News from 2014 - Love Business East Midlands

22nd December 2014

Scheme to combat crime in town centres is boosted by digital upgrade to equipment

A scheme to help retailers in Ilkeston and Long Eaton combat crime and keep their customers safe has been upgraded using the latest digital technology.

The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre

16th December 2014

Newby Castleman Helps The Little Theatre Raise the Curtain on Expansion Plans

Advice from Leicester’s leading chartered accountants is helping a 90-year-old city centre theatre plan for the future, as it looks to expand its current premises.

14th December 2014

IoD Support Love Business 2015

The past 3 years we've watched Love Business grow into the regions largest and most diverse event for business owners, directors and professionals. Hearing the great feedback from attending IoD members we decided it was time to get more involved.

14th December 2014

FSB Newtorking Hub at Love Business 2015

Federation of Small Businesses announce sponsorship of the FSB Networking Hub. Cafe, restaurant & licensed bar provides huge area to just sit and talk

11th December 2014

Birmingham Chamber Loves 'Love Business'

Hello my name is Caroline Carr, I'm from the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and I'm based at our Burton and District Chamber.

9th December 2014

How to make your business remarkable in 2015

Love Business 2015 Workshop is designed to share what you need to do, to make your business remarkable. Because you're either remarkable or invisible.

9th December 2014

RHCV Boost Sales Team to Keep East Mids Trucking

Lenton Lane Commercial vehicle dealers, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is investing in business development by boosting its sales department, with new members of staff.

9th December 2014

New Industrial Park Near City Centre Almost Complete as Deals Are Done and Firms Go In

More deals have been completed at Ivygrove Development's Sawley Park industrial site in Derby to the point where it is almost finished.

9th December 2014

Bright Young Spark Shows Enterprise Skills in Good Light by Setting Up His Own Shop!

A young entrepreneur who started selling online has just opened his first shop and employed two assistants – at the age of only 21!

8th December 2014

Reindeer Escapes Christmas See's Tree Sales Soar!

It’s an unlikely connection but the two events are inextricably linked. The key is, understanding you need to make your business remarkable. Because you're either remarkable or invisible.

5th December 2014

A Year to Remember for Burton Firm

Next year is going to be memorable one for Russell Roof Tiles whose head office is in Nicolson Way in Burton on Trent.

1st December 2014

Europa Boosts £1.7m IT Investment with New Telecoms Solution for Nottingham Branch

Nottingham based Europa Worldwide Logistics is investing £100,000 in the latest communications solution across the business in its drive to be innovative and improve productivity.

1st December 2014

Newby Castleman Sponsorship Kick Starts Menphys Festive Fundraiser

Newby Castleman Chartered Accountants has boosted a Leicestershire charity’s festive fundraiser by sponsoring its annual carol concert.

25th November 2014

Pedals for Pounds

Spondon business cycles 160km to fund raise for autism charity.

24th November 2014

Vice Presidential Promotion at Arbonne’s UK Head Office

International health, beauty and wellness organisation, Arbonne, has promoted Vicky Beckett to UK Vice President and General Manager, the organisation’s most senior UK position.

23rd November 2014

Do you want to be a record breaker?

Love Business East Midlands is the biggest free business event in the region, after 3 years the event is moving to a venue six times larger. We aim to exceed 3000 delegates at the event and have at least 1000 of those attending engaged in the record attem

21st November 2014

Else Solicitors Sponsor Speed Networking Record Attempt

Else Solicitors in Burton are sponsoring an attempt to break the world speed networking record.

19th November 2014

EE and Webhelp UK Open New Customer Contact Centre in Derby

EE and Webhelp UK have officially opened a new contact centre in Derby, marked with a launch event on Tuesday 4th November, see attached for a selection of images from the event.

19th November 2014

Institute of Financial Accountants Members Meeting to Discuss Amalgamation

Institute of Financial Accountants members in East Midlands meeting to discuss planned amalgamation with Australian professional body to form the world’s biggest SME-focused accountancy organisation

17th November 2014

Nottingham Girl’s High School in Top 10 National League

Nottingham Girl’s High School Junior School has taken a top 10 in place in The Sunday Times League of Top 100 Preparatory Schools in the UK

17th November 2014

Chauffeur company hq is the driving force behind new centre for small businesses

An old building in Stapleford has been transformed into the headquarters for one company and a working base for others.

