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ON TRACK WITH FLEET UPGRADE HULL TRAINS’ £60M INVESTMENT By Henry Saker-Clark henr y.saker-clark@hulldailymail.co.uk
HULL Trains has affirmed its commitment to invest ÂŁ60m into fleet improvements, with five new trains being developed for the company to use from next year. The firm, based in Hull city centre, has come under fire recently after services were affected by maintenance issues, but the company says that it will become more resilient to these issues once the new fleet is introduced next year. The firm has seen services severely disrupted, with no services running between Doncaster and London since snow and ice first affected trains across the UK on Thursday March 1. Director of service delivery, Louise Cheeseman, says that the firm’s small fleet means that ‘the issue of running reduced services is highlighted’, but the situation will improve once its fleet increases from four trains for five next year. Hull Trains is spending ÂŁ60 million on five new “state of the artâ€? Hitachi trains to be introduced in September
Louise Cheeseman, of Hull Trains 2019, which it says will increase capacity by around 50 per cent. Ms Cheeseman said the firm has had some issues “as a result of its own success� but will be able to
transport more passengers reliably with new vehicles. She said: “We are going to have five brand new Hitachi trains, which are being developed for 2019, and they
will be larger to have a 30 per cent increase in customers on each journey, as well as increasing the number of services. We want to increase those numbers because we have
Bookkeeping firm’s solid start to year A BROUGH bookkeeping firm has enjoyed a buoyant start to the new year with new staff and an expansion at Humber Enterprise Park. Turpin Bookkeeping Services has also become a family firm, with owner Liz Turpin joined in the business by daughter, Bel. More staff have been recruited to cope with a growing workload, which has also seen the firm moving into new premises. After managing to cope in one office, Turpin Bookkeeping seized the moment to relocate to adjacent space at the Humber Enterprise Park in Brough towards the end of 2017. Liz said: “It’s great to have a family connection with Bel joining me, and we can grow the business together. Our sheer rate of growth has been staggering, with new clients every month. “We’ve achieved this through networking and increasing the range of services through investing in staff development.� Established in 2011 by Liz, Turpin Bookkeeping Services has more than 20 years’ experience in business accounting, and works with a range of businesses throughout Hull and the East Riding.
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Business Hull Trains on track with plan Continued from PAGE 1 almost had issues as a result of our own success. “The trains will be state-of-the-art and will be able to run in circumstances where we have had difficulties before. For example, the technology means that we will run trains where overhead wires have been damaged and previously affected services. “We will be increasing capacity and increasing the number of first class seats as well, as we have seen that demand demonstrated. “We are hoping to increase the number of services. We are a growing business, but we still need to keep that growth fairly steady.” The second-in-command at the rail service provider arrived last summer after working at RAPT Metrolink in Manchester, as well as previously managing train operations on the Docklands Light Railway during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. She said that ensuring customer satisfaction is her priority and, being originally from Hull, joined the firm after positive experience of Hull Trains’ on-board team. “The customer is always the focus,” she said. “I was keen to come back to Hull, but also to join a business which gained such good feedback for customer experience. “Our staff are our brand. We have the most amazing team here, the majority of which are local, so it is important we retain that experience, whatever changes take place. “For about three years I used to travel from Hull to London every weekend so have experience of what the service is like. I’ve seen how fantastic the team are and understand the needs to passengers on a regular basis. I always got on the train and knew I was coming home.” Ms Cheeseman said that customers have been affected by a reduced number of services recently, but that issues have been highlighted as a result of the firm’s current small fleet. She said: “Most other rail operators have been affected in the same way and are also running a reduced number of services. The issue is highlighted at Hull Trains because we have a smaller fleet.”
Team Humber Marine Alliance and their guests from the US, who visited the region to learn about the offshore energy industry
Showing the world why we lead the way TEAM FROM US LEARN SECRETS OF OFFSHORE SUCCESS POLITICIANS, businessmen and academics from the US have visited Hull and the Humber to learn from the region’s successes in the offshore energy industry. The group visited Siemens blade factory and training centre, and met with academics developing the University of Hull’s Centre of Excellence for Offshore wind. Team Humber Marine Alliance, in partnership with the British Embassy in Washington DC and business partners, organised the visit to Grimsby, Immingham and Hull. The visiting group represents Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland and North Carolina, which are leading the development of United
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States offshore wind power. The industry has seen rapid development in East Yorkshire and the Humber, with Orsted currently working to develop the world’s largest wind-farm, 89km off the East Yorkshire coast. Mark O’Reilly, CEO and chairman of Team Humber Marine Alliance, says that the region should take pride in the global recognition it receives in the renewable energy industry. He said: “This is the latest positive event as part of an ongoing initiative of ours. Back in 2016, as part of the northern powerhouse, we went on an offshore mission to the US and since we have had about eight
delegations from America come here in the past 18 months. “This was a great visit and we’ve developed strong connections that will hopefully benefit business here, and in the US. “We are about seven or eight years down the line in our offshore wind industry, but a lot of these visitors are at the start of their journey. It is something to be proud about that they see the area as one of the best places to learn how to do it.” Team Humber Marine Alliance will be attracting more offshore energy experts to Hull next month when it hosts the Offshore Wind Connections in the city for the first time. Mr O’Reilly says that it is important that the region helps provide a platform for its
growing renewable energy businesses. It is a good opportunity for flag waving for us,” he said. “We have a wealth of talent and experience here so it always important for us to give good platforms for that. “They spent the first day on the south bank, visiting Orsted and the Modal and Catch training centres we have. “And then we were in Hull on the second day, visiting the Siemens factory and new training centre, and the university.” The region’s success in the renewable energy industry is also being highlighted in the Humber Renewables Awards 2018, which is taking place in May. Nominations for the awards can be made at hulldailymail.co. uk/all-about/renewables
Police dogs to use business park TRAINING: An East Yorkshire business park has opened up its site for the use of police dog handlers. Humber Enterprise Park is welcoming police dogs on to the site in Brough to help their training and development. Humberside Police dog handlers and their canine recruits are able to access the business park’s outdoor space and buildings free of charge as and when they wish to complete exercises. It comes as the force is expected to increase the number of dog handlers from 12 to 16. Dog handler PC Adrian
Noble said new training locations were always welcome. “Humberside Enterprise Park is perfect for us as it is a secure site, which is not open to the public,” he said. “This means that there are no dog walkers or members of the public who can inadvertently disrupt a training exercise by introducing new scents to the area. “There is also a good mix of office and industrial buildings and plenty of space, which is particularly suited to our larger breeds, such as German Shepherds.” The 79-acre business park is owned by property
developers Citivale and is home to a wide range of businesses, including Dearing Plastics and Turpin Bookkeeping Services. James Appleton-Metcalfe, managing director of Citivale, said: “Humber Enterprise Park has a significant history and has played an important part in the community locally for more than a century. “We want to continue that role and our partnership with Humberside Police dog handlers helps us to do that. “It’s fantastic to be able to support this vital public service and helping our local force fight crime.”
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Wine waiter Steve Tranmer, left, and wine merchant Edd Simpson, of 1884 Wine & Tapas
Plumber John’s master award HULL: A plumber has been recognised as a Master Plumber at a glamorous ceremony following over 30 years working in the industry. John Hamilton Murray, a subject matter engineer (water) at Sodexo Facilities, was awarded the title of Master Plumber by the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Charles Bowman, at a ceremony at Glaziers’ Hall, London, on Monday, February 26, pictured. The title of Master Plumber is awarded to those who have attained a level of excellence in their chosen profession that may rightly be described as mastery of the art, craft, science and practice of plumbing. Mr Hamilton Murray, of Hull, said: “It’s a great honour. I will continue to uphold the high standards expected of me, in both mentoring those committed to a plumbing career and as a holder of the Master Certificate. “I loved the awards ceremony and gained a massive amount from it – long may it continue to grow.�
Like wine and tapas? Then join the club ... RESTAURANT SETS UP WINE CLUB AN AWARD-winning restaurant in Hull has partnered with a regional wine wholesaler as it launches its own wine club. 1884 Wine and Tapas Bar will present wines from around the world sourced by independent family firm Yorkshire Vintners at the club, which it will launch with a night of fine food, rare wines and cool jazz. The restaurant will also take the next step in its collaboration with East Riding College by inviting catering students to join its team on the night and by featuring live music from student jazz combo Mad Dog Trio. Deborah Spicer, director of 1884 Wine and Tapas Bar, said: “As our name suggests, wine is a very important part of what we do so we’ve decided to launch our own wine club in association with Yorkshire Vintners. “The launch on Friday will be a special occasion and is already attracting a lot of interest, so we also want to involve East Riding College and provide their catering and music students with an opportunity to gain experience of working in a top restaurant.� The partnership with Yorkshire Vintners was formed a year ago and will reach its anniversary with a tasting presentation by wine merchant Edd Simpson at the launch of the wine club. Edd said: “I’m not aware of any other restaurant in the region that holds events like this on a regular basis and that takes control of its wines in this way, but then this is a wine and tapas bar! “They have always been led by Spanish wines, but last year we did a wines of the world evening, and I know they are interested in diversifying further, taking in new wines that you won’t find in the supermarkets and other big stores and opening up to small, independent producers. “It can be intimidating for some people if they think they should know more about what’s happening with wine.
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“It’s OK to not know much about wine. My job it to make it more accessible so they know a bit more next time.� Steve Tranmer, the wine waiter at 1884 Wine and Tapas Bar, has been working closely with Edd and recently completed a sommelier course with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. He said: “I’ve been trying new stock and looking for new wines to bring into the business. The launch will pair six hard-to-find wines from around the world with some wonderful dishes from our kitchen including Dover sole, lamb rump and rib of beef. “Edd will provide some insight into the wines that we have selected, and the evening will be followed by a series of similar events, which will give wine club members the opportunity to place their own orders for wines that are exclusive to Yorkshire Vintners and 1884 Wine & Tapas.� 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar opened in 2015 next to Humber Quays on the quiet side of Hull Marina. Less than a year later it won the restaurant category of the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) and followed up by being shortlisted last year. It was also a finalist in 2016 in the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards and the White Rose Awards and last year it won the restaurant prize in the inaugural Hull Lifestyle Awards. Staff at 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar have also shone in a succession of awards schemes and has demonstrated its commitment to food hygiene by continuing training with East Riding College. For details of the launch event and future wine nights, visit www.1884wineandtapas bar.co.uk or call 01482 216306.
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‘We need a lot more women in IT industry - it’s cool, not geeky!’
Hull-born managing director of HBP Systems Jo Dixon
Apprentices tell their story APPRENTICESHIPS: As National Careers Week gets under way, two young people have shared their experiences of working for a growing East Yorkshire fir m. Coby Taylor and Joe Mason, pictured, both joined WJ Group when they were teenagers and work at the timber and metal components company’s headquarters in Stoneferry, Hull. The business was set-up from scratch in 2007 by managing director Mark Eggleston and now employees 54 people across sites in Hull and Rochester. Coby joined WJ Group as a business and administration apprentice four years ago. She said: “The company was on a much smaller scale then, which meant my role consisted of a little bit of this and a little bit of that, so I was a ‘Jack of all trades’, so to speak. “This helped me develop a variety of skills as I was carrying out duties in sales, purchasing and accounts, furthering my knowledge and helping me through my qualification.” Joe was 19 when he joined WJ Group in February last year. He had just finished a business course at Bishop Burton College and was looking for an opportunity to put his studies into practice. He said: “I get to go to trade shows around the UK and showcase DeckWright, which was designed and made in Hull, to other businesses and the public from different parts of the UK. “This gives you great pride in your work as it puts Hull and East Yorkshire on the map.”
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BOSS JO SAYS IT IS TIME TO ERADICATE STEREOTYPES MORE women are needed soon in the IT industry, according to the managing director of a Hull computer software and systems company. Hull-born managing director of HBP Systems Jo Dixon says the industry is in need of a radical shake-up and is encouraging more women to build careers in it and eradicate “geeky” stereotypes. The former South Hunsley School pupil, who now leads HBP Systems at the Priory Tec Park on Hull’s Saxon Way, says her industry is stereotyped, with people believing it is geeky and full of nerds. Mrs Dixon also believes that IT education is vital to opening up opportunities for women in the sector. “Geeky – that’s how the media tends to portray the IT industry,” she said. “As a result, that’s what the wider public believes, too. But it’s not like that, it’s a cool industry. “On a cool scale of 1-10 I’d rate myself at about 8.5 – though my kids might tell you otherwise, and I’m the managing director of an IT company.
