonesignals. The new version of YouTrack Fleet will connectto the vehicle’s diagnostics to show information like thecarbon dioxide emissions, fuel consumption and driverbehaviour. YouTrack, which has clients including NewcastleAirport, local authorities, construction companies andsecurity firms, is being given business support byEnterprising Barnsley. The new system is still being tested by softwaredevelopers at YouTrack, with a view to being launched inthe New Year. Ian Asquith, who set up YouTrack at its base inMapplewell, said: “We’ve been listening to what ourclients need and we know for example that many fleetmanagers are having to report on carbon dioxideemissions.”16-19_Layout 1 27/10/2015 14:32 Page 4Next >