13th November 2014

Recon Electrical Recognised as Industry’s Best at National Awards

Chesterfield’s Recon Electrical has triumphed in the national 2014 Electrical Industry awards, putting the business on track to expand further.

13th November 2014

IFA's Embedded University Model Adds Professional Qualification to Degree

The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is further strengthening its commitment to comprehensive professional training with a groundbreaking embedded model at Coventry University College.

13th November 2014

Mark Roden Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2014

“Delighted and overwhelmed” says Roden after collecting the prestigious business award.

11th November 2014

Ceramic Poppies made in Derby Studio

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red installation at the Tower of London. Created by East Midlands based artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies, proved a huge tourist attraction at the Tower of London. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, cal

10th November 2014

Ireland’s Largest Start-Up, Ding* Ranked 2nd in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2014.

Mark Roden, Founder and CEO of ding* celebrates third business recognition of the month.

4th November 2014

Churches put their faith in architect's good works for congregations and other users!

A Long Eaton architect is counting his blessings after carrying out design work on two buildings for different churches.

3rd November 2014

Firm Switches Between Historic Buildings But With An Eye On The Future As It Grows

Expanding engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has moved into new premises in Derby to deal with an increased workload.

28th October 2014

Nottingham's Newest Affordable Office Space Opens with Unique Request to Tenants

NOTTINGHAM’S newest affordable office space has opened for business with a unique selling point - tenants are requested to supply their own chairs.

27th October 2014

Business Owners Make a Bee-Line for The East Midlands

According to Tina King, the organiser of the annual Property & Business Investment Show, the East Midlands is attracting record numbers of businesses that are either relocating to — or setting up in — this diverse and business-friendly region

24th October 2014

Successes in Special Awards to Mark 20th Anniversary of Partnership Announced

WINNERS of special business awards to mark the 20th anniversary of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership have been revealed.

24th October 2014

Russell Scanlan Gets Quizzy for Nottinghamshire Hospice

Nottingham insurance broking and risk managing firm, Russell Scanlan, raised an outstanding £1,900 for a local charity, in just one evening, at its annual quiz challenge held at Trent Bridge.

20th October 2014

Businesswoman Returns Home to Unveil a Plaque and Open Partnership's New HQ

Entrepreneur and television personality Saira Khan returned to her home town of Long Eaton today (FRIDAY) to officially open the new headquarters of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership.

16th October 2014

East Midlands Chamber Love Business 2015 Main Sponsor

East Midlands Chamber is set to help make Love Business an even bigger and better event in 2015.

16th October 2014

Sustainable Future for Microjet Thanks to N’Tech

A grant of £245,000 will enable Bulwell based Microjet Precision Services Limited to purchase high tech machinery, including two Micro Water Jet cutting machines which are the first of their kind in the UK.

16th October 2014

Portillo Provides Political Insight for Trent College Students

Broadcaster and ex-Government Minister, Michael Portillo, joked he was looking forward to welcoming Labour leader Ed Miliband into the ‘former future Prime Ministers club’ when he addressed more than 300 students and guests at Trent College on Monday

16th October 2014

Global Biopharmaceutical Services Organization Plans Expansion Into New Nottingham

In 2015, biopharmaceutical services organization PAREXEL International Corporation will be moving into new premises in the city of Nottingham, securing space at the Castle Wharf development in a landmark deal that will bring new jobs to the city.

13th October 2014

Second generation forecasting software set to transform Start-up success rates

Derby-based company Finanscapes have launched the second generation of their forecasting software aimed at reducing the number of start-ups which fail.

8th October 2014

Wheeler on Board for Spectacular Grand Opening Weekend

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE MP Heather Wheeler will officially open Mercia Marina’s new £1.7m Boardwalk shopping and leisure development this weekend.

7th October 2014

Trent College Opens Doors to Future Sixth Formers

7th October 2014

TDX expands Nottingham HQ with N’Tech help to support global growth

7th October 2014

Allotment Thief Rife During Winter Months, Warns Russell Scanlan

East Midlands-based insurance broking and risk management firm, Russell Scanlan, has warned of the dangers of allotment theft during the winter months, and calls for people to take action through specialist insurance measures.

7th October 2014

Planning for Future Growth... Investment Programme Continues

As part of its on-going capital investment programme independent manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced a further £2 million outlay in its Burton on Trent factory following on from the installation of a £2 million production line two years ago.

