Pictures from networking and business conferences held in Beverley East Yorkshire including the Buisness Expro for East Yorkshire held at the Beverley Racecourse
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Family Business. Says Graham: “We know the importance of small, family-owned businesses to the wellbeing of the British economy, and we have seen the devastating impact the recession had on them. He added: “Family-owned businesses account for 65% of all private sector enterprises, and employ over 9.5 million people. I’m delighted to be able to…
The East Riding of Yorkshire Local Food Network (ERoYLFN) will be staging the first of a series of business events designed to increase the profile and availability of local food through hospitality businesses and specialist food retailers. The ERoYLFN is managed by a sector-led steering group whose aim is to promote the wide range of delicious food and drink available in East Yorkshire for the benefit of local food businesses…
Alternative therapists invited to “A Meeting of the Minds” networking group Following the success of last months meeting, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sheila Granger is inviting alternative therapists and other health professionals to the monthly networking group on Monday 28th February at the Village Hotel. Sheila Granger says: “We have found previously that typically, health practitioners stay within their niche and rarely mix with other therapists. But we are now onto our…
New survey reveals that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a financially tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Local newsagents voted Britain’s most important high street businesses. A local entrepreneur is launching a major campaign to help save local businesses following a new survey revealing that 71 per cent of Brits believe 2011 will be a tougher year for local businesses than 2010. Tom Salter, who…
The number of people caught in the Inheritance Tax “trap” is set to rise over the next four years. The Government has fixed the level below which no tax is paid – an effective tax rise when inflation is taken into account. Currently, any individual with an estate worth more than £325,000, or a couple whose estate is worth £650,000 will pay a huge 40% tax on the excess. The…
Staff at Barratt Yorkshire East are celebrating after enjoying remarkable sales success in the year just gone, showing that demand for new homes in the area remains strong despite the mixed national picture. The Yorkshire-based housebuilder sold homes worth £30 million in the final six months of the year just ended – hitting its own internal targets. The outcome provides solid evidence that demand in the local housing market remain…
cba Financial Services Limited is delighted to welcome David Tarbotton and Paul Hegarty to the team of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs). Paul Hegarty has worked in financial services for 25 years – 10 years in banking and 15 years as an IFA. The firm recruited Paul as his specialist area is pensions, particularly Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPS) and Inheritance Tax. Paul says: “The firm is one of few in…
Beverley hair salon Urban Qtr are bucking the economic trend and making a major impact in a time of fiscal uncertainty. The Butcher Row salon have recently celebrated their first anniversary as a business and are evidence that if the business model is correct, it can survive and thrive. The architect of this success story is Dominic Ackah-Amihere. A time and served hairdresser, he spotted a gap in the market…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness today responded to an announcement by wind turbine maker Siemens that Hull had been selected as the preferred location for its UK manufacturing operations. He said: “This is fantastic news and shows just how well placed Hull and the East Riding is to become the heart of the green energy revolution in this country. “Today’s announcement is, however, just the first hurdle and…
The cba partnership is offering a neat solution to small businesses to fix their I.T problems via the Internet. Scott Reading, cba’s I.T Manager says: “Many businesses live with problems because I.T call-out charges can be expensive, but this service allows us to massively reduce the cost as there is no mileage or extra time costs. Instead, I.T Remote enables us connect via the Internet to a computer system anywhere…
Meza9 is located in Saturday Market. If you stand at the end of Dyer Lane and look up to the right the office is on the top floor where there is certainly some creative excellence underway. Meza9’s Neil McKenzie designs, installs and manufactures anything from a complete mezzanine floor system to balconies, staircases, balustrades and handrails. However, it is his creative flair that makes all the difference – his website…
Tax Inspectors have increased powers Tracy Hutty, Tax Partner The cba Partnership, Chartered Accountants in Beverley Under the new coalition Government, Tax Inspectors are being given increased powers when undertaking investigations. Unfortunately, the HM Revenue & Customs shows no mercy, selecting cases at random, regardless of age, size or previous performance. It is thought that this year alone 150,000 businesses in the UK will be confronted with invasive Income Tax…
A Beverley stockbroker is celebrating after the firm was named Best Advisory Broker for eighth consecutive year. The stockbroking and investment management firm Redmayne-Bentley was presented the accolade last night during the Shares Magazine Awards gala dinner which took place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. The firm has received a total of 16 awards specifically for its Advisory service since 1995. Robert W Hughes, Beverley Branch Manager said today,…
Following a business trip to New York where she spoke at an obesity conference and delivered training for her weight-loss system which incorporates the Virtual Gastric Band, UK Clinical Hypnotherapist Sheila Granger from Beverley, has returned to interest from the other side of the world. Having attracted attention in the UK with her claims to help fight the obesity epidemic via her revolutionary technique, Sheila was asked by a New…
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Financial Planners’ title to cba financial services limited, one of East Yorkshire’s leading providers of financial advice. Chartered status is an exclusive title which is only awarded to firms that meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. All Chartered Financial Planners commit to the CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest standards of professional practice in their business dealings….
Beverley Wellbeing is a company owned and run by Duncan O’Connor that delivers Sports Therapy, particularly focusing on sports injuries, personal training, elite level strength and conditioning, and performance nutritional advice. This week Duncan was joined by friends and customers at his new facility on Barston Road, Beverley. Those who attended included Scott Taylor and Scott Wheeldon from Hull Kingston Rovers and England International Kirk Yeman who plays his club…
At a time when the country is focused on cut backs, a local businesswoman Kerris Lacy is expanding. Kerris, who runs the successful De Lacy Beauty Salon in Beverley, has moved to her dream premises. Kerris has over 12 years’ experience. She started out with a rented room before moving into her own salon. It was not long before she outgrew her first premises and she has now made the…
In a time of economic instability you may be forgiven for forgetting what a new and exciting business looks like. So just to remind us, here is Beverley’s number one vintage guru and businessman James Ash, with The New Vintage Clothing Company. Fellow Beverlonian James has recently fulfilled his dream of creating his own fashion label and online store which specialises in unique vintage clothing, reworked vintage pieces and vintage…
