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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: From left, Paul Sanders, managing director Agenda, Justine Curran, Chief Constable of Humberside Police, Peter Turner, Graham Stuart, Tim McGuire, business development director Agenda and Norman Mortell, operations director Agenda at the opening of head office of Agenda Screening Services.
RECRUITMENT: Family firm recognised for contribution to the local economy By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
A FAMILY business in East Yorkshire has been recognised for its contribution to the local economy. Agenda Screening Services, in Burstwick, marked the opening of its newly refurbished offices on Friday, when the creation of ten new jobs and investment in new recruitment and screening software systems was also celebrated. Graham Stuart MP performed the official ribbon-cutting at the occasion, which was attended by local dignitaries and included a lunch and drinks reception, presentations and tours. Established in 1996, Agenda purchased the then derelict BOCM feed mill site in Daisy Hill Road and set about creating not only a fantastic working environment for its staff, but also 50 jobs on the site, with more to follow. The company was recognised for its investment in people and ambition to be a Great Place To Work in
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2014, when it won the East Riding Council Chairman’s Best Business Award. Agenda has ambitious growth plans and already provides pre-employment screening services to many blue-chip and government organisations, life science recruitment services internationally, and has a thriving marketing division that provides services locally and across the world.
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HULL & Humber Chamber of Commerce businesses contributed to a new national survey, which reveals that nearly 90 per cent of the senior businesspeople polled say they are now unlikely to change how they will vote before the June 23 EU Referendum. This major new British Chambers of Commerce survey indicates that 54.1 per cent of businesspeople polled would vote to remain, down from 60 per cent in February, and 37 per cent would vote to leave – up from 30 per cent on the BCC’s previous survey. The data on voting intentions also shows some divisions based on size and export interests. Those trading with other EU markets express the strongest support for “Remain�, with the strongest levels of support for “Leave� among those that do not. Businesspeople representing large firms are significantly more likely to vote remain than those in micro businesses. The findings, from an April survey of more than 2,200 leading businesspeople, also show that individuals are now strongly committed to their voting preferences. Just 0.3 per cent of respondents said they were uncommitted, and only 10.8 per cent said they could change their mind. Commenting on the results, Dr Adam Marshall, from the BCC, said: “Although a clear majority of the businesspeople we surveyed continue to express a preference to remain in the European Union, the gap between ‘Remain’ and ‘Leave’ has narrowed significantly in recent weeks.�
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Local family firm is screened for even more success Continued from PAGE 1 Paul Sanders, managing director, said: “It is hard to believe that we are nearly 20 years old. “We have always focused on our people to deliver excellent services and provided them with the development and environment to do the best possible job they can. “Our values of respect, reputation and responsibility underpin everything we do, and as we have grown, we have invested in new recruitment and screening software systems. “We have had many success stories over the years, and in particular some of our managers that started with us at a lower level who have thrived and excelled within Agenda.” Norman Mortell, director of operations, said: “I joined 15 years ago and there were seven of us, based in a converted grain store at Paul’s house. “We always move forward and it is great to have an event like this to reflect on how far we have come. “Even in this day and age there is nothing wrong with being a family business. It is these ideals of being friendly and professional, providing personal and bespoke services and engaging in our local community that are at the core of our success.” Tim McGuire, director of business development, said: “Being with a company that is honest and transparent in the way it does business, with customer service excellence at its core, makes my job relatively easy. “Having been with Agenda for more than five years, I have seen not only the growth in our business, but also the development of the leadership team and the engagement with our expert nonexecutive board members; Nick Hildyard (ex-Arco), Chris Zanetti (ex-Seven Seas) and Gordon Meldrum (ex-National Crime Agency) to deliver a coherent growth strategy and a real sense of shared endeavour.”
‘Nationwide interest in former police station’ Agent marketing Queen’s Garden site expecting flurry of inquiries By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
WITH just under two weeks to go before the deadline for offers for Hull’s iconic Queen’s Gardens Police Station, property agents Clark Weightman are expecting a flurry of activity in the final days before bids are received. The property was put on the market in mid-February and Carl Bradley, the director handling the sale, has confirmed that there has been interest from prospective buyers on a UK-wide basis. He said: “We always knew that a building and site of this size in the centre of UK City of Culture 2017 would attract a lot of interest. “We’ve marketed the building on a national basis and this has resulted in serious enquiries coming from a wide range of developers and investors. “Some people are new to Hull, while others are experienced in investing in the city and already have significant property holdings here. “We have had a series of block viewings with about 20 interested parties being shown around the property, which includes offices, garaging and, of course, the former custody suite. “We’re very excited to see the level of offers that are submitted and proposed uses for the building.” Earlier this year, councillors accused police and crime commissioner Matthew Grove of jeopardising plans for the city centre by putting the former
PROPOSALS: The former police station in Queen’s Gardens is on the market. police station up for sale. Hull City Council and Humberside Police had been working on a joint marketing plan for both the old station and adjacent multi-storey car park in George Street. But when Mr Grove announced the empty police station was being put on the market, city officials claimed the move had put an end to plans to bring forward a much larger site for potential redevelopment. Speaking at the time the sale of the building was announced, Mr
Grove – who will tomorrow be replaced by Keith Hunter as the new Humberside police and crime commissioner – said: “In recent years some Humberside Police buildings have become outdated and costly to maintain and new energy efficient developments such as Clough Road Police Station in Hull and the Melton facility have replaced them. “I have an obligation to obtain best value for money for the site and by marketing it now I am hoping that we find a buyer as
soon as possible at the right price, to ensure the site is quickly brought back in to use ahead of the UK City of Culture celebrations.” The deadline for offers is noon on Monday, May 23. Interested parties are being asked to submit their financial proposal together with details of their proposed development and evidence of a proven track record of delivering large scale development projects. ■ For further information, call Carl Bradley on 01482 645522.
COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Non-corporate Miss Lesley Thomas Village Shoppe 5-7, Lowgate, Sutton, Hull, HU7 4US, £681, 29-Apr-16, County Court Business Centre. Mr Kristoffer Kevin Else T/As KEFullworks, 83 County Road North, Hull, HU5 4HN, £4,372, 28-Apr-16, County Court Business Centre.
Non-corporate satisfied
Mr Alwyne Hearne T/As G H Hearne & Son, 9
Leads Cottages, Leads Road, Sutton, Hull, HU7 4XP, £3,760, 14-Apr-16, County Court Business Centre.
Non-corporate cancelled Mr Adam Scruton T/As Ye Olde Black Boy, 150 High Street, Hull, HU1 1PS, £1,347, 01-Mar-16, County Court Business Centre. Ms Caroline Miller T/As Brickmakers Arms, 57-65 Walton Street, Hull, HU3 6JB, £1,247, 09-Mar-16,
County Court Business Centre.
Corporate
Modular Space Limited 30 Freightliner Road, Hull, HU3 4UP, £4,868, 30-Apr-16, County Court Money Claims Centre. Dalby Offshore Limited Morton House, Morton Lane, Beverley, HU17 9DD, £948, 30-Apr-16, County Court Money Claims Centre.
Corporate satisfied
East Yorkshire Council County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9BA, £2,214, 10-Apr-16, County Court Money Claims Centre. Extolment Limited Fuel 6 Baker Street, Hull, HU2 8HP, £414, 13-Apr-16, County Court Business Centre. Avon Site Trans Limited Freightliner Road, Hull, HU3 4XL, £10,869, 12-Apr-16, County Court Money Claims Centre.
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Firm’s passion for pimping Custom painting company primed for success at new larger premises By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
A PASSION for pimping car and bike parts led to the launch of a company, which is the first arrival at a business park in Hull. Jacob Frayne started out using a priming, painting and dipping process to customise items as a hobby. It became a job when he was inundated with work from family and friends, and now Mr Frayne has unveiled ambitious expansion plans as director of Modified Coatings Limited. He said: “I started the business and then I brought in a friend who lost his job at just the right time. “We hope to hire someone else very soon and then maybe add a couple more people during the next year. “The work we do means anyone can put their own design on almost any item. That enables us to support other people who want to set up their own businesses recycling and redesigning anything from household items to bikes, cars and furniture. “But our main target area is vehicle leasing. Our techniques don’t damage the paint work at all, which is perfect for businesses in that sector.� Mr Frayne has agreed a five-year lease for a unit of almost 1,900sq ft at Tower House Lane Business Park. The site, formerly a motor sales and spares business, has been converted in the past few months by Motorhog. Mr Frayne said: “When I started I was basically working from a shed at home and we were falling over all the kit that people brought in for coating.
Greggs goes bananas for Fairtrade supplies FOOD: The Fairtrade Foundation and leading food on-the-go retailer Greggs have announced that customers can now buy Fairtrade bananas in 350 of its shops as part of the chain’s commitment to extending its healthy snacking options. Health conscious customers can now enjoy Fairtrade bananas from Greggs as part of a trial over the forthcoming weeks, confident in the knowledge that banana producers in Columbia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are also waking up to a better deal. A spokesman at Greggs said: “Greggs are proud to be able to make a positive difference through our commitment to purchasing Fairtrade bananas. “We are committed to responsible sourcing and are active supporters of Fairtrade.�
WHEELS OF SUCCESS: Jacob Frayne, right, with Ben Gellatly at Modified Coatings Limited in Tower House Lane Business Park, off Hedon Road, east Hull. Picture: Jerome Ellerby “We even had people sending bike parts from London and now we’ve got a furniture contract in the pipeline for a business in Soho. “We’ve got much more space and great quality premises so we can venture into other products, including vinyl wraps for vehicle leasing. “How we expand depends on the work flow at the new premises, but the new environment is much more professional and that should help us secure some proper contracts.� Mr Frayne added: “We’re really grateful to Garness Jones for helping us get off the ground.
