Monday, January 18, 2021
- News
2021 Business Predictions: Ian Chambers, Managing Director, App4
It’s that time of year, when Business Link Magazine invites the region’s business leaders to offer up their predictions for the year ahead. It has...Purpose Media makes key promotions
Two key members of the team at Derbyshire-based full service digital marketing agency Purpose Media have been promoted. The two promotions are Liam Brown who...Fire and security firm secures £1m pipeline
East Midlands-based fire and security installation and maintenance company Tecserv UK says it is optimistic of achieving its year-end targets having secured a forward order...Derby recruitment firm to open three new offices
Sky Recruitment Solutions is to open three new UK offices following a “phenomenal” growth in turnover and staff numbers during 2020. The company, based in...10 creative ideas to boost team morale through the screen: Fiona Duncan-Steer, RSViP Business Networking Agency
Fiona Duncan-Steer, founder of RSViP Business Networking Agency, offers her advice on how to boost team morale through the screen. 2020 was the year of...
- Property
Almost 1,000 jobs to be created in Leicestershire as new warehousing approved
A new distribution warehousing complex is set to be built to the east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, bringing around 1,000 new jobs to North West Leicestershire. The...Stapleford’s £25m Towns Deal bid to be submitted
Following months of consultation with Stapleford residents, workers, and businesses, Broxtowe Borough Council is to submit its final proposal to Government for £25m of...Green light for new business park
Clowes Developments’ Stoney Stanton Business Park is another step closer following approval of the reserved matters application by Blaby District Council. The scheme will provide...Midlands contractor appointed to major construction framework
G F Tomlinson has been selected as an approved partner for the NHS Shared Business Services PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works Framework, which launched...Two tenants secure premises at Lutterworth business park
Two new tenants have secured premises at Cosford Business Park in Lutterworth. Wells McFarlane has recently completed two transactions which will see expansion for Deacons Martial...
- Finance
Leicestershire ecological management contractor lands £1.5m funding
Three Shires Ltd, specialist contractors to the construction industry, has been supported with £1.5m in refinance and working capital funding by alternative finance provider...Fivefold increase in EBITDA for Nottingham lab firm
SourceBio International, the Nottingham-based provider of laboratory services and products, has seen an almost fivefold increase in adjusted EBITDA in the year ended 31...Supreme Court rules in favour of small business claims against commercial insurers
In good news for small firms, a Supreme Court ruling will see thousands have their disputed COVID-19 business interruption claims paid. It is expected that these...Preventative healthcare specialist completes double acquisition of Lincs companies
Preventative healthcare specialist PAM Group has completed a double acquisition as it continues its buy-and-build strategy. The Warrington-based group has bought 66Fit and Physio Supplies...Private equity fund swoops for Corby fruit supplier
Elaghmore, the UK Private Equity fund, has acquired Corby-based Orchard House Foods Ltd, the suppliers of prepared fruit, fresh fruit drinks and desserts, from...
- Manufacturing
Rolls-Royce runs first engine on world’s largest aerospace Testbed in Derby
Rolls-Royce has completed the first engine run on its state-of-the-art Testbed 80, which will be the largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed in the...New textiles training centre set for Leicester
A project to deliver apprenticeships and accredited training for the textiles industry is set to be launched in Leicester. Leicester City Council has teamed up...Fears over new relationship with EU cloud outlook for manufacturers
Fears over the impact of the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU and the attractiveness of the UK for both investment and talent...KW Special Projects handed keys to new Digital Manufacturing Centre premises
KW Special Projects has become the first business to officially receive keys to one of the seven new detached industrial premises constructed by MEPC...East Midlands manufacturers continue on long road to recovery from historic lows
East Midlands manufacturers are continuing the long road back towards growth from the historic lows experienced earlier in the year, according to a major...
- Appointments
Business development specialist joins Safe and Sound
Safe and Sound, the specialist charity which supports children and young people across Derbyshire who are victims of or at risk of child exploitation,...Oberoi Consulting appoints new NHS Strategic Lead
Derby-based Oberoi Consulting, a supplier of IT clinical support services to the NHS and pharmaceutical industry, has expanded its team following a significant rise...Social expands into the Midlands with Leicestershire-based appointment
Integrated communications agency, Social has appointed Leicestershire-based Andrew Cameron-Smith to lead its newly established Net Zero practice, seeing the firm expand into the Midlands. The...Streets Chartered Accountants appoints new Business Development Partner
The start of 2021 has seen Sarah Williams appointed as a new Business Development Partner for accountancy practice, Streets Chartered Accountants. Sarah joins Streets as...PwC strengthens restructuring senior team in the Midlands
Professional services firm PwC has further enhanced its Business Restructuring Services (BRS) offering in the Midlands to help clients navigate the financial climate currently...
- Advice
How Salesforce Administrator Certification can help you get a better job?
A Salesforce Admin is a skilled professional who works with stakeholders to help them tailor the Salesforce platform's apps in accordance with their business...Prioritise jobs, training for young to drive UK-wide recovery – CBI
The CBI has laid out a health-first recovery plan that it said would help secure a jobs-rich, fair and sustainable future for the UK...Covid-19 and business owners – guidance on Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for those employees that would have...With 2021 looming, what’s in store for trade?
The end of January brought with it the end of the UK’s member ship in the European Union. Last month, the government began setting...2020 vision: Fiona Duncan-Steer, founder of RSViP Business Networking Agency
Fiona Duncan-Steer, founder of RSViP Business Networking Agency, talks goal setting and vision boards. It’s a brand-new year ladies and gentlemen, a brand-new year. Now we’ve...
- Out Of Office
Lincolnshire contractor launches foundation to support charities
Local contractor, Horsman Construction has begun the new year by launching The Horsman Foundation which aims to support charities that help children and young...East Mids firm raises £3,000 in lockdown for two local charities
Software reseller, Solutions for Accounting and CRM, has raised £3,000 for its chosen charities in 2020 - The Trussell Trust and Derek’s Tree. National foodbank...£7,000 charity hat-trick for creative agency
Creative agency Fluid Ideas has swelled the coffers of three good causes to the tune of £7,000. The charities to benefit are Alzheimer’s Society, a...Nottingham Business School launches podcast series featuring inspirational insights from business leaders
A new series of podcasts which offer insights into how the leaders of some of the UKs most successful and creative organisations achieve success...Accelerating Growth programme to help Nottingham firms get back on track for expansion
Invest in Nottingham will help the city’s businesses get back on track for expansion in 2021 with a series of seminars which help them...
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