Berry Recruitment has appointed Rebecca Esplin as its new Operations Manager in Stafford – just five years after she joined as a trainee consultant. Having received in-house training from the national recruiter, promotions followed as did a ‘board recognition’ award that she received from Chairman Tony Berry. Now she has joined the management structure of Berry Recruitment which has 30 … Read More
‘Class of 2016’ congratulated on 100 per cent exam pass rate
Nineteen staff from the Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Torquay and Truro offices of chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark celebrated their exam successes at a special reception. The ‘Class of 2016’ achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in their taxation and accountancy exams. Managing Partner Andrew Richards described the results as “outstanding”, adding: “They have all worked so hard for these … Read More
Gala dinner as firm boosts charities
An expanding business is celebrating its 10th anniversary by raising much needed funds for good causes in a series of charity challenges.
Food bank reaps benefit of school’s generosity
Children from an east Dorset school have generously put together a bounty of food to give to local families in need. For their annual harvest festival the children of Merley First School brought in hundreds of items of tinned and packaged food to give to the Wimborne Food Bank. Set up by local churches and the charity Faithworks Wessex, the … Read More
Why business will survive Brexit
Business in Hampshire will survive and prosper whatever the outcome of the UK’s Brexit negotiations. That’s the message a high-flying company executive will give to hundreds of the county’s business leaders at a special conference this autumn.
Smart business success in Yorkshire
The growing rental sector in Yorkshire has led to opportunities for people to start their own businesses with a national brand. VeriSmart compiles paper-free inventories for landlords and letting agents using unique, copyrighted technology. In just four years the business has spread across England and Wales with more than 100 members involved. Andrew Willey invested in the brand just over … Read More
Green growth funding creates 220 jobs
Companies spearheading a £36.5 million boost for green business in the South will be discussing their successes and challenges at a forthcoming conference and expo. Around 220 jobs have been created at more than 130 low-carbon firms under investment channelled through Future South, a partnership of businesses leaders, technologists, academics and local authorities. Its annual conference at Winchester Guildhall will … Read More
Change at the top for prestigious business association
The leader of a thriving business and networking association in the Solent region has stood down after completing her year in charge.
Property experts on the run in half marathon
A city’s property experts are swapping sales and lettings for shorts and trainers as the Salisbury Half Marathon returns to the streets next month.
Law firm takes part in 21st annual Jeans for Genes Day
Staff at Ellis Jones Solicitors threw on their denim when they took part in the annual ‘Jeans for Genes’ appeal. The Dorset and New Forest law firm joined companies and organisations across the UK in encouraging staff to wear their jeans for the day. In return, donations were collected which will go towards funding pioneering research and vital support for … Read More