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Final call for UKTI Gulf trade mission

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Wed, 02/01/2013 - 12:01

Business in the infrastructure and construction industries still have time to join a trade mission in March to the Middle East.

The week-long trip to Oman and Qatar will take place March 1 and is being run by the UK Trade and Investment. Those interested in joining have up until January 18 to register.

YBE Launch Free Business Directory

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Fri, 28/12/2012 - 13:32

Merseyside based PR company Your Business eZine (YBE) have officially launched their FREE online membership directory in order to encourage more businesses to use PR.

YBE have been proactively promoting local businesses since their launch in 2009 and will continue to support home grown organisations that are looking to enhance their awareness and amplify their message.

Ashtenne Space Northwest to Invest in Liverpool

Submitted by Liverpool Vision on Fri, 28/12/2012 - 10:52

Ashtenne Space Northwest has announced its plans for a £5 million first phase invest in Liverpool’s Central Business District with the redevelopment of Exchange Station on Tithebarn Street.

The project will transform the building currently known as Mercury Court into a prestigious new office destination.

Wayne Locke, director at Ashtenne Space Northwest, said: “This major private sector investment project further demonstrates our huge confidence in and commitment to the city of Liverpool.

UNITE still confident about future levels of students

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 18/12/2012 - 14:16

Despite the recent rise in tuition fees, student accommodation group ‘UNITE’ announced that demand still remains strong.

UNITE, who operate 10 halls of residence in Liverpool, said that the latest statistics from UCAS shown a 6% decrease in applications for full time UK students, as well as a 5% decline in acceptances from Universities.

The fall is said to be due to careful ‘offer making’ behaviour by Universities, and predicts that this will be reversed by 2013.

Group ordered to Pay back £1m after HMRC fiddle

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 18/12/2012 - 13:11

Fourteen people from Merseyside and west Lancashire have been forced to pay back £1m after their part in a £1.2m tax scam.

Michael Kitchen, 47, who worked for the HMRC diverted £1.2m in tax payments to his 13 co-defendants, who were all sentenced earlier this year at Liverpool Crown Court.

The sentence for Kitchen and his co-defendants is eighteen and a half years, and, upon failure of payment, could lead to an extended sentence.

Kitchen, who must pay £175k, was involved in allocating payments to the tax accounts of his friends and associates.

NHS alcohol workers offer safer Christmas drinking advice

Submitted by Kenyon Frasers on Tue, 18/12/2012 - 10:23

Liverpool Community Health (LCH) NHS Trust’s Alcohol Team is encouraging people to think about how much they are drink, and stay safe over the Christmas party period.

The government advises that people should not drink more than the daily guidelines of 3-4 units of alcohol for men (a pint and a half of average strength beer), and 2-3 units of alcohol for women (a medium glass of wine).

However, in Great Britain, just under a third of men (31%) and one in five women (20%) regularly drink more than this recommended safe amount.

Launch of the Liverpool Tennis Foundation

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 12:45

A new charitable foundation has been launched to inspire young people to engage in tennis as way to build vital skills and promote a sense of community.

The Liverpool Tennis Foundation has been set up by Northern Vision, the company behind the successful Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, and will support projects and initiatives across Merseyside.

Impact Holdings Pulls Plug on Medical Legal Deal

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 12:41

Impact Holdings has pulled the plug on its planned £1m acquisition of Medical Legal appointments in Liverpool.

In September, Daresbury based AIM- listed 'impact' announced that it had signed agreement terms to obtain MLA and parent company DACH Limited for a cash and shares deal worth £1m. The year commencing the end of March 2012, DACH generated a post-tax profit of £165k on turnover of £4.7m.

Ask the Expert: The Office Christmas Party – A Guide for Employers

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 10:40

As the festive period draws nearer, businesses around the country will be busy getting ready for their annual staff Christmas parties. For many businesses this is an opportunity to thank their staff for their hard work over the past year and an opportunity for staff to enjoy a get together and let their hair down.

Airborn Academy Compete on Global Stage

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 11/12/2012 - 10:30

Parkour world champion & Red Bull global celebrity wants new Liverpool home for Parkour.

A fanatical group of Free Running (Parkour) professional athletes from Liverpool led by the sports’ global celebrity Ryan Doyle, have achieved 3rd place in a prestigious contest competing against the world’s best.

Airborn Academy, who train themselves and nurture others in the art at their temporary base in Park Road sports centre in Toxteth, travelled to China for the challenge.

Voodou Supports Charity Head Shave

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 04/12/2012 - 11:28

Voodou supported four brave mums who shaved their heads for charity on Saturday after their best friend was diagnosed with incurable cancer.

Candice Fonseca Crowned Business Woman of the Year at Forward Ladies' Women in Business Awards 2012

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 04/12/2012 - 10:45

The owner of Liverpool’s award winning deli and restaurant group Delifonseca has been crowned Businesswoman of the Year at the prestigious Forward Ladies’ Women in Business Awards 2012.

Candice Fonseca, who started the business more than six years ago, was also crowned Retail Woman of the Year at the annual event, which aims to recognise the achievements of professional business women in the North West of England, the Isle of Man.

