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We are launching a series of workshops on using social media to win business – the first is on July 14 in Harrogate – and the Harrogate Advertiser has included a piece on Ben talking about the importance of B2B social media.  To sign up for the event or find out more, visit  https://www.next-up.com/blog/invite-join-new-interactive-workshop-win-business-using-social-media/   … Northern Lights PR are launching a series of workshops on using social media to win business

Bradford University School of Management has soared 65 places up the Guardian University Guide 2015 rankings less than a month after being named one of the best in the country for teaching marketing skills in the Complete University Guide. The school’s business, management and marketing teaching was ranked 34th in the UK in the new … Bradford Business School rockets up rankings

Social media is a powerful tool for businesses. But where do you begin? How do you decide which is going to offer the best return on your investment? Most importantly, how will social media help you to win new business? You are invited to join a highly-interactive three-hour session, led by communications director Ben Pindar. … Invite to join new interactive workshop – How to win business using social media

Mergers and Acquisitions: back on the agenda Businesses that have stockpiled cash during the recession are now looking to do deals and company owners who have held off on an exit during the downturn are now looking for potential buyers. However, how do you seek a buyer for your business? How do you manage a … Newsletter – June 2014

Leica claims the advert for their new camera is the most boring of all time. Victoria Tomlinson comments; “It’s a very smart strategy. With all the competition from mobile phones and so on, they are trying to distinguish why you would still buy a beautiful camera like this.”

Administrators from The P&A Partnership have been called in to a Lancashire care provider after increasing legislation and intense competition brought an end to the business, with the loss of more than 150 jobs. Abacus Care Home Care and Nursing Services (Ormskirk) Limited supplied qualified nurses and health care assistants to care homes, hospitals, and … Growing rules and competition trigger collapse of care provider

Over 30 business leaders from a range of industries – including Nokia, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis and Hallmark International, have helped Management students at the University of Leeds with insights into their future careers and advice on job search and interview skills. Read more

Administrators from The P&A Partnership have been called in to a kitchen and granite retailer in South Yorkshire after the business succumbed to growing pressure from a number of creditors. The owner of 24-Seven Kitchen & Granite Solutions made the decision to place the company in administration after experiencing cash flow problems amid increasing demands … Kitchen retailer collapses amid creditor demands

Former editor joins Northern Lights Former Insider deputy editor Ben Pindar has joined Northern Lights as Communications Director, bringing with him almost two decades of experience from across the media industry. A former magazine and newspaper editor, Ben is a keen news hound and has worked at every level of the media industry while also … Former editor joins Northern Lights