Peer-to-peer lender Assetz Capital has appointed David Reed as regional relationship director in the Yorkshire and Humber region. David has a breadth of experience across a range of industries. Before joining Assetz, David held roles as a commercial director for Leeds-based ERE Property and a client relationship manager position at Progeny
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Leeds based Smart Search win at Wembley
Leeds business Smart Search has walked away with a winning title at the SME National Business Awards, held at Wembley Stadium. The awards recognise the hardworking, industrious winners who form the backbone of the small and medium enterprises operating across the United Kingdom. Based in Ilkley, Smart Search, which is an online
British Business Bank appoints UK Network senior manager
The British Business Bank has appointed Mark Wilcockson to a new position as senior manager, UK Network for Yorkshire, Humber and the Tees Valley. The British Business Bank – the government-owned economic development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses – is establishing a UK Network, with
Harrogate business guru joins NOW Consultancy as commercial director
A Harrogate business guru who advises SME owners on growth and profitability has joined a Yorkshire-based management consultancy as its commercial director. Peter Dickinson - who began his career as a mainframe engineer with International Computers Limited (ICL) and spent more than two decades working in the Middle East, America and
Stockbroker making waves in foreign exchange markets with launch of CurrencyWave
A former stockbroker is making waves in foreign exchange markets with the launch of a new venture to help UK firms operating overseas make significant financial savings. Whereas banks hide their fees within the foreign exchange process, CurrencyWave – which trades in more than 35 currencies, covering 212 countries – is
Yorkshire leasing provider outperforms Fortune 500 companies in “world class” table
Vehicle leasing provider Synergy Automotive is outperforming household names in the UK and globally in an international benchmark used by Fortune 500 companies to measure customer loyalty. From July 1 2015 to the present day the business - which is committed to delivering excellence in customer experience - has sustained a
Employment law offering strengthened at Ironmonger Curtis
Specialist commercial law firm Ironmonger Curtis has promoted Partner Toby Pochron to head of Employment, and has increased its ranks in welcoming solicitor Danny Smith to the team. The Sheffield firm has strengthened its employment law offering by recruiting litigation specialist Danny Smith from Gordons LLP based in Leeds & Bradford. Danny,
IoD boosts Yorkshire team with key appointments
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has boosted its Yorkshire and North East team with two key appointments. Kazi Sajeed joins the business leaders’ organisation as communications and marketing assistant while Shak Hakim has been appointed membership relationship manager. Kazi is a University of Bradford graduate in Business and Management Studies who has
IoD appoints ambassadors for West Yorkshire
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has boosted its presence in West Yorkshire with the appointment of two new Ambassadors. Poonam Kaur, managing director of Wakefield-based business support services provider fds, and Natalie Allen, business development manager at Leeds Beckett University join the business leaders’ organisation to promote membership and best business
Former chapel almost fully let after £1.5m conversion
A former chapel in Harrogate that was converted into state-of-the-art serviced offices is 90 per cent let - just 12 months after completion. Entrepreneur Robert Fearnley spent £1.5m developing 55 Grove Road after spotting a gap in the market for high-end, contemporary office space in the spa town. The site has filled