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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

JUNE 2015 AGENDA 6

Sheffield’s political leaders are staking the future of the region on advanced manufacturing, outdoor and extreme sports, and the creation of an innovation district. John Yates looks at how the vision could be turned into reality

MANUFACTURING 15 The latest developments at Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre could bring 1,800 jobs and a £72.4m boost to the local economy

DREAM TEAM 18 Make sure you understand what you are taking on when you buy a company and inherit its staff

INTERVIEW 22 Made in Sheffield chairman Charles Turner tells Julie Farmer why those three words are so important not just to Sheffield, but to the rest of the world

FINANCE FOR ENTERPRISE 29 Celebrating 30 years in business

TOP OF THE POPS 38 Temporary‘pop-up shops’ seem to be ‘popping up’ everywhere these days. Julie Farmer meets Common People’s Felicity Hoy who helps people to rent small spaces in Sheffield for short periods of time

GO FOR GROWTH 40 How was it for you? As the Conservatives shrug off the shackles of their coalition, we canvass opinions in Sheffield City Region about how the 2015 General Election will affect the business world

MOTORING 42 From the magic of McLaren to a new approach for a Ford favourite, Jordan Cutforth rounds up the latest motoring news

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS 54

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WORK & PLAY 56 Round-up of news, achievements, celebrations and new faces

10 THINGS... 58

Chief Sub Editor Richard Abbey Sub Editor Richard Smith Operations Director Jillion Wood Publishing Manager Mandy Ogle mandy.ogle@regionalmagazine.co.uk

When Emma Killilea was diagnosed as suffering from coeliac disease she was disappointed at the lack of gluten-free food available… so she did something about it

Sheffield is doing to stand out. By Brendan Moffett, Director of Marketing Sheffield

Editor Chris Wilson chris.wilson@regionalmagazine.co.uk Consultant Editor John Yates Chief Feature Writer Julie Farmer

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PREVIEW e are looking outwards in this issue of First For Business, as local political and business leaders seek to spread the word about Sheffield City Region and its place in the big wide world.

With a world-class infrastructure and equipment, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is already making waves across the globe as it becomes a hotbed for collaborations with major companies including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Hitachi and Forgemasters. But Sheffield’s proximity to the rugged Derbyshire walking and climbing hotspots for extreme sports enthusiasts could have an equally vital say in attracting key business personnel to the region and creating a positive, attractive image for the world. Can these different strands be pulled together? Consultant editor John Yates has been talking to some of the key players about the best ways to drive Sheffield forward and create an international presence to be reckoned with. Also in this month’s issue we take a look at the excellent work being done by Finance For Enterprise (FFE), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. FFE has played a major part in helping many local businesses to become successful. FFE steps in with vital funds where more traditional forms of finance are not forthcoming. We highlight a

selection of thriving enterprises that have received a helping hand from FFE. One of the world’s greatest brands, Made in Sheffield, has been made very visible since it was launched in 2005. History dates back much further and the first mention of a product being ‘made in Sheffield’ dates back to 1207. The item in question was, of course, a knife. Now the Made in Sheffield brand is much sought-after; companies have to go through a rigorous inspection before they can purchase a license which is valid for two years. We sent chief feature writer Julie Farmer to meet Made in Sheffield chairman Charles Turner as he tackles the task of ensuring this precious brand is used to promote the best Sheffield products in the best way – both in the domestic market and overseas. Another key figure when it comes to presenting the region in a positive light is Brendan Moffett, director of Marketing Sheffield, the city’s official destination marketing organisation and promotional arm. He gives us his personal top ten of things Sheffield is doing to stand out from the pack. When the previous issue of First For Business went to press, we were in the middle of an election campaign that most political observers were convinced would lead to weeks of uncertainty, as minority parties attempted to find enough common ground with their opponents to form an alliance. Now we

CHRIS WILSON, EDITOR know that won’t be necessary as the Conservatives prepare for another five years in office, this time without having to make allowances for the Liberal Democrats or any other coalition partners. How will the General Election result affect Sheffield City Region? We’ve been taking soundings from some local bighitters. Adversity is often the trigger for a successful business idea. We met former games developer Emma Killilea who was diagnosed with coeliac disease after a long period of illness. Disappointed with the lack of gluten-free food available she quit her job, enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University to study foods science and created a company – Delicious Alchemy – that now sells a growing rage of foods to supermarkets all over the country. Along with a look at the latest motors appearing in a company car park near you soon, and more words of wisdom from the First For Business Dream Team, that is just a taste of this edition of First For Business. Let us know what you think by tweeting us at @ffbmagRMC

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DRIVING SHEFFIELD FORWARD SHEFFIELD’S POLITICAL LEADERS ARE STAKING THE FUTURE OF THE REGION ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, OUTDOOR AND EXTREME SPORTS, AND THE CREATION OF AN INNOVATION DISTRICT. JOHN YATES LOOKS AT HOW THE VISION COULD BE TURNED INTO REALITY.

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AGENDA

heffield’s status as the home of advanced manufacturing received a double boost last month when a former adviser to American President, Barack Obama, declared it now had a ‘strong base for a globally significant innovation economy’ and a masterplan for a major expansion to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre was placed before the local authority.

Brookings Institution Vice President, Bruce Katz, who came to Sheffield and the AMRC in the spring, published the findings from his visit last month,

saying that the AMRC has “a world-class infrastructure and equipment.” The success of the AMRC, he added, is “the result of a close collaboration between the University of Sheffield and over 100 leading research and development and production companies including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Hitachi, Tata, Forgemasters, Mori Seiki, Dormer Tools, Sanvik Coromant, and Castings Technology International.” Katz’s visit and his report is a marketing coup both for the University of Sheffield and the Deputy Leader of the City Council, Leigh Bramall. It was the latter who ‘plucked up the courage’

to corner Katz who was attending the MIPIM international property convention in Cannes last year. Interestingly, Katz was a keynote speaker at the ‘Manchester in MIPIM’ event, and his since visited both cities to see how their economies have responded to what American commentators call the Great Recession. Bramall, whose council Cabinet brief includes business, skills and the economy, has established something he calls the ‘International Economic Commission.’ Unlike most government quangos, however, this one has no bureaucracy and no members – but Bramall sees it nevertheless as a vital marketing tool for

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the city. “We want to engage the best brains from around the world in driving the city forward, enabling decisionmakers in Sheffield to share on a global level and boost confidence in the city’s economic plans.” He said the commission is not about meetings and presentations – “but about moving forward with creativity and confidence, with input from movers and Bruce Katz in Sheffield earlier this year

The outdoor capital idea is beginning to gain traction among climbers, hikers, bikers and other outdoor folk. But it is still early days, and much remains to be done to make it a reality. At the very least, the city needs to host a high profile annual event, such as the European Championship held in Innsbruck last month, which kicked off the international season. Much better developed than the claim to be the nation’s outdoor capital is the idea of Sheffield as an advanced manufacturing innovation district. At the heart of this bold and ambitious claim is the runaway success of the University of Sheffield’s partnership with Boeing and Rolls Royce in the shape of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Even in the few weeks since the Katz visit, the pace of change has picked up with the news that the next phase of

of the AMRC and Nuclear AMRC are within Rotherham’s political orbit, the new move sees them on Sheffield’s turf. And Bramall is keen to keep the momentum going. While Katz was touring the AMRC, Bramall was telling journalists that it was vital to “accelerate” the pace of growth, so planners will do all they can to give the proposed Advanced Manufacturing Campus a swift passage through the political rapids. As Katz said, Sheffield: “has a good hand to play and, most importantly, appears ready to act with intention, purpose, and ambition. These are the right ingredients for the kind of advanced economy that is a prerequisite for broad-based prosperity.” With the burgeoning Advanced Manufacturing Campus developing apace under the stewardship of its founders, Keith Ridgway and Adrian Allen, Bramall’s biggest challenge is not accelerating the

shakers across the world. Internationally, we want Sheffield to realise its role in the global marketplace and look at examples from cities around the world for inspiration. More regionally, we want to punch our weight in the Leeds – Manchester – Sheffield economic triangle and make Sheffield City Region the advanced manufacturing and engineering capital of the UK,” which is a key component of what the government calls the ‘northern powerhouse.’ Bramall can be a difficult man to pin down as he attempts to balance the responsibilities of office with the demands of a young family. Along with his own children, Bramall also claims parentage of two big ideas currently running wild around the region – the idea of Sheffield and Rotherham becoming Europe’s ‘first advanced manufacturing innovation district’ and of Sheffield being the undisputed ‘outdoor capital of the UK.” “Those were my ideas,” he says proudly. “In the past we focused on trying to do too many things. I want us to focus on these two issues, along with regenerating the city centre.”

the AMRC’s development – the Advanced Manufacturing Campus – is now being considered by Sheffield planners. Having exhausted space on the original site – once home to the open cast Orgreave plant – the second major phase of development will be on 50 acres of land across the Parkway on the Sheffield Business Park. Whereas the core buildings

“WE WANT TO ENGAGE THE BEST BRAINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN DRIVING THE CITY FORWARD, ENABLING DECISIONMAKERS IN SHEFFIELD TO SHARE ON A GLOBAL LEVEL AND BOOST CONFIDENCE IN THE CITY’S ECONOMIC PLANS.” – DEPUTY LEADER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, LEIGH BRAMALL 8

success of the AMRC but bringing a sense of vibrancy and energy to the city centre as part of the innovation district idea. Part of that vibrancy may come from the proposed New Retail Quarter, but as this won’t be built for some years yet, city centre retailers, business people, and the two universities are pooling their own resources (estimated at around £5million) with the aim of creating a ‘busier’ and more ‘vibrant’ city centre. The Business Improvement District (BID), which sources say the council was initially hostile to, will be up and running by August and have its own marketing team to raise both the profile and the image of the city centre.

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“THERE IS THE POTENTIAL TO REPOSITION THE IMAGE AND PROFILE OF SHEFFIELD AS THE OUTDOOR CAPITAL OF THE UK – WHICH MAY GENERATE TANGIBLE BENEFITS IN TERMS OF TALENT, TRADE AND TOURISM.” One of the roles the BID team hope to develop is to hold major events in the city centre that bring new people and business to surrounding area. Some within the climbing community, who have been approached by the council for ideas of how to consolidate and promote the region’s status as the UK’s “outdoor capital” believe that one way to do this would be to stage a major International Bouldering or Lead Climbing event in the city centre – just as Innsbruck has done. “Only last week Leeds pulled off a remarkable coup in securing the ITU for the triathlon next year – building on the huge success of Le Tour,” said one prominent climber in the city. “The success of Leeds should inspire Sheffield to achieve a similar goal of climbing or mountain biking.” Sheffield’s claim to Outdoor Capital status received a boost with the recent Sheffield Hallam University publication of Everything Grows Outside – Including Jobs and the Economy, which said that: “There is a clear opportunity for

Sheffield to better align its key outdoor assets to capture their real economic value and potential. This goes beyond financial indicators such as the Gross Value Added (GVA) and employment generated in the sector, to consider the importance of Sheffield’s residents to remain living here. “Furthermore, quantification of Sheffield’s unique offer supports a business case in relation to developing the city’s outdoor economy, both for the benefit of local people and as a visitor attraction to contribute to economic development. “There is the potential to reposition the Forgemasters

image and profile of Sheffield as the Outdoor Capital of the UK – which may generate tangible benefits in terms of talent, trade and tourism – and exploit the opportunities created by Sheffield’s unique proposition of having both city life and outdoor recreation on its doorstep.” Following on from the report, the council has established a “comprehensive stakeholder group” which includes organisations such as The National Trust, Peak National Park,Yorkshire Water, Forestry Commission, Outdoor Industries Association, and Sport England. And plans are advanced for an Outdoor City website built around, Climb, Ride, Walk and Run activities to be launched with a range of guides this summer. The launch of the website will support the Adventure Tourism Conference to be hosted in Sheffield in September and the European Outdoor Summit in October. With all this good news, Marketing Sheffield has now put forward a business case for a three-year investment in Marketing and Major Events. But to make that work, the cash-strapped council needs to build a coalition of the willing: partners who can co-fund and work with the authority to focus on the essentials, pool resources and funding, and drive Sheffield City Region forward.

