Archive for September, 2011
Transport iNet Supports Speedy SME
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by editor.
The Transport iNet has provided vital funding to Grantham-based Quicksilver, whose team of engineers are creating a unique boat to challenge the World Water Speed Record.
Quicksilver is working to design and manufacture the record breaking boat as well as use the resulting innovation to increase the efficiency and safety margins of more traditional vessels. Quicksilver [...]
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Radisson Blu Roars to £1m Pre-sales
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Staff at the new £22m Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport are celebrating hitting £1m pre-sales with a month still to go before opening.
Businesses quick off the starting grid to secure bookings for a range of conferences, events and Christmas parties include East Midlands Airport ground operations and race circuit Donington Park Leisure.
Daniel Keane, General [...]
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Fraser Brown Awarded New National Accreditation
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Fraser Brown solicitors has been awarded a national accreditation under the new Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme, launched by the Law Society in December 2010, will provide a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices and is expected to have quite some impact on the national conveyancing market.
Accreditation is rigorous and [...]
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Freeserve Founder to Speak at Duncan & Toplis Directors’ Briefing
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by editor.
One of the founders of 1990s Internet success story Freeserve is to speak at a directors’ business briefing in Lincoln.
Rob Wilmot (pictured) will talk to delegates at the Duncan & Toplis Directors’ Briefing 2011 about the use of social media and give a first-hand account of dealing with a £1.6bn trade sale.
The one-day event for all [...]
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Lisa Botterill joins Shakespeares
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Lisa Botterill has joined Shakespeares as a partner in the corporate services team from the Leicester office of Harvey Ingram.
The move will further strengthen Shakespeares’ presence in the East Midlands. The firm already has a significant office in Nottingham and plans to open a new office in Leicester in the near future.
Lisa has more than [...]
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Fire and Rescue Service Complete New Finance Agreement
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is adding three brand new Scania fire vehicles and a box lorry to its fleet, following a new asset finance agreement with Santander Corporate Banking.
The updated fleet will enable the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service to further improve the efficiency of emergency services delivery and also focus on prevention and [...]
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Work Up An Appetite For Exports!
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
East Midlands’ food and drink firms have been urged: ‘Don’t miss the opportunity for new business’
Over 20 major food and drink buyers from across the globe who are looking for niche British branded products will be available for one-to-one meetings with East Midlands’ firms on Wednesday, 5 October.
Yet there are still spaces available and a [...]
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National Minimum Wage Increases and Avoiding Expensive Payroll Errors
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
In June, the Employment Tribunal awarded nearly £160,000 to an individual whose employer failed to pay the NMW (National Minimum Wage) for a domestic job over a number of years. The total award was higher: the £160,000 was the amount relating to NMW arrears only!
The adult NMW rate is currently £5.93 per hour rising to £6.08 [...]
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New Distribution Unit Set For Dove Valley
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Derby-based Conder Developments, part of the CWC Group, has gained detailed planning consent for a new 300,000 sq ft distribution unit at its Dove Valley Park site on the A50 at Foston.
The CWC Group is currently on site at Castle Donington building a one million square foot distribution unit for Marks and Spencer. It has [...]
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iNet Serves Up Ingredients to Inspire Innovation
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Businesses linked to the food and drink sector in the East Midlands were given food for thought at an event aimed at inspiring innovation.
Delegates from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire attended the iThrive event organised by the Food and Drink iNet (Innovation Network), which stimulates innovation in the sector.
Held at the National Space Centre, [...]
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2012 Young Creative Awards Launched
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Nottingham’s 2012 Young Creative Awards have been launched in the splendid surroundings of The Nottingham Contemporary. Whilst in its fourth year, this is the first time a launch event has been held, clearly signalling a desire take things to new heights. The evening was attended by some 150 people and plans to award three age [...]
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Derwent Living Bring New Skills to the Board
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Derwent Living has appointed four new members to its board, bringing with them a range of skills in both housing and other professional services.
The appointments come on the back of rules put in place by the company which states that no one can serve for longer than nine years as a board member. This ensures [...]
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MBO Completed at Nottingham Architects
Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Four directors of Nottingham based firm CPMG Architects have completed a Management Buy Out (MBO) of the practice.
David Glazebrook, Nick Gregory, Richard Flisher and Sara Harraway have acquired the business from fellow directors Jack Gant and Bill Crampin who will now retire.
CPMG based on Warser Gate in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market, employs 56 people and [...]
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New Tax Relief for Entrepreneurs to Spark M&A Activity
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by editor.
RSM Tenon says the entrepreneurs’ relief tax being doubled to £10 million will spark renewed interest from businesses teetering on the edge of selling their firms.
Mike Tuhme, director of tax at the Nottingham office of RSM Tenon, says the knock on benefit of entrepreneurs selling their businesses – to take advantage of the tax relief [...]
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Nottinghamshire Director Wins National Environmental Award
Posted on 25. Sep, 2011 by editor.
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has named Dr Kevin Hard, CEO of the Chilwell, Nottinghamshire- based company EvoEnergy Ltd as its Director of the Year for Environmental Leadership.
Hard (pictured) was presented with the award at the Director of the Year Awards UK Final held at the Lancaster Hotel, London on Friday 23 September. The event was [...]
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Manufacturers Gear Up to Take Advantage of Enterprise Zones
Posted on 24. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Manufacturers in the East Midlands are gearing up to capitalise on the region’s new Enterprise Zones, to ensure they make the most of any growth opportunities they might bring, according to sector experts at PwC.
While relocating whole businesses is unlikely to be feasible, some small and medium-sized manufacturers are already considering what steps they may [...]
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Business Leader Sets Out Economic Priorities
Posted on 23. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Miles Templeman, Director General of the Institute of Directors (IoD), set out the priorities for the future growth and success of UK businesses when he addressed a Business Leaders’ Dinner in Nottingham.
A long-time supporter of the East Midlands, Miles Templeman was making one of his final speeches as IoD Director General. Some 180 business leaders and [...]
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Banking Coup as Shoosmiths Recruit New Partner
Posted on 23. Sep, 2011 by editor.
Shoosmiths has recruited one of the Midlands’ leading banking specialists.
Shaun McCabe joins the national law firm as a partner from Browne Jacobson, where he headed its East Midlands banking team.
McCabe acts for banks, other funders and corporate borrowers on a wide range of transactions, including the provision of acquisition and real estate finance, refinancings [...]
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