“The two of us are only 22 and we were finding it really difficult to get finance but Garness Jones came up with really flexible terms.� Dan Clinch, surveyor at Garness Jones, said the move by Modified Coatings demonstrated the suitability of the remaining 12 units at Tower House Lane Business Park for small businesses and trade counter operators. He said: “The site also has the flexibility to accommodate larger businesses by merging the units which start at 1,566sq ft and can expand to 14,810sq ft. “The location is a great advant-
age, particularly for the renewables sector given the proximity to the Green Port Hull development, but it is the quality of the facilities which really gives the site wider appeal. “It needed a significant investment to develop the site and Motorhog were able to secure investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). “It would have been difficult to develop something of this scale and quality without the ERDF grant, which enabled Motorhog to ensure this site is a higher specification than anything else in this area of the market.�
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Firm’s father and son to tackle China trek CHARITY: Hull firm EYG has an unstoppable father and son duo in its midst. Bernard Hastie, pictured, business development manager for EYG Commercial and his son Michael, pictured, who works in the company’s commercial and trade business development, are to attempt to trek the Great Wall of China. Bernard, now 68, will celebrate his 69th birthday en route next year. With son Michael, 22, he hopes to raise £10,000 for Hull’s Dove House Hospice. Bernard said: “I have had the great fortune, when I was younger, of working all over the world, but one country that never figured in my travels was China.”
Raising ABP’s profile PROPERTY: The appointment of Campbell Carruth to the position of head of property within ABP’s operations on the Humber will allow the company to develop a robust property strategy and raise the profile of the Humber Enterprise Zone, according to ABP director Humber, Simon Bird. Mr Carruth joins the company from UK Coal/Harworth Estates, where he held responsibility for all of the former mining accommodation across 15 sites, together with more than 1,000 acres of consented employment land. Prior to his tenure at Harworth Estates, Mr Carruth was director of the property division at Clugston Estates Limited.
What was your first job?
Dental nurse/ receptionist. Describe your career in 25 words.
I am relationship-driven, whether with suppliers, customers or other agencies. People have always played a part, but relationships have made my career a success.
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Angela Oldroyd, director, The Promotion Company, Hull
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If you could hire one person – who would it be?
Businesswoman and “Dragon” – Deborah Needham. She is a focused, motivated and successful individual, who remembers the need to be human and cares about people.
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What’s your ideal day away from the office?
I love going to the gym and for a spa treatment.
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What’s your biggest passion in life (excluding family)?
I always like to see the best in the people I know and meet. Everyone has something good to offer, and my passion is to find what that is, even if sometimes it takes a bit of digging.
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What animal best reflects your personality and why?
Hedgehog. Some people may think I have a slightly prickly exterior. That is not intentional, as I am very warm and soft.
■ Call: 01482 222227 ■ Email: angela@thepromotioncompany.co.uk ■ Visit: www.thepromotioncompany.co.uk
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Claire Pavis, Quickline Services Limited Who we are As an East Yorkshire technology company, we have launched a new mobile management and services company, Quickline Services Limited. As a well-established wireless internet service provider, Quickline supplies an alternative solution to traditional telecoms and now mobile phone management and services, complements the current business to provide the full spectrum of communications to business customers, including landlines and voice over the internet (VOIP).
What we do Quickline has found that some businesses are keen to outsource their mobile phone supply to avoid managing the network providers, making changes to service agreements and dealing with contracts, as this is time consuming and individuals don’t
always have access to the best deals. To assist in the running of account management, customer service and business development, we recruited Emily Richardson who joined us from VIP Communications in Hessle. Together we have 12 years’ combined experience working with the biggest brands and networks in the industry, enabling us to leverage the best deals and the latest 4G technology handsets on the market. Quickline Services was several months in the planning and follows a merger with Agritalk. Together, we provide a good combination of services and are well positioned to provide rural communications. Quickline has been operating since 2007, having grown from three to 25 employees. The firm has just completed a government pilot to deploy superfast broadband to the hardest-to-reach areas of northern Lincolnshire, through Broadband
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Claire Pavis, left, and Emily Richardson. Delivery UK’s programmes. Over the past few years, Quickline has acquired a number of businesses to expand the network and mobile services was the next obvious step. We operate in a highly competitive market, but we believe that excellent customer
service and a fantastic team helps us to gain a chunk of market share.
Contact ■ Call 01482 247007. ■ Visit www.quickline.co.uk
MY WORKING DAY
Chris Fenton, pilot/director, OctoVision Media, based at C4DI in Hull Running a drone film and photography business means I am normally, quite literally, up with the birds. Days start about 4am, when I leave home and head to the office at C4DI in the old Fruit Market to collect the equipment. We’ve worked on an incredible array of projects: anything happening regionally that would look good from the air, such as a sports or cultural event, a new building construction or demolition. Each job starts in the same way by completing our onsite survey and preparing the kit for that morning’s flying, filming or
photography. The drones are very durable and adaptable, but it’s essential to check weather apps and satellite locations and flight planner. Depending on what kind of job we are on, the type of flight and footage we produce for the client can vary enormously. It@Spectrum wanted us to produce footage of the build of their new offices at Bridgehead Business Park. The estate agents Larards required internal and aerial property videos, while Keystore wanted a range of inspection images. One very satisfying on-going shoot has been capturing aerial footage of the
construction of the new Siemens wind turbine factory for ABP at Green Port Hull, which I’m very proud to be involved in. A totally different, cultural, shoot was a beach and coastal shoot for a great, short feature film The Bagpipe Maker’s Baby for Dead Bod Films, which was a real pleasure. I’m usually back in the office and uploading footage to computer and the Cloud by 11am, followed by creating client footage rushes or images. After lunch, I start planning for the next day’s shoot, then at 4pm I collect our children
from school and help to sort teas and bed, before heading back to the office for 8pm to pack the kit for the next day.