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“I have three children under ten, and they spend less than an hour a week on computers. Considering how important IT is in every aspect of modern life, I believe that’s an imbalance that needs to be addressed. “Modern IT is about thinking differently, about problem solving, and about using computers to make life easier and better for everyone. “That’s the kind of thing that should appeal to girls and young women, and encourage them to consider a career in this industry.” Turnover at HBP Systems has climbed to a record high of £5m, and the company has about 600 clients, mostly in the Humber region. Jo, 42, who lives in South Cave with partner Rob, says that more young women need to start in the industry as she did 25 years ago. She said: “Getting more women into an industry that’s constantly evolving is a change that needs to happen soon. We’ve all
grown so used to a ‘connected’ world we can easily forget what it was like ten years ago, never mind 25. “When I joined the company in 1992, the internet had been publicly accessible for only a year, and Google didn’t exist. “Since I’ve been managing director we’ve seen the birth of the iPhone and the iPad, and we’ve proved our reputation for working to the highest standards by earning partner status from major software suppliers, including Microsoft, Sage and Sophos. “The things we’re doing will appeal to women looking to build a career, and that makes us a very different IT company. “IT provides the machinery that makes modern business possible in the form we know it. I grew up in Hull, and I have a huge affection for the region. “My HBP Systems colleagues and I want to do everything in our power to help the region make the largest possible contribution to the UK economy. “There are girls in school in this region today who could help us make that happen, if they put their minds to it.”
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ALDI DEAL: A flower supplier based near Hull has been awarded a new five-year contract with supermarket giant Aldi. JZ Flowers, based in Newport, has supplied flowers to Aldi’s stores across the UK and Ireland for more than a quarter of a century and is set to continue the relationship.
As part of the new contract, the business, which is owned by the Zwemstra family, will supply more than 200 million bunches of flowers during the next five years. JZ Flowers employs 400 staff at sites in Newport, Spalding in Lincolnshire, and Naas in Ireland.
It began supplying fresh flowers to a handful of Aldi stores in 1995 and the relationship evolved to supply all 892 stores in the UK and Ireland. Jelle Zwemstra, founder of JZ Flowers, said: “Thanks to the relationship with Aldi during the past 25 years, we have substantially
grown our business, invested in new production facilities and taken on more staff. “This contract provides us with long-term security and gives us the confidence to continue investing in the business.” Julie Ashfield, joint managing director of Corporate Buying at
Aldi UK, said: “Our approach when working with suppliers is to build a genuine partnership based on trust and fair ness. “The relationship we have with JZ Flowers is a good example of this in practice and we look forward to working with them for many more years to come.”
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Jack names development E YORKS: A Welton schoolboy has won a competition to select the name for a major new housing development planned to be built in Brough. Six-year-old Jack Barnacle, pictured, from Welton Primary School had his entry Harrier Chase chosen as the name of Barratt Homes’s new development. This will be the name for the new residential development, consisting of 200 homes, that will form part of a wider development plan. The wider plan, in partnership with Horncastle Group PLC, includes a £200m mixed-use development to the south of Brough, offering residential, retail, leisure and commercial facilities for the area. Jayne Patrick, school business manager at Welton Primary School, said: “We were delighted when Barratt Homes reached out to us to help name the new development in Brough. “The brief to think of a name synonymous with the history of the local area was a great research and creative project for the children, and we’re delighted that Jack’s entry was selected.” Paul Hogan, sales director at Barratt Homes, said: “There were so many wonderful entries to choose from, so our decision wasn’t an easy one. “However, as the new development is near to Brough Aerodrome, where many Harrier jump jets were built, Jack’s suggestion of Harrier Chase really stood out to us. We liked the reference to Brough’s local association with the aviation industry, and we’re pleased to be able to create a lasting legacy with the name of the new development.”
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AS PART of a fortnightly series, in association with For Entrepreneurs Weekly, the Mail is asking a series of questions to some of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs about their business stories. This week we speak to Christina Colmer McHugh, one of the creators of Moodbeam, a technology she developed with entrepreneur Jonathan Elvidge to register changes in mood and how this affects people’s lives. The device is undergoing trials with a number of interested parties, while she also continues her other career as a PR manager.
Why did you decide to start your own business?
I decided to start my business, particularly my second one Moodbeam, because there was nothing like it already.
What are the main differences (good and bad) between running a business and working in a nine-to-five job?
The bad is not knowing that you’ve a guaranteed income at the end of each month, but the good far outweighs the bad. You are in charge of your own work pattern and schedule, the money that you earn is yours, there is no room for error, but there is every opportunity for success because you’re driving it. In my case with a young family and a husband who works away occasionally, the need to be flexible is paramount.
What are the three key lessons you have learned along the way?
Be passionate about what it is you want to do. Be prepared to ask questions. Don’t ever second guess what someone wants from your product or service. Ask, ask, ask.
What do you find most exciting about running a business in Hull and East Yorkshire right now?
What challenges have you had to overcome to succeed?
Purely practical with trying to run a business and raise a family but I’ve had 100 per cent support from my close family, friends and our tribe of Moodbeam triallers and those who’ve been with us from the start.
What is your vision for the future of your business?
To be known the world over for creating a simple tool whose technology allowed people to see how their moods affected both their personal and professional lives. Whether it’s used for supporting children and teenagers as they grow up, adults, practitioners or concerned relatives as they tackle mental health issues or businesses as they strive to improve and gauge performance, Moodbeam will be there providing confident decision
making through the power of time stamped mood-versusactivity visualisations.
If you were starting again what would you do differently?
Honestly? Not a thing. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have successful entrepreneur and FEO director Jonathan Elvidge co-found and co-direct Moodbeam with me. Our small but perfectly formed team of hardware and software specialists and a very talented designer have allowed us to incorporate the feedback we’ve received, allowing us to pivot and challenge every decision and make Moodbeam what it is.
What advice would you give to someone who is starting their own business?
Don’t be afraid to question what it is you’re trying to do, have the strength to change and challenge
The City of Culture has done a lot for the morale of the city. It’s always been a magnet for industry for what the focus on the city has allowed is a whole new set of eyes from across the world now looking at its attitude to enterprise. Its academia, its technology, its visionaries, its culture, infrastructure and raw talent. It’s a very exciting place to raise a family and grow a business.
What’s your involvement with FEO?
My background as a working journalist for 20 years and now a tech start-up allows me to help both with the practicalities of getting yourself known as a business, but also the steps you need to take to get your business going and growing. I help mentor the people who have come through the FEO Ignition programme as part of FEO GO and I also co-host one of the FEO Ignition programme sessions..
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YOUR MONEY MONEY YOUR Cut the cost of moving home BUYING a home can be costly enough, without factoring in moving costs. These Promotionalcodes.org. uk tips could help save some cash: 1. De-clutter before you move and get rid of your unwanted belongings, which could help cut costs for those using a removal van or hiring a company. 2. Organise a moving party – round up your closest friends – the more the merrier and the quicker it’s done. 3. Timing is key – if you do use a removal company, moving in on Fridays, at the weekend or during the summer can be busiest and most expensive. You could get a cheaper removal quote if at less busy times. 4. Grab a second-hand furniture bargain for your new home by using apps, websites and social media to find specific items, as well as local charity shops which may also deliver at a reasonable price.
These Which? top tips could help you make some tasty savings when stocking up on household goods and groceries, says VICKY SHAW
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W Cut costs by getting free boxes from supermarkets 5. Use freezer bags for screws, pins, nuts and bolts when taking furniture apart, and attach these to the corresponding furniture pieces. That way you won’t lose them and need to re-buy. 6. Redirect your post so you won’t miss important documents and bills, and you’ll also protect your personal details from falling into the wrong hands. 7. Sort packing materials in advance – visit your local supermarket or a high-street retailer for boxes. Use the materials you already have wisely too – bedding, towels and clothing make great padding for fragile items. 8. Eat up what’s left in jars and the freezer so you don’t waste food. 9. Compare providers – moving is a great chance to re-evaluate your outgoings, so compare quotes for services such as energy and broadband. 10. Protect furniture and floors – moving is messy, so put down protective coverings such as sheets so you don’t end up paying out to replace ruined items.
HEN it comes to visiting supermarkets, we’re voting with our wallets as well as our feet, according to research. Following a recent customer satisfaction survey, Which? has just named budget-friendly Aldi as the top supermarket in the ‘in-store’ category, with value for money being a key reason for its jump up the rankings. Meanwhile, Iceland and Ocado took top place in the ‘online’ category. But whichever supermarket is your favourite, there are some simple habits you can pick up when heading out shopping, to help keep more of your money in your wallet when you get to the tills. Alex Neill, Which? managing director of home products and services, says: “It’s in the supermarkets’ interest to get you spending money in their aisles. Sneaky tricks, such as special-offer displays and placing essentials at the back of the store, are designed to get you picking up more items. There are a number of ways to help you cut the cost of your basket, wherever you shop,” he adds. “Simple things, like taking a shopping list with you and calculating the true saving on a discount, could help make your money go further.” SIX TOP TIPS FROM WHICH? FOR SAVVIER SUPERMARKET SHOPPING...
■■Don’t always assume a ‘special offer’ is a great deal SOME 43% of Which? members in a previous survey said supermarket special offers encourage them to
No need to go wild if you spot what looks like a bargain – check it out first buy more items. And previous research from Which? across several supermarkets has found that some ‘special offer’ periods can actually last for nearly a whole year – making them arguably the normal price. So, if you’re going for something just because it says it’s on special offer, consider whether you might be better off just going with a cheaper alternative. Don’t buy it just because you feel a sense of urgency to snap up what looks like a special deal. ■■Stay focused YOU may walk into the supermarket to buy something specific, but once you’re there, it’s so easy to get
distracted by attractive displays or signs. Which? says one trick used is to place a sign in the middle of an aisle, because our eyes naturally scan from left to right, and breaking up that pattern encourages us to stop and read the offer. Other tactics used by stores to encourage us to spend more may be to create an ambience, with smells of freshlybaked bread or floral bouquets. Or they may create a sense of urgency to grab a bargain, with stacked up boxes of beer or other special deals. Take a deep breath, and remind yourself what you went in for.
■■Avoid multi-buys which aren’t as good as they appear THE consumer group’s research has found that special multi-buy offers can look better than they really are, as in some cases the price of buying items individually can be ramped up by supermarkets just before the multi-buy deal kicks in, making the saving made from buying multiple items appear bigger. ■■Disregard dubious discounts IF a price is listed as ‘was x, now y’, you might expect the ‘x’ price to be the most recent – but this isn’t always the case, as previous Which? research has found. More than a third (37%) of Which? members say they’d go for this type of deal over any other offer – so they can be tempting. ■■Put your blinkers on THE essentials are often stocked at the back of the store, meaning you may have to walk past many tempting treats to get to what you need. While items can be switched around, if you’re a bit lost in the aisles, you could bear in mind that in many stores, generally bread and dairy products are often at the back, fruit and veg are at the front, and frozen items are further off towards the right. ■■Consider supermarket own-brand alternatives OWN-BRAND products can be a very tasty way of saving money. Several own-branded products have gained prestigious Which? ‘best buy’ status across the supermarkets – these have included M&S The Collection Mince Pies, Lidl Christmas pudding and Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Champagne.
