Be brave in your decision making in 2023, says owner of award-winning Vibrant Accountancy
Be brave and have confidence in your decision-making, is the advice of a leading business expert and owner of an award-winning accountancy company. Bev Wakefield, owner of Derby-based Vibrant Accountancy, says that although 2023 will pose new challenges as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, it is up to business owners to make their own success. “Whilst […]
Business Predictions 2023: Adam Holland, Progressive Sports in the East Midlands.
Employees in a happy team are more satisfied and healthier, and this can lead to better staff retention and productivity. At Progressive Sports in the East Midlands, our job is to help children to enjoy being active. We do this by leading sports sessions in schools such as Zorb Football, dance and Glow in the Dark Dodgeball – and it’s hard not […]
Sparkly Santas, elves and reindeer from Derbyshire charity ride out to make Christmas special for children facing an uncertain future
Santas, elves and reindeer took to the road on specially lit-up motorbikes to bring Christmas presents to poorly Derbyshire children courtesy of a much-loved family charity. A group of 28 festive motorbike riders revved their way around many miles of roads across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire bringing presents and cheer to children, as part of […]
Retention and motivation of older members of staff will be key to success in 2023, says director of BMcPrecept
The biggest challenge for employers in 2023 will be retaining and motivating their older members of staff, says the boss of a leading HR & Employment Law firm. Rob Tice, director of growing Derby business BMcPrecept, sees continued challenges for businesses across the UK in the new year and is urging bosses to think of […]
’Tis the season to meet Santa – Mencap residents get into the festive spirit courtesy of Lubrizol
Derbyshire people with learning disabilities who have suffered isolation because of Covid and the rising cost of living were given the chance to let their festive sparkle shine at a slap-up party given a big boost by local science company Lubrizol. The party put on by Belper Mencap saw a large group of people who […]
Business Predictions for 2023 – Kul Mahay, leadership and emotional intelligence expert
A top leadership expert believes that creating cultures that focus on staff retention and confidence will be critical for most organisations in 2023. With further industrial action planned across both the public and private sector – and more than one million working days lost to strike action by the end of December, according to the […]
Students at a Derby’s Alvaston Moor Academy “amazed” by heart-warming message from top footballer
Students at Derby secondary Alvaston Moor Academy were left amazed by a heart-warming message sent specially by a top footballer. Ben Brereton Diaz, star striker for Championship club Blackburn Rovers, posted a video message to the school after seeing a picture of academy principal Michelle Strong wearing one of the club’s shirts in aid of […]
Annie’s iconic Elvis burger is back in the building after its recipe gets all shook up with nut-free peanut butter
A burger which was inspired by The King, Elvis Presley, and became one of an East Midlands restaurant chain’s biggest – and most divisive sellers – has been restored to the menu after it was taken off sale a year-and-a-half ago. Called simply The Elvis, the recipe instantly won a legion of fans at Annie’s […]
Families in Derby enjoy hot meal at The Bemrose School, thanks to Iceland School Supper Club
Families in Derby were treated to a hot dinner and hospitality at a city school, thanks to a nationwide initiative from supermarket Iceland Foods. More than 60 people enjoyed pasta and garlic bread, jacket potatoes and beans at The Bemrose School’s primary phase after Iceland’s pledge to support families through the cost-of-living crisis this winter. […]
L.E.A.D. IT Services completes year of fundraising by donning festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day
A leading IT company in Derby is doing its bit for good causes in the run-up to Christmas. L.E.A.D. IT Services, who are based in the CUBO co-working space in Victoria Street, Derby, raised £80 for Save the Children UK by wearing festive jumpers. It completes a busy 12 months of fundraising for various charities. […]