Down time My family is the most important aspect in my life. Any free time I have, I spend with my wife and children, who are four and five years old. We like to visit the park, play areas and go on bike rides. My hobbies include golf and cycling, but it’s hard to fit these in now between work and family time. I also love capturing images of Hull for my personal portfolio.
First job: Car salesman. Car: Ford Ranger double cab, to fit drones and kids. Book: The Catcher In The Rye. Music: Hard trance (Gatecrasher). Film: Smokey And The Bandit. Gadget: The drones are almost enough. Last holiday: A week in the Lake District. Email: chris@ octovisionmedia.co.uk Call: 01482 228737 Web: octovisionmedia.co.uk
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Caroline Street, Hull
Size ranges from 7,026 sq.ft. (653 sq.m.) to 38,319 (3,560 sq.m.).
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Thesubjectsiteisanindustrialcomplex comprisingprimarilyofmanufacturing accommodationwithancillaryoffice,storage andstafffacilities. Thisopportunityhasbeen dividedinto5individualsites. These propertiesareofferedforsaleduetorelocation ofJ.E.Eltherington&Son(Aluminium)Ltd.
Unit 1 Ferndale Business Park, Staithes Road, Hull 39,649 sq.ft. (3,683 sq.m.). >ExcellentroadlinkstotheDocks. >Partofanestablishedindustrial&warehouse development. >5m.toeaveswithlargeaccessdoors. >Goodareasforcirculation/loadingandunloading. >Immediatelyavailable.
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>Industrialbuildingswith associatedfacilities. >Selfcontainedyardandparking. >Goodqualitymanufacturing units. >Eavesheightfrom3.51m-5.60m >Large/multipleloadingdoors.
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1 Trinity Street, Hull
TO LET £21,500 - £43,000 PA
Building 3, Eltherington Business Park, Hedon Road, Hull 3,611sq.ft.(335sq.m.)-7,222sq.ft.(671sq.m.). >Selfcontainedoffice. >Availableasawholeorletonafloorbyfloorbasis. >Situatedinahighlyvisiblelocation. >IncloseproximitytoHullDocksandthenew GreenPort. >Excellentcarparking.
INVESTMENT 471 Beverley Road, Hull 925 sq.ft. (86 sq.m.) >Attractivefreeholdinvestmentopportunity. >SituatedincloseproximitytoHullUniversityandTheAvenues. >Longstandinggroundfloortenantandfirstfloorflat,recently undergonerefurbishment. >Initialyieldaftercostsof8.41%. >Idealprivateinvestmentopportunity.
TO LET £120,000 PA
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TO LET/MAY SELL ON APPLICATION
TO LET £8,500 PA
New North Bridge House, Charlotte Street, Hull 11,370 sq.ft. (1,056 sq.m.) >Residentialinvestment/developmentopportunity. >SituatedinahighlyprominentpositionwithinHullCityCentre. >Currentlyproducing£78,650perannumwithapotential incomeopportunityc.£105,000perannum. >Consistingof20twobedroomand5onebedroomflats. >Extensivecarpark.
OFFICE
TO LET £27,000 - £60,000 PA
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TO LET £20,000 PA
Former 'My Cup of Tea', 65 Paragon Street, Hull 1,385 sq.ft. (129 sq.m.). >ProminentCityCentrelocation withgoodfrontage. >Largekitchenfacilitiesattherear. >Availableforimmediateoccupation. >Suitableforalternativeuses,subject toplanning.
806 sq.ft. (75 sq.m.) >Groundfloorretailunit. >Situatedonestablishedparadeofretailshops. >IncloseproximitytoMorrisons Supermarket. >Suitableforvarietyofuses,subjectto planning.
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FOR SALE FROM £75,000
Part of Gosschalks offices, Queens Gardens, Hull 2,275sq.ft.(211sq.m.)-7,993sq.ft.(743sq.m.). >Excellentofficeopportunity. >SituatedinahighlyprominentpositionwithinHull CityCentreoverlookingQueensGardens. >Parkingavailable. >Availablebywayofasub-lease,subjecttonegotiation. >Gosschalksbusinessnotaffected.
524 Holderness Road, Hull
FOR SALE £118,000
INDUSTRIAL LAND Land to north and south of, Temple Street, Hull 0.17acres-0.34acres(0.07Ha.-0.14Ha.). >Wellfencedyard/sites. >ClosetoHullCityCentre. >Immediatelyavailable. >Mixtureofhardcoreand concretesurface.