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Sewell On The Go has launched its most recent store in Beverley Road, Dunswell
Workers ready to get shirty HULL: An interior design firm has taken on a fitness challenge to raise funds for a good cause following competition between staff. Chameleon interiors assistant project manager Harry Gamble and chairman Shaun Watts will take part in the City of Lincoln 10k on March 18 in a bid to find out who is the fittest. The loser will have to wear the winner’s football team’s kit for a day as a forfeit, while raising funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. It means if Shaun wins, Harry will have to wear Hull City colours and if Harry wins, Shaun will have to wear a Leeds United strip. Shaun said: “Harry seemed extremely unfit after walking up the stairs, so I thought it would be good to create some sort of fitness challenge. “My training regime is to only have one curry a week and never eat fish and chips after 6pm.� Harry said: “As the younger one, I think I will win, which means Shaun will be wearing a Leeds United kit and I won’t be wearing a Hull City kit.� To support Shaun and Harry, visit https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/chameleon-4-cancerresearch
Thirteen not unlucky for some as forecourt retailer buys new site COMPANY INVESTS ÂŁ1.6M INTO SECURING 13TH STORE By Henry Saker-Clark henr y.saker-clark@hulldailymail.co.uk
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EAST Yorkshire forecourt retailer Sewell On The Go has invested ÂŁ1.6m in buying and upgrading its 13th site in the region. The forecourt and convenience store business, which is part of large East Yorkshire employer Sewell Group, has launched its most recent store in Beverley Road, Dunswell. This is the latest milestone for the firm, which has twice been named Forecourt Trader Of The Year and is the only UK forecourt retailer in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list 2018. The investment in Dunswell has created two new jobs, as well as retaining 13 existing staff, and further investment is planned to Store manager Melissa Jackson open additional sites in Hull and the East Riding. and out of Hull. It’s secure because we’re Now open 24/7 following an increase in always open, and people can hire the previous opening hours, the Dunswell store containers on a short or long-term basis.â€? has five jet washes, as well as other key In last month’s Sunday Times 100 Best features such as Costa coffee, free wi-fi, BP Companies to Work For list, Sewell Group, fuel and a host of essentials with a range of which employs 460 including those at the local produce lines also available. forecourt retailer, secured a Best Companies The Yorkshire Motorhome Sales and Hire 3 Star ‘extraordinary’ accreditation, which Company, which leases a unit on the site, will recognises the highest standard of remain, while 32 self-storage units are also workplace engagement and represents available to hire for business or domestic organisations which excel. use. The company was also awarded: Number Patrick Sewell, managing director of one company in Yorkshire; number one Sewell On The Go, said: “This is another forecourt retail; number one in UK estates great milestone for the business and solutions provider; and number one in UK demonstrates months of planning and for engagement innovation. negotiations to buy the right site. Store Manager Melissa Jackson, who “Dunswell is a little pocket we haven’t joined the business as a sales assistant in touched on yet. Anyone in the North Hull, 2010, has also previously worked at Sewell Dunswell and Woodmansey areas haven’t On The Go in Willerby, Cottingham and Hull been in our catchment area before, and this West as a trainee manager before moving to fills a gap in terms of geography. Dunswell. “We are looking to buy another site in East She said: “I’m really excited about my new Yorkshire in the not too distant future and role and taking on this new challenge at a we’re on the hunt for further opportunities brand new site. Working at Sewell On The Go with a clear focus on continued development makes you feel valued. and business growth. “I have a great team at Dunswell and we “The self-storage units are easily access- want to increase sales and make the most of ible because Dunswell is on a main route into the site.â€?
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£1.8m price on city centre development
Jo Fleming, right, with Glen Halliwell, Mel Hughes and Mike Smith, of the GBIT team
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ing Services (YSS) in 2011 and, last year, added specialist technology recruiter GBIT. Now, the new company is programmed for growth, having moved from The Deep Business Centre to an office at Marina Court in Hull, overlooking the busiest road in East Yorkshire.
Ms Fleming, managing director of both businesses, said: “It’s all about business growth. This is a very visible location with huge numbers of people going past our front door every day in cars, lorries and coaches.” YSS began as a one-woman company after Jo decided to back herself and break away from her PLC recruitment background. She said: “I was working hard and I
decided, as a single parent with a mortgage, car and bills to pay, to take a chance and do it for myself. It was a huge risk, but I did it because I had the contacts and the experience. “It started with me in Goole with a laptop and a dongle. “Four years ago we added a Hull office and we now have 14 people placing an average of 200 temporary workers per day with 30 clients
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A SPECIALIST technology recruiter has moved into a new Hull city centre base to help support new “business growth”. Jo Fleming launched her first recruitment business seven years ago and is now working to futureproof her own organisation and services to clients with her latest venture. She launched the primarily blue-collar provider Yorkshire Staff-
A RECOGNISABLE commercial property on one of Hull’s busiest streets has been put on the market for £1.8m. Shirethorn House, pictured, a commercial development on Prospect Street, has been given the guide price after being put up for sale by property investment company MCR Property Group. The three-storey property is currently more than three quarters let and has opportunity for growth with part vacant office space and upper floor space providing room for more tenants. The business hub includes current tenants, the British Heart Foundation and Optical Express Ltd. Nick Lake, fund manager at MCR Property Group, said: “Shirethorn House is conveniently located near main retail and commercial facilities; St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, Princes Quay shopping Centre and the city’s main bus and train stations are all within easy walking distance. “With more than £100m worth of infrastructure investment in the city alongside companies, such as Siemens, moving into the area, it is no surprise that there is great demand for commercial space.”
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Penalty fees introduced for rate payment delays COMPLICATIONS IN NEW SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO BUSINESS FINES
New office space for recruiters Continued from PAGE 1 across Yorkshire and beyond. It’s mainly blue collar with high volume requirements, and some clients from the very beginning are still with us now.” GBIT was created as a result of monitoring business trends in the region. The firm grew and thrived at the Deep, a business centre with a track record for supporting start-ups, and is now making the next move. Jo said: “GBIT is very different from YSS. We could see what was going on with the huge growth in the technology sector, particularly in the Hull area, and we quickly realised there was a gap in the market. “There is no other company in this area that is focusing on IT recruitment.” “The move is short, but significant. Opening at The Deep was such a simple and easy way to start and the level of support meant we could concentrate on launching the business and then building it up. “We had clients among the other business centre tenants before we even arrived, and we only left there because Marina Court became available and, after The Deep’s help, we felt we were able to stand on our own two feet as a business. “The new home gives us more space to ourselves for training and conference sessions, it gives us room to grow and it’s a great location. A lot of our neighbours here are customers. We are in the heart of a community of digital businesses.” In less than a year, GBIT has expanded to a team of five staff, all with relevant experience to further enhance and support the growth plans of the company. Freya Cross, business and corporate manager of The Deep, said: “We were very sorry to see GBIT leave our business centre, but it is the nature of what we do. We have helped to launch so many new businesses over the years. “Some are still here and others fly the nest having developed the skills, confidence and contacts to move to the next level. “Even though Jo has already built one very successful business she has stuck to the principles of start-ups in launching GBIT and that will ensure it is built on very strong foundations.”
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BUSINESSES already struggling to come to terms with the complexities of the 2017 rates revaluation process now face financial penalties for errors when trying to challenge the system. Rates bills for 2018 – 19 are being received now by businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire and have increased in line with the consumer price index. Adrian Smith, founder of Hull-based AS Rating, said, on top of the inflation-led increase in rates bills, many businesses are also suffering financially because of the complications around the new system. He also warned that recommendations from the House of Lords could lead to the maximum penalty being increased. Legislation currently going through Parliament will authorise the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to charge up to £500 from anyone who “knowingly, recklessly or carelessly” provides false information as part of the check, challenge, appeal (CCA) procedure. The House of Lords voted in favour of the legislation, which would bring the introduction of penalties of £200 for small businesses and £500 for all others, but, in doing so, it urged an increase in the upper limit, which it considered to be insignificant for large-scale businesses. The House of Lords also highlighted problems with the 2017 revaluation process and the CCA procedure. The Earl of Lytton, a property consultant and vice president of the Local Government Association, had said that many ratepayers were being “scapegoated” for the actions of “so-called business rates
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consultants” who had made frivolous appeals and provided false information in the past. The Earl acknowledged that there were problems that need to be addressed, but he added that the risk of businesses incurring a penalty is high because of the complexities around CCA. By the end of December 2017 the VOA had not received any appeals from the revaluations, which took place in April 2017. The current figure is three appeals, but there are still around 200,000 outstanding from the 2010 revaluation. Nationally, with a total of 12,840 checks registered by December there were 4,120 outstanding. The number of challenges registered was 1,120, with 800 outstanding. In Hull, 50 checks were registered, with 20 outstanding. In the East Riding, ten checks remained outstanding from 40 registered. Figures for challenges have not been released for the local areas, but in Yorkshire and Humber there were 120 registered with 70 outstanding. Mr Smith said: “No one should be fooled into thinking that the absence of appeals means everyone is happy. “Where the VOA says a case is resolved it merely means it has made its decision, so some of those may progress to the appeal stage. “The figures generally show that the system is slow and cumbersome, and businesses are finding it very difficult to come to terms with the registration process. “We would expect the number of challenges to be lower than in 2010, because that’s the whole
Adrian Smith, founder of Hull-based AS Rating purpose of the change, but the problem is that a lot of people who have genuine cases are being deterred from pursuing them and may be paying thousands of pounds more than they should. “The introduction of penalties for providing false information is yet another deterrent, but it will not put off the sort of consultants that the Earl of Lytton was talking about and that presents further problems for ratepayers.”
Former actor turns to IT consulting IT: A former actor is using the skills he learned in drama class to support the development of a regional IT company. Lee Green, pictured, who went to the Sir Henry Cooper School on the city’s Orchard Park estate, has just been appointed as group people director with HBP Systems, which operates from the
Priory Tec Park in Hessle, and offices in Scunthorpe. The new role has been created to enhance HBP Systems’ performance by making it more employee-friendly, more closely involved with supporting good causes in the community, and ultimately winning a place on the Sunday Times list of the best
100 companies to work for in the UK. Lee has moved to HBP Systems from Trans2 Performance, based at The Deep, where he was delivery and consulting director. He said: “As part of Trans2Performance, I had been working with HBP Systems for some time on early stages of their transformation.
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From left, Sean Maloney, Donna Guy, Kris Guy, Dan Tills, Joe Bvumburai, Jo Tills at Hull Blast
Foam battle centre set to be a blast for families
TRAINING: Hull safety experts Arco celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing its Future Experts Programme to Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy. The Future Experts Programme was launched in 2016 as a commitment by the company to help young people in the community develop vocational skills. Six successful candidates are currently enrolled into the scheme, completing two-year apprenticeships. During the visit, Emma Hardy MP, pictured, met with admin apprentices, a customer service apprentice working in the sales department team and a sales contracts apprentice working in Arco’s corporate accounts team. Kerry Mickiewicz, head of learning and development and organisational development at Arco, said: “Arco has a special relationship with the region and working to develop skills and provide education is integral to Arco.�
NERF-STYLE COMBAT ARENA IS AN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IN THE AREA A FESTIVE, front-room shoot-out triggered the move by two couples to set up Yorkshire’s only dedicated Nerf-style centre, which has opened in Hull. Eager to enjoy their Christmas drinks party in peace, and out of the firing line of their gun-toting sons, Kris and Donna Guy and Dan and Jo Tills joined forces to find somewhere else for the boys to play. Even before they had completed the two-hour-plus drive to a centre in Warrington they had decided to fill the gap in the market. A broadcast on Radio Humberside alerted them to Saturday morning business start-up surgeries at 360 Chartered Accountants in Hull, and plans began to take shape. The result is Hull Blast, which has emerged from the conversion of a mobility scooter warehouse in Stockholm Road, east Hull, and provides more than 7,000sq ft of space for children and adults to play. Kris and Jo manage the centre, Dan and Donna are fellow directors and the venture has created nine additional jobs. Sean Maloney, of 360, said the Hull Blast directors followed up their enthusiasm with a comprehensive response to his request for more research while he activated his business network to provide advice from planning professionals and funding from the Chamber Acorn Fund (Humber) Limited and Finance for Enterprise. It needed input from Hull architects and planning consultants Eznat to overcome obstacles around change of use and compliance with regulations to accommodate the larger volumes of people. Joe Bvumburai, architect and director of Eznat, said planners initially rejected the proposal for a leisure development in an industrial zone, but with the help of Benson Planning Studio they succeeded with a second application.
