A funding stream that has helped more than 180 small Richmondshire businesses over the last six years has been allocated another £60,000. The District Council’s Small Business Grant scheme – which is open to micro and small operations - aims to help increase in turnover and generate new jobs. The 184 businesses
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Print supplies specialist celebrates record rise in sales
West Yorkshire-based Gardiner Colours, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist sealers, varnishes and press chemistry products used by printers and distributors, has marked a record start to the year with turnover increasing by 30 per cent in the first six months of 2019 as it expanded into another
Graduates make the grade at Townends
Chartered Accountancy firm, Townends Accountants LLP has employed Jack Whale and George Biggin as trainee accountants in its Goole office. The pair spent a year working as interns with the firm as part of their degrees and now rejoin Townends on a full-time basis. Becky de Cobain, partner at Townends, said: “We
Forget New York, Paris and Peckham, it’s now Harrods, Selfridges and Scotts!
A North Yorkshire chippie has joined the top 50 luxury brands in the world after being signed up by a digital payment provider. Thanks to international publicity surrounding Scotts Fish and Chips becoming a magnet for Chinese tourists, it has been sought out by JGOO, a next generation payments provider, connecting
Nexus announces sale of adapted vehicle hire to Newship
Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech driven business mobility provider, has today announced the sale of its accessible vehicle hire company Adapted Vehicle Hire (AVH) to Newship. The sale is part of a strategic move by Nexus to focus on the growth of its core, tech driven vehicle solutions business
York investment managers reach new heights at Tower House
Christie & Co sells freehold dental investment in West Yorkshire after one month
Specialist business adviser Christie & Co has completed on the sale of Elizabeth House, a commercial property which is currently operated by Bupa Dental Care, in the heart of Castleford, within one month of marketing. Comprising a three storey, modern property in a prominent town centre location with a ten year
Gauntlet Enterprise celebrates tenth anniversary with Welsh expansion
Appointed Representative principal, Gauntlet Group, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its AR network, Gauntlet Enterprise, through an expansion into Wales. New Gauntlet appointed representatives Martin Vingleman and Jessica Llewelyn have opened their doors in Caernarfon and Garnant respectively, as the Leeds-headquartered principal continues to grow its ten-year-established network in all locations nationwide. Gauntlet Enterprise
Formidable business duo reunited in MBO of Yorkshire manufacturer
Goole-based ambulance builder O&H Vehicle Technology has announced a management buy-out from current private-equity owners Endless LLP by managing director, Oliver North, with the support of Yorkshire businessman, Ken Davy. North and Davy are no strangers to the emergency services market, after successfully growing their previous company, firefighting equipment supplier North
Leeds enterprise behind new Angry Birds PlayStation®VR game
A Leeds-based games business has helped bring the new Angry Birds PlayStation®VR game to life. XR Games, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Virtual Reality and Rovio Entertainment, is behind ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2: Under Pressure VR’ game for PlayStation®VR’ which launched this month alongside the film. The game leverages the PlayStation