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Hull Trains colleague Michael Manders, aka Mike the Knight, was celebrated this week at the 2023 Stephenson Awards ran by Action for Children, the charity Mike fundraises in aid of.

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has opened a new training centre, stores and test laboratory for the development of innovative technologies.

John Good Group is pleased to announce that it has been crowned the People’s Choice Family Business of the Year, Yorkshire award winner. This accolade is presented by Family Business United, an organisation created to champion family firms.

Yorkshire-based Navigation Wealth Management is delivering bespoke ‘Financial Education in the Workplace’ sessions to businesses to help reduce absence and increase performance at work.

Broadband provider Quickline is leading the charge in empowering rural communities with a new zero cost, zero contract offer.

Whether you’re a business owner or part of the management team, creating a safe environment for your employees/colleagues should be one of your top priorities. From ensuring your workers receive proper training to equipping staff with the necessary equipment, there are many ways to create a safe working culture that protects your business assets and staff from risks.  

The arrival of full fibre broadband is the cherry on the cake for residents in one picturesque East Yorkshire village.

A Beal Homes site manager has been hailed as one of the best in the business after claiming a prestigious housebuilding industry award.

Business leaders ranging from major global employers to emerging entrepreneurs discussed renewables, digital development and the skills needed to drive the regeneration of the UK when they met shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds in Hull.

Two companies with a combined history of more than 320 years joined forces at Humber Business Week to trace the roots of their corporate culture back over three centuries.

As UK’s business environment experiences remarkable growth, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) find themselves as the backbone of this transformation. To keep up with the rapid pace and compete effectively, these enterprises require proficient business administrators who can manage diverse aspects of their business.

Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to create a bespoke access system to inspect the stay cables on a new Canadian bridge.

It’s easy to assume that an outsourced personal assistant is only for business owners who work alone, as they’ll use the arrangement as a means of delegating certain tasks that they would otherwise complete themselves. However, a virtual PA can actually operate alongside an in-house team of any size by following effective communication and collaboration strategies. Here are some ways that the two can work together to full effect.

In the intricate tapestry of running a small business, one thread often gets overlooked: the significance of infrastructure. It’s more than just the physical foundation of your business; it encompasses everything from the buildings you occupy, their location, to the energy sources you utilise.

The nature of threats faced by businesses is constantly changing. As a result, businesses are having to constantly adapt to these new challenges, coming up with innovative ways of protecting their assets, employees, and their customers. If you’re looking for new effective methods to improve your business’s security, read on for some of our most recent insights.

Mark Preston has over 13 years of agency and performance marketing experience across owned, earned and paid media strategy, in agencies including Jaywing and Stickyeyes. He has worked with some of the biggest global brands including Dyson, Honda, Lloyds Banking Group, Cigna and Johnson and Johnson.  

Navigation Wealth Management is pleased to announce the appointment of a new financial adviser.

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, the digital divide is getting worse.

Leading Yorkshire business The 55 Group has appointed a new Learning and People Manager to drive the career development of staff across its tech and construction businesses, Pagabo, Sypro, Loop and Tequ.

Influential leaders from business, education and the third sector came together to tell uplifting stories of their career journeys as HullBID presented one of the highlights of Humber Business Week.

Work is expected to start later this month on the construction of new business units after planning permission was received for the project which could create up to 50 jobs.

Hull-based property firm Pure Block Management has won a contract to provide estate management services for a new housing development near Immingham in North East Lincolnshire.

Since The One Point’s founding in 2005, they’ve been driven by their goal of delighting every customer and exceeding expectations of businesses and organisations.

A positive safety culture in the workplace is crucial for ensuring the well-being and protection of employees. It encompasses the shared beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that prioritise safety as a core value. Such a culture fosters a proactive approach to risk identification, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Doncaster Foodbank has received a generous £1,500 donation from local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, as part of its Community Fund initiative.

RWE, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers, has today announced details of the upcoming statutory consultation relating to its Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farm developments.

In May 2023, wholesale fibre operator MS3 Networks took to the stage to demonstrate why the city of Hull is the ideal place for investment.

The East Yorkshire-based agency has been nominated for the Team Impact (>11 people) Award, which recognises teams that play an instrumental role within the business and continually exceed expectations.

The event is hosted by Women in Business Hull in conjunction with The Mercure Hotel.

Lincolnshire Co-op and Wykeland Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln.

Pioneering housebuilder Beal Homes is using the latest in immersive 3D technology to help house hunters find their perfect new home.

 Barratt Homes Yorkshire East has announced the launch of the first homes for sale at its brand new 120-home development in Bridlington. 

Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of two solicitors from the Hull area who both joined the practice as trainees.

The chair of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on modernising employment delivered a strong message to the country’s serviced workspace sector about the opportunities offered by remote and hybrid working.

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been praised for its work to completely refurbish and rebuild one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges.

Househunters snapped up new homes with a  total value of more than £1.6m as Beal Homes launched a much-anticipated new development in Hull.

With a ChatGPT generated CV and a DALLE-drawn portrait currently being mailed out to 6,000 tech companies, Avery Ingram has been developed by February, the young Hull-based tech business which is going from strength to strength as it develops a broad portfolio of innovative tech products.

With the housing market seeing 65% more homes for sale than this time last year, new research has revealed Yorkshire house hunters’ must-haves when purchasing a property in the area.

Rubicon Bridge, a cutting-edge technology start-up, has made a remarkable debut by launching on Amazon’s European Service Provider Network, enabling any Amazon Food Supplement Seller operating within the EU to access it.

We had a chat with John Flanagan at Rollits about starting a business and the benefits offered by a limited company structure.

A leading recruitment company is planning a triple celebration to mark the milestones of a change of ownership, a 25-year anniversary and a move to new premises.