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Joe said: “Getting consent was not easy. The mood was favourable, but the idea did not fit with the Local Plan so the application was initially refused. We reapplied and highlighted the empty space in the area and some precedents for change of use to leisure. “We also demonstrated the importance of the centre in terms of promoting physical activity among young people and we emphasised the potential of Hull Blast to attract people to the area.� Caroline Sturgeon, business adviser at Chamber Acorn Fund (Humber) Limited, said: “We provided funding options and ongoing mentoring support, all at no cost to Hull Blast. Working with them to bring such an exciting concept to Hull was a great opportunity for us to contribute to a successful business.� Kris Guy said the aim now is to build on the momentum of a successful launch event. She said: “We spotted this place early in 2017. We had a look round and it was a perfect fit with our ideas. “With three game zones, a restaurant and a party room, we can get up to 60 people playing at once, while others take a break. “We have parking for about 70 cars, so there’s plenty of room for minibuses and even coaches. We’re getting group interest from across the region and we’ve had a lot of calls from businesses. “This is the only one in Yorkshire and if it goes well why not do some more? It’s not about the money though. It’s about bringing something new to the area and doing something that we enjoy.�
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Interest grows in former BAE site PROPERTY: Interest in BAE’s former Brough headquarters is continuing to take off, with PPH Commercial seeing an increase in enquiries for office space at the Humber Enterprise Park. The East Riding site, which BAE first occupied in 1916, has undergone a £6m transformation and is now a hi-tech 86-acre commercial hub. The business complex boasts more than 50,000sq ft of refurbished office space and more than 250,000sq ft of refurbished industrial space. The agent says that offices at the site are proving particularly popular with start-up businesses, located within an Enterprise Zone and benefiting from the significant business rate savings associated with that. Itim, an international retail software company, which has its head office in London, recently moved into the Buccaneer office suite, taking the number of current tenants at the Humber Enterprise Park to 15. Ben Medhurst, pictured, the director at PPH Commercial, who is responsible for letting the units on behalf of site owners Citivale, has recently been in preliminary talks with several interested parties. He says all have been impressed by the site’s extensive refurbishment and rail transport links to Leeds and London. With four more offices still available on flexible lease terms, Mr Medhurst says he is confident that it won’t be long before the development is fully occupied. He said: “Having worked on several different mixed-use commercial developments over the years, the Humber Enterprise Park is a stand-out example of how to turn a former single-occupancy site into a thriving business community. “Occupiers cannot fail to be impressed by the site and its facilities. Not only does it have modern and spacious offices available on very competitive terms, it also benefits from generous amounts of car parking and the added advantages that come with being in an Enterprise Zone. “When you consider that it also has great existing tenants, who are committed to growing their businesses and helping those around them, it’s easy to see why we’re currently fielding a lot of calls from potential occupants.” To find out which offices are currently available at the Humber Enterprise Park in Brough, get in touch or call Ben Medhurst on 01482 648888.
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Landlords need to be aware of the energy rules says top agency REGULATIONS CHANGING AS RENT RULES CHANGE PROPERTY owners and occupiers are being urged to act now to protect their businesses and investments from potentially costly changes in energy efficiency legislation. Dale Gooderham, senior agency surveyor at Garness Jones, said most clients are ahead of the changes, which will take effect next month and have ensured their properties meet the new standards. He warned that those who leave it too late could find themselves unable to rent the premises and will also face difficulties with using property to secure finance. Penalties can also be imposed for a failure to achieve the required ratings. Mr Gooderham said: “From April 1, it will become unlawful to let commercial
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properties that have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. That could affect 18 per cent of commercial property stock. You will not be able to market it without improving it. “Landlords will be the parties most affected. The most obvious threat is the cost of upgrading buildings, but there is also the cost of not being able to collect rent from them. “Penalties are 10 per cent of rateable value, with a minimum £5,000 and a maximum £50,000, increasing after three months of non-compliance to 20 per cent, with a minimum £10,000 and maximum £150,000.” Garness Jones highlighted the EPC changes when the firm presented a property industry briefing in 2017 and, since then, Dale has been leading a drive to raise awareness. He said: “We have been having conversations about this with property owners and occupiers and with other parties such as lenders. People do seem to be preparing effectively for the new regulations and we welcome that because the changes will not go away.
“There is a high level of awareness. For example, solicitors are being asked by prospective lenders to report if a property has a rating higher than E simply because a lot of lending is based on rental prices. If you can’t rent a property, because it’s not the right standard, you have a problem. “We haven’t heard of any retentions yet, but we have had cases where the EPC has had to be improved before the property could be offered. That means spending a bit of money up front, but that investment is essential if you are to avoid the bigger costs, which can result from not being able to rent the property because it is not up to the standard.”
Princes Quay unveils new charity partner RETAIL: Princes Quay shopping centre in Hull has unveiled its new charity partner as part of its work to support the community. The shopping centre has announced plans to support charity Andy’s, based at Grimsby’s St Andrews Hospice, which includes a new charity
shop opening within the centre. The hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care for children and young people aged 0 to 25 from Hull, the East Riding and wider Lincolnshire. Established in 1981, the charity has 19 stores across the region, with
the new one at Princes Quay set to become its twentieth when it opens on March 12. The store, which was secured with support from regional property specialists Scotts, will feature a collection of high-quality second-hand and pre-loved goods,
including clothing, accessories and homeware. Shirley Kay, retail manager of the new store, said: “We are really excited to be opening this store in such a great location, which will give us a fantastic retail presence in the city of Hull.”
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More pulling power for the Mitsubishi L200 MITSUBISHI has announced an increase in towing capacity for its big-selling L200 pick-up. The company says the latest improvement in pulling power takes the capability, practicality and appeal of the L200 to new levels with the best-in-class total carrying capacity when towing at the maximum weight. The L200 is also the only pick-up that can tow 3.5 tonnes on Tarmac in four-wheel drive. Extra strengthening has been added to key load-bearing areas of the chassis with the result that 3.5-tonne towing capacity is now possible with three-axle braked trailers. The towing limit is 3.1 tonnes with one or two-axle braked trailers and 0.75 tonnes is possible regardless of the number of axles or whether or not the trailer is braked. Mitsubishi says with more tyres in contact with the road, three-axle trailers offer
The developers of Capitol Park in Goole have said the announcement for Siemens train factory next door will unlock the area's potential
Siemens deal will help entire region
improved straight-line stability while braking ability and weight distribution are also enhanced. Mitsubishi has also developed a heavy-duty towbar for the L200 to cope with the new load limit. The latest L200 is now offered with a touchscreen and a voicecontrolled smartphone link display audio infotainment system. The L200 also integrates the vehicle’s reversing camera display to assist when hitching up a trailer. The Mitsubishi L200 is available in single, club and double cab body styles.
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SUPPLY CHAIN BOOST FROM £200M PROJECT THE developers behind Goole’s Capitol Park says that Siemens’ £200m investment will “unlock the area’s potential”. Siemens recently announced plans to build a new £200m train factory creating up to 700 jobs at the Goole 36 industrial zone. Siemens has signed a long-term agreement for the lease of a site adjacent to Capitol Park, with plans to build a new state-of-the-art factory to manufacture and commission trains. The manufacturing giant aims to start phased development later this year, if investment conditions are met, and subject to the company’s success in major future rail orders. The announcement has been heralded as the “start of a journey” for East Yorkshire at the 67-acre Goole site, which sits immediately adjacent to the 29-acre Capitol Park development near to junction 36 of the M62. Mike Heydecke, director of Capitol
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Park developers Sterling Capitol, welcomed the Siemens announcement, saying it was “tremendous news for Capitol Park and tremendous news for Goole”. Mr Heydecke said: “Capitol Park Goole, adjacent to the M62 at Junction 36 and next to the Siemens site, is perfectly positioned to take advantage of this investment. “The park has been opened up by the new link road from the motorway to the port and has massive economic potential. This potential can now be unlocked by this exciting decision.” Around 1,700 indirect jobs are expected to be created throughout the UK supply chain. Stephen Silvester, inward investment manager of East Riding Council, said: “The Siemens investment is a massive vote of confidence, not just for Goole, but the whole region and the 700 skilled jobs to be created is a real boost that will provide a step change for the local economy. “A manufacturing investment of this scale will also provide significant supply chain opportunities and the resulting clustering effect will mean the surrounding allocated employment land such as the Capitol Park Enterprise Zone will be ideally placed.”
Robert Whatmuff, of Colliers, joint marketing agents of Capitol Park Goole with Knight Frank, said: “Since the Siemens announcement, we have been approached by several supply chain companies who have requested further information about the site and the Enhanced Capital Allowances benefits against investment in new plant and machinery that the site could offer companies locating to it. “This is a great time for Goole and perfect timing to bring Capitol Park Goole forward.” Stephen Kinsella, director of land at Homes England, which owns Goole 36, said: “The announcement by Siemens is great news for Goole and it is fantastic that we have been able to create an enterprise zone on our land, which will now help create hundreds of sustainable jobs. “By building the new road, we have opened the site up to not only Siemens, but to other companies whose investment is likely to create and support 1,000 new jobs.” The news of Siemens’ investment follows the announcement of the development of the nearby 29-acre Goole Intermodal Terminal. Mike Heydecke said: “The Goole Intermodal Terminal will draw together the town’s rail, sea, motorway and inland waterway links into one site providing an integrated transport facility for business.”
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Plans approved for ‘glamp’ site TOURISM: A camp site on a farm in East Yorkshire has secured planning permission for an extension, additional pitches, a new facilities block and the rearrangement of existing pitches. The plans for Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site in Bempton Lane, Flamborough, were approved with conditions by East Riding Council, but without objections from statutory consultees. Pegasus Group delivered a scheme that fully took into account the constraints of the site while meeting guidelines and criteria of national planning policy. Conditions include the safeguarding of the site for holiday use only. Wold Farm Campsite has been operating since April 2008 and, while most of the site is used for touring caravans and tents, there is also small area of agricultural land and some general use agricultural buildings. The owners have farmed in the local area for seven generations, with Wold Farm located within the area designated as Flamborough Head Coastal Zone and Heritage Coast. Eleanor Higgs, a planning consultant with Pegasus Group, said: “We have worked with the owners of Wold Farm for a number of years, providing planning services and helping them to grow their business. We are pleased to have secured approval for our client, which includes the rearrangement of existing pitches to provide a total of 78 multi-use pitches and six camping pods, an increase of 16 multi-use pitches.”
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Cambridge Contsruction has taken the last unit at Horncastle Group's Green Park business park in Newport
Construction company moves to business park FAST-GROWING FIRM FINDS HOME AT GREEN PARK HUB A FAST-GROWING East Yorkshire construction company has moved into the last available office at a popular business park in the region. Cambridge Construction, which specialises in civil engineering and commercial and industrial construction, has taken a 900sq ft office unit at Green Park Business Park at Newport. The three-year deal means all existing office units of the first phase at Green Park are now occupied, but further offices will become available in the future, with more of the site to be developed. The firm joins a number of growing business on the park, including public relations agency The PR Company, road surfacing specialist Scientific Roads, JD Garage Equipment and park owner and developer, the Horncastle Group PLC. Louis Bradley, construction director at Cambridge Construction, said there were a number of drivers for the move, but chief among them was the proximity to their parent company, horticultural engineering
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experts Cambridge HOK. Cambridge HOK is based on Wallingfen Park, Main Road, Newport, just a stone’s throw from Green Park Business Park. Mr Bradley said: “Cambridge Construction started life as a civils company, carrying out site preparation and infrastructure work for Cambridge HOK, but, since then, we have branched out and started working directly for third parties. “Despite being a fairly young company, we’re already involved in some prestigious projects and we have ambitious plans to double our turnover this year. “Along with this comes recruitment, which means we would have soon grown out of our old base. Green Park Business Park was by far the most obvious solution. “Not only does the office give us ample space to grow, it is just across the road from our parent company, so couldn’t be better located.”
Mr Bradley added that other factors had also made the deal attractive. “Horncastle were very good to deal with,” he said. “They were flexible with the lease and with the interior of the office, setting it up to meet our needs. “It was an easy deal to do, which is exactly what we wanted when we’re so focused on growth. It meant everything fell into place quickly, minimising the disruption to our operations team.” Ian Hodges, managing director of the Horncastle Group PLC, said: “As a young and ambitious company, Cambridge Construction is a fantastic fit for Green Park Business Park, so we’re delighted that it has taken the last available office. I hope they will be very happy here and realise their ambitious plans for growth. “However, with plenty of the site left to develop, I would encourage anyone with office, industrial or warehousing requirement in East Yorkshire to come and speak to us. There is still ample opportunity to be part of Green Park’s ongoing success story.”
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Firm appoints banking and finance expert FINANCE: Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has strengthened it banking and finance team with the appointment of Mark Davies, pictured. The announcement follows a successful year for the firm, which has seen it complete several high-profile transactions.
Mark Davies said: “I am delighted and excited to join a firm that has made such great strides regionally, nationally and overseas, yet remains committed to delivering a service with personal care and attention at its heart. “I believe that my years of experience as a
banking partner of a national firm, means that I can add real value to the Andrew Jackson team, which is already building a reputation for delivering effective, commercially-focussed solutions for clients. “It’s a great time to join the firm, whose progress I have followed
closely. There is no doubt that 2017 was a fantastic year for Andrew Jackson.” Mr Davies has extensive expertise covering all areas of banking law, having advised national lenders and borrowers on corporate and property banking transactions.