Christmas by Liverpool

Submitted by Liverpool Vision on Tue, 27/11/2012 - 11:33

As the festive season draws closer take a look at some of the activity Liverpool's retailers are planning to get you in the festive spirit:

A bespoke microsite hosted by Visit Liverpoolis promoting Liverpool's yuletide offerings and gives visitors the chance to win a weekend in Liverpool city centre and £1,000 shopping competition. Download the flyer below for more information or visit www.christmasbyliverpool.com

Olympic Business Club Success

Submitted by Liverpool Vision on Tue, 27/11/2012 - 11:23

The Liverpool in London Olympic Business Club was a resounding success for both the Liverpool and London businesses that attended.

Max Steinberg, Liverpool Vision’s Chief Executive hosted the evening, held at Heron Tower on Tuesday 11th September 2012.

The event highlighted the tremendous potential Liverpool currently offers, alongside the city-changing plans for the very near future.

Photos from the event can now be found below.

Here’s what some of our delegates had to say about the event:

City's business heroes honoured at the Livercool Awards

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 27/11/2012 - 09:27

Liverpool ACC’s Bob Pratty and Liverpool Community College’s Elaine Bowker were named Man and Woman of the Year at last Thursday’s glittering Livercool Awards at the city’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.

The Women’s Organisation’s Maggie O’Carroll picked up this year’s special Commendation Award, Bruntwood’s David Guest received the Property Personality of the Year, the Chief Executives Award was taken by the Crowne Plaza’s Steven Roberts, and Terry Nelson of TNAR collected the inaugural Paul Rice Award.

Scientific Research Grant Boost For Liverpool

Submitted by Liverpool Vision on Tue, 20/11/2012 - 15:49

The University of Liverpool has been awarded £1m to boost science and engineering research into industry and improve better collaborations.

The `Impact Accelerator Accounts’ funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will address the gap between academic knowledge and its successful exploitation by industry.

The money will be used to advance early-stage research outputs into viable commercially-ready propositions which industry can then take forward.

YBE welcomes ‘Wrightsure Group’

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 20/11/2012 - 11:01

YBE welcomes Managing Director of Wrightsure Insurance, Phil Rimmer, to give an insight into his successful business.

Wrightsure insurance group formed in 1975 and are now one of the largest independent privately owned insurance brokers within the UK. In addition to providing quality insurance services to the business community, their wholesale division also supports over 400 brokers nationwide with specialist insurance schemes for: Haulage Companies, Coach and Bus Operators, Taxi and Minibus Owners, Fleet Operators and Theatre and Entertainment.

Winners Announced in the 2012 Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 20/11/2012 - 09:58

The winners of the 2012 Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards were revealed last night at a glittering gala Awards ceremony held at Carden Park Hotel, Chester. The winners and runners-up in the seven categories won a total of £115k in cash prizes as well as a package of professional services. The Awards were open to charities, social enterprises, businesses and entrepreneurs from Merseyside, Cheshire, Shropshire, North Wales and the Wolverhampton area.

DLIB The Business Conference 2012

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 13/11/2012 - 10:28

Downtown Liverpool in Business, in association with Liverpool Vision, has organised an outstanding conference that will focus on enterprise, entrepreneurship and the city’s plans for the International Festival of Business in 2014.

LJMU Enterprise Fellowship Programme Now Open

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Fri, 09/11/2012 - 11:42

Liverpool John Moores University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship is delighted to announce that applications for the Enterprise Fellowship Programme (EFP) Winter 2013 are now open.

The EFP is an intensive business start programme for graduate pre-start ventures, with a package of support that includes training, hot desk facilities and a dedicated business adviser.

Ask the Expert: Compromise Agreements

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 06/11/2012 - 11:55

So, what is a Compromise Agreement?

A Compromise Agreement is a legally binding agreement entered into between an employer and employee, either during or following the termination of an employee’s employment. Essentially, the employee receives a severance payment, in exchange for agreeing not to pursue any claims or grievances they may have against the employer in a Court or Employment Tribunal.

Is a Compromise Agreement always required when terminating an employee’s employment?

International Sales Skills in 60 Really Useful Minutes

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 06/11/2012 - 11:36

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and UK Trade & Investment will host this seminar on how you can improve your international sales skills.

Paul Gilbert from The Export Network will give an overview of the following:

Global Entrepreneurship Week 12- 19 November 2012

Submitted by Liverpool Vision on Tue, 30/10/2012 - 10:59

"Global Entrepreneurship Week is about growing enterprise ambition and ensuring that those with ideas know where to get the support they need to make them a reality. It’s about creating jobs and opportunities: small business in the UK employs nearly 60 per cent of the workforce and contributes almost half of UK turnover.”

David Cameron, Prime Minister

Paralympic Hero Supports Liverpool Charity

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 23/10/2012 - 14:10

Double Paralympian medallist David Devine has officially announced that he has accepted a role as patron of vision4children based at Alder Hey Hospital.

Partially sighted Liverpudlian Mr. Devine, who beat eye cancer in his teens, was recently a guest at an event at Mayur in Liverpool City Centre hosted by the West Derby-based charity and Blankstone Opticians, where he spoke of his affection for the charity.

Downtown and Womens Org Launch New Awards

Submitted by YBEZ Editor on Tue, 23/10/2012 - 09:53

Downtown Liverpool in Business has teamed up with the Women’s Organisation to focus on successful female entrepreneurs and business owners from across Merseyside at a special event next year.

The inaugural Women in Business awards will be hosted on Friday 8th March 2013 at the Hilton Hotel.

This gala lunch event will reward female entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers from across the city region.