Business Networking in Huddersfield, Bradford/Leeds & Halifax (that you’ll enjoy!)

As your personal travel experts in Huddersfield, we’re here to make planning your next holiday stress-free and easy. Whether you know exactly what you want, or need some travel inspiration, we’ll use our knowledge and expertise to create a bespoke holiday we’re sure you’ll love. We’ll even arrange your car hire and travel insurance….just ask!

For a call back, email Rachael Coyne, jetset@notjusttravel.com and she will contact you to discuss your requirements. Or visit https://jetset.notjusttravel.com/

For all things Web Design, SEO and Social Media, without fluff but with a five-star service, look no further than Athena Media in Huddersfield. Always up-to-date with the latest in digital tech and always affordable, Athena Media will get you in front of the right crowd at the right time. 

Grab a coffee with Ben to chat all things web. Contact hi@athenamedia.co.uk or check out www.athenamedia.co.uk

Award-winning SwiftPrint are the place to go in Huddersfield for everything Print. With almost 50 years’ experience, SwiftPrint in Huddersfield can help with literally anything you can think of that can be printed on. From leaflets, flyers, signs & Banners, business stationery, Wedding Stationery, promotional clothing, to name but a few!

Contact phil@swiftprintuk.net to talk about your requirements. www.swiftprintuk.net

With a LOT of years’ experience in Advertising and Marketing, Online and Offline, I can help you get in front of the right people at the right time, using the right route to market, all in a creative and sometimes disruptor style. Be that SEO content writing for your website, creating unique printed materials, building a new brand or arranging an event. Let me pick your brains about your business and come up with a strategy.

Let’s chat – sam@sam-marketing.co.uk or visit www.sam-marketing.co.uk to see how else I can help!

Our very own Personal Assistant (AKA VA), Emma, of Pepperpot PA is the superwoman of the PA world, assisting entrepreneurs and busy business people with their administration. Whether it’s scheduling your meetings, pimping your powerpoints, formatting your docs or simply keeping your emails in order, she’s on hand to help. The mundane to you is the motivation to Pepperpot PA. Let Pepperpot PA keep your business in check, whilst you get on with what you’re best at – running your business.

Contact hello@pepperpot-pa.co.uk Check out her recommendations on LinkedIn, search emmapepperpot

Established in 1833, Brearleys have offices throughout West Yorkshire, representing their clients as a full-service law firm. Their Wills and Probate division deal with all types of legal matters including making or amending a Will, making or registering a Power of Attorney, Grants of Probate, and much more. All services are tailored to the individual’s needs.

Contact MeganFinnigan@brearleyssolicitors.com or visit www.brearleyssolicitors.com to find out how they can help.

Nick Woodhead, is the creative member of SAM Networking. With a plethora of years under his belt, he can turn drab into desirable and make your business shine. Whether that’s through brand design, web design, design for print or illustration, Nick’s your man!

To take your brand to the next level, drop Nick a line at nick@nwdi.co.uk or visit www.nwdi.co.uk to check out his portfolio and testimonials.

Since 2016, Jane Iveson of HR with Confidence has been the back-bone of local businesses in the region, supporting them with their HR function. With experience across all sectors with businesses of all shapes and sizes, Jane and her colleagues have seen the good, the bad and the ugly as far as HR is concerned. You can rely on Jane to help you with all of your people-issues, no matter what the subject matter.

Contact Jane, jane@hrwithconfidence.co.uk or visit www.hrwithconfidence.co.uk to find out about all the HR services on offer.

For the best in Commercial Insurance and Risk Management Solutions, then Konsileo is your perfect business protection partner. Insuring anything from Care Homes to Construction and Manufacturing to the Motor trade, Paul will use his decades of experience to ensure you’re partnered with the right product for your needs.

Contact him at paul.turner@konsileo.com to set the ball rolling or visit www.konsileo.com for more.

More pertinent than ever, LA Brook can supply your business with literally anything you can think of from a hygiene, cleanliness or safety perspective. Be that personalised hand sanitiser, PPE, cleaning products, cleaning machinery and much, much more. If you want to be a step ahead and supply your customers and staff with the very best in cleaning, hygiene and safety products, then drop Michaela a note.