7th October 2014

Label Apeel calls for greater efforts to reduce waste in label industry after USA trip to look at ways of turning self-adhesive waste into fuel pellets.

Stuart Kellock, MD of Braunstone-based label printers, Label Apeel has just returned from a research trip to the USA where he was looking at new methods of turning self-adhesive waste into fuel pellets

7th October 2014

Thirteen Shortlisted for Awards to Mark Enterprise Agency's 20th Anniversary

The finalists in the special business awards being held to mark the 20th anniversary of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership have been announced.

7th October 2014

Shrek Stage Starlet Ellie Has 'Time of Her Life'

A young Long Eaton schoolgirl actress admits she has had “the time of my life” after starring in Shrek The Musical at Nottingham's Theatre Royal last month.

7th October 2014

Northhampton-Based Arbonne Leads the Global Organisations Expansion into Europe

Arbonne UK, which employs 24 staff at its headquarters on Grange Park in Northampton, was chosen to take responsibility for the company expansion due to its proximity to the region and its impressive sales record.

30th September 2014

Boat Lands in City Centre Spectacle

Mercia Marina created an unusual spectacle in Derby when they “launched” a wide-beam boat in the middle of the city’s Market Place.

29th September 2014

RTI and Auto Enrolment Form the Agenda of the Inaugural Institute of Financial Accountants' East Midlands Meeting

The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is pleased to announce that the inaugural East Midlands local branch meeting is taking place this month (September).

23rd September 2014

Regeneration Agency Breathes New Life into Empty Office Building to Help Businesses

Enterprise agency Erewash Partnership has settled into its new headquarters In Long Eaton, with a formal opening planned for next month.

9th September 2014

Manufacturer in Search of New Recruits to Boost Staff by a Third After Sales Increase

A company which manufactures bespoke building products is seeking to recruit at least 10 new workers after an upsurge in sales.

4th September 2014

Excitement Brews as Sponsors Announced for ‘Law & Order More Beer’ Festival

Nottingham-based insurance broking and risk managing firm, Russell Scanlan, is delighted to announce that it is the headline sponsor alongside Alea for the upcoming Law and Order More Beer Festival.

3rd September 2014

Newgem Invests in a New Gem!

Coalville based distribution company Newgem have invested £106k in a new Renault heavy construction vehicle in time for their silver anniversary next year. This maintains the high quality and efficiency of the vehicles in their fleet.

2nd September 2014

Actons Expands with Two Key Associate Hires

Actons, the leading independent law firm in Nottingham, has appointed two new associates, expanding it’s expanding private client and wealth management offering.

26th August 2014

Celebrity Chef to Rustle up Support

Autism charity NORSACA is hosting an event to highlight the importance of CSR

26th August 2014

Pleasing GCSE Results for Trent College

Trent College students have again maintained a strong A*-C GCSE pass rate of 92% as the school’s 2014 results were revealed on Thursday (21 August).

26th August 2014

Television personality issues rallying call for local organisations to enter awards

Entrepreneur and television personality Saira Khan is encouraging businesses from her local area of Erewash to enter a special set of awards to honour and celebrate excellence.

15th August 2014

Trent College A-Levels Buck National Trend

Trent College has bucked the national trend of a fall in overall pass rates and the numbers of students gaining the top A* and A grades in this year’s A-levels

11th August 2014

Sound financial advice helps Leicester charity grow and grow

Sound financial advice from Newby Castleman has helped a Leicester charity purchase an iconic city building as part of its ongoing expansion.

11th August 2014

Derbyshire company secures prestigious CIOB award for collaborative working

A Chesterfield company has won a major industry award for its refurbishment of the offices and reception of the Mining Information Centre in Mansfield.

11th August 2014

From draft to draught - beer enterprise with wildlife drawing theme goes for real ale!

An East Midlands beer enterprise has launched new cask ale initiatives to promote its ranges of products, with more in the pipeline.

7th August 2014

New measures to drive down motor fraud welcomed by insurance boss

The Government’s clamp-down on the UK’s compensation culture and fake whiplash claims continues.

7th August 2014

Beautician comes on board at Mercia Marina

Beauty therapist Anna Bovey is expecting to open her new salon at Mercia Marina’s new Boardwalk development by mid-September.