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THINKING GLOBAL? BREAKING THE EXPORT BARRIER WITH SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE.

he international trade opportunity is huge and critical to the UK. The government is targeting £1tr exports annually by 2020. The opportunity encompasses hundreds of different products or services across every sector but requires knowledge of a wide range of topics, including language, culture, tax and accounting. The scope is so large that one person or company cannot be expected to know everything. South Yorkshire International Trade Centre (SYITC), part of the Sheffield Chamber, is your one stop shop for all you need to know and/or need help with. It has direct links to relevant professionals and provides a personal service to businesses wanting to embark on the export journey. More importantly – it can help you get that first enquiry and order.

A 360-DEGREE SERVICE Nick Patrick, Head of SYITC, is confident that SYITC provides a 360-degree service to all businesses, from SMEs who have never previously exported, to large seasoned exporters who wish to expand into new markets. He has sold internationally in the private sector for many years and he knows what is involved. SYITC handled £63.8million exports in the first quarter of 2015, up by 77 per cent from £35.9million in the same period in 2014.That growth sparked a visit from the head of a National Commission set up to tackle the UK’s 30-year trade deficit.

SO WHAT CHANGED? SYITC focused on getting proper sales enquiries from overseas using its Overseas Business Network (OBN), and

fielding them to the right company. If you want a sale, you first need an enquiry and that is the most difficult step for an SME. SYITC has personal contacts in 41 high growth markets around the world and they are waiting for companies from South Yorkshire to contact them with product information so they can get those all important enquiries. They can also conduct specific product market surveys, and if you decide to visit they can arrange meetings with customers and potential partners, other agents or distributors. There are fully serviced offices in all of the OBN markets and they can provide someone to meet you as you arrive, interpreters during your visit and set up the meetings in advance. They understand the culture of the country!

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BUT SYITC OFFERS SO MUCH MORE: EXPORT HUB & ADVISORY SERVICE International trade administration requires trained and experienced staff. If you are a new exporter or even a seasoned exporter with skills gaps, the Hub will take care of all your export admin requirements from drawing up your Certificates of Origin and SITPRO commercial invoices to ensuring that you are paid on time through the Letter of Credit process. It can even complete your customs declarations forms on your behalf. Other services include: • International Trade Training including International Trade Operations & Procedures (This course is highly acclaimed and accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce) • Language Services, including translations and information on customs and cultures • Import Export Advice • International Credit Reports • Events and Networking • Export Documentation • Customs & Excise help centre.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY: “We had just undertaken a management buyout in January this year when our biggest customer went into administration taking Micon for a large sum of money. Not knowing where to turn, a company based in the UAE got in touch and asked us if we would be willing to supply goods direct to them that we were previously supplying to our defunct customer.The help and advice we got from Nick and the team was, and still is, second to none (the small businesses do not get ignored).They have introduced us to people and businesses we would have never considered dealing with.” Shaun Litchfield, Director Micon Components Ltd “A member of Pryor’s sales team, Jane Royle, recently attended a ‘Meet and Build’ event as part of the SYITC’s Overseas Business Network development. Jane had the opportunity to meet with them one-to-one and found the representatives very knowledgeable, to have great contacts and each followed up with her within a week.” Alastair Morris, Director Pryor Marking Technologies “The invitation from SYITC and the Chamber of Commerce to attend a workshop session with Graham Cole was a fantastic opportunity for us at Sheffield Forgemasters. It allowed us to get our voice heard by the author of what is sure to be an influential report on the steps which should be taken to assist manufacturers in navigating the export landscape. “ Mark Tomlinson MSc CEng MIMMM, Group Development Director Sheffield Forgemasters International

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THE FUTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOOKING BRIGHT FOR SHEFFIELD LED SPECIALISTS CONSTELLATION LIGHTING.

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or more and more designers, developers and users, LED lighting is becoming the light source of choice. Sheffield-based Constellation Lighting has known for over 15 years that LED lighting is the technology of the future. Look ahead to the factories of the future and you'll see unmanned workspaces, robotics and advanced technologies. And you'll see these features very clearly because the factories of the future will be equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting systems. Constellation Lighting is one of the UK`s longest established designers and manufacturers of LED Lights and light fittings. Based in Sheffield, the company designs and manufactures LED lighting

systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications including factories, freight, warehousing and logistics. Constellation has a strong record in designing solutions for clients that are cost effective, provide an early return on investment, reduce energy bills, contribute to improving staff performance and are good for the environment. We have our own range of LED lighting which comes with a five-year warranty. The company has been at forefront of LED technology for many years and recently became a distributor of Cree, the largest LED lighting manufacturer in the world with a turnover of $1.3billion and serving clients such as DHL, Costco and IKEA.

Cree products utilise patented NanoOptic lenses to ensure all light produced is directed exactly where it is needed, ensuring zero light wastage. Over 20 different optic lenses are available to tailor the light exactly to each application and all products are supported by 10-year warranties.

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AT SHEFFIELD’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RESEARCH CENTRE COULD BRING 1,800 JOBS AND A £72.4M BOOST TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

here has never been any doubt about the strength of the manufacturing industry in the Sheffield City Region but in the last few months there has been a particular buzz of excitement about the future of the sector. Just recently, it was reported that the University of Sheffield had submitted a masterplan for the next phase of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing which will further enhance both the centre and the region’s reputation as an international leader in high value manufacturing. The university secured 50 acres of land at Sheffield Business Park in 2014 and is planning 1.3 million square feet of new buildings which could create up to 1,800 new jobs and bring £72.4m to the local economy. Construction is already underway on the £43m AMRC Factory 2050 which will be the UK’s first fully reconfigurable assembly and component manufacturing facility for collaborative research, capable of rapidly switching production between different high-value components and one-off parts. AMRC Factory 2050 will combine technologies including advanced robotics, flexible automation, unmanned workspace, off-line programming in virtual environments linked to plug-and-play robotics, 3D printing from flexible automated systems, man-machine interfaces, and new programming and training tools. The building will have an area of around 6,730 sq m, and will be constructed largely from glass, to showcase the advanced manufacturing technologies being developed within. The developments are a step towards the creation of the UK’s first Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District, which would become one of Europe’s largest research-led advanced manufacturing clusters.

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The AMRC’s Executive Dean, Professor Keith Ridgway CBE, said: “We already have fantastic relationships with a number of leading aerospace and engineering companies and we’ve proved over the last decade that there is an enormous appetite from industry for the innovative work we do here.” Supporting the plans for an Innovation District, the University of Sheffield’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Keith Burnett, said: “The Sheffield city region has a tremendous opportunity in manufacturing innovation, not only in relation to our own

‘So successful is the region in attracting big names that it was recently announced a Chinese global engineering group had chosen Sheffield over New York and Dusseldorf to launch a subsidiary to serve Europe and the USA.’

local companies and employment but for the UK as a whole, including to support the UK as an exporter. “The University of Sheffield’s vision to further develop its relationship with industry to produce major infrastructure in energy and transport is a focus of international partnership from China and Brazil, and seen as having the potential to rebalance the UK’s manufacturing economy by the UK government. “This work also builds on the exceptional talent which we are fortunate enough to have within our university, at the AMRC and in the region’s world-leading companies. This asset of experience and vision means our leadership on Science and Innovation is also attracting the support of senior international figures from Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Microsoft and Battelle to deliver this potential.” So successful is the region in attracting big names that it was recently announced a Chinese global engineering group had chosen Sheffield over New York and Dusseldorf to launch a subsidiary to serve Europe and the USA. The CISDI Group will open a Sheffield office to provide engineering design services and serve as a purchasing hub.

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GROWING ITS OVERSEAS EXPORT MARKETS IS PROVING TO BE THE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR ONE SHEFFIELD FIRM. JULIE FARMER REPORTS.

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ne local company that is reaping the benefits of doing business internationally is Sheffield-based Numill Ltd. First established in 1969, the company was formed as a partnership to reclaim machine-consumable cutting tools and now also designs and manufactures tooling. As well as serving the home market the company services a client base as widespread as Europe, Scandinavia, Singapore and Malaysia. In recognition of Numill’s success, in 2014 managing director Anne Wilson was crowned Business Woman of the Year in the 2014 Forward Ladies’ Women in Business Awards and was also the winner of the SME Business Woman of the Year award. She was also shortlisted in the international category. Anne, who started out as a bookkeeper for Numill, bought the company in a management buyout in 2006. She had recently returned to the classroom to gain qualifications in accounting, before gaining a management degree then postgraduate qualifications. For her dissertation she planned the theory of a management buyout, which she went on to make a reality. Anne has since grown the company’s exports and believes the international side of the business has been crucial to its

success during the downturn. This trend continues as Anne is seeking new growth markets such as Turkey and has recently been on a fact-finding visit as part of a trade mission with the International Trade Forum. “Building a client base in international markets is not always easy,” said Anne, “But I’m certain that in the case of Numill, this hard work to grow business overseas is what has seen us through a difficult economic period. “We have come out the other side and the company is performing better than ever. We have launched an apprenticeship scheme to allow our skilled, but ageing,

I’m certain that in the case of Numill, this hard work to grow business overseas is what has seen us through a difficult economic period. workforce to pass on their invaluable knowledge to the next generation, further strengthening the sustainability of the company.” Recently Numill launched a new website to coincide with a branding refresh. The new website has been designed to provide a more user-friendly experience with improved navigation and

functionality, allowing customers to access more information about the company’s services and giving them the option of sharing information across all the major social networking websites. Anne believes the brand update and new website are more closely aligned with the company’s strategic vision for growth and expansion over the next decade and beyond. “This website does not in any way replace the direct, responsive customer service that we have been known for throughout the industry for over four decades but our goal in launching this new website is to provide more access and online resource for companies and individuals to learn more about our tooling solutions and how we can help them in their every-day life and work experience,” said Anne. “We are very proud of the new website and we hope it provides a useful, informative portal for our customers to get to know Numill and our services just a little better!” CONTACT: Numill Ltd. Balaclava Road, Sheffield, S6 3BG Tel: +44 (0) 114 285 5450 www.numill.co.uk Email: sales@numill.co.uk