Shirethorn House, Redcliff Road, Hessle 2,737 sq.ft. (254 sq.m.) >HighlyvisibleoicefromtheA63. >Availableasawholeorfloorbyfloorbasis. >Benefittingfrom10carparkingspaces. >Freeholdavailablewithvacantpossession. >ExcellentroadlinksforA63,Humber Bridge&motorwaynetwork.
5,883 sq. ft. (547 sq.m.) >Uniqueofficewithancillarywarehouseopportunity. >Superbroadaccess. >WithincloseproximitytoHullCityCentreandall oftheamenities. >Excellentcarparkingratio. >Freeholdavailablewithvacantpossession.
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Transport Yard, Earles Road, Hedon Road, Hull 1.24 acres (0.50 Ha.). >Verysecure,formspartofafullymanagedindustrialcomplex. >Goodhardstandingareas. >Possibilityofon-sitemodularofficeaccommodation. >GoodlinkstotheDocksandA63. >CCTVmonitoring,gatedaccess,storageavailablebyseparate negotiation.
24,257 sq.ft. (2,253 sq.m.). >Incentivesavailablewithimmediate occupation. >Largeexternalprivatecarpark. >Goodofficecontent. >IncloseproximitytoHullCityCentre. >Maylet.
Dansom Lane South, Hull
INDUSTRIAL
FOR SALE £1,100,000
DEVELOPMENT Tivoli House, Paragon Street &, South Street, Hull >Centrallocationconvenienttotransporthub,leisureandretail facilities. >Planningconsentgrantedfor30apartmentstotheupperfloors. >Activemanagementopportunitiesforthegroundfloorretail units. >Attractiveincometosupportdevelopmentofupperfloors.
FOR SALE £1,500,000
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Settling tax affairs in peace of rural setting
She ‘lives and breathes’ her business ... but weekends are for waterskiing Heald Ltd managing director Debbie Heald on her passion for the company and her pride in her daughters
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hen you are passionate about work to the extent Debbie Heald is, it is a wonder she has time for anything else in her life. “We live and breathe the business,” said Debbie, the “we” being herself and husband Rod and the “business” being a company that specialises in manufacturing counter-terror products. “We have half a dozen products we are working on in the background, even if they are not in the design shop yet. “We are a company that hasn’t had any help or finance or anything, it’s made us self-sufficient. “I went to work from day two after my first-born.” Heald Ltd was started 30 years ago this year by Rod, as a general engineering company. “He was fabricating staircases, caravan balconies, things like that,” said Debbie, who met Rod 22 years ago. “It was nothing to do with security.” Today, the Hornsea company is enjoying a success story that is peppered with awards and nominations for its products. Heald Ltd designs, manufactures and installs a range of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, including blockers, bollards, barriers and access control products, that aim to prevent targeted attacks on highprofile sites across the globe. While Rod takes care of the inventing and engineering, Debbie, in her role as managing director, is constantly exploring new markets. “My background is business and local government and an opportunity came up to take voluntary redundancy – and I fancied something else. “Rod asked me if I wanted to go
SUCCESS STORY: Debbie Heald, managing director of Heald Ltd.
TAX: One of the country’s leading specialist tax dispute businesses has relocated its headquarters from Harrogate to the Brackenholme Business Park near Howden in East Yorkshire. Independent Tax, which also has offices in London and Spain, works with a broad range of clients across the UK, from sole traders and public sector organisations to billionaire businesspeople and celebrities. The business consists of a highly experienced team of HMRC-handling and tax dispute specialists, the majority of whom have worked for HMRC as tax inspectors, as well as advising businesses and individuals on their tax affairs. Services include tax dispute resolution, risk reduction reviews, acting as expert witnesses for their clients and forensic accounting investigation. Managing partner Gary Brothers, who originates from Holme-onSpalding-Moor, said: “We love being based in this quiet, rural location and it’s often a pleasant surprise for our customers, who are used to dealing with firms in busy city centres. “ The nature of our business enables us to work from anywhere in the country and, in many ways, the rural location of our head office belies the scale and gravity of the cases that we get involved in.”
SECURITY: Rod Heald with a Commander roadblocker.
into partnership with him. “I like going out and talking to people, so I’d go and sell products we didn’t even have in our range. “We started with a roadblocker like the ones outside Downing Street, but those aren’t ours, unfortunately.” In between turning their £70k company into a business with a turnover approaching £3m – “my goal is to get it to £10m” – Debbie has raised two daughters and, along with Rod, gained her private pilot’s licence. “Emily is 20 and Ella is 17,” said Debbie, with that proud mum look on her face. “When Emily was 17 we discovered she had cancer. She had two and a half years of treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. “I worked remotely from the hospital a lot of the time, in the parents’ room. “She had to have an operation on a tumour in her sacrum and the doctors said she would not be able to walk. “It was a tough time for her because she is a really sporting girl, but like the positive family we are – I won’t accept failure at all – it wasn’t an option for me or for her.
“The surgeon was brilliant and saved her nerve function. “We all love to snow-ski and Emily was on her skis in January last year when someone crashed into her and broke her pelvis. “She is fine now – she is actually a lot stronger as a result of the accident – and has just completed a three-month ski instructor course in France.” Sister Ella is very musical, according to Debbie. “It’s been a tough time for her as well, but she focuses on her music. “She decided when she left school that she didn’t want to do her A-levels but wanted to go to music college. “And the only one she wanted to go to was down in London so, at 16, she was off to college in London to study music. “She has taught herself to play the piano and guitar. “I don’t know where she gets it from, but my dad can sing and Rod’s mum can sing.” While she works hard, Debbie plays hard, too. “I like to waterski most weekends in the summer, I enjoy slalom skiing, road cycling and mountain biking. “Oh, and I’ve done parachuting, gliding and microlighting. “Rod does a lot of motocross to unwind. We are both only into activity stuff. I think going to the gym is quite boring.”
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Funding if you switch TRANSPORT: A £2m government fund to encourage more businesses to switch to hydrogen-fuelled vehicles has been launched. The Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Fleet Support Scheme will allow everyone from local authorities to private companies to bid for funding to add hydrogen-powered vehicles to fleets.
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A SPECIALIST printing and packaging company in Hull is looking forward to huge cost savings and to promoting itself as environmentally conscious after a successful liaison with a city energy firm. Founded in 2004 and based in Priory Park, MPH Fulfilment Ltd, which delivers packaging solutions to the food, toiletries and cosmetic and pharmacy markets, was approached by Halltech Energy Partnership. Halltech, based in west Hull, identified MPH as a local business that could benefit from solar panels being installed at its premises, and arranged a no-obligation survey. Marc Henderson, director of MPH, said the environmental benefits were a major factor when it came to considering solar panels, and also, the fact that the building had a limited amount of power available from the Northern Grid, already running at near capacity. “Solar was the perfect answer to provide that extra power source without having to upgrade existing supplies,” he said. “I also felt a moral obligation to take responsibility for our large energy usage and do what we can to counter the effects.
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“We were keen to future proof our business and believe the Government will be looking at those that are not doing their bit to lower carbon emissions. “MPH would rather stay one step ahead and be doing our bit for the environment at the same time.” Mr Henderson settled on Halltech’s scheme after previous “pushy” attempts by other solar installers. “When the adviser from Halltech called, it was a refreshing approach, he spoke in layman’s terms to me and was ringing to offer a no-obligation consultation for us rather than doing any hard sell over the phone,” said Mr Henderson. “We also believe in supporting and working with local companies.” Delighted that the whole installation caused no disruption to the day-to-day running of the company, Mr Henderson said: “The obvious benefits are showing we are energy conscious, there will be the huge cost savings, and we are also going to benefit from the extra power available to us. “I believe we can use this as an advertising tool as we can promote the fact that we are an environmentally aware company and everyone can now see we are doing our bit to become more energy efficient.” Alex Hall, director of Halltech Energy Partnership, said: “Halltech are proud to help support the Hull business community become greener and more profitable.”
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Beerhouse rental gearing up for an expansion drive Fast growing vehicle rental company sets target of four new sites a year By Debbie Hall
NEW ARRIVAL: Beerhouse Self Drive Hire’s new Doncaster base.
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ONE of the fastest-growing independent vehicle rental companies in the north of England is setting a target of four new sites per year after completing its latest expansion move. Beerhouse Self Drive Hire, which took its name from the pub-friendly East Yorkshire village in which it was founded 12 years ago, has opened a new branch in Doncaster to add to sites in Hull and Scarborough. The company, which is part of the larger Minstergate car dealership group, aims to cover most of Yorkshire from its existing network, with Hull-based Garness Jones retained to identify further opportunities. Phil Moses, director of Beerhouse, said: “Our growth has come organically through the relationships that we have with our customers. “We just keep things simple – easy to deal with and consistent with our pricing. “Doncaster was chosen as the location as it was in keeping with our growth model of each site supplying to a 20-mile radius, enabling us to maintain our service levels and lead times. “The new branch has allowed us to expand our coverage across all of Yorkshire and is perfect because it allows us to cover a highly populated area with great road and rail networks. “There is also a lot of industry within the town, which fits perfectly with our core business of corporate rental.” Beerhouse was formed in 2004 in Dunswell, a small village between Hull and Beverley, which became known as Beerhouses in the 17th century because of its high number of pubs per head of population. Now based at Sutton Fields Industrial Estate in Hull, the company employs 24 people and runs a fleet of more than 1,000
Just call us keen to start the working day TECHNOLOGY: A fifth of the UK workforce admit to checking their emails before they even get out of bed in the mornings, according to a new survey. The march of technology and the vast range of smartphones and laptops now available mean we can be online 24/7. Anyone keen to get a jump-start on their working day can access their work emails before they even leave the house. Outdoor eco-office retailer TG Escapes conducted a national poll of 1,000 adults to see how many of us are guilty of the above, and found that nearly half of us do it: a whopping 47.2 per cent will check our emails before we get to work. Even more keen are the 18.5 per cent who check them while they are still in bed. Those who are happy to wait until they get into the office to check emails are in the minority, with only 18.8 per cent of employees doing this.
