Professional Services

Eden Public Relations has been appointed to lead multi-channel PR campaigns for two of Leicestershire’s longstanding independent businesses – Tyron Runflat and Gaslow International.

Midlands-based HR consultancy, Breedon Consulting, has welcomed two new franchisees to its team, expanding its reach across the region to meet the rising demand for HR guidance amidst a rapidly evolving legislative landscape.

Marks Sattin, a leader in specialist recruitment and executive search, was proud to sponsor this year’s Manchester Chartered Accountant Students Society Ball (MCASS), sparking conversations with talented future accountants from across the North West.

Language services provider, The Translation People, has completed its third acquisition in two years.

Two Yorkshire-based businesswomen, Rosie McGilvray and Sue Turmel, have launched The Networker, a new online platform designed to revolutionise how small businesses connect and find networking.

WorkNest – leading employment law, HR, and health & safety specialist – has announced the acquisition of Wirehouse Employer Services.

Deal is Evelyn’s seventh Professional Services acquisition since the start of 2023

Mail Boxes Etc. has relaunched its Manchester Piccadilly service centre as a flagship store for the North of England, which will now double up as a training centre for the company’s national franchise network.

She Rocks Business, the recently launched network for female leaders and their allies, is sponsoring Centenary Action’s ‘Celebrating Women MPs - Next Steps to Gender Equality’ event in the House of Commons on Tuesday, November 5.

On 23rd October 2024 fourteen organisations from across the wider West Midlands area attended an awards ceremony in Shropshire to receive their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards, recognising their exceptional level of support to the Armed Forces community.

A thriving Shropshire HR company enjoyed the perfect birthday present by signing up two new clients.

Leading PR agency, Purplefish, is thrilled to announce a series of significant client wins including Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Award-winning PR and communications agency, Refresh, has appointed Rick Hollister, as an associate director to accelerate its growth and bolster its senior leadership team.

Ballards LLP, a Worcestershire-based professional services firm, is thrilled to announce the addition of a new cohort of graduates to its ranks.

Many people hitting their late fifties can’t wait to retire, but that’s when Lincoln woman Kerry Stamp opted to launch a new enterprise – and it’s proving to be a very savvy move.

Luxury travel provider Destination2 has appointed globally-recognised PR and social media agency Smoking Gun’s travel team to handle its consumer comms.

Shortlist Marketing are thrilled to announce that Paul Verner has joined the team as the new Managing Director.

A West Midlands-based recruitment specialist has walked away with two top industry awards for its work ensuring businesses can access top talent

The Midlands Family Business Awards 2024, which celebrate family businesses across the East and West Midlands, has revealed its full list of winners at an Award Ceremony on 3 October 2024 at Athena in Leicester.

A recruitment expert has warned businesses across the hospitality and catering sector to be prepared for the introduction of new workplace sexual harassment laws.

A human resources company based in Northamptonshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious national industry award, after just two years in business.

Hull’s Streetlife Museum played host on Friday to several competing teams of local businesspeople frantically looking for clues among the transport exhibits.

Performance marketing agency Door4, which specialises in the Home and Garden sector, has announced the next in its series of free-to-attend events that are helping businesses transform their marketing and drive successful growth.

The Western Gateway partnership has announced that it will be returning to the UK’s Real Estate, Infrastructure and Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in 2025 with its own dedicated pavilion to showcase the best of what the area has to offer.

A significant majority (62%) of employers surveyed by the CBI and West Midlands-based recruitment specialist Pertemps predict a decline in the UK as an attractive place to invest and do business over the next five years.

Business outsourcing provider Sigma Connected has announced the appointment of Jamie O’Brien into the newly-created position of director of telecoms.

A leading recruitment expert has warned owners of restaurants and pubs across the UK to ‘stay one step ahead’ with new legislation governing tips for hospitality workers only weeks away from being introduced.

A leading global design agency for the legal sector Epigram, has completed a management buy-out (MBO) as part of the next phase in the company’s growth strategy.

As Natural Talent Bristol celebrates 21 years in business by launching its new website, their CEO, Jill Maidment, reflects on how the Coaching and Training sector has changed, and what leaders can do to thrive in an increasingly VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world.

The Black Country business community are invited to get to know their Chamber team as they host their first Meet the Team event next month.

Recruitment for HR posts has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a noticeable shift towards roles focused on employee relations, says a new report.

The WeDo Business Services group has made two key hires to support its expansion strategy.

Chartered insurance broker Russell Scanlan has announced the promotion of Rob Wood to Commercial Team Leader following an exciting period of growth for the business.

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Members of the Black Country professional services community are invited to attend a brand-new networking event organised by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

Hello Earth – the Liverpool-based performance-driven digital agency that specialises in serving socially responsible brands – has won five new clients across its paid social, paid search, performance content and email marketing teams.

A fledgling energy management consultancy that is disrupting the marketplace has enjoyed a promising first twelve-months.

It’s a huge step for any startup: collecting the keys to your first business premises.

Talos360, an award-winning provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, is celebrating a strong financial year on the back of significant client growth and investment in its market-leading software services.

Award-winning creative design agency TPSquared is celebrating its fifth anniversary after a successful year of client growth.

DeskLodge is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Business Leader South West Awards 2024. Recognised in the following categories, Employer of the Year, Customer Excellence and Business Leader of the Year for founder Tom Ball.

KOMI Group - Manchester-headquartered digital media business – has secured an additional £5.5 million in growth capital investment from BGF, the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland.

The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity.

Manchester-based product intelligence platform, Vypr, has announced expansion of its international offering.

Leicestershire based health and safety risk management experts; Finch Consulting,are announcing the appointment of accomplished Health & Safety expert Richard Bowen.

A former regional managing director of executive search company PSD Group and director at financial recruitment consultancy Axon Moore has branched out on his own with a new venture.

Leading UK marketing agency Purplex has welcomed five new employees as part of its ambitious plans for growth.

Employment law will see vast change under the new government as the King’s Speech today confirmed that a new Employment Rights Bill will be introduced to enhance employment rights.

A leading Midland recruitment firm has become the latest business to back an initiative which provides work and educational opportunities for young people across Bristol who often face inequality and racial discrimination.

ModeScore, a new sustainable transport accreditation from the team behind ActiveScore, has awarded its first UK certification to Manchester’s MediaCity.

James Fairbairn and Sajid Butt have joined the Great South West Partnership as Deputy Directors

Award-winning Manchester PR agency Sway PR has appointed Vicky Sales as Senior Account Executive, expanding the team in the Manchester office. 

Adam Sargent joins Meor from Harbour Brewery

Additive Catchments, a leader in innovative water monitoring and protection solutions based in the South West, today announced the appointment of Robin Smale as their newest director.

Manchester headquartered Vista Insurance Brokers Limited is celebrating 10 years in business with a birthday party for all employees.

Nottingham-headquartered, national auctioneer John Pye Auctions is celebrating a decade of supporting Trent Bridge and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (NCCC) this year – a milestone which marks the longest-standing corporate partnership ever for the iconic sports venue.

Forbes Burton’s recent webinars have proven a massive hit with UK-based businesses.

Leading recruitment agency Pure Staff is excited to announce the launch of its new permanent recruitment page, crafted meticulously to serve both job seekers and end hirers in search of permanent roles and permanent hires.

Prime Facility Services, a leading provider in the cleaning and facility management industry, is proud to announce their latest partnership

Pertemps Network Group has been named as one of the top employers of veterans in the UK.