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YOUR MONEY MONEY YOUR Protect your pocket from the ‘beast from the east’
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Take steps to protect your home against the elements WITH snow and ice-cold winds sweeping across the country in recent days, it’s important to maintain your home against the elements – or potentially face a big bill. Jessica Turner, senior manager of weather modelling at Halifax Home Insurance, says: “Taking active steps to protect properties, particularly during better weather, means that when cold weather arrives, home owners can rest assured that their homes will be able to deal with the extreme elements” Here are some tips from Halifax Home Insurance to handle the freeze with more ease: 1. Set your thermostat to a minimum temperature, even overnight, to avoid a costly pipe Know where freeze. Many your stopcock is thermostats have a winter option that routinely heats the system to keep pipes at the right temperature. 2. Disconnect and drain hosepipes, sprinkler systems and water features that are connected to external water outlets. 3. Insulate exposed pipes in basements, attics, garages, kitchen cabinets and on the outside of the house. 4. If you’re going on holiday, it might be worth shutting off and draining your water system – ask your provider for information on how to do this. 5. Make sure you know where your stopcock is so you can turn it off quickly in an emergency and prevent a potential flood. (The stopcock is the valve that controls the cold water system in your home; they’re usually found in the kitchen below the sink unit, but in some houses they might be in a front or back hall or beside the sink unit.) 6. Keep your home insurance details to hand in case the worst happens.
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S WE hopefully start to turn a weather corner and with spring on the horizon, now may be a good time to start conversations about how to get the household finances in shape for the rest of 2018 – whether it’s getting the kids into the savings habit, or setting up money goals for plans you’ve got later in the year. Here are six ideas to help get those family finances sorted...
These simple steps could help you boost those all-important savings pots and budget more effectively, writes VICKY SHAW for example if you’re imagining the fun you’ll be having on the beach this year, could make saving seem less ‘painful’ for everybody.
3. MAKE SURE WHAT’S IN YOUR HOME IS COVERED BY INSURANCE THE average household contains 1. SET UP A RAINY DAY FUND £35,000-worth of possessions, which THE average UK family could only is more than the average annual sustain their lifestyle for less than two months – 46 days, to be exact – if salary, at £27,000. But an estimated £266 billionthey were to suddenly lose their worth of household possessions main income, research from Post across the UK are not insured Office Insurance suggests. against risks such as theft, fire, It’s wise to have a pot of cash you flooding and accidental damage, can easily access if you suddenly have to pay an unexpected bill, such according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). A quarter as a new boiler or a household repair, or if you have to cope with a sudden dip in your income. It’s often suggested you should have money set aside that’s enough to cover at least three months’ worth of outgoings, and more if possible. 2. START SAVINGS GOALS FOR FUN STUFF IF you’ve got an emergency fund sorted, you could consider setting up a family savings pot for fun stuff which may otherwise have to go on credit, such as summer holidays, trips out, or even next Christmas. Having a specific goal in mind when you’re putting money away,
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(28%) of households do not have home contents insurance. The ABI says the average cost of home contents insurance is £141 a year – working out at less than £3 a week. Combined buildings and contents policies cost under £6 per week, typically. 4. KICK OFF A SAVINGS HABIT WITH THE KIDS IF you’re looking to lock money away for your child for the longer term, a Junior Isa could be an option, or you could try a regular savings account. Rachel Springall, a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, says: “It’s easy to start saving for a child as a Junior Isa can be taken out, completely tax-free, and matures into an adult Isa when the child turns 18. Savers can choose a cash interest option or stocks and shares.” Rachel says cash Junior Isas tend to offer higher rates than other types of children’s savings accounts. Over the longer term, a stocks and shares Junior Isa may outperform the low interest rates on cash savings currently on offer. But savers going for this option need to be prepared for fluctuations. For those looking for savings accounts which can be used for
short-term goals and accessed before the child reaches adulthood, Rachel highlights HSBC’s MySavings account for children aged from seven years. From age 11, HSBC also offers a current account to help children learn to manage their money. Pocket money apps could be another option, Rachel suggests, adding: “In this era, digital tools are likely to be a more attractive choice for children to learn the value of money.” 5. GET ON TOP OF HOUSEHOLD BILLS AS these will likely take up a big chunk of your income, it’s well worth taking the time to see if you can get a better deal elsewhere – include everything such as energy, food, broadband, childcare and the mortgage. 6. GIVE YOUR WARDROBES A SPRING CLEAR-OUT AS shoppers are tempted by the new fashion arrivals of spring, American Express and Nectar have found we typically add 37 items of clothing to our wardrobes every year. And once we’ve found an item, we can be reluctant to discard it – the oldest items in wardrobes being typically just under 12 years old. The average monthly spend on new clothes was found to be £91. So if your wardrobe looks ready to burst, have a spring clear-out; there may be items you’ve forgotten about which could save you buying duplicates.
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Training firm opens centre TRAINING: YH Training Services has officially opened its new learning centre in Prospect Street, Hull. The centre is designed to meet the needs of learners across the city, with air conditioned training rooms and breakout areas to help people across sectors. The firm says the new centre is a result of continued growth in the delivery of apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships and the increasing demand for apprenticeships from employers and lear ners. The new learning centre was officially opened by the YH Training Services managing director and chairman Frank McMahon last month.
Ian Streets, of About Access, says new guidance will show the importance of considering disability access when developing properties
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visitor attractions and temporary external events, public art space, refreshment areas, water features, trees, planting and soft landscaping. Part two includes guidance on internal features such as how handrails start and finish, the position of nosings on steps and the gradient of ramps. The guidance surrounding accessible bedrooms in hotels has been amended and student accommodation has now been added. Another key area that has been addresses is parking. The document recommends that larger developments offer a range of parking spaces for a variety of specific uses, such as separate parent/guardian and child parking and larger bays for vehicles including camper vans, minibuses and cars with caravans or trailers. It also suggests that the use of designated accessible spaces should be monitored regularly by the provider of the parking to limit misuse by non-disabled motorists. Mr Streets: “Everyone, including disabled and older people with particular access requirements, should be able to access and use a building, place or space easily, comfortably and independently, including being able to escape in the event of fire or other emergency. “BS8300 influences a great deal of design work. It is for refurbishments as well as new-build and is one of the benchmarks that is used when it comes to auditing buildings for accessibility. When looking at accessibility, you should not just consider the needs of wheelchair users. There are people with other impairments – people who are partially sighted and blind, who have hearing impairments, cognitive impairments or poor manual dexterity.�
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CARAVAN COMPANY ANNOUNCES RECORD TURNOVER OF ÂŁ273m
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turnover increase by 8 per cent as it grew to its highest turnover, as it revealed its results for the year to August 2017. Swift also announced that pre-tax earnings has increased, registering EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) of ÂŁ24m, up from ÂŁ22.5m in 2016. The firm employs about 1,250
Commercial director Nicholas Page and managing director James Turner, of Swift Group people across its sites in Dunswell Road, Cottingham, Hedon Road, Hull and Mexborough, South Yorkshire. Peter Smith continues as the firm’s chairman and shareholder alongside the management team. The transaction was led by James Turner, group managing director, and Richard Smeaton, group finance director. Mr Turner said the aim of the buyout deal is to ensure the long-term future of the firm, and he
believes it will maintain a solid and secure base for the company’s growth. He said: “We are delighted that the strong and established relationships between all shareholders within Swift has delivered this transaction. “This maintains a solid and secure base for the strategic growth of the business, and retains ownership of the business within the current
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HULL MPs are set to meet with the boss of TransPennine Express to discuss changes to the rail provider’s schedule, which will “downgrade� the Hull to Manchester service, according to business leaders. Earlier this month, Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Hull City Council and the three Hull MPs invited the train firm to a meeting, but no one from the train company attended. At the meeting, where an empty seat was left in the place of TransPennine boss Leo Goodwin, pictured, MPs Emma Hardy and Diana Johnson said that the firm was “disrespecting� the city by failing to show up. Mr Goodwin has now timetabled to meet the Hull MPs, council, chamber and independent rail consultants on Friday at the Guildhall to discuss proposed alterations to the timetable. The train firm announced proposals last year to add four extra stops onto the Hull to Manchester service, which the Chamber and rail consultants say could add 15 minutes onto journeys.
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COTTINGHAM caravan and holiday home firm Swift Group has announced record turnover of £273m as it completed the second phase of its management buyout. The caravan, motorhome and holiday home manufacturer last week completed the second phase of a buyout which means the firm’s management has increased its majority shareholding. The firm, which is headquartered in the East Yorkshire village, saw
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Business Record turnover for caravan firm Continued from PAGE 1 shareholder groups, who have together delivered the great success story that is Swift. “A core aim of the deal was to ensure the long-term future of the business, and to continue the orderly transition of ownership which commenced with the first management buyout transaction in 2012.” Along with Mr Turner and Mr Smeaton, the existing management team remains, comprising Amy Archer, deputy managing director, Andy Spacey, technical director, Chris Milburn, design director, Graham Raper, supply chain director, Tony Miskin, transport director, and Nicholas Page, commercial director. Swift is the largest single-brand leisure vehicle manufacturer in Europe, and the largest manufacturer in the UK. More than 1,250 people are employed by the group, which was founded in 1964 by Ken Smith, the father of current chairman Peter Smith. Peter Smith said the deal builds on the first buyout transaction in 2012, and the firm is looking to grow in the UK and inter nationally. “The business is in great shape, and this deal builds upon the success of the first management buyout transaction,” he said. “Significant potential exists for the team to grow the business further, both in the UK and internationally. “Now was the right time for all shareholders to ensure the foundations are as strong as possible to deliver this growth.” Finance for the deal has been provided by HSBC. Scott Christian, HSBC’s relationship director for North Yorkshire and Humber, said: “We believe that the management team, chairman and shareholders in place have the best understanding of how to manage the future of this thriving Yorkshire business and we’re proud to provide financial backing for this transaction. “Ambitious growth strategies are crucial for UK businesses, and we are here to help Swift Group with opportunities to grow its business in the UK and beyond.”
Food firm’s ‘impressive’ innovation centre opens ‘JOY’ FOR LOCAL MANUFACTURER
AAK UK has unveiled its new customer innovation centre at its King George Dock headquarters
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A HULL food manufacturer and supplier has opened a new Customer Innovation Centre to help develop products for leading food brands. AAK UK Limited, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of edible oils, fats and semi-speciality oil ingredients, works in close partnership with some of the most famous names in food and bakery to create bespoke ingredients and finished products. The company, based at Hull’s King George Dock, employs 300 people and, together with its sister site in Runcorn, Cheshire, works closely with customers to co-develop new products for the bakery, dairy, infant nutrition, chocolate and confectionery, food service and retail sectors. Jan Lenferink, president of AAK Europe, visited the UK to officially open the new Customer Innovation Centre, praising the Hull team who had taken the project from plans to completion in just three weeks. The new centre comprises a large test bakery, an ultra-modern demonstration kitchen, and conference and office facilities. It is a first for AAK in the UK and Mr Lenferink says customers will be “royally impressed”. He said: “This is an extremely joyful day for AAK and for Hull.
“Investments like these show we truly are the co-development company. “It is testimony to the AAK UK team and to all of us that we are prepared to invest where we see business opportunities. The significant investment we have made in this centre is proof of our belief in the business. “This is where we can invite customers, exchange ideas and create solutions. It is sure to be the envy of the industry.” Gary Hughes, head of customer innovation for AAK UK, said the centre would enable AAK’s customer innovation team to
take their co-development work to the next level. “Co-development is central to our business proposition,” he said. “It means blending our own capabilities and experience with our customers’ skills and know-how, to produce unique value-adding solutions which really make a difference. “A great example would be the work we have been doing on the development of butter alternatives. These specialist vegetable oil blends are helping our customers to improve the nutritional profile of their products,
while controlling costs at a time of record-high butter prices.” Mr Hughes said the new centre would consolidate Hull’s position as a leading player in the country’s food industry. “This new, purpose-built customer innovation centre will enable us to take co-development to the next level,” he said. “I believe that it will be a gamechanger for our sector.” AAK supplies value-adding ingredients, vegetable oils and finished products to all the main retailers and food manufacturers, and many leading pub and restaurant chains.
