Recent research by the British Business Bank (BBB) shows that Yorkshire is the UK’s fourth largest hub for start-up businesses. Millions of pounds have been loaned to thousands of aspiring business owners. Of course, this is good news, as it highlights that Sheffield is an attractive place for new businesses to base themselves. The 5.7…Continue reading
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Potholes Could Become a National Crisis
More and more people are facing the struggles of potholes damaging their cars. In turn, the cost of repairing pothole damage is rising significantly in the UK. Facts and figures about potholes In fact, the cost of pothole damage has increased by 32% in 12 months… Crikey! Research by Kwik Fit reveals that motorists in…
The First Ever Tram-Train in the UK has Started Operating in Yorkshire
This modern service is designed to run on both the tram tracks and rail network. It shall provide three tram-train journeys between Sheffield and Rotherham each hour. Initially a pilot-project, the tram-train will run for a two-year trial period and, depending on its success, may continue further. The trial period will test the costs and…Continue reading
Yorkshire’s Commercial Property Market had a Belting Start to 2018!
A grand total of £411m of commercial property assets was traded across Yorkshire in the first quarter of 2018. This is the strongest start to a year that Yorkshire’s commercial property market has seen in the last four years, according to the latest UK Investment Transactions (UKIT) report by Lambert Smith Hampton. Although the amount…Continue reading
‘Crash for Cash’ Scammers Target Snake Pass
The ‘crash for cash’ scam has been around a while now and more people are becoming aware of it. This scheme involves a driver intentionally causing a road ‘accident’ in order to make fraudulent and often exaggerated insurance claims. These claims include personal injury (people often cry ‘whiplash’) and vehicle damage. In fact, one in…Continue reading
MADE 2017- Entrepreneur Festival Preview
The famous MADE festival, the UK’s premier business event for entrepreneurship, is upcoming and back in Sheffield on the 9th November, with nine inspirational business-people taking to the stage. These passionate speakers intend to inspire and motivate all listeners, from new entrepreneurs starting up to established business owners. There is always a vast amount of insightful…Continue reading
Your Business Can Make It at MADE
MADE is fantastic for Sheffield and the whole of the city region because it has become the entrepreneur event for the UK and it is rooted right here, in the heart of Sheffield. There are around 3,000 entrepreneurs in town on the same day or two; there can be no better time to build up your business…Continue reading