4th August 2014

Why the words ‘time-poor’ are a stake-in-the-heart for Andy Jervis

Chesterton House founder and owner Andy Jervis had heard my name several times and popped over to our stand at Love Business 2014; after a couple of follow-up meetings we were subsequently engaged to provide Executive Coaching services to help...

31st July 2014

Dhofar so Good as Iconic Trade Centre with Derby Foundations Appears in the Desert!

A major landmark of the future is gradually rising from the desert in the Arabian peninsular, thanks to Derby engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask.

31st July 2014

Partnership Celebrates its 20th Anniversary by Honouring Excellence in Local Business

Enterprise agency Erewash Partnership is marking its 20th anniversary with a special one-off set of awards to honour and celebrate excellence in business.

30th July 2014

Bioscience Business Gets a Boost

A pioneering Nottingham bioscience firm that conducts lifesaving research aimed at identifying new medicines is set to expand its scientific capabilities thanks to a £59,200 grant.

30th July 2014

United Cast Bar Smashes World Record For Largest Bar of Iron Produced

One of most prestigious continuous cast iron bar foundries, United Cast Bar (UK) Limited based in Chesterfield, has broadened the boundaries in the manufacture of continuously cast iron.

14th July 2014

Raise the Roof at Woburn Forest

Tiles made by Burton on Trent’s Russell Roof Tiles are taking centre stage at the newest Center Parcs holiday Village which has just opened its doors to short break guests.

11th July 2014

New businesses to be “floated” at Mercia Marina

Mercia Marina’s new £1.7m Boardwalk development will now include six floating businesses operating from moored canal boats at the 74-acre Derbyshire beauty spot.

11th July 2014

Historic Homestead sold with new owners opening it for business and the community

One of Derbyshire's most historic homes has changed hands – with the new owners using it as both a business and a residence.

9th July 2014

Icon Polymer Expands its Manufacturing Leadership Team

Icon Polymer, the world-leading technology company specialising in engineered polymer products, has made a further strategic senior appointment to support its unique collaborative approach to working with its global customer base.

4th July 2014

Icon Polymer Goes Global With Further Major Aerospace Contract Win

Icon Polymer Group, a technology company in engineered polymer products, has landed another major contract win, further strengthening its rapid growth in the global aerospace sector.

4th July 2014

Eden Rewards Hard Work

Nottingham based Eden Public Relations has expanded its team with the appointment of Alex Jones as PR Assistant.

3rd July 2014

Arbonne Continues Expansion With Five New Appointments

Northampton based health, beauty and wellness company, Arbonne, has appointed five new team members this month following a period of significant growth.

1st July 2014

Icon Polymer Passes Aerospace Audit With Flying Colours

Icon Polymer, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of polymer composite products, has been recertified by the British Standards Institution with its AS9100 aerospace standard after a full recertification audit.

27th June 2014

New era as lighting manufacturer Advance International moves into new premises

Advance International has moved to upgraded and expanded premises at Hilton Business Park, Derbyshire.

27th June 2014

Flogas Renewables Announces Distribution Partnership With Northern Power Systems

26th June 2014

Investment in latest hi-tech machine keeps historic Derby company at the cutting edge

It may be one of Derby's oldest companies, but Eggleston Steel is still at the cutting edge of industry having just invested in the most advanced laser profiling machine in the country.

19th June 2014

Having a home-selling nightmare, a bridging loan may be the answer

Property bounce spreads across the country with prices tipped to rise 35% by 2020

19th June 2014

National Quality Mark Equals National Recognition For The Derbyshire Network

Ripley based organisation, The Derbyshire Network has been accredited with the nationally recognised quality mark for organisations which provide support to individuals to make learning and work more accessible – the matrix Standard

17th June 2014

N’Tech Supporting Clean Tech Growth

EkkoSense is the latest business in Nottingham’s thriving clean tech sector to benefit from the Nottingham Technology Grant Fund (N’Tech). The N’Tech grant of £64,000 will assist EkkoSense to help even more businesses across the UK to save energy and...

16th June 2014

East Midlands Expansion Bridges the Gap

Europa Worldwide Logistics, one of the UK’s largest privately owned transport companies is expanding its footprint and has chosen an iconic Nottingham location for its latest site.

16th June 2014

East Midlands firms in business excellence spotlight

More than 230 guests celebrated the success of companies making a difference to East Midlands’ communities at the annual Responsible Business Awards.

