Every company should invest in marketing to get their work out there and generate enquiries, so finding the right agency can be a challenge.

Northern Media is a Wakefield based agency that is made up of a team of digital marketing experts who love what they do, are specialists in their chosen field and are passionate about making a difference to every client.

Since the business was established in 2009, Northern Media has been committed to developing open and honest relationships that generate results for the client.

They have a simple vision……Whether you are an employee, client or supplier, we want everyone involved with Northern Media to enjoy working with Northern Media. Yes it may sound a bit cheesy, but everything will be better if you enjoy it!

So if you’re on the lookout for a new website or need social media, SEO or PPC support, Northern Media can certainly help.

Northern Media enjoy digital; you enjoy the results!

Why use a Commercial Finance Broker  

Commercial finance brokers can take the hard work out of finding the best free business loan that is right for you. Essentially, they look at your lending requirements and match you to the right product and lender. The issue is that the business finance space has become a very crowded marketplace, and inevitably can lead to more choices and confusion for SME’s .

Crest Commercial Finance have a large panel of UK lenders which allows us to search the whole of the market to find the most suitable funding solution for you and your business. We cater for Limited Companies (LTD), Limited Liability LLPs. Partnerships, Sole Traders, and Start Ups. We also work on a contingent basis which means no up-front fees.

Not all applications are straightforward, and some are more complex, with elements of poor/bad credit, CJJS, previous insolvency, but what ever the situation we can support you through the plethora of funding options available, but also save time and only apply to the funders that we know will be able to support.

What is the process when applying for a loan through a broker?

It depends on the individual case, but in most situations most of the correspondence can be done either over call/zoom and email. On some occasions it is best to meet with your broker and work through the solutions together.

You will also need to provide certain pieces of information, such as, Financial Accounts, Bank Statements, ID such as driving licence and passport. You may also need to sign an engagement letter.

You will also need to explain what the money will be used for eg : Cashflow, stock, expansion, purchase of an asset, to fund a debtor book (invoice finance) , refinance of more expensive debt, to buy a property etc.

The time frame from application to getting an offer can differ. For example, for a small business loan which is unsecured can be facilitated within a couple of days, whereby commercial loan will take a little longer.

What Next?

Crest Commercial Finance have over 26 years’ experience within the funding landscape and have relationships with many of the funding providers which allows us to act fast and get you the very best solution.  So, if you are looking for a funding solution for your business, then please get in touch for a free no obligation quote.

Our long-standing member, Printforms, can help you to upscale your branding to reflect your company image!

Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing and more events are taking place, why not get yourself prepared for exhibitions, trade shows, and any other event you can attend.

There are so many great ways for you to leave a lasting mark of yourself on someone, and what better way to do it that through branded products!

Printforms, which is based in the Belle Vue area of Wakefield, has a huge plethora of product that can be personalised to reflect who you are.

One of the best-sellers is the Bro-card! It’s the perfect way to promote your product, small enough to fit in your pocket and an easy way to get in front of your target market. Virtually a mini brochure, this neat little promo can fold up and open out in a range of different combinations!

Not quite sure what you want? Have a quick read at this guide below on just a few products Printforms offer:

EXHIBITION POP UPS

Perfect for exhibitions, trade shows and other events. The pop up display is affordable and convenient.  We an help with the design on these and all the products featured! They come in cases and wheeled containers for easy transportation too.

ROLLER BANNERS 

A  great way to show off your brand in a professional light.  These feature in various sizes and come complete with aluminium frame and carry case.

FLOOR STICKERS

Direct customers and clients around your stand with floor stickers which are printed on slip resistant protective film!

FLAGS

Get your business noticed with flags covered in your branding! They make great exhibition stand accessories and can help attract the right audiences. These come in a variety of sizes and have base options.

BRANDED CLOTHING

Create a consistent and professional message by updating workwear for shows. Shirts, T-shirt or Hoodies with your logo in a huge range of sizes and colours. And don’t forget we can do the design too!

PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE

Give away swag, or call it what you want, these are trade show essentials to give to customers for front-of-mind advertising!  Pens, mugs, hats, personalised  sports bottles or maybe stress balls to give to visitors to your stand. The list is endless! Anything with a logo on and we can source and supply – just ask!

Also don’t forget shows and exhibitions are a great time to refresh your business cards, brochures and leaflets and one-off print runs can target any show offers you might have.

Printforms are ready to help We Are Wakefield members with a host of products to help reach your target markets at exhibitions!

 

So, who are our newest members and what do they do?

Clear Workplace are specialist providers of auto enrolment solutions who are not tied to any pension or payroll providers. This enables them them to give a clear pricing quote to their customers, as nothing is branded a ‘package’ in their business

Working by the mantra ‘need to have’ and not ‘nice to have’, this ensures they are totally responsible for all recommendations they give, meaning they develop strong partnerships with their clients to become the auto enrolment adviser, procurement specialist and service provider on your company’s behalf.

Since starting trading in 2013, Clear Workplace has worked with a number of clients – one of which having over 1,000 employees over 44 varied site locations. This is alongside small to medium enterprises too.

Alongside all of this, Clear Workplace are proud members of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals ‘Friends of automatic enrolment’, which provides further confidence in using their services.

By using Clear Workplace’s Pensions Optimisation, it saves both the employer and employee money on their National Insurance contributions. On average, Clear Workplace saves employers £17,250 per year. Employees can access the firm’s Pension Hunter, enabling them to track down and consolidate old workplace and personal pension pots. 

Just to prove their commitment to their clientele, Clear Workplace were awarded Best Workplace Pension Advisor 2021 at the Bond Street Awards in London after being nominated by their clients Centaur.

