Following the complete transformation of three former mills in East Yorkshire, rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has finally opened the doors to its new headquarters. It signals a huge expansion for the company which has already more than doubled the size of its workforce this year to over 130 people and has plans to double that again over the coming year. Chief Executive Sean Royce said: “This is such an essential and positive move for us and we’re delighted to finally be in. Having grown so quickly, we simply didn’t fit in our previous offices anymore. Albion Mills is a…
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By Mark Beaumont, Head of Strategic Accounts – UK Building Products Siemens Smart Infrastructure High temperatures tend to make us turn up the air conditioning, sending staff and customers scurrying to find cardigans and jumpers; offer round iced drinks, that raise our core temperatures as our bodies over compensate for the rapid cooling; and open all the windows, that often as not lets more heat in. Environmentalists and meteorologists are emphatic that the recent high temperatures, are to become a regular and frequent feature in our lives. This is part of a pattern of more extreme weather with hotter spells…
Rochdale Football Club is delighted to announce a new addition to the board of directors. Suzy Orr has joined the board as a non-executive director. North-west based Suzy is director of her family business, Windoworld, and is also founder of the Unique Ladies Network franchise. Unique Ladies is a Networking group for any woman who runs her own business, works in business or heads up a business. Their mission is to support all women in business, no matter which part of their journey they’re at, to achieve their full potential through support, encouragement, knowledge and friendship. Chairman Simon Gauge said:…
In 2009 Jack Sadler was frantically calling university Clearing hotlines from a building site in London – little did he know that his decision to join Coventry University would lead to a career as a software entrepreneur and also the love of his life. Jack says that Clearing call was the “first hustle” of his career. At the other end of the line was Dr Houshang Mashhoudy, a lecturer who guided him through the process and towards graduating with a first-class degree in Mathematics. Jack credits his time at Coventry for helping him develop the skills to run a business…
Summer festivals are a wonderful chance for your food business to really make some increased income and find new customers who enjoy your products. Having a stand at a big festival can give you a boost financially and build your business’s reputation, so it’s well worth spending time on. If you’re planning to make the rounds at the festivals this year, have you considered how you are going to create a stall that tempts customers to your products? Here, branding specialists Custom Planet will give you some ideas, so that you can start planning how to present your company this…
Nursing has always been an exciting profession, and events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have further raised its importance in the US and worldwide. Nurses are no longer just the doctor’s helper. Their roles in the medical world are becoming increasingly involved. However, before delivering primary and secondary care, diagnosing and prescribing medications, nurses need different degrees, credentials and licenses. Find out the current landscape of the nursing profession and the opportunities it offers in this article. What is a nurse practitioner? Nurse practitioners are registered professionals with the necessary education and licensing to provide different forms of care to…
As the cost-of-living rockets, price comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk asked consumers how they really feel about electric versus fossil fuel cars (petrol/diesel) and which they found most cost effective. The new survey reveals that 59.3% of petrol/diesel drivers will only consider buying an electric or hybrid vehicle ‘when I absolutely have to’. 26.2% said they would buy ‘within the next 5 years’, 10.3% said they would ‘buy now / as soon as is feasibly possible’ and only 4.3% said they’d buy ‘just before the deadline’ – 2030, when the government plan on banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. …
Have you noticed lately everyone seems to be on some sort of health and wellness journey? From ‘hot girl walks’, Sunday resets, the ‘internal shower drink’ (don’t worry, you’re not drinking shower water), the handstand trend, and so much more that I’m all totally here for… well maybe not all of it! But one wellness movement I can get behind is swapping out the alcohol for a fizzy beverage that doesn’t leave me with any remorse the next morning, and I’m not the only one. In fact, the non-alcoholic seltzer industry is booming right now and some brands are even…
As we make the most of warmer temperatures and bright, sunny days, many pet owners will enjoy scenic, summer walks with their pooch – but there is bacteria lurking in lakes and streams that can seriously harm our beloved dogs. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Blue-green algae can grow in all aquatic environments, but it’s most prevalent in still or stagnant water during summer. This particular type of bacteria is highly poisonous to animals, and can sadly be fatal, or result in long-term health problems for those that survive. “Dogs are particularly at risk, as they are more likely…
For first-time buyers, the mortgage landscape is looking good after several low-deposit mortgages are available for their benefit. Now there are many best deals on 90% or 95% mortgages which you can use, so if you are a first-time buyer, this is an amazing opportunity for you to buy your dream home. You can start by knowing about the best mortgage deals offered, doing some research about them and also making yourself a suitable candidate for the best mortgage deals. As buying a home is one of the life-turning financial decisions of your life, the best deal on the mortgage…