16th June 2014

East Midlands Company Recognised as One of the Best at National Industry Awards

Chesterfield’s Recon Electrical has been recognised as one of the best at a national industry awards ceremony.

12th June 2014

Russell’s Talent Show

Burton-headquarted Russell Roof Tiles (RRT), who next year will have spent 25 years in the town, is looking forward to a solid future by investing in young local talent.

9th June 2014

Peer-to-Peer Lending shoots past the £1.5 Billion mark

Correctly advised and properly arranged, a bridging loan is an excellent financial tool. The problem occurs when they are used in the wrong circumstances, or arranged where an ‘exit’ is not in place.

8th June 2014

As property market hots up Bridging Loans provide key to fast sales

Redrock Commercial Finance have noticed a rise in bridging loans because high street and private banks are taking too long to process loan applications.

6th June 2014

Racing Sponsorship Provides Winning Formula

PKF Cooper Parry is to provide driving force to one of the UK’s most exciting single-seater racing drivers Jake Hughes.

4th June 2014

Free Seminar Will Offer Advice on Financial Planning in Retirement

Those approaching and in retirement are invited to a free seminar in Nottingham city centre about how to manage their assets in retirement, organised by Nelsons Solicitors.

30th May 2014

New Class of Coagulant Gets go Ahead for Clinical

Haemostatix Ltd announced today that it has received authorisation from the UK regulator, MHRA, to commence a clinical trial of its lead product, PeproStat™.

28th May 2014

Talented students shine at Young Creative Awards

Three creative students from New College Nottingham (ncn) are celebrating this week after winning the Fashion, Photography and Graphic Design categories at this year’s Nottingham Young Creative Awards.

28th May 2014

Nottingham Businesses Show Support by £250 Donations to FHP Living’s Charity Trip to Ghana

Five Nottingham businesses have donated hundreds of pounds to support FHP Living’s trip to Ghana to help rebuild a local school.

23rd May 2014

Nottingham’s Attenborough Dental to Pilot Ground-Breaking Orthopaedic Procedure

Nottingham-based Attenborough Dental is to pioneer a ground-breaking medical procedure which will see the dental and orthopaedic professions unite.

23rd May 2014

Charity Begins at Home

PR professionals will learn first-hand about the benefits of supporting charities at a presentation next month, bringing together the expertise of national CIPR President Stephen Waddington and Melanie Howard from the East Midlands charity NORSACA.

22nd May 2014

Hot Property is Back – And Open to Notts Businesses

Talented musical professionals from across the city are being invited to sign up to Nottingham Hot Property 2014 – whether they want to sing, play, sponsor, or just attend.

22nd May 2014

Finesse Team Helping to Place Staff & Bookings

Owner of the Finesse group of hotels says he is hoping to secure roles for all 40 staff made redundant from the Lace Market Hotel in Nottingham this week.

20th May 2014

Nottingham Businesses Invited to German Trade Networking Event

Business leaders and entrepreneurs in Nottingham are invited to a free event designed to offer top-class advice about pursuing trade opportunities in Germany.

19th May 2014

Alison Becomes Partner After Eight Years at Pkf Cooper Parry

Business advisory and accountancy firm PKF Cooper Parry has promoted an audit director to partner at the firm and nine other team members to management positions.

16th May 2014

They're spreading the 'appiness

Businesses ranging from solicitors to sandwich makers are all now available on your smartphone thanks to Creative Quarter based App Institute, who have been busy building £10,000 worth of free apps for 17 Nottingham based companies.

15th May 2014

Rolls-Royce employee achieves top marks in prestigious trade qualification

The export control manager for civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce plc Derby is celebrating after achieving the Institute of Export‘s (IOE) Diploma in International Trade.

15th May 2014

Students gain on-the-job business skills

New College Nottingham (ncn) has joined forces with the Nottingham Institute (NI) and Tiger Community Enterprises to provide real work experience opportunities to students.

9th May 2014

Nottingham Firm Brings 100 New Jobs to the City

An ambitious Nottingham firm with clients as far and wide as Abu Dhabi and Beijing has announced significant investment in the business.

6th May 2014

IT Consultancy Recruits More Entrepreneurs to Double Staff as the Company Grows

Independant information technology consultancy Economit has taken on two extra staff and moved into new offices in Derby city centre as business grows.