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Beer receives global accolade
For Entrepreneurs Only has restarted its free Ignition programme this spring. Below, from left, Chris Hees, John Gilbert and Christina Colmer McHugh
Igniting confidence to fuel start-up success
AWARD: An East Yorkshire brewery has returned from a successful trade show in Italy with an accolade for one of its three gluten-free beers. Alex and Kate Balchin represented the Wold Top Brewery at the Beer Attraction exhibition in Rimini recently and were delighted to bring back an award for their Marmalade Porter. The porter, with an ABV of 5 per cent, was awarded third prize in the low and high fermentation – low alcohol content (less than 5.5 per cent) category at the fifth World Gluten Free Beer Awards. Brewery manager Alex Balchin, pictured, said: “It’s great to see our Yorkshire beer achieving success on a worldwide gluten-free platform.� “The competition judged 46 beers from eight countries, so we were delighted that Marmalade Porter not only won a prize, but was one of only two UK beers to be awarded prizes across the three categories.�
SESSIONS FOR BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS BUDDING entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures will be able to learn from some of the region’s biggest success stories when a series of popular sessions start next month. For Entrepreneurs Only has restarted its free Ignition programme this spring, to encourage new business owners to confidently get their businesses off the ground with the help and guidance of successful peers. Hosted by The Sewell Group at The Sewell Studio in Hull, over seven evening sessions, the programme is presented by some of our region’s top entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs give their time and experience to help start-ups avoid some of the pitfalls and problems that occur in the early stages of running a business. The programme includes real-life business stories to provide those taking part with invaluable tried-and-tested hints and tips from experienced Hull and East Riding business owners. These include Paul Sewell, Jonathan Elvidge, Antony Eltherington, Mike Rice, Joyce Clappison and more. FEO member and director Jonathan Elvidge, previous owner of The Gadget Shop and Red5 and now co-founder of Moodbeam, helped to design the programme.
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“It is fantastic to see such enthusiastic start-ups each time,� he said. “There can be no doubt that businesses that might have otherwise stalled or failed will develop and prosper as a direct result of this programme. “There can be no better reason to be involved, and for anyone starting up, I can’t think of a better source of information, inspiration and support.� Delegates also receive help and advice from FEO key partners, including Cranswick PLC, Gosschalks, Hugh Rice, KCOM, Lloyds Bank, Smailes Goldie and Strawberry about funding their ventures, managing cash flow, gathering critical information about intellectual property and setting goals for the future. FEO chief executive Jan Brumby said: “This is our 12th Ignition series and, because we have the freedom to tweak it year on year, it can always match the changing needs of start-up entrepreneurs. “What makes Ignition unique is that it’s delivered by people with real-life experiences – there’s certainly no chance of death by PowerPoint. “Also, it’s critical that new business owners are exposed to positive, can-do role models who will boost their confidence and mindset when it comes to dealing with setbacks and problems, of which there will be many.� 2017 Ignition delegate Mike Burnett, director of Humber Clean said: “Ignition is a great programme with like-minded people on a similar journey. I would highly recommend it.� Anyone in the early stages of starting a business and interested in attending the programme should apply before Friday. For more information, including session dates, visit www.forentrepreneursonly.co. uk/events
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Butcher leading the way at firm FOOD AND DRINK: An East Yorkshire butchers is under new management, with an experienced Hull butcher now leading the firm. East Riding County Pork, based in Halsham, has welcomed Simon Schofield to its team. Mr Schofield, pictured, has more than 35 years’ experience in the butchery trade, starting out as a lad at the Hull Trinity Market, said he is looking forward to working with the Kirkwood family who owns the business. “I pride myself on fantastic customer service,” he said. “East Riding Country Pork supplies the area’s best locally reared meats and I hope to complement this with my traditional butchering skills. “I am really looking forward to working with the Kirkwood family to grow their farm diversification business. “I am looking forward to meeting customers old and new.” The popular family butchers opened its doors 18 years ago with the aim of providing East Yorkshire communities with locally produced food. East Riding Country Pork offers a wide range of pork, traditionally dry-cured bacon, gammon and a vast range of speciality sausages using meat from its home-grown pork. It also supplies beef, lamb, poultry and eggs, all produced by farmers in Yorkshire. The butchers shop in Halsham sells to wholesale trade customers and also offers a delivery service.
Spending to drop CONSUMER: Spending in the region is projected to decrease this year compared with last year, but looks set to be above the national average. PWC’s latest UK Economic Outlook projects that real consumer spending growth is expected to slow from about 1.8 per cent last year to about 1.1 per cent this year. The report projects some GDP growth across the Yorkshire and Humber region of about 1.3 per cent, revised slightly down from 1.4 per cent projected in last year’s report. The finance giant, however, predicts that growth will rise back to 1.4 per cent next year, in line with UK average. In terms of employment growth, Yorkshire and the Humber region saw a negative jobs growth rate of -0.2 per cent, according to the data, which was below the UK average growth rate of 0.5 per cent.
The launch of the EU risk convention at C4DI Picture: Richard Addison
Convention will bring global experts to city RISK MANAGEMENT EVENT ATTRACTS INDUSTRY LEADERS A GLOBAL risk management convention is bringing international experts to Hull for the first time. The team behind bringing the EURisk Convention to Hull say they hope it is the start of a long relationship between the event and the city. Hull-based firm OSL Risk Management has played a key part in attracting leaders in the industry to Hull for the week-long convention, which takes place from June 4 to June 8. Public sector officials and the heads of major corporations are being urged to heed advice from risk management experts at the event, to recognise the importance of effectively addressing risk in the context of the collapse of Carillion. Former University of Hull vice-chancellor and executive of technological consultancy firm DeltaHedron, Calie Pistorious says the week-long event will help businesses to take an effective risk approach. “A lot of companies look at risk as a boxticking exercise; that is a waste of time,” he
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said. “It’s a change of mindset that you need to have to understand the business value of having an effective risk approach. “The struggles of companies like Carillion are to do with risk multiplied by company culture. “If those two things work together, it can be an extremely powerful force for good. If they are out of sync, then it’s a nightmare.” The convention has attracted Dr Johnathan Mun, a world-renowned expert in developing risk management tools, and Dr Paolo Sironi, a specialist in utilising artificial intelligence and digitisation to manage institutional risks and personal wealth. It will allow business professionals, researchers, directors and students to share knowledge and learn about new trends in risk management, discovering how they can be applied to improve performance and boost profits.
Elvis Hernandez, director of OSL Risk Management, said: “The event has been running for more than ten years, in places like Latin America, but this is the first time we have brought it to the UK. “It’s a major convention in what is now a huge sector. The message to firms now is that if you don’t invest in risk management you can face huge problems, and it has really been in the public consciousness with examples like Carillion. “It will be throughout Humber Business Week and we are keen for Hull businesses to come and learn more about how risk management can be important to their business.” Alastair Robertson, chairman at OSL Risk Management, said: “The area is obviously now seeing a booming energy sector, and in the energy industry, risk is a massive factor. “Business has been growing here, but since the City of Culture, that brings publicity, highlighting the successes we have in Hull.”
Business mentor picks up national award AWARDS: A Hull-based business mentor has been named as one of the UK’s top ten advisers for the outstanding work he does to help young entrepreneurs bring their enterprises to life. Charles Cracknell picked up the national award for strategy advice as part of the national Top 50 Advisers competition.
Mr Cracknell, pictured, runs Youth Enterprise Bank, which has so far helped hundreds of young people from the region with grants and advice to help them start a business. He said: “We’ve already helped 453 young people though the Enterprise Bank. Hull has a track record of trying to develop and support
youth enterprise. “It stands out because of the commitment it’s made to young people, specifically entrepreneurs. It’s a great case study for other authorities to follow.” The awards were part of the Top 50 Advisers Competition hosted by small business support group Enterprise Nation
at the city headquarters of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. The awards, which are sponsored by global information services group Experian, were part of a national push by the group to ensure small firms have greater access to good advice from trusted professionals.
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Agency wins top contract COMMUNICATIONS: An East Yorkshire agency is flying high after winning a prestigious contract with a global airline alliance. H&H secured the contract with SkyTeam following a competitive bidding process that saw it go head to head with agencies from across Europe. SkyTeam was founded 18 years ago and comprises 20 member airlines which together offer seamless travel across an extensive global network. H&H, based at Hesslewood Hall, is now working with SkyTeam to engage with the alliance’s member employees as it gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Jacques Vareilles, director of brand and communications at SkyTeam, said: “Together with our members we now welcome over 700 million passengers every year on more than 16,000 daily flights, to over 1,000 destinations in 179 countries. “In the run-up to our landmark 20th year, we were keen to celebrate the benefits we bring to our members and customers. “We were looking for a creative, forward-thinking internal communications agency that could bring our amazing story to life and get employees enthused about what we deliver for their passengers now and in the future. “We chose H&H because they really impressed us with their exciting creativity and sound strategic approach.” Hannah Thoresby, pictured, co-founder of H&H with Helen Bissett, said they knew the minute the brief landed that this was a perfect match for them. She said: “We were attracted to this particular contract because it taps straight into our experience and strengths. These engagement activities will be touching the lives of over 500,000 people around the world.”
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Write a realistic business plan .... Don’t kid yourself!
AS PART of a fortnightly series, in association with For Entrepreneurs Only, the Mail is asking a series of questions to some of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs about their business stories. This week, we have spoken to Chris Whitelock, owner of Pure Renewables, which he has grown from scratch to become one of the leading renewable technology businesses in Yorkshire. Clients of the firm range from private individuals to commercial clients with project sizes varying from small domestic installations to large multi-technology systems. Chris has also been involved in delivering FEO’s Step Change for Growth programme, in addition to providing support and advice to budding business start-ups. The firm has twice been a winner of the Humber Renewables Awards. The awards are taking place again this year and nominations can be made at hulldailymail.co.uk/allabout/renewables
Why did you decide to start your own business? I saw an emerging gap in the market for renewable heating services, specifically in installing, maintaining and servicing. What are the main differences (good and bad) between running a business and working in a nine-to-five job? You get to build something the way you want it (good); you are master of your own time (good); don’t have to answer to anyone (good); growth potential is only limited by you (good); the buck stops with you (good and bad); you can never leave the business behind at the end of the day (bad). What challenges have you had to overcome to succeed? The market was very infantile when we started so the market was limited. Initially there was
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poor knowledge and understanding of what we sell, there was a high cost and draconian government legislation. How have you recovered from these setbacks? By becoming specialists in the industry; building a strong core-value of customer service, educating the marketplace and delivering excellence and thereby building a strong reputation. Smart networking and controlling overheads was also vital. What is your vision for the future of your business? To become a leading renewable heating consultancy and installation business for both domestic and commercial markets – nationwide with regional offices. If you were starting again what would you do differently? Simply, raise more start-up capital. What advice would you give to someone who is starting their own business? Do your market research very well and write a realistic business plan that you’ll be confident in delivering. Don’t kid yourself! What are the three key lessons you have learned along the way? Persevere, especially when you’re tempted to give up (because you will be). Cash is king. Look after your suppliers and they’ll look after you. What’s your involvement with FEO? I’ve helped deliver the Step Change for Growth and Ignition programmes and have also mentored those taking the bold and adventurous step into entrepreneurship.
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SECOND STEP ON THE PROPERTY LADDER IS THE HARDEST HOME owners trying to take their second step on the property ladder from their first-time buyer home face a typical house price gap of more than £135,000 to make the leap, according to calculations from Lloyds Bank. The Lloyds Bank Second Stepper report found people who have previously been first-time buyers who are now looking to trade up live in a home valued at about £211,296 on average. But, typically, the type of property they would like to move to – a detached home – will cost around £347,281 – a difference of £135,985.
Moving on can be pricey TWO-FIFTHS OF US CAN’T KEEP TRACK OF OUR SPENDING TWO-FIFTHS (43%) of people admit they don’t keep track of their monthly spending, according to a survey from Auto Trader, with 54% admitting they don’t know how much their regular commitments add up to. The key reasons cited include difficulty sticking to a budget, and that it’s ‘too much effort’ or ‘too depressing’ – but a third (31%) admit poor budgeting has led to running out of cash before the end of the month. INSURANCE SWITCHING IS ON THE INCREASE, FIGURES REVEAL CAR and home insurance switching levels leapt significantly in 2017, according to new figures from GoCompare. The website’s switching report found the proportion of people who switched their car insurance increased from 22% in 2016, to 27% in 2017. The proportion switching home insurance in 2017 increased from 17-23%. NS&I HAS CUT SOME RATES ON BONDS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS SAVERS face a blow as NS&I has announced it has cut the rate on some three-year deals for new customers. Three-year guaranteed growth bonds will now have a rate of 1.95% guaranteed for three years. The previous rate on offer was 2.2%. Three-year guaranteed income bonds will now pay 1.9%, compared with 2.15% previously. The changes affect new savers rather than those who already hold the bonds.