Email michaela.bray@labrook.com or see what’s on offer at www.labrook.com

Juice Personnel, founded by our very own Kelly Smith in 2003, take a very ‘refreshingly different’ approach to recruitment, which has now become their mantra! Because they’re all about being dedicated to self-improvement and keeping things fresh, if there’s a better and more productive and efficient way of doing something, then Kelly will find it.

Their values – mutual understanding, honesty, integrity and quality are the same values they started out with back along and which have served them well thus far. Clients and candidates alike stick with Juice Personnel to help with their staff and job searches, making them one of the leading recruiters in the area.

If you are a business needing help recruiting the best staff, or you’re looking for a new role yourself, contact kelly@juicepersonnel.co.uk or visit www.juicepersonnel.co.uk

Trudi is our Life Coach and will give you the strength to change, the courage to shine. It’s quite possible, that Trudi has been in your shoes, following her 30 years of leadership and thus knows what you’ll be searching for in a Coach. 

Book a complimentary 20 minute chemistry call with Trudi. Contact her at coaching@trudinetherwood.com or read her client testimonials at www.trudinetherwood.com

If you’re finding that your household bills are doing nothing but increase, then give Craig a call and he will be able to find you the best deal possible without obligation – be that Gas, Electricity, Broadband, Mobile, Alarm Systems and more. 

Contact Craig – craigasmith05@gmail.com or visit him on Facebook – @CostCuttingWithCraig

Steeples Mortgages in Huddersfield is owned and headed-up by Aaron Steeples CeMAP CeRER, who has been in the residential mortgage, buy-to-let, equity release and protection business for over two decades. Steeples was created to fill the gap left by other mortgage advisers who only offered products that suited them rather than their clients.

Aaron is different. He and his team are all about doing the right thing and will go to the ends of the earth to ensure you get the best product out there for your needs.

Arrange a chat with aaron@steeplesmortgages.co.uk or visit www.steeplesmortgages.co.uk

Gas Safe registered and a qualified Gas Engineer, our resident expert is Fay, of Dolphin Heating. If you need your boiler servicing, a new one installing, your fire checking out – literally anything with gas, then give Fay a shout. Female Gas Engineer, with over 21 years’ experience. No call out charge either!

Contact Fay Dolphin – dolphinheating@outlook.com or find her on Facebook – Dolphin Heating Ltd

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bromleys have been around for over 175 years resulting in an excellent reputation with both clients and peers.

As a full service law firm, you can rely on Bromleys, whether it’s a personal matter and you require services for the family, or if you’re in business and need representation for employment, property and the like.

To find out more, drop a line to bromleys@bromleys.co.uk and your note will be passed on to the relevant team. Or visit www.bromleys.co.uk to find out what services are offered.

Daniel Wilkinson, the ICAEW Chartered Accountant in the group and his team are here to take your company to the next level. Whether you need the usual accountancy services such as taxation advice, auditing and the like or general bookkeeping and payroll services.

Additionally, you can take advantage of Daniel’s unique business outlook and seek his wisdom, advice and mentorship enabling your company reach the next level.

Arrange a chat with Dan to set the ball rolling at daniel@dwco.co.uk or visit www.dwco.co.uk

Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management and with over 30 years’ experience in financial services, Yiota is our resident Chartered Financial Planner. Specialising in providing confidential and bespoke face-to-face wealth management advice to individuals, businesses and trustees whether it’s for investment, retirement or estate planning, helping you achieve your financial goals.

Arrange a complimentary appointment with yiota.wilkinson@sjpp.co.uk or visit www.yiotawilkinsonwm.co.uk

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield Bradford & District Branch are a self-funding branch of the RSPCA responsible for raising money locally to support our animal welfare work. Their main aim is to rehabilitate unwanted, abandoned and abused animals and find them loving, permanent homes. We rely on public donations and the generosity of our local community to keep the doors of our animal centre open.

To help in any way, please email michelleking@rspcahalifaxhuddersfieldbradford.org.uk who will be pleased to have a chat with you. Or visit www.rspcahalifaxhuddersfieldbradford.org.uk to read about how the RSPCA operates and where you can help.

Introducing Kevin Jones, our resident jewelry expert, who can talk to you about all manner of precious gems! If you want an existing piece refreshing, a bespoke piece made from scratch or you just want to know if your prized possession is worth insuring or not, then Kev’s your man!

To find out more, contact kevjones240@gmail.com or give him a call on 07460 324026.