1st May 2014

UK Export Finance steps up support for region's exporters

UK Export Finance (UKEF) - the government’s export credit agency - is stepping up the level of export finance available to the East Midland’s smaller and medium-sized businesses to grow through exports and enter new global markets.

1st May 2014

City Gate East, Nottingham

Geo Hallam & Sons and JLL acting on behalf of F&C Reit have completed a letting of offices within City Gate East to Scape System Build.

30th April 2014

Facts about Bridging Loans

Correctly advised and properly arranged, a bridging loan is an excellent financial tool. The problem occurs when they are used in the wrong circumstances, or arranged where an ‘exit’ is not in place.

29th April 2014

Aldi To Anchor £10 Million Gateway Development

A planning application has been submitted today (fri 28.3.14) for a £10 million landmark retail scheme in Daleside Road, Nottingham – which will breathe new life into the area and create up to 200 jobs.

25th April 2014

Ken uses experience factor to help boost civil engineering firm's goal of promotion!

Engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has signed up a celebrated name in the industry to help raise the firm's profile in the highly competitive sector.

24th April 2014

Designer Radiator Manufacter Launches New Range

Designer radiators can make you feel warm even when they aren't on!

23rd April 2014

Creative England Extends Business Loans Project to East Midlands

Creative England has announced that it is extending its Business Loans programme across the midlands.

23rd April 2014

Grants Going Going…. Green

One family will soon experience living in Nottingham’s ‘greenest’ and first modular property - designed and created by a city firm with the help of local authority funding.

18th April 2014

Bridging loans to get the property you want

Bridging loans were originally designed to help house buyers stuck in a situation where the cash flow shortage is only temporary.

17th April 2014

Nottingham company boosts school’s fundraising efforts

PK education in Theatre Square, Nottingham, has boosted the fundraising efforts of two teachers from The Kingsmead School in Derby by £1000.

10th April 2014

Award-Winning BM Catalysts to Speak at Unique Event for Family Businesses

The Chairman of Award-winning family business BM Catalysts is guest speaker at a free speed dating style event for family businesses and advisers in Nottingham next month.

10th April 2014

Domestic & General Pays Out Over £1k in Support of Employee’s Passion for Local Football Club

Local employer Domestic & General paid out over £1000 as a charity donation to Nottingham Forest Ladies Football Club this week.

9th April 2014

New Midlands Ambassador Promotes Professionalism in the Wedding Planning Industry

Nottingham wedding and events planner Valerie Mattinson has been appointed Midlands Regional Ambassador for the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP), the leading industry body for the UK wedding planning market.

8th April 2014

Talent From Across the City Sought for New Show

Performers from across Nottinghamshire with a special talent are being sought to take part in an exciting show this summer.

8th April 2014

Green and Oily Fingers!

The clocks have changed, the garden is starting to bloom and leading national garden machinery distributor Henton and Chattell has invested £40,000 to keep its supply chain moving.

6th April 2014

Bridging loans set to increase as property market hots up

House prices rose by 0.6% in February 2014, a 9.4% increase on the same month in 2013, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

4th April 2014

Increased Sales for Notts Estate Agents

Spring is in the air and the property market is on the up according to the Land and New Homes team at Nottingham-based estate agents FHP Living.

4th April 2014

City has Designs on Showcase of Architectural Talent

Nottingham’s architectural talent will come under the spotlight next week – with a showcase of building design and conceptual work.

4th April 2014

Newby Castleman mega marathon effort raises over £1,800!

Over £1,800 has been raised by a team of runners from one of Leicestershire’s leading Chartered Accountancy firms as a result of taking part in this year’s Loughborough Half Marathon.

3rd April 2014

Improving Digital Connectivity for Creative Quarter Businesses

A new scheme is launching today to help provide high speed broadband and office network equipment for businesses located in the Creative Quarter.

2nd April 2014

Is this the death of the business overdraft?

According to the Bank of England, overdraft lending to SMEs fell by £800m in December 2014, the biggest monthly fall in three years – representing 70 per cent of the total fall in business lending.

1st April 2014

Local Dealer Goes Centre Stage with Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse will be hitting the road in style after signing a new three year sponsorship deal with local vehicle dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV).

28th March 2014

Nottingham's Nelsons Solicitors Offers Pothole Advice After Sharp Rise in Number of Compensation Claims Due to Damaged Roads

Nottingham’s Nelsons Solicitors are giving motorists, cyclists and motorcyclists tips on how to deal with accidents and damage caused by potholes.

