More than 150 business leaders attended the first FinTech North conference in Leeds last week as part of Leeds Digital Festival. Speakers and delegates from Estonia, Germany, London and Manchester gathered to look at the future of FinTech and how Leeds and the broader northern business community can exploit its opportunities. Julian Wells, director at … FinTech opportunities ignited in Leeds
Client trends – sharing the latest Thanks to all our clients for giving us an exciting start to 2016 – we’ve never been busier! Here we share some of these projects to give you insights and ideas for your own business. Call us if you would like to know more details on any of them. … Northern Lights newsletter – client trends
A leading Yorkshire businesswoman has been honoured with a Leadership Award by the University of Leeds for helping to shape a future of award-winning education and ensure student skills are relevant to business. Victoria Tomlinson, chief executive of Harrogate-based public relations and marketing agency Northern Lights, is chair of the university’s Management Division Advisory Board … Top university award for Yorkshire business leader
Local property developer Ian Humphreys and rising culinary star Michael Carr have joined forces to transform the Harrogate fine wine and food scene with the launch of Restaurant 92 and The Optimist wine bar at 92-94 Station Parade. By ensuring high quality dishes are matched with heartier Yorkshire portions, the team at Restaurant 92 are … New restaurant and wine bar aim to transform wine tasting and fine dining in Harrogate
A leading northern consultancy has today launched a new guide that outlines nine practical steps for businesses to achieve their ambitions – and also reveals the strategy that brought the Tour de France Grand Depart to Yorkshire. Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting has drawn on the insights and expertise of business leaders from across the UK to … Strategy – Nine step guide for Yorkshire companies to achieve 2016 ambitions
A couple who have created a national company that supports thousands of contractors have been awarded an MBE by the Queen for their tireless commitment to the freelance worker community. Damian and Helen Broughton have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours for their work with the self-employed, small businesses and the local community. Describing … MBE honour for Danbro founders
The Government has ignored evidence and trampled over the livelihoods of 1.6 million flexible workers claims a national accountancy firm as the Treasury unveils detailed plans to scrap tax relief on expense claims for contractors. In a consultation on the controversial plan to remove tax relief on travel and subsistence expenses from April 2016, it … Government’s contractor stealth tax ignores evidence, warns Danbro
Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting has won new clients, expanded its office space and taken on six new recruits and associates to service the increased business, accelerating its growth plans. The new clients include Bibby Financial Services, Shepherd Direct; The Pensions Trust; BuildStore; Ryman Stationery; Documobi and NKD Pizza. Managing director Richard Coates says: “Our own growth … Leeds strategy firm accelerates expansion plans
As Chancellor George Osborne prepares to rubber stamp a £16.6bn cash grab from 1.6 million contractors across the UK, a national accountancy firm has called for an urgent rethink warning the move will hit British industry hardest. The managing director of Danbro, Damian Broughton, says the Government is attacking the lifeblood of the UK economy … Chancellor’s contractor cash grab will cost UK £16.6bn, warns Danbro