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vehicles, including executive cars, vans and minibuses. As part of Minstergate, which employs 200 people at Hyundai dealerships in Hessle and Scarborough and a Peugeot dealership in Scarborough, Beerhouse has direct access to full support facilities. Mr Moses said: “By keeping all of our service work within group we are able to control our prices and also our lead times on service and maintenance. “It helps us keep the fleet and our customers’ vehicles on the road and reduce downtime, which is critical in the current climate.” Beerhouse has agreed a ten-year lease on the new premises at Decoy Bank North on the established Doncaster Carr Industrial Estate. Dave Garness, managing director of Garness Jones, said:
“This is the first addition to the further roll-out of new depots for Beerhouse. “Doncaster was identified as an ideal place to fill a gap in the market place and from final decision, completion of the lease and occupation followed very quickly due to the pragmatic way in which both landlord and tenant performed.” Cushman & Wakefield acted for the landlord, Pullans. Scott Morrison, senior surveyor in the national industrial and logistics team at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Beerhouse Self Drive is an established vehicle rental business that is rapidly expanding and we are pleased to have secured this letting on behalf of our client. “The location of the property close to the major motorway network and the accessibility into Doncaster town centre were the
Driven to succeed ... ONE of the fundamental reasons for Beerhouse Self Drive’s success over the past 12 years, it says, is the investment in staff training. The company constantly attends British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association courses and industry training updates to keep on top of legislation and good working practices. Beerhouse has a broad range of customers from retail and small local companies, through to large blue chip corporate companies.
6.4 per cent on a same depot basis. A spokesman said: “Along with the evidence we have of trading prospects, this would indicate that market conditions are stable, albeit we remain watchful. “Although currency movements have affected
our cost of goods sold, we have seen good progress on the implementation of a price increase in the year so far.” The group said it was on track with plans to open 30 new depots in the UK this year, six having been opened so far.
ECONOMY: The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Government to prioritise the appointment of the Small Business Commissioner. The body, which is due to be confirmed in the summer, will be crucial in helping to tackle late payment practices, it is claimed. Mike Cherry, FSB national chairman, said: “The new Small Business Commissioner must have the confidence and respect of the entire business community and the strength to take on large businesses where necessary. “Now that the Enterprise Bill has been given Royal Assent, we look forward to working with Government on the remit, targets and the candidate requirements for the Commissioner role. “This Commissioner has the potential to make a real impact on addressing bad practice across the UK economy’s payment culture. However, the role must have a clear focus on tackling supply chain bullying.”
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PRIDE: Terry Moore, left, receives his award from St Stephen’s manager Jim Harris.
‘Freshen your frontages for 2017’ THE HullBID Awards 2016 offer an excellent opportunity to promote the city and, in particular, the Old Town area. That is the view of Terry Moore, of Burstalls Solicitors, winner of last year’s Pavement Pride Award. This category recognises a business, organisation or individual that has dressed their shop or business premises in a vibrant or eye-catching way, or given an outstanding commitment to cleanliness of their premises. Mr Moore said: “After being shortlisted for the HullBID Pavement Pride Award two years ago, last year we were the outright winner. “As an established city centre firm of solicitors, proud of our grade two-listed building and its appearance, the award made us feel proud of the reputation of Burstalls Solicitors and, at the same time, it gave us the impetus to improve the
pavement frontage for the forthcoming UK City of Culture year. “Indeed, we would ask every city centre business to smarten their frontages in the remaining months of this year to reflect the very impressive pavements and community areas that are presently being created for pedestrians in Hull. “Add to that the fact that people from this country and the world will be visitors to the city in 2017. “I cannot impress sufficiently on businesses and their staff the pride that one receives from being an award winner in the HullBID area and the determination it instills to make the whole city centre area a better environment to the benefit of us all, near and far. “Freshen your frontages for 2017!” ■ Pavement Pride is sponsored by Mercure Hull Royal Hotel.
‘Proud to be a category sponsor’ A CITY accountancy firm is encouraging even more local businesses to engage with the HullBID Awards this year. Andy Steele, pictured, director of 360 Chartered Accountants, said: “The HullBID Awards are a celebration of the fantastically diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial businesses we are lucky to have in Hull city centre and 360 Chartered Accountants is proud to be a category sponsor. “We would encourage business owners, customers or suppliers to nominate any business or individual they think worthy of such an accolade to ensure the continued success of what is fast becoming one of the highlights of the East Yorkshire business calendar.”