27th March 2014

Media Info - WATES GROUP REPORTS £35.2M TURNOVER IN THE EAST MIDLANDS AS ITS NATIONAL ORDER BOOK CLIMBS 50%

The Wates Group has reported a strong financial performance for the year with a national profit of £22.3m and a forward order book of £2.4bn.

27th March 2014

Some of the best known businesses in the East Midlands have donated over 10,000 hours in staff volunteering...

In the countdown to Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Week on March 31, the figures from businesses including British Gas, Capital One and Shoosmiths reveal how they have helped charities and local communities through fundraising and volunt

25th March 2014

Geldards Partner New Trustee

NORSACA is pleased to have appointed its first Trustee from the legal sector to strengthen its Board of Trustees.

15th March 2014

What to look out for if you are looking for a bridging loan

The advantage of bridging finance is it can be arranged within a few days or quicker. Which makes it a very flexible way to raise capital fast, and is typically used because long-term finance takes too long to arrange in the specific circumstances.

14th March 2014

NCN Students Take Charge at the Hilton

Hospitality Management students from New College Nottingham (ncn) are set to take over the Hilton’s Nicholson’s restaurant as part of a special business challenge set by Hotel Manager Paul Michael.

10th March 2014

What can bridging loans be used for?

Today bridging loans are being used more and more for commercial and professional uses, however the traditional use was to bridge between selling one house and buying another.

9th March 2014

Arbonne Celebrates Growth with Head Office Expansion

Northampton based health and wellness organisation Arbonne has expanded its UK operation and unveiled plans to launch its award winning business in Poland.

8th March 2014

What is a bridging loan?

A bridging loan is a popular loan option designed to offer a short term solution to a pressing financial circumstance. Bridging loans are available for a wide variety of reasons, including property investment, buy-to-let and development. However, more rec

5th March 2014

Business Urged Not to Miss Out on Celebrating the Town's Success at Free Breakfast Event

Local businesses are invited to share in the success of the town’s inward investment campaign, Destination Chesterfield, at the Proact Stadium on Thursday 19th March from 7.30am – 10.30am.

5th March 2014

New Show-Stopping Picture Designer Radiators Launched at Ideal Home Show

New for 2014 from Agadon Heat & Design is a stunning range of glass designer radiators which can be printed with any customer image. Some ideas and examples can be viewed at the Show on stand 1L20.

4th March 2014

Investment Boost For Pharma Firm

Contract research organisation, XenoGesis Ltd is investing £250,000 to develop a pioneering range of biological testing procedures (assays), which could help to speed up the rate of drug discovery in the UK.

4th March 2014

£40k Boost for Next Generation of Nottingham Entrepreneurs

Notts entrepreneurs have the opportunity to win 16 £2,500 prizes from one of the city’s programmes designed to create the next generation of Nottingham start-ups.

4th March 2014

Trucking Neighbours!

Alfreton-based distribution firm Allegro Transport has taken delivery of its greenest ever truck and they bought local!

3rd March 2014

Picture Designer Radiators Launched at Grand Designs Live 2014 by East Midlands Designer Radiator Manufacturer

New for 2014 from Agadon Heat & Design, designer radiator manufacturers based in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, is a stunning range of glass designer radiators which can be printed with any customer image.

25th February 2014

Nottingham Tech Firm Helps Keep the Nation on Trax

Amidst growing concerns over the obesity crisis in the UK, a Nottingham firm is putting health and wellbeing high on the national agenda with its innovative body composition technology.

18th February 2014

Jobs Boost in “Historic” TV Opportunitys

A new TV station to be launched in Nottingham is set to give employees a chance to ‘make history’ - as it lines up 25 new jobs.

18th February 2014

CQ Businesses Encouraged to Share Views on Broadband

In the Spring Nottingham City Council and the Creative Quarter Company will be launching a new business support scheme to improve digital connectivity

18th February 2014

Three Units Left at Mercia Marina’s Boardwalk

Just three waterfront retail units remain up for grabs as Mercia Marina’s new £1.7m Boardwalk development begins to take shape.

17th February 2014

CQ Businesses Encouraged to Share Views on Broadband

In the spring Nottingham City Council and the Creative Quarter Company will be launching a new business support scheme to improve digital connectivity.