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Oneela is our Business Protection Specialist alongside Wills and Estates planning, the perfect partner. Firstly, she looks after businesses who like to look after their key assets, so company directors, key sales people and the like with her Relevant Life Policies. From a Personal perspective, she can also help protect your loved ones with products such as Critical Illness, Life Assurance, etc. In addition, assist with your Wills and Estate Planning and Probate.

Get your protection in order and arrange a call with Oneela on 07796 157502, email her at oneela.ahmad@protect365.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn. Search Oneela Ahmad.

A professional musician (yes, stick with it), Joe has nicely transferred his hard work and dedication through reaching professional standard on an instrument, to his own business – JR Ledgers, offering bookkeeping and payroll services to the SMEs of Yorkshire.

As a musician, Joe had to have the focus, determination and drive and has now brought these skills to his own business. Let Joe bring your business and its books to life and keep them in tip top condition.

Contact him at joe@jrledgers.co.uk or check out www.jrledgers.co.uk

Christian is our HR and Health and Safety guru. What he doesn’t know about HR or the latter, well, you know the rest! Croner are a HR business who’ve been around a while and specialise in offering HR services to all businesses. No need to worry about contracts, legislation and the like, let Croner do it all for you! In addition, they can also help with your Health and Safety requirements, such as risk assessments. HR – tick. Health and Safety – tick!

Contact Christian to find out more on 07970 334033 – Christian.Squires@Croner.co.uk or visit www.croner.co.uk

Whether you’re travelling by plane, train or automobile, then Jane Dickerson of Not Just Travel can help you with just that. As your personal travel expert, all you have to do is let Jane know what you’d like from your holiday and she’ll sort everything for you. If you’re a foodie, an adrenalin junkie, or like to relax on a beach, then Jane’s knowledge of all things travel will help you get there.

Stress free and more importantly ABTA protected and part of the Hays Group, you know you’re in safe hands. Contact jane.dickerson@notjusttravel.com to start planning your trip now, or visit www.janedickerson.notjusttravel.com

Registered by Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority, you can be assured that you’re in reputable hands with Pippa Forde of We Shrink Your Bill (Part of Utility Warehouse). Pippa will look after all of your household bills, find the absolute best deal possible for you, then make it simple by rolling it all into one, easy to understand, bill. Meaning you have time to get on with your life and not be concerned about price comparison websites or endless website passwords. Now that’s something we can all be happy about!

Check out your bills and get in touch! Email – pippa@weshrinkyourbill.co.uk or visit www.weshrinkyourbill.co.uk for more information on the services offered.

A National business operating at a regional level, UK Global Insurance Brokers are dedicated to providing the most cost-effective and appropriate solutions for their clients.

Jordan, our Account Director at SAM Networking will get to know your business and identify your insurance needs regardless of sector. From Construction to Cyber, Hospitality to Haulage and Motor Trade to Manufacturing, no sector is overlooked.

Get in touch with Jordan and protect your business with the minimal of fuss. Email him at jordan.davey@ukglobalgroup.co.uk or check out www.ukglobalgroup.co.uk

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With a LOT of years’ experience in Advertising and Marketing, Online and Offline, I can help you get in front of the right people at the right time, using the right route to market, all in a creative and sometimes disruptor style. Be that SEO content writing for your website, creating unique printed materials, building a new brand or arranging an event. Let me pick your brains about your business and come up with a strategy.

Let’s chat – sam@sam-marketing.co.uk or visit www.sam-marketing.co.uk to see how else I can help!

Established in 1833, Brearleys have offices throughout West Yorkshire, representing their clients as a full-service law firm. Handling every type of legal challenge, from Conveyancing and Property to Family Work, plus much more, Brearleys are committed to providing a first class legal service capable of catering for all your legal needs.

Contact erinclarke@brearleyssolicitors.com or visit www.brearleyssolicitors.com to find out how they can help.

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As a professionally qualified Marketer, I have many years’ experience in pulling together strategies, planning and then making it all happen. However, in the Halifax networking group, my seat is that of Content Writer. Whilst I may speak with a broad Yorkshire tongue, I’m well versed in writing content for any tone of voice having had a lot of years’ experience in doing so for many different brands.

For content to get your customers clambering to know more, with an SEO focus if required, then drop me a line. sam@sam-marketing.co.uk or check out www.sam-marketing.co.uk

Mint HR, founded by Tracy Carpenter, is the HR Consultancy that’s refreshingly different.

We offer a unique bundle pricing structure which means you only pay for what you need – from 4 to 24 hours.

With Mint HR, there’s no hefty monthly retainers or paying for time not used. We’ll listen to your needs and then tell you how long we estimate that work will take. And regardless of the package you chose – you’ll get exactly the same professional, straight-talking service and friendly support. From the unpleasantries of disciplinaries, grievances or redundancies to something nicer like recruitment, rewards, benefits or staff training. Let’s talk –  tracy@mint-hr.com or visit www.mint-hr.com.

Gill is your go-to for anything organisational. Be that attending meetings, client liaison, pimping up your power-points or email and diary management, plus much more. With over 20 years’ experience as a PA and Executive PA in both the public and private sectors, coupled with a background in graphic design and printing, Gill has many strings to her bow, all of which make her your perfect wing woman! All you need to do is get on with running your own business and let Gill look after the detail – confidentially and discretely.

You can find Gill at gillian@grk-va.co.uk or take a look at her services at www.grk-va.co.uk

What Ben doesn’t know about IT (Microsoft Office 365 expert!) and Telecoms isn’t worth knowing. To Ben and his experienced team at AFP Technology, the two go hand in hand. If you’re not quite happy with your current IT and Telecomms provider, then contact Ben and be sure of a seamless transition. Equally, if you just need one or the other, then that’s also fine. You can rest assured that you’ll be up and running in no time and your communications will be first-class.

Reach out to Ben to arrange a no obligation chat. Email > ben@afptechnology.co.uk or check out www.afptechnology.co.uk

The Huddersfield Giants Community Trust are a force to be reckoned with in Kirklees and the surrounding areas. Using professional sport as its backbone, they pull together many different educational activities which helps people improve their fitness and well-being. Of utmost importance, especially after the pandemic and the links between fitness and mental health.

Additionally, through sport, education, health and social inclusion, the Trust enables over 20,000 people per year gain access to sports coaching within The Zone, at local schools and the wider community.

If you’d like to support HGCT or find out more about The Zone and how you can get involved, then contact lisa@hgct.co.uk or visit www.hgct.co.uk

Tony, the Wills, LPA (Lasting Powers of Attorney) and Probate expert in the Halifax group, is very much an advocate of planning for the future. At The Legacy Studio, Tony can help you make sure all your affairs are in order, so when the time does eventually arrive, your wishes will be carried out as per your instructions.

Thinking about death isn’t the most glamorous of topics to discuss with your loved ones. It can probably be quite an uncomfortable subject to discuss, so it’s wise and beneficial for all concerned for you to be organised and have your will in place. So when the time does come, you know that everything you wish for is set down in ink, ready to be put in place.

To set the ball rolling, contact tony@thelegacystudio.co.uk or visit www.thelegacystudio.co.uk to find out more.

Beth Wilkinson BSc (Hons), Associate Partner at Yiota Wilkinson Wealth Management Ltd.

YWWM Ltd are a family-run practice, based in the Halifax and Huddersfield areas, specialising in providing bespoke face-to-face wealth management advice to individuals, businesses and trustees.

Their focus is on you, your goals and aspirations. Through a carefully structured process, they will help you identify what’s important to you and the things you want to achieve throughout your lifetime.

They offer a comprehensive range of solutions from retirement planning, to investment planning, to structuring your finances for the benefit of all your family, they can help you unlock your wealth’s full potential.

Arrange a complimentary appointment with beth.wilkinson@sjpp.co.uk or visit www.yiotawilkinsonwm.co.uk to find out more.

Steve and Debbie Spencer are at your service whatever your travel needs may be. Be that an afternoon tea, a package holiday for the family, or something bespoke. Ever more so prevalent than right now, we all value a little time off to relax, so let Debbie and Steve do the hard work and build your perfect holiday. Backed by Hays Travel and ATOL protected, you know you’re in safe hands.

Don’t book online, let Steve and Debbie be your Personal Travel Consultants. They’ll be at the other end of a telephone should anything go awry. Now you won’t get that service booking online! Contact them at deborah.spencer@notjusttravel.com or visit www.deborahspencer.notjusttravel.com

Whether you need a new brand, a brand overhaul, packaging, brochures, exhibition stands or a simple leaflet or set of stationery, then let Helen be your wing woman! She has many years’ experience in the creative field and has worked with many different types of clients, B2B, B2C, FMCG, you name it, Helen’s designed it. If your business needs pimping, then get in touch.

Give Helen a shout and set the ball rolling – helenboyesdesign@gmail.com or visit www.helenboyesdesign.com

Jo Hand, is the proud owner and founder of The Staffing Experts, who are a recruitment agency dedicated to finding the right people for the right roles. Their ethos is quite simple. Be personable, approachable and passionate about people. Jo and her team use their 30+ years’ experience to help with both temp and perm roles and they relish the challenge of getting to know candidates and employers alike thus helping both sides to achieve their ambitions.

If you need help with your recruitment, get in touch with Jo at jo@thestaffingexperts.co.uk or visit www.thestaffingexperts.co.uk

Everyone needs a mortgage at some point in their lives, unless of course, they’ve been lucky enough to have inherited or gifted property. As such, you’ll need Laura in your corner, as our resident CeMAP qualified Mortgage and Protection Advisor.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re a property mogal, or you need a second charge arranging. Laura can help.

For any mortgage requirements at all, contact Laura@woodhallmortgages.co.uk or visit www.woodhallmortgages.co.uk

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Danny is the photographer of the group and Yorkshire through and through and with that comes boundless energy and friendliness! So if you’re looking for a professional photographer for your business or perhaps something lifestyle or an upcoming wedding, then Danny’s your man. He’s a pro’ at putting people at ease, so you know you’ll be in safe hands.

To arrange a chat over a Yorkshire brew of course, contact danny@dannythompsonphotography.co.uk or check out www.dannythompsonphotography.co.uk to see some of his work.

Dave, a retired fire officer with 30 years’ service and 13 years as a college lecturer, has put his vast amount of knowledge and skills in building his business DAK training.

If your business requires any mandatory training in first aid, fire awareness/safety including practical extinguisher use, manual handling and food safety, then he should be at the top of your contact list.

Dave also arranges corporate team building days or half days filled with many exciting activities including bush craft and is a DofE expedition assessor.

Contact Dave at info@daktraining.co.uk or visit www.daktraining.co.uk for more details on all the courses available. If you want a course not listed, just ask Dave, he can adapt to suit your needs too!

Kate, of Aviora Group, is our Property Development and Investment expert who spends her days purchasing, developing and restoring properties or land into beautiful homes or commercial premises. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or investor, you can be assured of Kate’s 100% attention at all times and her passion for property will shine through in whatever project you work together on.

Contact Kate on kate@avioragroup.com or read in more detail at www.avioragroup.com

Since 1889, Cresswells have been the go-to independent accountancy practice in Halifax and Hebden Bridge. So whether you’re a start-up, a sole trader, or a more established business, then get in touch with Sarah who can look after your accounting needs. Be that accounting and auditing, business problem solving or even entrepreneurial advice if you’ve got a new venture in mind.

Catch up with Sarah – sarah.helliwell@cresswells.co.uk or visit www.cresswells.co.uk to find out more.

Gary is our Health and Safety Consultant, specialising in the provision of bespoke health and safety, fire safety and outdoor education training and advice. All delivered locally for national and international organisations.

An ex-fire fighter and grandad of four, he’s perfectly placed to keep everyone in line!

To find out more, arrange a chat with Gary! garylairdtraining@gmail.com

SAM Networking is proud to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance at the Halifax group.

Did you know that YAA need a whopping £12,000 every single day to ensure that their life-saving rapid response emergency service can keep up its good work, to the 5 million people across Yorkshire?

To find out more, or donate, please visit www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk

If you’re looking for efficient, competitively priced and speedy, quality print for your latest marketing campaign, or you need some new signage printed and installed, no matter where you are in the UK; then you’ve come to the right place. Jigsaw Print is a family-run business with over two decades of experience in all things print. Perfectly placed near the M62 in Bradford means Ian can be on-site in no time at all to take a brief, deliver or install your printed materials.

Over the years, Ian has honed his skills and also made sure his team and equipment remain state-of-the-art. So you’re getting the best print possible for the best price possible!

Contact Ian for more info >>> ian@jigsaw-print.co.uk or visit www.jigsaw-print.co.uk

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