Category: Enterprise

A landlord’s preparation can decide between a property that thrives and one that survives. The rental landscape has changed, and with it, the standards for property listings. As a landlord, ensuring your property stands out requires a keen understanding of tenant desires and market nuances. Our comprehensive guide will illuminate the path, ensuring your property isn’t just listed but also sought after.

As anticipation mounted for the Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR) Challenge Cup Final, Hull Trains led the way by carrying over 3,000 fans southbound for the action, and a considerable number of journeys northbound for both the Hull City FC home game and Humber Street Sesh, resulting in a record number of journeys onboard the local train operator’s services.

Ideal Heating has received the green light to establish a new £12.5m research and development facility to support low carbon technologies including heat pumps.

An entertainment agency which is supplying everything from shot girls to fire eaters for Hull’s revitalised social scene says the city has regained its reputation as a great night out.

A digital double act is working to simplify procurement around built environment projects worth billions of pounds and deliver an equally impressive return in social value.

With so much new technology making the world more connected than ever before, the rise of global markets and online commerce has transformed the way we do business.

Leading asset management and compliance software provider, Sypro, has announced a partnership that will see Beverley Housing Charity use its risk management system to help manage its accommodation portfolio.  

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Local Skills Improvement plan for Hull & East Yorkshire has been approved by the Secretary of State in line with the approval criteria set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, and in accordance with the LSIP Statutory Guidance.

A family firm in Hull is becoming a hotspot for the restoration of music memorabilia after being tracked down by southern-based collectors.

Aspiring young entrepreneurs can now apply for business grant support thanks to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank.

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award.

A new industrial business park in Hull is on course to prove a huge success with commercial trade units earmarked for tenants following the completion of the development – and the first two occupiers set to move in.

In the face of pressing global challenges, many modern businesses have realised the profound importance of sustainability.

KCOM has been nominated as the UK’s best broadband provider at the 25th annual ISPA Awards.

Sewell Group has invested in a new office building on Hessle’s Bridgehead Business Park as the business continues to expand and diversify its offering.

More than a third of people from the Yorkshire and Humberside area agree holidays are stressful due to roaming charges, a survey commissioned by mobile operator spusu finds.

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has confirmed its support for children’s charity KIDS Yorkshire for a second year running, after the Hull-based RS Safety Solutions team raised £770 for the charity through various activities since March 2022.

Middleton on the Wolds-based chicken specialist Soanes Poultry has received further accolades for four of its products that were entered into the prestigious fine food and drink accreditation scheme, The Great Taste Awards.

The quest for business excellence goes beyond having a great product or service. It also extends to the working environment you provide for your employees.

Williamsons Solicitors has acquired a criminal law practice in a deal regarded as a ‘coup’.

ASM Global and Connexin today announced a new partnership and multi-year deal which will see Hull’s iconic live entertainment venue renamed Connexin Live.

Full fibre IT for schools across Hull, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Beverley’s Flemingate centre has attracted another major retailer with footwear chain Shoezone arriving in the thriving market town.

Two Barratt and David Wilsons Homes site managers from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building.

In a milestone collaboration, leading physiotherapy provider Flex Health supports ATHX for the Ultimate Functional Fitness Experience, providing specialised recovery and treatment services for participants.

To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service and to say thank you for the amazing work it does, Barratt Developments is helping NHS workers across the East Riding of Yorkshire to afford a new home by helping towards their deposits.

Construction is starting on a significant new production line which will double capacity at Mitsubishi Chemical UK in Hull.

KCOM has joined forces with Ricoh UK to help deliver its £17m copper to fibre phone network switchover – and to make sure every customer stays connected.

The team behind call centre specialist ResQ’s Hull city centre expansion have released ‘first look’ CGIs of the new space.

Humber Freeport has launched with a mission to drive hundreds of millions of pounds of investment and at least 7,000 new jobs.

The full refurbishment of Castle Hill Hospital’s MRI suite in East Yorkshire is now complete. Run by the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the hospital, which is located west of Cottingham, has made a significant investment in a new state of the art scanner as part of the refurbishment.

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.