17th February 2014

Creative Quarter Loan Fund is Key to Unlocking Finance for Growing Businesses

The New Year is off to a flying start for two companies located in the city, with news that they’ve been awarded funds from the Creative Quarter Loan Fund.

14th February 2014

FCA Regulation Plans Risk "Taking the Crowd Out of Crowdfunding"

Speaking at a Westminster Hall debate on the 18th December, Labour MP Barry Sheerman warned there was evidence that a rush to regulate the sector in the US had “strangled the baby at birth."

14th February 2014

Digging for Gold!

Ambergate-based J.C.Balls & Sons, the plant hire and excavation specialists, has purchased three new heavy goods vehicles (HGV) to fulfil a prestigious contract with leading construction material supplier Aggregate Industries.

14th February 2014

MAHLE celebrates 75 new recruits in the last year

Wellingborough based engineering company MAHLE is celebrating growing its workforce over the last year. 75 new recruits mean staff numbers in Wellingborough have now risen to 310 with an additional 200 based in Northampton.

13th February 2014

Entrepreneur Shares Success

More than one business in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter looks likely to flourish thanks to the award of £150,000 from Nottingham Technology Grant Fund (N’Tech).

12th February 2014

Buxton Inventor Dr John C Taylor OBE Talks at Love Business event

Inventor, Horologist, Adventurer and Philanthropist Dr John C Taylor OBE FREng is one of Britain’s greatest inventors. He was born in Buxton, Derbyshire, attended school on the Isle of Man and then later graduated in Natural Sciences from Corpus Christ

12th February 2014

Alternative Finance Market Almost Doubles to Nearly £1bn in 2013 According to a Recent Study

The UK's market for alternative finance grew by 91 per cent in 2013, reaching almost £1bn in value

11th February 2014

Get Inside Your Buyers Head

Marketing would be really simple if you only knew exactly what would work for all your customers, wouldn’t it? To do that, though, you’d have to be a mind reader, and that’s impossible. Or is it?

10th February 2014

Fast-Track for Planning Disputes Has Limited Impact

The plans announced in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill to fast-track infrastructure-related planning disputes through a new specialist court are a welcome move for developers

6th February 2014

Biggest Commercial Station in the East Midlands

The latest audience figures are in and once again it’s great news for Gem 106.

4th February 2014

Grant Boosts Turnover for Nottingham Pharma Firm

A specialist Nottingham research and development company, which already works with many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical businesses, is hoping that a new grant will enable it to increase turnover significantly over the next 12 months.

3rd February 2014

Social Media & Networking: What’s most effective where, and why?

You’ll be reading this expecting me to talk about networking and the various social media, right? You’ll be expecting me to tell you when/where/why using Twitter is most effective, right? Or at what point in the sales cycle Facebook is most effective?

31st January 2014

NCN b2b Gives Employers a Helping Hand

Small businesses are being encouraged to get their fair share of the free training available in Notts and Derbyshire.

30th January 2014

Net Promoter Score and why it matters to you and your business

So you've gone out and generate lots of new leads, sales and life is good! Time for a lovely holiday in the sun celebrating your amazing success. Hang on though! one month down the line and a large chunk of those customers have deserted to your competitor

30th January 2014

What makes the difference in business?

In this article we explore the secret to creating a long lasting profitable business through customer loyalty.

29th January 2014

Celebrations After Sales Staff Clean Up Over Holidays with Major New Contracts

Sales staff at leading cleaning company Office Care are celebrating after sweeping up new clients and contracts worth more than £200,000 a year over the holiday period.

23rd January 2014

Record Sales of Luxury Cars Drive New Work to City Engineering Consultancy

Leading Derby civil engineering company Rodgers Leask is sharing in the resurgent sales success of Britain's biggest car maker.

22nd January 2014

Monteith Scott Helps Pure Offices Maximise Space

Interior architects Monteith Scott has worked with leading serviced office company Pure Offices to maximise the letting space at two new sites.

17th January 2014

Jobs Secured at Engineering Firm

An approved supplier to Rolls Royce is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a substantial investment, securing 10 jobs and creating four more.

16th January 2014

Full Steam Ahead for Planning Consultants in New Office Serving the East Midlands

A top planning company that set up an office in Castle Donington to serve the East Midlands is confident that its presence will really be felt in the new year.

3rd January 2014

MoD Order For Nottingham Firm

A ground-breaking system, developed in Nottingham, to boost smartphone security has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence.