Archive for August, 2010
Recruitment during Recession and Recovery
Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Whilst a downturn in the economy inevitably results in a reduction of job vacancies, the recruitment process remains key for those looking to seize upon opportunities during the following period of recovery.
Here, BEM asked Simon Gray, of financial recruitment specialists Cherry Professional, how the job market has changed recently, why the attitudes of employers may [...]
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Dalek Invasion at the National Space Centre
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by editor.
On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September Daleks from the last 40 years will be invading the National Space Centre and threatening to “exterminate” visitors.
These iconic characters of ultimate evil will be on show, gliding around, even up stairs (not a problem for them these days apparently!) courtesy of the Dalek Builders Guild and Project [...]
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74 % OF SMALL TO MID SIZED BUSINESSES FALL VICTIM TO LATE PAYMENT EXCUSES
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by editor.
UK SMEs are now more likely to accept excuses from late paying customers than before the recession hit meaning that many could be suffering with poor cash flow. This finding was as a result of an independently commissioned survey by positivecollections.co.uk, the online debt recovery service for businesses and consumers.
More than 260 business professionals across [...]
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New business opportunities shine for Derbyshire company in the Far East
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Business prospects are set to rise for a firm from Bonsall in Derbyshire, after returning from a UKTI market visit to the Far East.
CST International joined seven other companies from across the East Midlands to take part in a trade mission to Japan, which aimed to encourage growth in their export sales with the world’s [...]
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CKN expands service offer
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Northampton’s CKN Print has extended it premises at Round Spinney to facilitate an expansion of its services into die making, die cutting, creasing and encapsulating markets.
Directors at the firm are looking to capitalise on industry movements and have invested in new services that compliment the company’s current market, whilst also offering outwork facilities to other [...]
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Racetech harness LED technology
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Derbyshire-based Racetech Harnessing, which specialises in electrical systems for motorsport, has developed the first commercially available Light Emitting Diode (LED) headlight system, which can run for the life of a vehicle without the need for replacements.
The headlamps, which can save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by consuming as little as a third of energy as [...]
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Franklins launch Northampton commercial property team
Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Franklins Solicitors has launched a new bespoke commercial property department in Northampton, signaling it’s faith in the region’s economic future.
The firm previously handled all commercial property from its office in central Milton Keynes. The new team will be headed by solicitors Peter York and Jade Ince.
Managing partner Michael Franklin said the move reflected the increasing [...]
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Berryman merges with Birmingham’s Shakespeare Putsman
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Nottingham-based law firm Berryman is set to take on a new role following the announcement of its merger with Birmingham-based Shakespeare Putsman.
The merger will create a Midland wide network of offices with an annual turnover of £30m, employing 440 people.
Commenting on the merger, chairman of Berryman, Richard Brackenbury said: “On behalf of the partners and [...]
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Export Market Is Full Of Eastern Promise
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Lincolnshire firm CFN Packaging is turning the tables on China by exporting its first shipment to the People’s Republic.
CFN Packaging, which is based in Skegness, has sold a consignment of its degradable polythene additive Biothene® to China.
The shipment was purchased by CFN’s agent Envisage Technology Ltd, a distributor of antimicrobial, degradable and fragrant additives based [...]
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St Andrew’s Healthcare raises £30m funding for further national expansion
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Northampton headquartered St Andrew’s Healthcare the UK’s largest not-for-profit mental healthcare charity has raised a further £30 million of funding from RBS to continue its expansion of services across the country with the aim of treating more patients in specialist facilities closer to home.
The charity has recently opened a new 128-bed unit in Birmingham providing [...]
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CHERRY PROFESSIONAL EXPANDS INTO DERBY WITH 100TH PLACEMENT
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Cherry Professional, has celebrated its expansion into Derby with the announcement of its 100th candidate placement.
The financial recruitment specialist, which is headquartered in Beeston, Notts, has now opened an office at Friar Gate Studios. Its placement of Gurmeet Rai at Rolls Royce as a finance analyst couldn’t be better timed, as Cherry Professional director, Simon [...]
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Triple Deal Score For HEB
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Property agent heb has secured three deals in West Bridgford – which they say proves the suburb is thriving.
At 103 Melton Road, heb has secured a ten-year lease to children’s clothing retailer Isobel and Henry. The lease is at a starting rental of £18,000 rising to £20,000 in year three.
Matt Cullen (pictured) of heb said: “The unit [...]
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RBS Supports MBO at Central Insulations Ltd
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Central Insulations Ltd, the Grimsby-based installers and providers of insulated cold and chill rooms to the UK food industry, has been bought by its management team in a transaction assisted by The Royal Bank of Scotland (“RBS”).
Director Paul Walmsley has acquired the business for an undisclosed sum from the current shareholders. RBS provided assistance with [...]
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PRIMA PROTECTS PITCH FOR INAUGURAL CONCERTS
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Leicestershire-based flooring and access solutions specialists, PRIMA provided premium pitch protection for the inaugural concerts at Welford Road Stadium, home of the Leicester Tigers rugby union team.
Following completion of the stadium’s new, 11,000 seat Caterpillar stand, Leicester Tigers commissioned Squareleg Entertainment to host two concerts, headlined by James Morrison and Will Young, with the main [...]
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Mobius Life Sciences Fund Invests in Medibord Ltd
Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by editor.
Mobius Life Sciences Fund has announced a £75,000 investment in
Medibord™ Ltd, an award-winning medical technology company that designs and manufactures patient positioning boards for use in MRI scanners and radiotherapy treatments.
Based in BioCity Nottingham, Medibord Ltd’s first product is a radio-translucent, MR compatible composite which was developed in response to oncologists’ need for greater treatment [...]
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The Fraser Brown 3 Peak Challenge
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by editor.
The inaugural Fraser Brown 3 Peak Challenge will be taking place on Saturday 21st August to raise much needed funds for Macmillan.
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. One in three of us will get cancer, we are all affected by cancer but fortunately we can all help.
As treatments improve, more [...]
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