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TAKE ACCOUNT OF TUPE MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE TAKING ON WHEN YOU BUY A COMPANY AND INHERIT ITS STAFF. ROB MOORE RECOVERY EXPERT AND PARTNER AT TAYLOR&EMMETT It is likely that, if you are intending to buy the business as a going concern (rather than acquiring the shares in the company), then the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) will apply. Where there is the transfer of an ‘economic entity’ which ‘retains its identity’, a number of obligations are imposed upon you as the transferee in respect of transferring employees. The key impact of TUPE on inheriting policies and work practices is that all staff liabilities will transfer to you and you will automatically inherit the employees who are currently employed by the transferor, including all rights, liabilities and obligations. Transferring staff are generally entitled to

DEAR DREAM TEAM I am in the process of buying out a second business, which already has existing employees. When it comes to my current team we have our own wellestablished way of doing things, but for the new company what do I need to be aware of in terms of HR procedures and inheriting the policies and work practices of existing staff?

retain the benefit of the contractual terms and conditions of employment that they enjoyed with their previous employer. Any attempt to vary those terms to the detriment of the employees could result in claims for constructive unfair dismissal and will be void if the reason for the attempted change is the transfer itself. If you attempt to dismiss the employees by

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virtue of the TUPE transfer, this could also give rise to liabilities for automatically unfair dismissals for those employees with over two years’ service. You should use the due diligence process to determine the key details about the business (and in particular, what liabilities are likely to transfer to you). The transferor should provide you with employee liability information at least 28 days ahead of the transfer, which should help you to gain an understanding as to what you are inheriting when you purchase the business. Key areas to look out for are enhanced rights, including provisions for company sick pay, enhanced maternity pay and enhanced redundancy packages, bonus schemes and generous pension arrangements. Having your own ‘well established’ working practices will not necessarily pose a problem, provided that you are not fundamentally changing any of the transferring employees’ core terms and conditions.

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BARROWS FOR RENT POP-UP SHOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISAN TRADERS AT THE MOOR MARKET.

rtisan traders looking to kick-start their businesses or attract new customers are being encouraged to rent The Moor Market’s new vintage style barrows. The market is offering the traditional barrows – unique Victorian-looking mobile stalls – to businesses looking for creative ways of showcasing their wares to city centre shoppers in a simple but cost effective way. The barrows can be rented for £25 a day to new or existing stallholders looking to pitch up in the market foyer. The barrows have already been rented by local, independent companies such as Goo-Design, Binx Handmade Soaps and Seven Hills Bakery who saw a boost in business. Richard Eyre, Head of City Centre Management and Events at Sheffield City Council, said: “We’re always looking for new and inventive ways to attract traders to the Moor Market as well as customers so we thought the barrows would be a great addition to the 90 permanent stallholders and 186 stalls we have. “We know that new businesses and artisan traders in particular who are looking for an outlet to sell their

products can’t always afford to rent a stall or open their own shop so this is a great way for them to test the market and to raise their profile. It was fantastic to see Goo-Design, Binx and Seven Hills Bakery use the barrows so well with enticing displays and I hope they inspire others to have a go at market trading too. “The wooden barrows are movable but sturdy when parked up so they would be suitable for anyone selling everything from cold food to clothes and accessories, art and crafts. We’ve already got a wide selection of stalls at the market but we’d love to see even more independent, artisan traders and pop-up businesses renting our barrows in future.” Matt Cockayne, of Goo-Design, rented a barrow earlier this month to showcase his unique prints and customised designs depicting iconic Sheffield landmarks and sports teams. Mr Cockayne’s pop-up shop complemented his Moor Market exhibition, currently on display. He said: “I came to The Moor Market last month to launch my market exhibition so it was a brilliant opportunity to bring along a host of my prints, t-shirts, mugs

and phone covers to showcase to shoppers at the same time. “I do the majority of my business online so it was really nice to get out and show what I do to people first hand. You can get a real sense of what people want and what products are popular. I filled the table-top barrow with loads of stock and I got a lot interest from people asking questions about the creative process I go through to make them, which was nice. Sales were booming too, I did really well. “The barrows are really great – they’re certainly eye-catching and interesting for customers. I’d definitely rent one again and would encourage other businesses, whether they large or small, to have a go too. It’s a really cheap alternative to having a stall or shop premises and for getting your business known to a different audience.”

For more information about how to rent the barrows please contact Joanne Ward or Alex Haigh on 0114 273 5281 or email alex.haigh@sheffield.gov.uk or joanne.ward@sheffield.gov.uk

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ALL ABOUT THE BRAND MADE IN SHEFFIELD CHAIRMAN CHARLES TURNER TELLS JULIE FARMER WHY THOSE THREE WORDS ARE SO IMPORTANT NOT JUST TO SHEFFIELD, BUT TO THE REST OF THE WORLD. ne of the world’s greatest brands, Made in Sheffield, has been very visible since 2005, when the Made in Sheffield mark was launched but, of course, the history dates back much further.

The first mention of a product being ‘made in Sheffield’ is 1297, with reference to a thwittel – or knife – that was made here. So thriving was the industry that the cutlers of Sheffield lobbied Parliament for an act to give them control over it; resulting in an Act of Incorporation in 1624 which gave the Company of Cutlers jurisdiction over the industry in the boundary of Hallamshire and within a six-mile radius. By the time we entered the 20th century the importance of the words ‘Made in Sheffield’ had been recognised. This resulted in the formation of the Sheffield Defence Committee comprising the Company of Cutlers, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sheffield City Council. The purpose of this was to defend the good name of Sheffield throughout the world. In 2005 these same three organisations came together to create the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark; to use it, companies have to go through a rigorous inspection and purchase the license, valid for two years. Chairman of Made in Sheffield Charles Turner, who is also managing director of Durham Duplex, said: “Made in Sheffield is nothing new, but it is a modern representation of the world we live in, giving a specific mark that people can identify with and taking back some

control for the benefit of international, national and local trade. “Made in Sheffield is something that is important to the city, important to our future and an ‘attack brand’. That is why it has picked up the momentum it has. It has got these big companies such as Swann Morton, Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Tata Steel and Forgemasters who recognise the importance of it and don’t mind putting their name to it. Then you have smaller companies like Sheffield Precision Medical and ourselves, as well as much smaller companies now coming through who benefit from being under the same umbrella as the big names. “We have one of the most iconic brands in the world; even when compared to global corporations I would say that Made in Sheffield is up there with a reputation for quality products from a distinct location. It is also a very important part of the global supply chain. Our experience tells us it creates

around a five per cent margin for companies, which in the market today is important. But it’s more than that – it gets you into places and that is why it is important that we protect it.” Charles believes the success of Made in Sheffield comes down to one thing – skills. “We have this conglomeration of engineering and manufacturing companies who are absolutely excellent at what they do, global leaders in their field and the success of the brand all comes down to the skill of the operators,” he said. “What is particularly exciting is that in Sheffield we have now got – courtesy really of the private sector – a really strong apprentice system to pass these skills on. “The skills providers have now come on line and we have facilities like the UTC and the AMRC Training Centre. We are

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finally in a position where we are not having to search around to find the talent; we have a choice.” It is this young talent that Charles believes will drive the future success of Made in Sheffield. “It is really interesting as, in Sheffield, we tend to hide our light under a bushel but this is starting to change and this is being driven by the young; the people who are going through apprenticeships. These are the ones who are picking up on the importance of the brand and they are seeing Made in Sheffield as something to be proud of. “Our experience – from events such as Get Up To Speed, BiG, the apprentice awards, the Cutlers’ Made in Sheffield Passport – tells us that the younger generation ‘gets’ this. Of course, the older generation see the significance as they remember some of the history but it is the younger generation that gets it as a brand.”

movement,” said Charles. “A movement that is heading in the right direction.

This, coupled with the history and popularity of the brand, seems to indicate a strong future for Made in Sheffield – both in the domestic market and overseas.

“It is very important that it is not political, it is very important that it has three fathers, it is very important that it is run by manufacturers for manufacturers and very important that there are rules and that some people don’t qualify; or don’t qualify yet. But do you know what? I’d be really upset if those that don’t qualify don’t have the aspiration to qualify in the future.

“It is more than a brand – it is a

“Made in Sheffield comes down to

enabling people to identify quality products from a distinct geographical location. You can’t be Made in Sheffield in Wakefield; you can’t be Made in Sheffield in Leeds. You can only be Made in Sheffield inside the historic Cutlers’ boundary and that is something that was set by Parliament in 1624. That’s a very English thing and I like that.”

MADE IN SHEFFIELD’ IS A COMMON REQUEST FOR CHIMO HOLDINGS Chimo Holdings has been using the Made in Sheffield mark since it was introduced in 2005. The company blends traditional Sheffield craftsmanship with modern technology to produce a range of the finest quality cutlery, gallery trays, salvers, trophies, awards, giftware and promotional merchandise, including the now famous Made in Sheffield lapel pins and cufflinks seen at most business meetings in the city. Its products are sold all over the world, including USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Australasia, Scandinavia and the Middle East. Chris Hudson, Team Principal at Chimo Holdings, said: “Made in Sheffield is a unique mark – there is no other place in the world that has the words ‘Made in’ followed by the name of a city; everywhere else uses their country as in Made in Japan, Made in Italy etc. We use it whenever we can and most customers, especially for our cutlery, actually specify it. “A couple of years ago we supplied 7,000 pieces of silver plated cutlery into a palace in the Middle East, with specific instructions from the customer that it must show ‘Made in Sheffield, England’. That’s 7,000 pieces going abroad advertising the brand! The same goes for our cutlery restoration service, ‘Cutlery Hospital’ – people send them in from all over the world. “We also supply two sterling silver trophies each year for the Santa Anita Handicap (made famous in the film Sea Biscuit) and the Santa Anita Derby, two of America’s richest and most prestigious horse races. The order always specifies they are not only to be hallmarked in Sheffield but must say ‘Made in Sheffield, England’. Using ‘Made in Sheffield’ is critical to the success of this company.”

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Jon-Paul Younger, transport manager at the Port of Tyne, with the NYK UK Haulier of the Year award

PORT OF TYNE BEATS TOUGH COMPETITION FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO WIN LEADING LOGISTICS AWARD.

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he Port of Tyne is celebrating 100 not out after its logistics team delivered every single job bang on time for one of its biggest customers. The 100 per cent on-time deliveries record has now won a top industry award for the Port. The Port’s logistics drivers, warehouse and container terminal operatives collected the NYK UK Haulier of the Year 2014 Hub Category award against tough competition from all over the country. They had the best record delivering goods arriving by ship in NYK containers at the Port of Tyne, transporting goods onwards to customers including top brand retailers, fashion and clothing distributors, sporting goods and automotive parts manufacturers – delivering to customers across the North East and Yorkshire. The NYK Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies, providing services to global brands. NYK operate a container service through the Port of Tyne and their annual awards are highly coveted and respected within the logistics and shipping sectors. NYK set stringent standards for all operators which means

even reaching the final for NYK’s UK Haulier of the Year (Hub category) is a significant achievement. Andrew Moffat, Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tyne, said: “To win is testament to the superb service provided by our Logistics team, supported by the wider team working at the Port of Tyne.” “It is not a one-off – this is the third time the Port has won this award, previously winning in 2008 and 2012, and we are very proud of our service record that has given our customer, NYK, 100% on time deliveries. Our teams are very much focused on ensuring that our customers get top class service that helps them get their goods into the marketplace quickly, efficiently and effectively. That means they can save miles, time and money by working with the Port of Tyne.” Nick Reay, UK Liner Logistics Manager at NYK Group (Europe), said: “Port of Tyne Logistics have provided NYK Group Liner Division with an exemplary level of service during 2014. This particular category is extremely competitive with the difference between winning and coming second being as little as one service failure.

“During 2014 NYK doubled the amount of on time deliveries which makes this award even more deserved as we saw an improvement on the previous year’s very high level of performance. It’s strong relationships like the one between NYK Group Liner Division and Port of Tyne Logistics that make it possible to continue to deliver excellent levels of performance.” n The Port of Tyne is one of the UK’s major deep-sea ports – a vital trading gateway to world-wide markets n Investment of over £120m in the past 10 years has created the infrastructure to deliver continued growth of the Port’s diverse businesses n The Port of Tyne adds £560m to the economy of the North East supporting 11k jobs

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BIG MIKE TUCK IS INSPIRING CHILDREN TO RAISE THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS… WITH THE BACKING OF SHEFFIELD LAW FIRM WOSSKOW BROWN.

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city law firm is helping Sheffield Sharks Captain Mike Tuck in his goal to encourage local school children to walk tall and follow their dreams. The 6’7” Canadian player, who joined the city’s basketball team in 2009 as a power forward and became its captain three years ago, is staging a programme of inspirational talks in schools throughout South Yorkshire. He had 120 pupils at Bentley’s New Village Primary School shooting for the stars after his visit there last month. “The focus was on raising aspirations, working hard and pursuing goals while also explaining the importance of being healthy and active,” said Mike, who will be delivering his inspirational I Have A Dream talk to youngsters at Wadsworth

Mike Tuck

Primary, Doncaster, and Milefield Primary, Barnsley, over the summer. More school visits are planned for the new September term and the law firm which is making it all possible is keen to hear from schools who would like to get involved. Wosskow Brown, which has three offices in Sheffield and one in Barnsley, set up a charitable foundation in 2014 – the firm’s 25th year – to support grassroots sport, business growth, charities and social enterprises. “It’s a great organisation created to give back to the community,” said Mike, who has been employed at the company’s Attercliffe HQ as marketing manager since Wosskow Brown began sponsoring the Sharks in 2014. “The Wosskow Brown foundation supports many young talented athletes from around the region who are keen to mix their sporting careers with a working future and it has put me in a fortunate position where I can mentor young athletes and also inspire other young people to follow their dreams. “I want to show them that if they believe in themselves and strive for what they want to achieve in life, they will get there. It is not about where you came from, it is where you are going; that’s the lesson I learned,” says Mike, who became a basketball star against the biggest odds – he lived in the wrong country.

“I was ten years old when I went to see the Harlem Globetrotters and from that moment on I was hooked. I was always the tallest kid in class and my dad was always telling me I should be a basketball player, but there was one problem. I lived in Canada. Basketball is not that popular there – it’s a hockey country,” said Mike, 32. “But I had fallen in love with the sport. So my dream became to net a full athletic scholarship in the States. A lot of American schools wouldn’t even consider me because Canadian kids didn’t have a reputation for being potential basketball stars. I had to break that mould. “I played in a local basketball league and

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“I love the UK. My mum is English – she was a World War II baby. My grandfather, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, was based in Devon for a time and fell in love with one of the Air Force girls who drove the pilots to their planes and back. They married and settled in the New Forest, moving back to Canada with my mum when she was 16.

High-flier: Mike in action for the Sheffield Sharks and (right) passing on his message

“Now England is my home. I have a girlfriend in Sheffield, we live in Meersbrook and I have family in Dorset, Ascot, London and Bristol who always come to see me play when the team is in their area.

travelling up and down the whole of the East coast of America,” said Mike. In his third year a training accident almost ended his career. He tore ligaments and was in a cast for eight weeks. “Doctors weren’t sure I would heal well enough to resume my game. At that point I could so easily have given up my dream. But basketball was all I wanted. I simply couldn’t picture myself doing anything else. Perseverance got him back in the game within three months – and after graduating he was invited to play with Team Canada. “Never giving up is something I impress on pupils during my talks. You have to just keep trying and trying. Accepting failure is sometimes inevitable but you should never accept that you just didn’t try hard enough.”

And now not only am I still living my basketball dream but I am also in a good job with a great company. “I have been incredibly lucky in the way things have turned out. Wosskow Brown have been brilliant – I am employed fulltime but they allow me to work around my training and match schedules. I am in the office three to four days a week and do a lot of work from home and catch up with emails while I’m on the move so I’ve definitely had to work on my time management skills! “I think it’s very important to find the time to work with schoolchildren. When I was a kid we never had anybody coming into our school and giving us advice. It’s important that young people have a dream and that they know the world is bigger than just Sheffield. I want them to realise they can step outside of the box and just go for it.”

Basketball has taken Mike around the world. He has played in tournaments in China, Austria and Spain, and lived and played professionally in six different countries – Canada, America, Cyprus, Luxembourg, France and now the UK.

‘I want to show them that if they believe in themselves and strive for what they want to achieve in life, they will get there.’ worked hard and finally I was offered an athletic scholarship at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland. It meant moving a nine-hour drive away from home at the age of 18 but I decided to go for it.

“I came here in 2009 when the French team I played for – Chalons en Champagne – hit a losing streak,” Mike recalled. “I was released along with a few other players and did think about flying back home to Canada, but headed instead for London to wait and see if another job would come up in Europe.

“I stepped outside of my comfort zone and quickly learned I had to balance school, basketball, my social life, study hours and away games – the team was

“I was so thrilled when within a fortnight I was contacted by the Sheffield Sharks’ coach inviting me to try out. The next day they offered me a contract.

CONTACT: Wosskow Brown The John Banner Centre, 620 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S9 3QS Tel: 0114 256 1560 www.wosskowbrown.co.uk

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GET THE BEST GUIDANCE EXPANDING DISTRIBUTION IS VITAL TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW BUT YOU NEED LEGAL ADVICE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE MAZE OF REGULATIONS AND AGREEMENTS.

oods produced in our region are in demand both here and abroad. It’s not just the production of the traditional goods commonly associated with Sheffield that are attracting interest either, there are many small businesses emerging into the market and producing a range of goods from beer to bicycle frames, ice cream to wall art. This is positive news and shows the diversity of the entrepreneurs we have in our region. But for the small businesses producing goods, what are the options for distribution? For a very small producer, selling the goods themselves at local markets may be the preferred choice, but what if you are looking to expand your business or reach a wider audience? To achieve growth, it will be necessary at some point to widen your distribution channels and the internet or sales by a third party may be the answer. If you are creating a website for the purpose of selling your goods through this medium, you are likely to be thinking of investing in the creative content. It is also vital to invest in the legal content to ensure that you have effective terms and

conditions which will protect your business. As Stacey Pocock, Head of Commercial & Civil Litigation at Best Solicitors advises: “There are many rules and regulations affecting the sale of goods to consumers which, if not considered properly, can negatively impact your business.” If you decide that selling your goods through a third party is your preferred option, there are many things to consider. Relationships between distributors and manufacturers are largely governed by the agreement which exists between them as opposed to specific laws. There are no specific formalities for distribution agreements but it is always advisable for the terms to be set out in writing. Traditionally, agreements between distributor and manufacturer are more heavily biased in favour of the distributor. “It is all too easy for any business owner to get caught up in the heat of the moment when contacted by a potential distributor but there should be no fear in seeking legal advice before putting pen to paper” advises Stacey Pocock, who regularly deals with small businesses regarding these matters. “Business owners

should take time getting to know a distributor as they are the public face who will be associated with your goods. For any manufacturer, it can be an unwise move to become involved with a distributor whose practices do not match with your own vision.” For any manufacturer, especially where there is heavy financial commitment in bringing goods to market, it is essential to know the terms of any agreement with a potential distributor to avoid costly disputes. If you need any help contact the Commercial & Civil Litigation team at Best or feel free to email Stacey directly: staceypocock@bestsolicitorsonline.co.uk

CONTACT: Best Solicitors Head office: Broughton House, 48 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EX Walk-in Centre: 26 Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HN Tel: 0114 2813636 www.bestsolicitorsonline.co.uk

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Celebrating 30 years of business support Finance For Enterprise (originally Donbac) was created in 1985 as one of the first Enterprise Agencies in the region and quickly became widely acknowledged as a key deliverer of business advice. With support from British Rail Engineering Limited, a Loan Fund was developed to support local businesses, creating a benchmark agency, which others followed. Finance For EnterpriseÂ has constantly adapted to the everchanging business support environment and has witnessed the highs and lows of the regional economy affecting the business community. This pattern of constant change remains evident in the present day with restrictions in high street bank lending policies and further changes in the business support structure including the demise of the Regional Development

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Agencies and Business Link and the creation of Local Enterprise Partnerships. For 30 years Finance For EnterpriseÂ has played a vital enterprise role in the region, supporting client businesses and partner organisations, investing in other funding agencies such as South Yorkshire Investment Fund (SYIF), making grant awards for enterprise in education projects and funding enterprise research. To celebrate this milestone Finance For Enterprise has collaborated with First For Business to produce this special 30th anniversary brochure with the support of clients and partners including Revine Business Recovery, National Enterprise Network, CJ Signs, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, Keyfund and Jenkinson Insurance.

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Providing the funds for YOUR business Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has been supporting the start-up and growth of Yorkshire SMEs since 1985. In 2014 the company, previously known as Donbac, rebranded and this helped stimulate interest and contributed to a record year with more than £5million invested in local businesses. FFE celebrates its 30th anniversary in June and already 2015 is promising to be another exciting year. In the first three months of this year alone, loans totalling almost £2million have been made to viable businesses unable to access mainstream finance. Having originally focussed on helping SMEs in South Yorkshire, FFE has responded to growing demands from neighbouring areas, including the boroughs within the Sheffield City Region and has extended its coverage into the North Midlands and Lincolnshire: it has also increased the maximum loan value from £100,000 to £150,000. Since 2009 the advice and finance organisation has loaned £12million-plus to businesses, with £5million of that total in 2014 alone. This increase has been possible because FFE has used its own reserves to leverage funding from a variety of sources including both the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Regional Growth Fund (RGF). It is also a delivery partner for the Government-backed initiative

Finance for Enterprise: A Brief History Founded in 1985 as an Enterprise Agency and Loan Fund with the benefit of legacy funding from British Rail Initially serving Doncaster, the Loan Fund was widened to incorporate a wider geographic area in the 1990s Semi-dormant for several years following the creation of South Yorkshire Investment Fund Re-launched in 2009 to help address gaps in the provision of finance for micro and small and mediumsized business: this coincided with the financial crisis and subsequent recession Re-branded June 2014: the company name (Donbac Ltd) remains unchanged but Finance For Enterprise has been adopted as a fresh and more relevant name/brand Staff numbers now total 14

Managing Director Arthur Foreman

“Since 2009, we have loaned more than £12million to over 600 businesses and helped to create hundreds of jobs.” Start Up Loans, offering business support and low interest loans for entrepreneurs. Managing Director Arthur Foreman said: “Since 2009, we have loaned more than £12million to over 600 businesses and helped to create hundreds of jobs. The economic impact value to the local economy during this period has been calculated to be £38million. In 2015 we are seeking to secure additional capital for investment and have increased staff numbers further to meet demand. We are passionate about supporting viable and hard-working businesses and want to contribute to making 2015 successful for the local economy.” Finance For Enterprise was created in 1985 as one of the first Enterprise Agencies in the region. It has constantly adapted to the ever-changing business support environment and is regarded as a key provider of advice and finance in this area, helping both new start and established businesses. To learn how Finance For Enterprise can help you, telephone 0333 014 3455 or visit www.finance-for-enterprise.co.uk Finance For Enterprise is an accredited Community Development Finance Institution, an accredited Enterprise Agency and a registered lender under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.

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STOP PRESS! Latest news updates from Finance For Enterprise Almost £2million lent in Quarter 1 It was a record breaking start to 2015 for Finance For Enterprise with over £1.7million lent to businesses across South Yorkshire and the North Midlands in the first quarter of 2015, following the £5million previously lent during 2014. These are loans made to businesses which have found it difficult, or in most cases impossible, to access vital funding from mainstream sources. This funding provides significant impact in the individual businesses supported and consequently, on the local economy. In the first quarter alone, FFE loans have helped in the creation of more than 100 jobs and safeguarded a similar number. “This is a fantastic start to the year and our increased productivity in the region is clearly confirming the demand for loan finance. This level of demand also confirms the improved confidence within the business community and we hope this will be a year to remember,” said Arthur Foreman.

Enterprise Loan maximum increased to £150,000 Following an increasing demand for higher value loans, FFE Enterprise Loans can now be accessed up to a maximum value of £150,000: the previous maximum was £100,000. “This additional funding provides an opportunity for Finance For Enterprise to further invest in businesses which are ambitious or looking to expand and develop. Our funding supports business growth and helps create jobs, thereby helping to fuel the Region’s economy,” commented Andrew Austwick, Senior Investment Manager. FFE Enterprise Loans can be used for: • Working capital • Purchase of equipment or machinery • Business expansion • Bridging mainstream finance

30th birthday celebrations It will be Finance For Enterprise’s 30th birthday in June, an achievement to celebrate as the organisation continues to go from strength to strength. Formed in 1985 as one of the first Enterprise Agencies in the Region, Finance For Enterprise has constantly adapted to its ever-changing environment, but its commitment and mission to support businesses has remained constant. As Finance For Enterprise continues to develop and grow and as services are extended to a wider geographic area, its commitment and dedication will remain.

Ian Howson and David Lee

New appointments Finance For Enterprise are pleased to welcome two new Investment Managers. David Lee and Ian Howson have recently joined the team and will be working with businesses in Sheffield, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. David joins with 25 years’ experience at Co-operative Bank, predominantly specialising in Commercial and Corporate Banking, and having worked in Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield. Ian recently joined from Finance Yorkshire, where he was a Loan Fund Investment Manager covering South and West Yorkshire. Before this Ian was in Commercial Banking at HSBC. Managing Director Arthur Foreman commented on the appointments: “Both David and Ian have a wealth of experience in lending to SME businesses and we are delighted they have come on board to help us in our continued expansion. These appointments maintain our policy of recruiting proven and experienced individuals and the continued expansion of our team demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the region and its economy.”

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Going from strength to strength thanks to Finance For Enterprise Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has played a major part in helping many local businesses to become successful enterprises, stepping in with vital funds where more traditional forms of finance were not forthcoming. Here we highlight a selection of thriving enterprises given a helping hand by Finance For Enterprise. CASE STUDY

Be Fitness

Be Fitness is operated by Kevin Yates and Daniel Summerson. They ran a gym business in Cudworth, Barnsley and identified additional premises to expand and further grow the business on Penistone Road, close to the centre of Sheffield. They each have 15 years experience of working in the fitness industry and devised a business plan where each client receives a MYZONE small digital device that they wear via a strap on their chest each time they attend. This monitors activity, heart rate etc to download statistics of the workout, so that they can keep track of their training. This device can be used outside of the gym if members want to jog or train and can be linked to a food diary where they can then download the data at the gym premises.

CASE STUDY

Totally Tipi

Totally Tipi creates giant tipi event spaces as an alternative to traditional marquees for weddings and corporate events. The idea comes from Sweden and has grown in popularity in the UK over recent years. They can create a space large enough for 50150 people including seating and lightning. Laura Drury and Jay Ashton are directors of the business, and with their professional qualifications in art and design and media, they are able to create a truly unique experience with attention to

CASE STUDY

When the bank was unable to help with the full amount of finance needed to fit out the new gym and for working capital, they were saved by a joint deal with the bank and FFE. The finance enabled the funding of two new jobs and helped to create a luxury gym environment at affordable prices. Plans for expansion would not have been possible and their plans for further development would have had to be put on hold. Daniel Said: “Finance For Enterprise didn’t just give us money – they wanted to understand our business first. They listened to our plan and had faith in us and now the business is soaring.”

detail a key focus, ensuring the customer is 100 per cent happy. The business had three tents which limited them to one large job per week but with increased demand they needed to purchase additional tents and equipment. When no money was forthcoming from the bank, FFE was able to step in to help secure finance in order to fulfil the advanced bookings, creating a further four jobs and safeguarding the existing ones.

A1 Towing Ltd

Long-established company A1 Towing Ltd manufactures and sells aftermarket towbars and accessories and currently has over 250 live designs to cater to customers across the UK. The company, which is based in Sheffield, originally started out in the 1980s. With a strong record of design and innovation, they were the first to develop and have licenced an aftermarket towbar for the Land Rover Discovery 4. Along with being the first to the market for a number of other vehicles, they are a forwardthinking company. Last year the business acquired a local competitor and to

cope with demand of their major customers, A1 Towing needed finance to build up their stocks to meet peak buying season. When the bank could not support, FFE stepped in with a loan. Without this help customers may have gone elsewhere and A1 would have lost the secured 50 per cent increase of unit sales. The loan also enabled the company to create two further jobs. Mark Terry, director at A1 Towing Ltd commented: “Finance For Enterprise do a great job, they provide small local businesses with assistance where the gaps in finance are really needed.”

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CASE STUDY

CJ Signs Ltd

C J Signs Ltd started as a husband and wife team, specialising in vehicle wrapping and graphics. They soon established a healthy client base and increased staff to be incorporated as a limited company. Providing services to big name clients across the Sheffield City Region and into West Yorkshire, the need for more equipment and office space became apparent. When the bank was unable to help they were referred to FFE. From receiving finance from FFE they were able to relocate to office space three times the size and purchase equipment to be able to cope with the increased demand of contracts they had recently secured. Without this finance they would have had to turn down work and it would have been a struggle for the business to grow. As it stands, the finance has tripled turnover and a job for an apprentice was able to be created. Claire from CJ Signs commented: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process with Finance For Enterprise was efficient and effortless. They understood our business straightway and were soon able to help. We formed a real relationship whereas previously we felt like we were hitting a brick wall until they were able to assist.â&#x20AC;?

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TOP OF THE POPS TEMPORARY ‘POP-UP SHOPS’ SEEM TO BE EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS. JULIE FARMER MEETS COMMON PEOPLE’S FELICITY HOY WHO HELPS PEOPLE TO RENT SMALL SPACES IN SHEFFIELD FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME.

concept first seen in the 1990s in cities such as London, Los Angeles and Tokyo, pop-up shops are temporary retail spaces that sell any manner of products. In Britain, the pop-up retail industry is booming. A report (Britain’s Pop-Up Retail Economy) published in July 2014 described how, in the previous year, the sector produced £2.1 billion in retail turnover (equivalent to 0.6 per cent of the total UK retail turnover) and employed more than 23,000 people. The report predicted that in the next 12 months the sector’s growth rate was set to outstrip the wider UK retail sector by more than double, with consumers projected to increase pop-up shop spending by 8.4 per cent. It seems there are a number of reasons for the success of the pop-up industry. Not only are customers showing a growing preference for local goods but we currently have a high level of vacant shops – and an increasing number of landlords willing to offer a short-term lease. The benefit to those opening pop-up shops is they can trial their idea without committing to a long-term let and without risking too much financially.

Keen to encourage and support Sheffield’s pop-up industry is community interest company Common People Enterprise CIC, which encourages creative, independent and social enterprise in Sheffield. It works with other organisations – such as Sheffield City Council and CADS (Creative Arts Development Space) – to link people with empty spaces which can be rented for two-week periods. One such space is the Winter Garden pop-up shop which in 2014 hosted over 45 businesses, two of which have gone on to open their own shops. Felicity Hoy, director of Common People, said: “The idea with the pop-up space is to give people that step up and that opportunity to trial their products, to create a shop that’s their own so that they may love it and realise they want to open their own! I see that we are at war with corporate chains; they open up all over the place and we have to help people combat that by helping small businesses get to that stage so they can take on space, otherwise Sheffield will be a city with no identity or culture.” As well as the pop-up shops, Common People runs a co-working space in the city centre where people who are self-employed or

freelance can work. Felicity and her partners Liam Garcia and Matt Hill also operate a consultation service helping individuals and small businesses, find space or people to collaborate with. “Essentially, this is a ‘hooking up’ service as we have so many contacts in Sheffield,” said Felicity. “If anyone has a project, event, exhibition or location and wants an independent artist, designer, florist, website, photographer, caterer etc then I will give them a free consultation to find out what they want and what their budget is. I then connect them with people they can work with.” One business Felicity helped to go from pop-up to permanent is Kath Eastwood’s floristry business, Of The Wild. She applied for a slot in the Winter Garden pop-up shop in early 2014. “We booked her in for the two-week run-up to Valentine’s Day and I asked her to get 400 followers on Twitter and 400 on Facebook by the time she moved in – she accepted the challenge and started growing her social media platforms. She quickly raised awareness of her pop-up shop and it went down a storm! Her displays were absolutely beautiful,” said Felicity. After her tenancy, Kath went on to ‘Pop Up’ at Moonko (Division Street) and eventually found her own shop in Broomhill last summer.

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JUNE 2015

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LOOKING FOR IMPARTIAL FINANCIAL ADVICE? ROSEDALE HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN FINDING THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR YOU.

osedale Financial Management was formed by husband and wife partnership Ashley and Claire Hewitt. The business is dedicated to providing quality independent financial advice, across a broad spectrum of individual interests. These range from individually tailored investments, retirement and wealth preservation solutions to protection arrangements. Ashley specialises in all aspects of financial planning, resulting in a more holistic approach. This not only helps to meet the needs of clients, but also provides reassurance to various professional introducers, with whom they work closely. Ashley J Hewitt DipFA Ashley is the Senior Partner at Rosedale Financial Management (incorporating “Care Fees First”) and is based in Chesterfield. After being educated locally

Can you boast the best employee benefits package? Simon Wood, Protection Specialist at Rosedale Financial Management explains how your business can provide taxefficient life cover for yourself and your staff providing financial security in a time of need. This can also been seen as part of a comprehensive employee benefits package. A Relevant Life Plan (RLP) ticks all the boxes.

What is a Relevant Life Plan (RLP)? A RLP is an individual ‘Death in Service’ life policy designed to pay a lump sum if the person covered dies whilst employed. A RLP is generally written to retirement age and is written under Trust to ensure the benefits are paid to the employees chosen beneficiaries outside of the company to avoid tax issues.

at Chesterfield Boys’ School, he began a financial services career over 20 years ago, with the past ten years’ as an experienced Specialist Later Life Adviser, helping both pre- and post-retirement clients. He provides independent advice on care fees planning, investments, retirement and inheritance tax planning. He is not restricted by product/provider so you can rest assured, you are getting independent, impartial professional advice. Ashley prides himself in offering a personal service, approaching his work with understanding and empathy. As such, Ashley treats all his client’s needs confidentially, timely and with the respect they deserve.

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based in South Sheffield. Simon has been in the financial services sector for 15 years having spent the majority of this time working for two of the UK’s leading life assurance companies. He provides independent advice in the following areas: life assurance, private medical insurance and general insurance. He is not restricted by product/provider so you can rest assured you are getting independent, impartial professional advice. Simon is a confident, approachable and personable individual with a strong customer service ethic. His enthusiasm for developing sound relationships with clients has often led to repeat business.

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To contact us call: 01246 567 234 email: enquiries@rosedalefm.com Rosedale Financial Management, 1 Rosedale View, Walton, Chesterfield, S42 7HG Rosedale Financial Management reserve the right to seek reimbursement should the policy be cancelled within 48 months. Rosedale Financial Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register number 473931. Trading Address: 1 Rosedale View, Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7HG. Telephone: 01246 567234. Partners Ashley J Hewitt and Claire L Hewitt.

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James Newman is Chair of Sheffield City Region LEP. “Sheffield City Region LEP has a clear economic plan and we look forward to working with the new Government to achieve this. “Our focus to facilitate economic and employment growth through supporting local business remains firm. “We strive to work closely with local MPs on economic issues and look forward to them helping us in growing the local economy and helping job growth across the City Region.”

GO FOR GROWTH HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? AS THE CONSERVATIVES SHRUG OFF THE SHACKLES OF THEIR COALITION WITH THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS AND SETTLE IN FOR FIVE YEARS AS THE MAJORITY PARTY AT WESTMINSTER, WE CANVASS OPINIONS IN SHEFFIELD CITY REGION ABOUT HOW THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION WILL AFFECT THE BUSINESS WORLD. Jillian Thomas is the managing director of Future Life Wealth Management, based in Renishaw, just outside Sheffield. She is the vice president of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“A remarkable and unpredicted outcome to the 2015 General Election, culminating in three leaders resigning in 52 minutes. “Locally we need urgent decisions about the Northern Power House, developing the local infrastructure projects. The LEPs need to appreciate that it is the Private Sector that can create jobs and prosperity, and the money invested accordingly. “The key prerequisite for companies to create new jobs, for individuals to spend in the shops, is confidence. Over the last twelve months it has been very evident working with our clients that self-confidence has returned, with most of our clients reporting the best, or close to the best, trading periods they had ever had. “The continuity in Government should allow a continuance of the selfassurance and encourage the rest of the world to see the UK as a good place to invest, creating more jobs.”

Jill Turner is principal at Jill Turner Associates, a client-focussed holistic financial planning practice “Changes in legislation and taxation can have huge implications for my clients, so I take a keen interest in politics. Whilst I’m negative on the impact of large cuts to the welfare bill, it will ensure that as advisers, we make protecting our clients’ income a higher priority. Although not a direct outcome of the election, I’m positive on the recent seismic shift in pension legislation; already it has created a renewed interest in saving and investing for the longer term. “However, we need to make pensions more attractive, clearer to understand and less of a taxation football for funding other policy areas. In tandem and importantly I would like to have seen more of our politicians address the ‘addiction’ to residential property as an investment. “Our younger generations should be able to have stable homes and communities without affordability and prices being skewed by property investors.”

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Emma Cheshire is co-founder and CEO of Dotforge, investing in and accelerating early stage software companies.

Jonny Douglas is a designer and entrepreneur. His studio works across a diverse range of disciplines from product design to custom-made interiors, exhibition stands to outdoor advertising, and concept generation to product investment pitches.

“Digital is now a well understood as a core part of the British economy and there is now a real need for the north of England to put aside the north v south issues and really push to be a globally recognised driver for innovation and enterprise in digital technology.

“As the post-election dust settles it is perhaps inevitable that we should consider our wants and needs for the next five years. Defining the creative, design and digital industries isn't as easy as other sectors because they're made up, connected and operate differently, resulting in a lack of national funding and support. “Despite this, the creative industries contribute £77billion a year to the national economy, a 10 per cent increase (or three times the level of growth in the UK economy) from the previous year and Treasury predict they will be the source of 50 per cent of all new jobs created in the UK by 2017. So what's next for us in Sheffield? “The success of Advanced Manufacturing has proven the impact we can have when we invest time, money, resources and, perhaps most importantly, confidence and belief. The same approach now needs to be replicated to grow other sectors.

Stephen Hodgson is regional commercial head at the Sheffield office of Knight Frank. “There is good reason to now suppose the UK economy, that appeared to slow in the run-up to the election, can now resume a strengthening recovery. This will be good news for both the commercial leasing and investment markets. “However, there remains a great deal of political uncertainty as a result of the earthquakes that occurred. These will influence but not derail the property market. “Firstly, the SNP’s overwhelming victory has put the existence of the Union back on the political agenda. Last year there was a brief slowdown in activity in the Scottish market in the run-up to the referendum, which may be replicated in a future poll. “Secondly, a Conservative majority increases the chances of a referendum on European Union membership. If the

“Sheffield’s Innovation District needs to be a diverse, city-based district that invests in the whole creative continuum from engineering and materials technologies, through design and digital, to the rich arts and cultural bases that give the city its special character. “Post-election Sheffield needs to develop the idea of an innovation district that is a vibrant, independent, authentic place that not only clusters cutting-edge research, innovation and creativity in an area that is liveable, walkable, and transit-connected, but also focuses on quality of life, the integration of work and housing for all those who live there.”

prospect of Scottish independence caused a market slowdown, the idea of the UK leaving the EU will surely do the same, probably on a greater scale. “Thirdly, the UK’s deficit remains large, but if the Conservatives only have a slender majority they may struggle to force the necessary cuts through Parliament. If the financial markets suspect that not enough is being done to balance the books, sterling could fall in value. This will initially make UK commercial property look attractive to overseas money, but inflationary pressures would increase and bring closer the day that interest rate rise.”

“With the Northern Powerhouse there is a real opportunity for the northern cities and towns to work together to realise a network of scale and global reach – we need to move aside those old city rivalries as they only work against, not for, business. There is an appetite in government to strategically invest and with a coherent message that appetite can be leveraged. “The focus has to be on venture and entrepreneurship and an important component of this is for those established and successful tech companies to be out and proud of being based in the North of England. The opportunity is massive and the prize is a thriving, growing northern economy. There are three key challenges to be met. “First is digital skills. Over 5.5 per cent of the current UK workforce work in jobs which did not exist in 1990. National and local government need to lead on digital skills adoption happens for all parts of the workforce and foster a real understanding of the potential for careers in tech. “Second is activating access to private finance in the North of England – having the ambition to build billion dollar companies and activating the angel investors and talent that exists to help get these companies established and grow from initial smart pre-seed financing, through to seed and A round on terms comparable to other centres like Hamburg, New York, Singapore. “And finally, TechNorth – creating a coherent message about the supply chain strengths which relate to digital such as logistics, health tech, FinTech, gaming, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics. Building on these global networks to grow existing companies, retain and attract great people to live and work here and to encourage start new companies to create the jobs of the future.”

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FROM THE MAGIC OF MCLAREN TO A NEW APPROACH FOR A FORD FAVOURITE, JORDAN CUTFORTH ROUNDS UP THE LATEST MOTORING NEWS. WHO NEEDS AN SUV? Volkswagen has done to the Passat what they did to the Octavia: they’ve jacked-up the ride-height, added black body cladding as well as fitting permanent all-wheel drive. For sure it’ll tackle muddy terrain better than most SUVs and with the Passat’s mandatory estate body, it’ll be as practical, if not more so. There will be five engines available which range from 148hp to 217hp for the petrol engines and 148hp to 237hp for the diesels’. All engines will come with a stop-start system, the ability to recover energy lost whilst braking and battery regeneration.

JAGUAR GOES ONE BETTER You would have thought that Jaguar couldn’t possibly improve on the old XF, but with the new model, they have. The new Jaguar XF comes with a range of engines starting with a 161hp 2.0-litre diesel with a six-speed manual gearbox to a 375hp supercharged V6 petrol with an eightspeed automatic transmission. Jaguar claim these engines are the cleanest and most efficient non-hybrid units in the class with figures as low as 104g/km of CO2. The XF comes laden with technology, including a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Compared to the previous model, the XF provides 15mm more headroom, 24mm extra kneeroom and up to 27mm more headroom for rear occupants. Prices start from £32,300.

FORD ADDS VIM AND VIGOUR After years of being a blue-collar car company, Ford has decided to become a bit more whitecollar in its approach by the means of their new sub-brand known as Vignale. It’s the same concept that Citroen uses for its DS range; they take cars they already build and inject a bit more class and zing. The Vignale brand, however, gives buyers a personalised ownership experience. The first Vignale model will be the Mondeo in all body guises. It’s plusher and more refined than the ‘ordinary’ version. It is powered by a choice of the same engines found in the Focus ST, a new 210bhp bi-turbo diesel or a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain making 187bhp. The new range is on sale now with prices starting at £29,045.

McLAREN’S NEW BABY ARRIVES With the exception of the newly premiered 540C, the 570S, costing £143,250, is the easiest way to own a McLaren. But there’s nothing entry-level about the performance. From 0-100mph, it’s as quick as the McLaren F1 at 6.3 seconds. 060mph takes 3.2 seconds. Top speed, 204mph. This is achieved through the same 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 motor found in the rest of McLaren’s range. However, they insist it’s unlike any other McLaren with a tweaked calibration, new hardware and new turbochargers. As a result, power is now 562bhp with 443lb ft of torque. The 570S is different because it has traditional anti-roll bars rather than hydraulic roll control circuits which gave previous McLarens’ that unique ‘magic carpet’ ride. Still, it all sounds fantastic.

