A Yorkshire asset finance firm is plugging into the green taxi revolution being led by tougher legislation and environmentally-conscious passengers. Over the first quarter of 2019, Harrogate-based Ethos Asset Finance - which is one of the country’s principal finance providers to the taxi, chauffeur and private hire sectors - has seen
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Johnsons celebrates strongest first six months in firm’s history
Johnsons of Whixley, one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, has enjoyed its most successful half year of trading since the company was established almost 100 years ago. Orders at North Yorkshire-based Johnsons, which has sites in Whixley, Cattal and Roecliffe, grew by 20 per cent with sales totalling £8m between
World cycling business roadshow tours Harrogate district
Harrogate Borough Council is taking its UCI Road World Championships roadshow across the district to enable businesses to prepare for one of the world’s biggest sporting events coming to Yorkshire. The Harrogate Welcomes the World roadshow is stopping off in Pateley Bridge, Ripon, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge after Easter, showcasing how businesses
Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel Open Doors To Future Brides & Grooms At Inaugural Wedding Showcase
A Harrogate town-centre hotel undergoing a £15m transformation has said “I do” to Harrogate couples looking to tie-the-knot at a special event this weekend. Today, The Majestic Hotel Harrogate – which is nearing the completion of a major 18-month programme of renovation and refurbishment to become a DoubleTree by Hilton –
Transport business wins for Joe Manby Limited
Joe Manby Limited has agreed a new two-year contract with DVV Media International Limited to provide event services for its upcoming Tip-ex, Tank-ex and Drain-ex shows in Harrogate. The firm will also provide event services for Freight in the City, a one-day transport event being staged at London’s Alexandra Palace in
Harrogate BID appoints manager
Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District) has taken another major step forward by appointing a BID manager to deliver the organisation’s five-year vision. Elizabeth Murphy, who takes up her post on July 1, brings with her a wealth of experience working with town centre organisations in West and South Yorkshire. Over the next
Businesses gear up for world cycling championships
More roadshows are being held across the Harrogate district to help businesses make the most of the UCI Road World Championships. Another seven dates have been announced for the ‘Harrogate Welcomes the World’ events which showcase how local companies and organisations can maximise the business opportunities presented by one of the
Yorkshire insurer celebrates several successes in style
Yorkshire-based insurance company, The Insurance Emporium, has received glowing business and customer service ratings from Defaqto, Feefo, Trustpilot and Moneyfacts. The company was also crowned "Best Insurer" at the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2019. A sparkly staff party a its Yorkshire headquarters celebrated winning this award as well as its following successes
Personal brand expert to speak at IoD breakfast
Personal brand expert Victoria Tomlinson of Next-Up Limited has been unveiled as the speaker at the IoD’s next Harrogate business breakfast. Victoria will reveal the inside secrets to a winning personal brand at the West Park Hotel, Harrogate on April 11, starting at 8.30am. While no-one wants to too self-promotional, Victoria will
Carter Jonas LandAid Pedalthon supports Yorkshire homeless
LandAid, the property industry charity helping to end youth homelessness in the UK, is set to receive a further cash boost thanks to enthusiastic cyclists from national property consultancy Carter Jonas and its network of colleagues and associates. Teams from across Carter Jonas’ UK offices will be amongst more than 400