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ONDONERS are the most likely to check their credit score to help them find the cheapest deals from credit cards to utility bills, while people in Plymouth are the least likely to do it, according to research. A study by credit firm Experian revealed that although the number of people knowing their credit score has risen from 22% to 26% over the last year, there are still many misunderstandings over what does and doesn’t affect it. We teamed up with Experian to debunk the top 10 credit score myths... PREVIOUS OCCUPANTS AT YOUR ADDRESS AFFECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE FALSE: It makes no difference if the previous occupant of your home was a millionaire or bankrupt. It won’t affect your score. You only become financially connected to someone else if you have credit together, like a joint bank account. LENDING DECISIONS ARE MADE BY CREDIT REFERENCE AGENCIES FALSE: Credit reference agencies simply compile and hold reports and make these available to lenders, with your permission, when you apply for credit. Lenders use reports to help them decide if they should approve applications. PAST DEBTS AND MISSED PAYMENTS AFFECT SCORES TRUE: Court judgments for non-payment of debt (such as a county court judgment or decree) and personal insolvencies (such as bankruptcy or sequestration) stay
A good credit score can be very important
RICIA PHILLIPS looks at the 10 main things you T need to understand about how credit-ratings work
includes past missed payments or other negative information, you’ll usually still find a lender willing to take you on – although at a higher rate because of the perceived higher risk. FRIENDS AND FAMILY LIVING IN YOUR HOME AFFECT YOUR CREDIT RATING FALSE: Unless you share a financial connection with them – for example, a joint mortgage – they have no impact on your credit report or score.
Using a credit card correctly shows other providers you are a good risk on a credit report for at least six years. Missed repayments on credit cards are also recorded for at least six years. Any of these will damage scores, but the impact diminishes the older they get.
on experian.co.uk, can help you find cards you’re likely to be accepted for.
YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CREDIT SCORE FALSE: Each lender uses a unique method to calculate your credit score based on their experience IF YOU’VE NEVER BEEN A BORROWER, with customers and their lending policies. Some use a different YOU’LL GET THE BEST DEALS FALSE: A credit history is a record of formula to calculate scores for different products. how you handle your finances. If Your Experian Credit Score, for you’ve never borrowed, lenders will example, is something only you can struggle to predict how reliable see and is designed to indicate how you’ll be at repaying credit. a typical lender may view your Lenders like reports showing a credit history. few well-managed loans or cards – and regular repayments. One way to improve a lower score CREDIT BLACKLISTS EXIST is using a ‘credit builder’ style credit FALSE: They don’t. Credit reports are factual, and most information card for occasional purchases and credit reference agencies hold is repaying it in full each month. Tools to check eligibility, such as actually positive. Even if yours
IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW MANY CREDIT ACCOUNTS YOU HAVE FALSE: Lenders like to see a proven track record of good financial management. It helps if your report includes a mix of well-managed accounts, both active and paid up. Keep an eye on balances though – don’t borrow up to the limit on several cards. ITEMS STAY ON CREDIT REPORTS FOREVER FALSE: Reports are designed to give lenders a picture of your recent and current financial position. They not interested in missed payments from over a decade ago. Most financial information is held for around six years. CHECKING YOUR CREDIT REPORT LOWERS YOUR CREDIT SCORE FALSE: You can check as often as you like. Only when lenders check to assess a credit application is a ‘hard’ footprint recorded that can affect your future score. That’s why it’s sensible to limit and space out applications. These don’t show the decision – just that you applied – and are removed after one year.
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DIGITAL: Charities and small businesses in Hull have been given a digital skills boost with a free training event hosted by Lloyds Banking Group. The free half-day workshop featured talks from digital experts at Google and Lloyds Banking Group. Held at Gosschalks Solicitors, it was attended by more than 60 local charities and small businesses. The workshop included sessions on optimising a website so it is accessible from any mobile device, improving digital presence through social media, online video and Google My Business, staying safe online and using digital technologies to better manage money. Research from the latest Business Digital Index showed that two-fifths (42 per cent) of the region’s small businesses lack basic digital skills and half (53 per cent) do not have their own website. Russell Galley, Lloyds Banking Group’s Ambassador for Yorkshire and Humber, said: “Firms can unlock huge business potential when they get online. “Many smaller organisations in the region lack basic digital skills and that’s why, as part of our plan to help Britain prosper, we’re committed to supporting small organisations on their journey to become more digitally capable.�
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FIRMS wanting to retain a valuable EU workforce post-Brexit can act now to help employees remain in the country after March next year, advises a regional immigration specialist. Specialist immigration solicitor Callum Hanrahan advises firms to act now after it was revealed how a third of workers in the area’s seafood industry are from Europe. The analysis, carried out by the regional organisation Seafish, in conjunction with the Government, showed how a “hard Brexit� with regards to immigration would hit the area’s labour pool. Just this week, as part of the transitional Brexit deal agreed, it was revealed that during the period of March next year to December 2020, EU citizens who come to the UK will enjoy the same rights and guarantees as those who arrived before Brexit. This move will have reassured many who rely on EU workers and follows an earlier ministerial pledge to seek a “flexible migration policy overall and post-Brexit�. This followed the Government’s preparation of “transitional Brexit provisions�, which looks set to allow flexibility of movement, at least in the short term. Further to this, Mr Hanrahan, of the regional law firm Wilkin Chapman solicitors, says there is action that individuals can take now, which could be extended to businesses acting on behalf of migrant employees who they want to retain.
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The “certificate of permanent residence� is the European Economic Area (EEA) national’s equivalent to Indefinite Leave to Remain, which EU residents can apply for if they have been in the UK for five years and are judged as a “qualified person�. Mr Hanrahan explained that an individual was regarded as a “qualified person� if they were in any kind of employment or selfemployed, were self-sufficient, a student or actively seeking work. He said: “Clearly, it is impossible to say for certain that the possession of a certificate of permanent residence will allow a person to remain, however they will be in a far better position in the long term. “I find it hard to believe that an EEA national with a certificate of permanent residence will be asked to leave if one has been obtained.� He explained how he recently had contact with an employer who was looking to sponsor an individual employee, thereby allowing them to stay and work here. However, that business owner was considering the severe repercussions Brexit would have on their whole organisation and, as a result, was interested in ways in which they could help more than just one employee. Mr Hanrahan said: “There will be other businesses in the same position and, that being the case, there is nothing to stop a business acting on their employees’ behalf to help secure their employees’ UK residence status, thereby giving greater confidence that their committed workforce can remain. “If this is an option, then firms must act quickly as Home Office approval is currently taking six months.�
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The firm’s CEO, Jorden Visser, says he hopes the new factory site, which will double capacity and staff numbers, will be completed by the end of 2018. The plots in the planning application to Hull City Council were recently made available for development as part of an extension to Burma Drive to develop new industrial development sites as part
of a Green Port enterprise zone. Ultimate Leisure Homes is building the new 4,349 sq m facility on land purchased from Hull City Council, which it says is “essential” to accommodate for a growth in productivity. Mr Visser says the firm, which has been based in Hull since around 2016, saw the availability of skilled workers and suppliers in the sector in Hull as a key factor for the investment. “We came to Hull a couple of years
ago and have been working at a small factory at Burma Drive, but we have outgrown it because there has been a lot of demand,” he said. “The next logical step was to grow our site in Hull, which we plan to do at Burma Drive as it’s been made an enterprise area. “We focused on the export market, but now we want to expand into the UK market and give us two legs to stand on.
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RENOWNED campaigner and founding member of the Boomtown Rats, Sir Bob Geldof has been announced as headline speaker at The Business Day 2018. Sir Bob Geldof, pictured, is best known for using his high profile to raise awareness of a wide range of causes, primarily in Africa, but more recently regarding the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people of North West Burma. He rose to fame thanks to his music career, which began with The Boomtown Rats in 1975. It was during the Ethiopian famine in 1984 that he turned his attention to charity work, organising Band Aid and the fundraising event Live Aid. Councillor Stephen Parnaby, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The event is billed as a day of discovery and insight for business people and who better than Sir Bob to deliver a unique world insight that, I have no doubt, people will be eager to hear.” Joanna Lumley has apologised for having to withdraw from the event. She said: “I am so sorry not to be joining you for The Business Day event.” The Business Day is an all-day business event, which takes place at Bridlington Spa on Friday, June 8 2018.
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PLANS have been revealed for a £4m static caravan and mobile home factory in east Hull, which could create 60 jobs. Ultimate Leisure Homes has submitted plans to build the new facility across three plots at the Burma Drive industrial estate, where the firm is currently based. The business is part of the family-owned Dutch caravan manufacturer Griftdijk Group, which has been established for more than 50 years.
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Plans for £4m caravan plant Continued from PAGE 1 “We don’t have enough staff so are looking to expand in recruit, but we have been in Hull and want invest here, because there are skills here and that’s a major factor. “We’ve been working here with local distributors like Neill and Brown. Obviously there are lots of concerns regarding Brexit, but we still thought the industry skills and suppliers here make it the best place to invest.” The facility will represent the new British arm of the Netherlands-based business, which says the move will allow it to expand into the British market. Currently the firm builds static caravans and mobile homes for the export market at its Hull factory, and says that international transport links from the Port of Hull is vital. The CEO said: “What we are planning to build is quite state of the art. It will be a new factory with two production lines to double our capacity. The production method will involve pre-built roofs being craned onto the caravans. “Someone from the UK’s international Trade Department was actually visiting us to speak about our plans for the new factory. “It’s fantastic and I want to mention the positive support of the British embassy and representative. “We think our plans our quite innovative as well. We want it to be an inviting place for people to work and think it is very important to be an ethical employer as well, utilising apprenticeships and employing people from disadvantaged backgrounds. “We hope to double our capacity and double our workforce as well, to 120. “We’re hoping for planning permission in April, and then would look to start construction in May for completion in quarter four of 2018.” The site will include factory, support, welfare and associated ancillary provisions. The factory floor would now have space to run two linear production lines, not possible within the current facility due to production constraints. The company received support in its application from architects’ practice Ralgreen and Bytlung Consultancy as project manager and structural engineer.
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THE Government is encouraging farmers and landowners to have their say on the way forward for agriculture postBrexit, highlights a Beverley legal specialist. The latest information to come out from the Government sets out important indications on a possible way forward, says Amy Slocombe Smith, who is a specialist agricultural law solicitor based at Wilkin Chapman’s Beverley office. The consultation paper titled “Health and Harmony: the future for food, farming and the environment in a Green Brexit”, was issued by the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) at the end of February. It outlines a proposed agricultural policy for England, which tackles some of the questions being asked. “With Brexit due to take place next March, a concern for the agricultural sector is the continuance of subsidy payments and the form that these will take,” said Ms Slocombe Smith. The paper suggests that payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be paid as normal for 2019 and there will be a transitional period where BPS payments continue, which is likely to be five years from March next year, with a new system of farm support being implemented after this. A pledge has also been made to maintain the same cash funds as are currently received under the
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Common Agricultural Policy until the end of Parliament. She said: “The paper emphasises the opportunity for agriculture to improve its competitiveness with the new policy, enabling farmers to improve their productivity and add value to products.” The specialist solicitor says how the Government will require a new statutory framework to deliver the proposals, which will involve an Agriculture Bill – allowing the Government to create a domestic policy and break away from the Common Agricultural Policy. In the meantime, those in the sector are encouraged to have their say as consultation continues, with a web-based questionnaire entitled “The Future of Food, Farming and the Environment”, available through gov.uk, provided by Citizen Space. Alternatively, people can email (Defra) directly. Responses should be received by May 8, 2018. Guidance and correspondence is also coming out from official organisations including the NFU, the Country Landowner’s Association and the Tenant Farmer Associations. “This consultation allows you to have a say in shaping the future of the agricultural policy and the future of farming,” said Ms Slocombe Smith.
Law firm expands with two new recruits LEGAL: An East Yorkshire law firm has boosted its property and conveyancing departments with two new appointments. Carey Robinson, pictured, who is the next president of Scarborough Law Society, has joined Williamson Solicitors in Driffield and Rachael
McClean is based in the fir m’s Hull office, after moving from Liverpool. Carey Robinson specialises in commercial and residential law and has gained experience with other firms in the Hull-York region. She said: “Property sales and purchases can be very stressful and my
aim is to make what can be a difficult process as simple and stress-free as possible.” Rachael McClean specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. “I continued to work for the college, part-time,
after returning to university for my legal practice certificate,” she said. “It was definitely a valuable experience.” Bill Waddington, director of Williamsons, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Carey and Rachael into our expanding property and conveyancing departments.”
