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John Good Group, a renowned leader in the travel and logistics industry, is delighted to announce its strategic transformation that includes a dynamic new brand identity, redesigned website, a focused investment arm in renewable energy, and a new executive team. This shift aligns with the company’s strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes, has given thanks to NHS workers in Hessle with free ice creams as part of its NHS 75th anniversary celebrations. 

A training business which helps people take confidence from crises is reporting record growth after steering clients through Covid and economic decline.

Cutting-edge trends and techniques in digital advertising pulled in professionals from a wide range of sectors as the latest edition of a free pan-Yorkshire forum focused on creativity.

A shop aimed at encouraging the reuse and repair of second-hand electrical goods has moved to a new location. 

A 29-year-old former bricklayer has qualified as a chartered construction manager after achieving chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). 

A family firm in East Yorkshire has sealed its transition from garden shed to global markets after winning a prestigious auto industry prize for craftsmanship.

Harrison Leisure Ltd., the Bridlington-based hospitality group, has invested £750,000 in the Old Floral Pavilion Leisure Complex on the town’s seafront in a series of planned refurbishments of the Grade-2 listed Edwardian building. 

As it nears the end of its 40th year, Sowden & Sowden are riding high after winning the Team Impact (>11 People) award at this year’s People in Business (PIB) Awards.

A Yorkshire-based professional recruitment and development company has received an overwhelming response to its annual graduate mentoring programme with a massive one thousand per cent increase in applicants.

Hull residents will soon find it easier to compare and switch broadband providers, as wholesale-only fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, partners with UK leading comparison website, Uswitch.com, to showcase the deals of seven Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the region.

Investing in the best tech has long been a way to stay ahead of the competition, and a continuous inkjet printer can be such an asset for your business. This versatile printing solution offers numerous benefits that can streamline your operations, boost productivity, and enhance the quality of your printed materials. 

The team at a Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration (HRFR) business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national refrigeration award.

A signage business is marking its 30-year anniversary with big increases in turnover and recruitment after placing sustainability at the heart of its strategy to defy the impact of energy costs and skills shortages.

Holiday homes market leader Willerby has staged a high-profile London showcase, inviting people living and working in London to embrace the many benefits of holiday home ownership.

Ensuring workplace safety is not just a moral obligation but also a legal requirement for employers. When it comes to electrical safety, complacency can lead to disastrous results, including fatal injuries, fires, and significant property damage. Hence, maintaining an environment free from potential electrical hazards is paramount. This article will explore a range of essential electrical safety tips that can help create a shock-free workplace.

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.