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MOTORING

SPECIAL EDITION SCIROCCO The new Scirocco GTS has just been announced at the recent Shanghai International Motor Show. It will come with the same 217bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit found in the Golf GTI. This means it will sprint from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and reach a maximum top speed of 153mph (1mph faster than the DSG equipped car). It’ll also achieve 46.3mpg on the combined cycle (44.1mpg for the DSG equipped car). It will come with the same body kit as the Scirocco R, bespoke alloy wheels and 3D GTS logos on the radiator grill and tailgate. There are also two huge strips going over the car, but this costs you extra. Inside, there are many GTS logos, a sports steering wheel, ‘black piano lacquer’ trim, stainless steel pedals and a black headliner.

NEW FOUND SOPHISTICATION? The eagerly anticipated new Ford Focus RS will be packing a new 2.3litre EcoBoost engine under its bonnet, housing 316hp. To tame all these rampaging stallions, the power is delivered through – for the first time in a Focus – an all-new all-wheel drive system. A six-speed manual is the only option as well. Due to go on sale in early 2016 costing around £30,000.

THE THINKING MANS SUPERCAR The last generation Audi R8 was a huge success. This new version has some big shoes to fill. Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, the new Audi R8 will come in two flavours when it’s released in late 2015: the V10 and V10 Plus. The former obviously gets a V10 engine, this time packing 533hp. The latter also has a V10, but the Plus adds an extra 69hp, equating to a total output of 602hp – the most powerful production Audi ever. Both versions come with quattro all-wheel drive with variable torque control, and all the latest Audi tech including the ‘virtual cockpit’ for the instruments. Plus, only a duelclutch transmission will be offered. No manual. The V10 will start from £119,500 and the V10 Plus from £137,500.

CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT

PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS – IT’S BACK Porsche’s ultimate track-day monster has returned. Gone is the GT3’s 3.8-litre engine and in arrives a new 4.0-litre straight-six unit. Power has risen to 500hp making the 0-62mph sprint a blur at 3.3 seconds and the 0-124mph time takes 10.9 seconds. Only the PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be offered. Prices will start from £131,296 when they arrive in Porsche showrooms in May.

The Ford EcoSport has had a hard life since it was born last year by not quite being able to match its closest rivals for space and driving enjoyment. Ford have realised this and so they’ve created the ‘sportier’ EcoSport S. Available later on in the year, the EcoSport S will incorporate the new engineering tweaks of the normal model – 10mm drop in ride height, improved sound deadening, a reworked steering system and improved styling changes to the interior – but the S will add a new exterior colour named deep impact blue, a black roof, black mirror caps, a sporty rear diffuser and privacy glass. The EcoSport S will incorporate the same engines as the normal EcoSport. The diesel engines however gain an extra 5hp.

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NEW DISCOVERY SPORT THE FLEXIBLE BUSINESS MODEL

Meet the New Discovery Sport, the newest member of the Discovery family. With its flexible seating and class-leading versatility, plus all the capability you’d expect from a Land Rover, this compact SUV will always get your team wherever they’re going. Even in rain, hail or snow. Featuring a powerful 2.2L SD4 turbodiesel engine, the New Discovery Sport delivers combined economy up to 46.3mpg with CO2 emissions from 162g/km. Then later in 2015, a highly efficient two wheel drive eD4 turbodiesel engine will join the range, with CO2 emissions from just 119g/km^. And as with every Land Rover, safety is paramount. First-in-class pedestrian airbags and autonomous emergency braking come as standard. Along with happy, reassured employees. New Discovery Sport from £32,395, one of the most adaptable company cars on the road. And off it. Call Guy Salmon Sheffield on 0114 276 5655 today to find out more.

Guy Salmon Land Rover Sheffield 301 Savile Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7UD

0114 276 5655 www.guysalmon.sheffield.landrover.co.uk Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the New Discovery Sport range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 38.2 (7.4) – 40.4 (7.0), Extra Urban 49.6 (5.7) – 50.4 (5.6), Combined 44.8 (6.3) – 46.3 (6.1). CO2 emissions 166 – 162 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only. ^Subject to homologation. Details correct at time of going to press.E&OE.

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INTRODUCING THE INGENIUM LAND ROVER’S NEW GENERATION OF ENGINES SPELLS A CLEANER, GREENER FUTURE FOR THE ICONIC BRITISH VEHICLES.

t’s no overstatement to say that Ingenium engines are the future for Land Rover.

Designed from scratch at our £500m Engine Manufacturing Centre in the West Midlands, the Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium Powertrain – to give it its full title – is a state-of-the-art car engine. It has been engineered to maximise performance, refinement and environmental sustainability whilst reducing running costs for owners.

the emission of harmful gases such as CO2 and nitrogen oxide. n Ingenium will save you money.Improved efficiency and emissions means less money on petrol and a lower tax band. Plus, service intervals have been extended. n Enhanced performance. Higher torque means increased acceleration.

This year, the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine is being introduced to the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models. Over the coming years, variants of the Ingenium engine will be featured more and more in updated versions of current models and newly unveiled ones. "Customers around the world are increasingly demanding cleaner-running, more efficient vehicles that maintain or even enhance the performance attributes expected of a rugged allterrain vehicle or a high performance car. Our Ingenium engines deliver this to a new level." said Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart, Jaguar Land Rover Group Engineering Director. What it means for you n Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient engine ever. Achieves up to 68mpg. n Better for the environment. Reduces

GUY SALMON LAND ROVER SHEFFIELD: PASSIONATE ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer feedback is important to Guy Salmon Land Rover and during the last three months the team has scored a 99 per cent positive response to their customer questionnaire. The Guy Salmon dealership is well established in Sheffield, providing new car, approved used car sales and aftersales services. Business and corporate services include Business Contract Hire with optional service, maintenance and repair

n Smoother and quieter to drive. Due to a lighter engine and technical modifications. n Retains all-terrain capability. No compromise on off-roading or towing. Why is it so important? Since the first Land Rovers rolled off the production line in 1948, a commitment to cutting-edge technology has been a key feature of the brand. The Ingenium engine is the latest innovative step forward in improving our vehicles, and will meet new EU6b emissions regulations which come into force from 1 September 2015. The Ingenium is also ‘future-proofed’. Some of the world’s finest automotive engineers have developed the engine from a blank page, with no compromises and one eye on tomorrow. It also demonstrates Land Rover’s commitment to British manufacturing. By bringing engine production in-house, we’ve been able to create 6,900 jobs in the UK at the JLR Engine Manufacturing Centre and in the supply chain.

CONTACT: Guy Salmon Land Rover Sheffield, 301 Savile Street, Sheffield, S4 7UD Tel: 0114 276 5655 www.guysalmon.sheffield.landrover.co.uk www. landrover.sheffield@sytner.co.uk

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SELF-HELP RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WHEN EMMA KILLILEA WAS DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING FROM COELIAC DISEASE SHE WAS DISAPPOINTED AT THE LACK OF GLUTEN-FREE FOOD AVAILABLE… SO SHE DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT. JULIE FARMER MET THE FOUNDER OF DELICIOUS ALCHEMY WHO IS BRIGHTENING UP THE SUPERMARKET’S ‘FREE FROM’ SHELVES.

She decided to quit her studies early to put the funds to use and in 2006 the company was launched.

massive hit; one supermarket forecast 74 pallets to last 12 months but sold them in the first three.

She had previously experienced discomfort after eating and had been repeatedly ill with colds and flu, but it wasn’t until she got some wheat in her sock while out walking, resulting in inflamed skin for several days, that she realised she had an allergy.

Not long after she bought a stand at the International Food and Drink Event, a large trade show in London – where she met the free-from technologist for Sainsbury’s .

“Just after this we had the financial crash and I couldn’t get credit from the banks because I was a small company with no experience in food. Fortunately South Yorkshire Investment Fund (now Yorkshire Finance) had some faith in me. Setting up a company in the food industry is not easy – it costs about £30,000 to launch a single line in a supermarket. I’ve paid it all back now but I needed this investment at the beginning to have any chance of supplying to other big retailers.

t was in 2002 while working as a video games developer that Emma Killilea realised she was allergic to wheat.

She promptly gave up wheat and noticed a vast improvement in her health within two weeks although it wasn’t until a few years later that she learnt she had coeliac disease. “I was a bit miffed at the lack of natural, healthy and delicious gluten-free food there was,” said Emma. “But not one to quietly grumble in the corner I did something about it!” In 2004 Emma gave up her job and enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University to study food science and marketing. “At this stage I knew I wanted a glutenfree food business but I wanted a big business, not a cottage business,” said Emma. “I had the passion but lacked the technical knowledge so decided to go back to university.” In 2005 Emma won the university’s annual Enterprise Challenge with her business plan for Delicious Alchemy and was awarded £5,000 to help set up the company. She went on to win again when Yorkshire universities went head to head, before scooping the national prize.

“At the time I didn’t have any experience of supplying a supermarket and had no idea how to go about it but this guy helped me. I joined the Supply Something

‘It isn’t just a way of churning out money it’s about making the gluten-free world more delicious. And that drives us.’ – Emma Killilea (above)

New programme which helps small suppliers work with the Sainsbury’s and in December 2007 my first gluten-free breakfast cereal hit the shelves.” In August 2008 Delicious Alchemy was the first company in the UK to launch gluten free oats in retail. The oats were a

“I went down the own label route when I set up because they was no way that I could fund a brand. In 2009 – at which point I was still working from home – I won additional supermarket listings and went on to lease my first premises.” It was also in 2009 that Emma took on her first employee, quickly followed by a second. The number of employees is now up to 25. The company outgrew its first premises at Meersbrook Works and in 2013 moved into Canada House on Commercial Street. Having previously outsourced to co-packers the company has also recently opened its own factory at Brightside to cope with the everincreasing product range. The selection has grown from just oats (which is still the best-selling product), to a whole gluten--free range, including white and brown bread mix, cookie mix,

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DID YOU KNOW? Gluten is the name for the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale. In simple terms it is the ‘glue’ that holds food together. Coeliac disease is not an allergy or intolerance to gluten – it is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakes the substances in gluten as threatening to the body and attacks them. Around one per cent of the population suffers from coeliac disease. Many others have sensitivities to gluten and wheat causing anything from rashes to bloating, weight loss and weight gain.

going to eat? I feel passionately that noone should be without food and I want food banks to have products that allergy sufferers can eat.” It is this passion for helping other allergy sufferers – coupled with Emma’s innovation and drive – that has led to Delicious Alchemy winning several awards over the years.

Delicious Alchemy is offering free UK mainland delivery to FFB readers from 1-30 June. Order at www.deliciousalchemy.co.uk and enter FFB at the checkout. brownie mix, sponge mix, muesli and porridge – with the recent addition of individual porridge pots. The company now supplies approximately two million units each year to retail and food service and is expected to grow at about 20 per cent this year. Sales via the company’s own website are roughly doubling month on month. “For the immediate future the focus is on the new factory,” said Emma. “This will make a big difference to us as it gives us complete control over our manufacturing processes. “Over the next couple of years we’ll also be focusing heavily on new product development. There is massive potential in terms of new products as well as enormous potential to reach new customers which is why we’re designing a European export strategy for next year.”

Emma also plans to set up a charitable foundation in the forthcoming months, in which she will invest 10 per cent of the company’s profits. Her vision is for the profits to be split three ways – to a coeliac charity, to a programme for researching allergies and to the manufacturing of gluten free food at cost for a food bank. “If someone goes to a food bank at the moment and has an allergy, what are they

The first was a Great Taste Award in 2007 for its gluten-free loaf and ginger mini-loaf. Many more have followed and at the time of First For Business going to print the company was waiting to hear whether two of its products – muesli and vanilla sponge mix – had won in the Breakfast Foods and Store Cupboard categories of the FreeFrom Food Awards. “We are now going for awards that are not just in gluten-free,” said Emma. “Although the products are gluten-free we have always wanted them to be equal to ‘normal’ food in terms of quality, taste and aroma. “Our branded offer is jolly and upbeat. The other products out there that do the same thing still tend to have a medical edge to them. We want to bridge the gap and make gluten-free products more fun. Buyers love it and are going mad for it – it makes their shelves stand out. “Quite a few of us within the company have had our own battle with gluten and it’s important that people know we really care about this. It isn’t just a way of churning out money it’s about making the gluten-free world more delicious. And that drives us.”

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EXCELLENCE AWARD IS A FIRST FOR BRITAIN Universal Projects Director, Nigel Tomlinson, was honoured at the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe Awards when he was awarded the 2015 Howard Rosen Special Award for Excellence. The Awards ceremony was held during a gala dinner at the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales in London and attended by British Chambers drawn from across Europe with Lord Karan Bilimoria as the keynote speaker for the evening.

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Nigel is the first British recipient of the award which was given to him for his outstanding service to the development of British trade overseas in a career spanning almost 35 years and his ongoing commitment to the British Chambers of Commerce overseas including the design and implementation of training and development academies.

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Nigel said: “This award was completely unexpected and I am deeply honoured. The fact that my efforts have been recognised on an international stage yet again is very gratifying. British Chambers from Dublin to Moscow and Helsinki to Madrid were a part of this and I am proud to have been able to assist them at a crucial time for the future development and role of chambers.”

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WORK AND PLAY

A MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS, ACHIEVEMENTS, CELEBRATIONS AND NEW FACES

SUPPORT DOGS AND YOUR BUSINESS The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce will be holding a fundraising evening in honour of Support Dogs, its charity of the year for 2015. The event takes place on 17 September at Sheffield Cathedral and details and tickets will be available soon at www.scci.org.uk/events. Support Dogs changes the lives of children and adults affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability and they have many ways for local businesses to get their staff and customers involved. Get in touch by emailing danny.anderson@supportdogs.org.uk or phone 0114 261 7800 to discuss how your business could partner the charity.

‘GRIPPLING’ WITH SHEFFIELD TIGERS At one of this season’s best games, Sheffield Tigers RUFC entertained representatives from a main sponsor, Gripple Limited, and also welcomed presidents from two other UK clubs (pictured right).

WESTBOURNE SCHOOL WELCOMES IAPS Sheffield’s Westbourne School welcomed 30 headteachers from across the region as the Independent Association of Prep Schools summer conference came to the city. The North East branch of the IAPS covers around 60 schools, mostly from Yorkshire but also from Nottingham in the south to Durham in the north. The meeting was held at Halifax Hall after which the heads had the chance to enjoy a pupil-led tour of Westbourne School.

HENDERSON’S LAUNCH CHARITY BOTTLE Iconic Sheffield condiment company, Henderson’s Relish, have released a limited edition bottle to raise money for The Children’s Hospital Charity. The bright, colourful bottle, designed by internationally acclaimed designduo Tado, features the charity’s loveable mascot, Theo bear. The special bottles will go on sale with 5p from each donated to The Children’s Hospital in Sheffield.

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GET UP TO SPEED BREAKS ALL RECORDS! In true spirit of collaboration, for the fifth year in succession, local companies have rallied round to support the annual Get Up To Speed (GUTS) interactive Careers Fayre, which took place at The Magna Science Adventure Centre. This highly successful event, which is funded entirely by the private sector, is recognised as the most influential and largest event of its kind in Yorkshire, giving young people an insight into the career opportunities in engineering, manufacturing and technology. Organised by local charity the work-wise Foundation and Very Creative Ltd this year’s event broke all records, with over 1,850 visitors, exhibitors and attractions. John Barber, co-founder of workwise, said: “60 local companies and organisations joined us at GUTS with interactive stands keen to show their apprenticeship opportunities as well as the plethora of different jobs and careers there are in engineering and manufacturing in the region. “In addition we had a vast array of different attractions demonstrating to young people the impact that science, technology, engineering and maths has in our world, ranging from virtual welding, mind-controlled quad copters, the Delorean car, featured in the ‘Back to the Future’ film, a fullsized aircraft being built by students, racing simulators, speedway, electric and hydrogen fuelled cars and much more.” Speaking at the event, Master Cutler David Grey MBE, said: “I can only describe this as the best careers event for young people I’ve ever attended. Its letting them see that not only is engineering and manufacturing a good career choice, it’s an exciting career choice and an interesting career choice. The excitement is palpable, it’s fantastic and the great thing is – this is the private sector getting together and making the decision we need to attract young people into our sector because we are growing.”

ACCOLADE FOR APPRENTICE RUSSELL A 17-year-old apprentice from Sheffieldbased automotive tools specialist Eldon Tools has won a new accolade for his achievements. Russell Fox, from Atherton Road, Arbourthorne, Sheffield has been named Made in Sheffield Apprentice of the Year. His success comes a month after he was named the AMRC Training Centre’s Boeing Apprentice of the Year and also won the Barnsley College-sponsored Academic Achiever of the Year Award at the inaugural Apprentice Awards staged by the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. AMRC Training Centre trainers have described him as ‘A hardworking, conscientious and success-focused apprentice’. Tracy Williams from Eldon Tools, said: “Russell has got such an interest in what we do as a business. When he goes out with other people to test our tools and gets under the bonnet of a car, he knows exactly what he’s looking at and how it works, which is such a bonus. “He’s a real enthusiast about everything he does. He throws himself into every challenge. He’s a super guy.”

THE MASTER CUTLER KIDNAP IS ON The Hart Shaw pirates have kidnapped the Master Cutler David Grey and are holding him in a secret location in Sheffield. Teams of five will need to follow the clues around numerous locations in Sheffield city centre to find and release the Master Cutler.The first team to solve the riddles and release the Master Cutler is the winner! The event takes place on Wednesday 17 June from 5.30-9pm, starting outside the Crucible Theatre. To enter a team, or for further information please contact Brendan Hall at Hart Shaw on 0114 251 8872 or email brendan.hall@hartshaw.co.uk

PIONEERING WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT BOOSTS PLACES A pioneering initiative that helps 14 to 18 year olds get a head start and experience of a working environment is heading for growth. The employer led work-wise Foundation is expanding the number of places at its annual Summer Camp to 100 – an increase of a third on last year, when it doubled the numbers compared with the year before. Focusing primarily on the plethora of careers in the engineering and manufacturing sector, this year there are also limited places for a similar programme for young people interested in careers within the professional sector, such as accountancy, banking, legal etc.

BEST TEAM COMPLETE IRONMAN CHALLENGE Thank you to those who have sponsored Donna and the team at Best Solicitors – they completed the Ironman in style! Donna completed all three stages herself and Tom, Edward and Darren made up a team and completed a leg each. So far they have raised £600 for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. There is still time to sponsor at www.justgiving.com/BestSolicitorsIronMan

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10 THINGS... SHEFFIELD IS DOING TO STAND OUT BY BRENDAN MOFFETT, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING SHEFFIELD, THE CITY’S OFFICIAL DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANISATION AND PROMOTIONAL ARM, WHICH WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO DRIVE THE CITY’S REPUTATION AND VISITOR ECONOMY.

WE ARE NORTHERN AND PROUD 1

Last year saw the national spotlight shine on the north of England at last. The Northern Powerhouse initiative which captured the imagination pre-election looks set to be a long term policy with the appointment of James Wharton as Minister for Local Government. The whole idea of the Northern Powerhouse is that the great cities of the north like Sheffield become better connected with our neighbours Manchester and Leeds.

WE CREATE AND MAKE GREAT STUFF 2

Planned around the M1 corridor, the Innovation District will be important not just for the City Region and wider Northern Powerhouse, but for the UK as a whole.The AMRC along with the cluster companies in this area are already garnering international recognition and with work now underway on Factory 2050, investment interest is high and rising.

WE ARE THE OUTDOOR CITY 3

Hot on the heels of being voted the UK’s favourite city for countryside lovers by BBC’s Countryfile, there is more exciting activity to follow. This October, Sheffield will host the European Outdoor Summit where we will officially launch Sheffield: The Outdoor City as the definitive destination for visitors seeking both urban and rural adventure in one.

Stadium site, the new Olympic Legacy Park is expected to be a game changer for Sheffield, creating an innovation hub that will revolutionise sport, healthcare, physical activity and leisure. The development includes a range of indoor and outdoor facilities alongside a second UTC and flagship Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.

WE WANT OUR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY AND PROSPER 5

By emulating large corporate recruitment schemes, but working on behalf of small local employers, the RISE initiative has proven to be a groundbreaking employability scheme which is helping Sheffield retain the highly skilled talent pool of graduates that the city’s two universities produce.

WE WANT AN EVEN MORE VIBRANT CITY 6

Sheffield’s year round events and festivals programme is strong, but there are plans to develop this further. We have retained the World Snooker Championships which now reach over 350 million viewers worldwide. We are working closely with Doc/Fest to create all year round impact in the city, while Tramlines has grown up to be a credible festival on the national circuit. We have grown our excellent business events such as MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival and the Global Manufacturing Festival and we are keen to work with city partners to attract new and exciting events in future years.

OUR SPORT AND WELLBEING OFFER HAS MOVED WITH THE TIMES

BRING ON THE SHEFFIELD BID

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Earlier this year, Sheffield’s city centre

businesses voted yes to a Business Improvement District which will give businesses the power to resource and implement a wide range of city centre initiatives to make Sheffield City Centre more attractive.

A GROWING CULTURAL DESTINATION 8

Sheffield’s cultural scene remains as vibrant as ever. With Sheffield Theatres and Museums Sheffield ensuring the city is represented at a national level, we now also have a dedicated Culture Consortium providing strategic leadership to sustain cultural development across the city. The website ‘Our Favourite Places’ – the Sheffield Culture Guide has been developed with some Arts Council funding and really captures the authentic and independent vibe. Look out for the exciting Year of Making in 2016.

KELHAM ISLAND REBORN 9

Having seen significant transformation, largely in part thanks to innovative residential schemes such as Little Kelham, this area is thriving with industrial heritage interwoven into creative industries. Exceptional brewing is less of an insider’s secret and increasingly becoming a night time pull to the area, which has also given rise to an outbreak of fresh faced independent eateries.

YOUDAN CUP

It’s good to see Sheffield leveraging its football heritage to create an excellent new youth football event this summer. Hopefully this will grow significantly in the coming years.

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