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JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER 2018 HUMBER RENEWABLES AWARDS THERE is only one week left for applications to be submitted for the 2018 Humber Renewables Awards. The awards, sponsored by Siemens Gamesa, is now entering its seventh year and the field of potential applicants is stronger than ever. Businesses that have proven they can innovate and succeed in the renewables sector should enter before the final closing date of Friday, April 6. Over the past 12 months, the region has seen the first wind turbine blades exported from Hull’s Siemens Gamesa factory, work continue on Spencer Group’s innovative ÂŁ300m Energy Works plant and continued work by Humber-based Orsted on the world-leading Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm. Managing director for Trinity Mirror Regionals, Mike Pennington highlighted the importance of the Humber is Britain’s drive towards greener energy. He said: “When these awards started, the idea we could be a world leader in green energy was no more than a pipe dream. “But, in 2018, we are an absolutely key part in Britain’s drive to be a greener nation. “Our success is due to the efforts of many dedicated businesses, large and small, and we’re looking forward to giving them some well-deserved recognition.â€? Siemens Gamesa head of port operations, Barry Denness said that 2017 proved to be an amazing year for the firm, making huge strides in the development of offshore wind farms in the region. “We have had an amazing year supporting UK City of Culture with the installation of Blade and welcoming Her Majesty The Queen. “On top of this, Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa merged to form Siemens Gamesa
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Renewable Energy – a world-leading wind power provider, with an unrivalled global presence and an excellent position in an attractive growth market.� Mr Denness said that 2017 proved to be a year of firsts, with focus at the Alexandra Dock blade facility firmly on producing turbines for Orsted’s Hornsea Project One. “Another first, this time for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, was the installation of our 7MW turbines at Walney East, off the coast of Cumbria,� he said. “This has also began to generate power. “This year, our focus is on Hornsea where we have been selected to deliver 7MW turbines and blades. When Hornsea is fully operational, it is expected to generate enough power for well over one million homes.� Main sponsors Siemens Gamesa are joined by a host of other successful Hull and East Yorkshire firms who are sponsoring categories: Xceco; Arco; Hull College; ABP; E.on; Spencer Group; and East Riding College and Cobus. Cobus managing director, Michael Smith, said: “Its genuinely believed that the hard work, support, and commitment that Cobus provides to its young staff and across the greater community, via our various involvement and initiatives, will help the young people of today to make an important impact on our business community of tomorrow.� The awards ceremony will be held on Friday, May 11 at the Hallmark Hotel, North Ferriby.
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Nominate a firm for sweet success FIRMS ENCOURAGED TO GO FOR CITY HONOURS EVERY TYPE of Hull city centre business and organisation, big or small, could be in with a chance of winning a prestigious Hull Business Improvement District (BID) Award this spring. The HullBID Awards 2018 will be held at Hull’s new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel next month, and will honour all of those who are helping to make the city centre a better place. Nominations have already started flooding in from people hoping to win recognition for businesses “going that extra mile” in the HullBID district. One of last year’s award winners was Judy Newlove, owner of Sugar ‘n’ Spice, in Paragon Street. But she might not have been at the celebration night to pick up her Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, after accidentally throwing away her invitation. “I didn’t realise what the invitation was. I knew the awards were going on, but I also knew I hadn’t entered anything,” said Ms Newlove, who expanded her business from Cottingham into Hull about six years ago. “I got a message from someone saying, was I coming to the awards and how many places would we like at the dinner? Talking to the staff, I found out that they had nominated me. It was flattering, and made me emotional.” Ms Newlove, whose business is centred around celebration cakes and other sweet treats, also sells sugarcraft products and provides courses for other bakers and makers. She said: “We thoroughly enjoyed the awards night. I took along my husband, who is also a partner in the business, two staff members and two of the volunteers who help us out. “We had a lovely evening and it felt really special to be part of it. “It was incredible to be announced as the winner of the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. “Although it’s probably not that obvious, I’m not the most confident of people and I would have thought it was going to be anybody but me who was going to win. “Although I knew why I was there, and I was extremely flattered to have been shortlisted, I really wouldn’t have dreamt my name would be called out, and although I went up there on my
This year’s awards ... Safe City Award, 1 sponsored by Radphone Judges will be looking for a business, organisation or individual that has provided an outstanding contribution to protecting the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues or the public.
Dressed to Impress Award, 2 sponsored by Princes Quay This category will recognise a business, organisation or individual that has dressed their shop or business premises in a vibrant or eye-catching way, or has given an outstanding commitment to cleanliness of their premises.
Outstanding Employee/s Award, 3 sponsored by Scotts This title will be awarded to a shining star or top-notch team, who are applauded by their peers and have demonstrated superb focus, commitment and dedication to their role.
Marketing Excellence Award, 4 sponsored by 360 Chartered Accountants This award will be in recognition of an individual/business/ organisation that has developed a unique marketing initiative/ campaign, or who has built an exceptional social media following.
Customer Service Excellence Award, 5 sponsored by Hull Daily Mail This category recognises an individual/business/organisation that embodies excellent customer service, going above and beyond the call of duty.
Pauline Speed, right, presenting an award to Judy Newlove own to collect the trophy, I felt it was very much a team effort, because that’s what Sugar ‘n’ Spice is.” A regular exhibitor at Hull’s Yum! Festival of Food and Drink, Sugar ‘n’ Spice had just expanded the retail side of the business, supplying cakes and pastries to the café of a city centre bookshop, when the awards took place. Ms Newlove, who has been creating cakes for 34 years, said: “As far as awards like this are concerned, they do raise the profile of businesses. “We are in an awkward line of business – where one thing grows, another one falls. “We teach, but there is YouTube out there; we bake, and other people are doing that, too, but we are still here and we have built up a good reputation and we work very hard to maintain that, and people say good things about us. “People know your name, and your quality, and that you are reliable. “We do many more wedding cakes than we have ever done.” Ms Newlove said: “We teach a lot of classes and we have some very faithful students who keep coming back to us. “I love to teach and I am happy to pass my skills on. We enjoy good banter and
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Commitment to Training and Development, 8 sponsored by Hull College An award to highlight a positive commitment to developing employees to their best potential. The business, organisation or individual must be able to demonstrate how the training has added value.
Environmentally Friendly Award, 9 sponsored by Kingston Recruitment This award is in recognition of an individual/business/ organisation whose practices work with, and support, a greener environment.
Lifetime Contribution Award, 10 sponsored by St Stephen’s Recognition for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to being part of the city centre business community.
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A FORMER builder who sold his home in order to take over a Hornsea builder’s yard says he has seen positive growth after two year of running the business. Nick Tudor and his wife, Mandy, now run Woods Builders Merchants in the town, and say they have seen the firm develop since the takeover. The new owners say they believe their background in the building industry has helped them to introduce new stock, which is in demand. Mr Tudor said he has not seen the building industry more positive in the region for a long time and says the firm is completely focussed on continuing current growth. He said: “We took this over two years ago, at the beginning of next month. It had already been running as a merchants, but it was more directed towards the DIY side of the industry. “We sold our house to buy the place. We invested everything in it so it has been our
Nick and Mandy Tudor sole focus, night and day, over the past two years. We’ve tried to build it up since we’ve been here. We’ve seen a growth in customers recently. “We are always looking to continue growing, but obviously space is a limiting factor here. The building industry is in a good position, right now, so it’s important we strengthen now.” Mr Tudor said he has tried to use his experience as a builder in the region in order to help the firm grow.
“I was a builder by trade and that was how I initially became involved,” he said. “I’ve been into a lot of builders’ merchants and had an idea in my head of how we could change the business to fit more with those needs. “We’ve had support from local builders as well, because we are also trying to ensure we can keep our prices down. I’ve been able to bring in materials or products that I know will sell, because of my background.” The owners of Woods say that often builders’ merchants can be male dominated and put off some customers. Mr Tudor says this is something he has tried to change. He said: “We feel we’ve created a really positive atmosphere in the shop. It’s a very male-dominated profession, but since we made some alterations we have seen quite a lot more female customers. “It was important to ensure it had a very friendly feel and we have had a lot of positive feedback about that since. “It’s open to everyone. We are getting a good balance of the general public and trade, and that’s been important for helping us grow.”
MP visits firm to recognise apprentice scheme TRANSPORT: An East Yorkshire firm was joined by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart earlier this month to mark National Apprenticeship Week. The MP visited Local Transport Projects (LTP), a Beverley-based highways engineering and design firm, to raise
awareness of apprenticeships and congratulate the firm on its recent growth. Visiting the LTP head office in Flemingate, Mr Stuart, pictured, praised the enterprise on its expansion, with a second office recently opening in Manchester. He met directors Tony
Kirby and Andy Mayo to hear how LTP is partnering with East Riding College to provide Higher National Certificate (HNC) courses for local students interested in civil engineering. Apprentices now form a key part of LTP’s structure and work on
major projects with clients including Barratt Homes, the National Trust and the RSPB. LTP director Tony Kirby said: “We were delighted to host Graham and show him first-hand the great contribution that apprentices make to our company.
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Construction firm’s breakfast seminar HULL: The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Hull and East Yorkshire local member group is holding a breakfast seminar on insolvency in the construction industry next month. The seminar, hosted alongside Leeds law firm Shulmans, will be held at Sewell Studio in Hull on April 25. In light of recent news, with Carillion entering into liquidation, the seminar will deal with insolvency during a project and the measures contractors can take to mitigate their risks. Simon Delaney, pictured, from chartered building surveyors Delaney Marling Partnership, is the Chair of the RICS Local Member Group. He said: “This seminar will highlight a lot of concerns that construction firms will have at the moment, however it will also be very useful and informative for anyone working in the property and construction sectors.â€? The event is ÂŁ10 inc VAT, which includes breakfast and refreshments.
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AN EAST Yorkshire hair salon group has highlighted the success of its trainee scheme with its annual awards evening. Team members ranging from assistants to senior stylists competed for the Unique Star Awards and celebrated their shared success with business partners and guests from the national hair and beauty industry. The event, organised by Unique director Allan Smith, takes place every two years and this year’s glittering awards night at the Hallmark Hotel Hull was the fifth celebration. The aims are to recognise and reward the dedication and quality of the Unique teams, and to reinforce a commitment to training which ensures the very best service for clients, many of whom travel miles for the Unique treatments. Mr Smith said: “We believe we are unique in many ways and this is just one of them. Our Unique Star Awards ceremony brings together the teams, business partners and the national salon sector to celebrate in a style reflecting Unique’s high quality brand.â€? The awards also reflect Unique’s dedication to professional development, with prizes including tailored industry training packages alongside the trophies and Champagne, which every winner received. Unique is East Riding’s largest salon group with sites in Cottingham, Beverley and Hessle. The company has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2006 and says its dedication to team training is a key factor. Over the past 12 years the firm has invested almost ÂŁ170,000 on education alone. Each salon now boasts a qualified assessor. Qualifications are delivered in close partnership with the Francesco Academy, one of the UK’s leading providers of training for the hairdressing stars of the future.
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Jono Goodall, work-based learning assistant manager at Francesco, said “We’re proud to work with Unique on its training programme. The commitment to training is outstanding and it doesn’t stop with apprenticeships, all the teams are constantly being encouraged to develop their learning. It’s an integral part of the Unique ethos.� Karen Wilkinson, key accounts technical educator for Wella UK, said: “As with many sectors, things change rapidly in hairdressing, and the Unique teams always want to be at the leading edge of innovation in hair technology. “They work hard to make sure they are equipped with the skills to meet their clients’ changing requirements. “Unique is inspirational when it comes to training. It really understands the value of investing in its teams to make sure the client gets the best experience. “Education, motivation and appreciation are the ingredients for a successful team and Unique has the mix just right, with events like the Star Awards being a brilliant example.�
The Unique Star Award winners for 2018
■The Caroline Abuelo Star Assistant – Mia Branton ■People’s Choice Award – Iyla Slater ■Salon Host of the Year – Claire Pickering ■Unique Star in Special Recognition – Kerry Waller ■Rising Star of the Year – Jodie Bilton ■Unique Retail Star of the Year – Helen Bucknell ■Colourist of the Year – Iyla Slater ■Director’s Cup – Hollie Lindop ■Shining Star of the Year – Beth Richardson ■Salon of the Year – Cottingham