Yorkshire ostomy specialist Trio Healthcare (Trio) achieved substantial growth in 2020, with sales revenues up by 18 per cent (2019: 12 per cent). December also saw the company register record monthly sales. It comes as the ostomy specialist quadrupled its sales and marketing team in late 2020 opening a new purpose-built
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City leaders call for Government support for hospitality and retail sectors
Leaders from across the city have sent an open letter to the Chancellor urgently calling for a comprehensive package of support for the hospitality and retail sectors which have been hit hard by the impact of the Covid crisis and ongoing lockdown restrictions. The letter has been signed by key
Yorkshire start-up saving businesses money and restoring fairness
An experienced financial expert is striking a blow for business borrowers by checking commercial loans and mortgages for any overcharged interest or incorrect application fees. Yorkshire-based Secured Lending Audit is a start-up business aimed at helping ensure borrowers are correctly compensated for any mismanagement of a loan or mortgage. Over the years
Supreme Court delivers interruption insurance verdict
Commenting on the Supreme Court’s decision to rule in favour of policyholders in the landmark Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) business interruption insurance test case, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) national chair Mike Cherry said: “Today’s judgement is a big victory. "It cements the high court’s decision to grant businesses left on the
Marshalls announces investments of over £30m in 2021
Hard landscaping business Marshalls is investing more than £30m this year to increase capacity for existing product ranges, build on its sustainable processes and boost product and digital innovation. One of the largest investments will be at the Marshalls site in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, where the installation of a dual block
‘Landlords, come clean or face fine’ says accountancy firm
Landlords and buy-to-let property investors who have undeclared rental income have been warned to seek advice and come clean with the taxman – or face stiff penalties. Shenward, a Yorkshire-based firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, says HMRC officials are currently pursuing individuals they believe may be underpaying income tax. The
Five resilient Yorkshire businesses win £3k boost to set them up for success in 2021
Five fledgling businesses which are all going places will get there a little quicker after winning £3,000-worth of business support. All five companies, which either launched or had to pivot or adapt during the Covid-19 pandemic, are set for a boost after winning a competition run by Leeds-based flexible workspace provider
Doncaster businesses eligible for supply chain support
More of South Yorkshire’s businesses are now eligible for financial support to get through the COVID pandemic, with a new phase of grants targeted at some of those not previously eligible for national funding. As part of more than £30m of discretionary grants secured by Sheffield City Region following agreement with
MBO kicks off next chapter of growth for JM Glendinning
CEO Nick Houghton has completed a management buyout at JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers, with backing from growth investor Synova Capital, which will pave the way for the Yorkshire headquartered firm to grow the business four-fold over the next five years. Established in 1972 by John and Joan Glendinning, and now operating
Corksol receives a six-figure grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund
West-Yorkshire based company, Corksol Ltd, receives a six-figure grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to develop an internal insulation solution for the future Corksol Ltd, the Brighouse-based company that exclusively distributes Corksol SprayCork to approved applicators across the UK, has received a £150,000 grant from the Sustainable Innovation Fund to