‘There are people doing a lot of good things in Hull and many of them don’t get the credit for it’ TURNING the spotlight on the best that Hull city centre has to offer is what the Hull Business Improvement District (BID) Awards are all about. Businesses big and small, the ones making grand gestures and equally the ones concerned with quieter, behind-the-scenes efforts to help Hull shine, are recognised in this annual celebration. Every day, thousands of unsung hardworking men and women across the city work tirelessly to provide excellent service for visitors and residents alike. Now it is their time to enjoy the limelight as the third HullBID Awards are launched and people are encouraged to get behind those who are making a difference by nominating them in one or more of the ten categories of the competition. On Friday, June 17, the winners and runners-up will be heralded at a
This year’s HullBID Awards will mark out the people and places that are working to make Hull a city worth celebrating. Debbie Hall reports three-course dinner and disco for 100 people, to be held at the Mercure Hull Royal Hotel in Ferensway. Melanie Toogood, business liaison officer at HullBID, said the awards were a fun way to recognise all the people who were making a difference to the city centre offering. “We tend to hear a lot about the negative things but there are people who are doing a lot of good things in Hull, many of them doing work behind the scenes that they don’t get the credit for,” said Ms Toogood. “Sometimes it is just a case of people contacting us about jetwashing, or making us aware about rubbish, and helping us to
make sure the centre is kept tidy.” Ms Toogood said there was an awful lot of pride in the city demonstrated by the shops, offices and businesses at its heart. Many of them were concentrating on “doing their bit”, even while the public realm works were going on, she said. Ms Toogood was keen to point out that the awards celebration was all being provided thanks to sponsorship. “The levy money we receive from businesses is not being spent on the awards, it is all from extra income generated by BID,” she said. The winners in each category will
Last year’s winners ■ Safe City Award: Gary Dixon, manager of Hull City Council’s antisocial behaviour team. ■ Pavement Pride Award: Burstalls Solicitors. ■ Best Business Start-Up: Gym 24. ■ Outstanding Employee or Team: The team at Holiday Inn Express in Ferensway. ■ Outstanding Business Development Award: The Hull Pie. ■ Service with a Smile Award: Nisa Local, Paragon Street.
START-UP SUCCESS: Victoria Jackson, left, presents the award for Best Business Start-Up to Gym 24 at last year’s awards.
■ City Ambassador Award: Claire Suggitt, centre manager at Princes Quay shopping centre.
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receive a trophy and a certificate. “Anyone who is shortlisted for an award will receive four tickets to the awards night in June,” said Ms Toogood. “There’s a bit of a party afterwards. It’s a very relaxed night and a chance for city centre businesses to network with each other.” One of the sponsors of this year’s awards is Kingston Recruitment, of Lowgate, city centre. Alison Brennan, managing director, said: “We are very pleased at Kingston Recruitment to be supporting the Commitment to Training and Development Award, which is the newest category at the HullBID Awards. “Good business is only made with good people and it is about having faith in, and supporting each and every employee so that they add value to a company. “Companies can only look forward by supporting their staff who, in turn, develop the business for the future.” ■ You can nominate your pick of the city centre at www.hulldailymail. co.uk/bidawards You can select the award category, say who you would like to nominate and explain why, in no more than 500 words. You can also nominate by emailing francesca@hullbid.co.uk Nominations close on Monday, May 23.
Recognising success across ten categories ■ Safe City Award sponsored by Prospect Shopping Centre: Judges will be looking for a business/ organisation/individual that has provided an outstanding contribution to protecting the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues or members of the public in the city.
HONOURED: Princes Quay centre manager Claire Suggitt receives the City Ambassador Award from David Cook at last year’s awards. Below, Nisa Local staff are presented with the Service With A Smile award by Hull Daily Mail managing director Mike Pennington, far left.
■ Pavement Pride sponsored by Mercure Hull Royal Hotel: Recognising a business/organisation/ individual that has dressed their shop/business premises in a vibrant and eye-catching way or given an outstanding commitment to cleanliness of their premises. ■ Outstanding Employee or Team Award sponsored by First TransPennine Express: Awarded to a team or individual who go the extra mile to provide a personalised service to their customers or the public. ■ Service with a Smile Award: This category will be championed by the Hull Daily
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■ Community Spirit Award sponsored by Princes Quay Shopping Centre: An award to recognise an outstanding charitable contribution or strong ambassadorial role carried out by a business/ organisation/individual in Hull city centre.
■ Innovative Marketing Campaign Award sponsored by 360 Chartered Accountants: Judges will be looking for a business/ organisation/individual that has developed and implemented a successful, innovative marketing campaign (or website) which significantly raised their profile and generated more business.
■ Entrepreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Oscars Bar: Judges will be looking for a city centre individual who can demonstrate flair, innovation and diversity, leading to the achievement of significant growth in trade.
■ Alive After Five Award sponsored by St Stephen’s Shopping Centre: This award is to recognise a business/ organisation/individual from any sector that contributes to a vibrant city centre after 5pm.
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■ Lifetime Contribution Award sponsored by HullBID: Recognition for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to being part of the city centre business community.
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from the 1884 Wine & Tapas menu. The evening party will begin with Taittinger Champagne on arrival at 7pm, followed by a non-stop flow of food from the new menu including monkfish, halibut, scallops, Spanish chicken Caesar salad, black pudding croquettes and strips of paprika beef fillet. Dan said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We change the menu regularly, partly when we want to make the most of seasonal produce and also when we feel like it. This menu is all about our favourite dishes and we hope our diners like it.â&#x20AC;?
Manager Deborah Spicer said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So much has happened that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been open a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winning a Reyta is an obvious highlight, but what is more important to us is that the award shows weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hit the highest standards and given customers what they want. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that if you stand still in this business you go backwards so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to the festival season with new menus and an al fresco dining area, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to see the regulars who helped us win the award, plus a few new faces.â&#x20AC;?