Getting to understand pensions can be tricky, for both companies large and small, so why not get in touch with them to see how they can help you?

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So much more than an interior designer and declutterer, Rachel Smith is a woman on a mission determined to help people connect the dots between their home and their mental health and wellbeing!

Specialising in decluttering, home styling and home staging, Clutter is the Enemy injects love, life, and positivity back into your home, helping you understand and see the difference in what a well-maintained and clutter-free home can do for your mental health and more.

Modern life and consumerism means we all live with some degree of clutter. When it gets to be more than just the detritus of everyday life, it becomes an embarrassment. It stops us being the people we want to be and living the life we want to live.  By understanding this, Rachel guides you through the emotional rollercoaster of a journey that is decluttering and will give you positivity and hope for the future.

Interior design is something that is often only associated with the wealthy, but Clutter is the Enemy has affordable interior design services that can stop your home from working against you and help reflect who you are. Rachel takes the time to get to know you and helps you create spaces that allow you to breathe. She helps you define your own style and ensures that your home is a positive, happy place.

Selling your home? Home staging is key! Presenting to the best possible standard is the best way to maximise your return and ensure it will sell as quickly as possible. Clutter is the Enemy acts as a fresh pair of eyes to someone’s home, which is valuable to making sure you’re displaying your home in a way that interested buyers would want to see it. Home staging your own home is a tricky business and can be the downfall of a sale, it might have been your home for many years, but it’s time to move on and getting to that stage to sell can be hard without a home stager!

Yorkshire’s one-stop centre for first aid and health and safety training is run by One Stop Safety Training Solutions!

Although based in Castleford, this amazing company covers the entire area of Yorkshire, ensuring they can help as many companies and individuals as possible in their mission to make sure everyone is fully trained to ensure they are equipped for any situation they might face.

With over 1,500 people trained already, this really is Yorkshire’s finest first aid training company.

Training yourself and your team with first aid knowledge truly is an investment in itself, with life-altering circumstances if the skills learnt are used in day-to-day life to save someone’s life.

And what’s more, it doesn’t break the bank either! One Stop Safety Training Solutions offer courses for as little as £55 with both inhouse and onsite training on offer that’s available 7 days a week across Yorkshire. All courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced trainers that have served in the Police, Army and Ambulance services. Unlike the national companies, this gives One Stop the advantage as all trainers can use real-life experience rather than made-up scenarios as used by nationwide companies to give trainees actual scenarios that they could be faced with and how to tackle them.

 

Our latest members of the We Are Wakefield family, Phoenix Cleaning Company, cover all things cleaning from commercial cleaning to domestic.

The vast plethora of services Phoenix offers range from window cleaning to gutter cleaning, carpet cleaning, pressure washing, cleaning bundles and much more.

With over six years of experience in the business, culminated through working on a range of properties, including schools, shops, offices and car showrooms, the business is now expanding their customer base in the Wakefield district through delivering quality window cleaning services that you know you can trust.

Just to show the magnitude of their growth in the area already, Phoenix are currently on the hunt to hire a Window Cleaning Operative!

This full-time position based in the WF5 region is a great opportunity to make your mark with a prominent business in the area that has huge development plans. Take a look at the current opening here: https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/215648173/Window-Cleaning-Operative?fbclid=IwAR3MKVvRdw_KiaQ9t-cQuydQH27DA2Y_0FRgjC6swEdYt-yt-JYrI4NTOeA

We can’t wait to watch this company grow in the Wakefield area and beyond!

Based at Langthwaite Business Park in Pontefract, Production Park has been going from strength to strength over many years – and it isn’t set to slow down anytime soon.

This community of studios, businesses, education and research facilities is a modern hub created to inspire and create incredible live experiences.

Journeying back to 2015, Production Park has seen many a famous artist, including the likes of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Coldplay and Little Mix, alongside a plentiful mix of film and TV productions and live sports.

Expanding beyond this, the site is now home to the next generation of live event professionals who are learning the ropes at the Backstage Academy, whilst future innovations are conceived at realised at XPLOR.

Currently home to 6 state-of-the-art production studios used for live music, film and TV, it has an unbeatable range of wrap-around services including offices, a green room, on-site catering, set construction and much more.

The Backstage Academy is a higher institution offering a vast array of courses, equipping the new and old with the skills needed for a career in live events and the creative industry.

The world’s first research and innovation centre for entertainment technology and production is housed at XPLOR. With services and facilities set to innovate and change the future of the industry.

Production Park is only just getting started, and we are so thrilled to have them as our members to broaden their horizons and inspire other members. Welcome to the family!

Are you wanting to create that lasting impression with your brand? Something your clients can take away and remember you by? Look no further than our newest members, Direct Marketing!

A specialist company based in the heart of the city centre, this merchandising hub creates an everlasting trademark of your brand through bespoke, made to order products.

As members of the British Promotional Merchandise Associations, you can count on Direct Marketing to be reliable traders. With a plethora of high-end brands such as Harrods, Grattan, NSPCC, Amey, and many more, the clientele speaks for itself.

For more than 30 years, Direct Marketing have applied their knowledge and creativity to deliver tangible brand experiences that shape perceptions and inspire customers. The Direct Marketing Agency creates unique promotional products, as well as branded or personalised items. They work with select suppliers to design and source amazing bespoke products.

Unlike any other merchandising specialist, Direct Marketing operate on a 5-step plan ensuring their customers are treated in the best possible way from the very start of their journey. Beginning at Consultation, moving onto Collaboration, Production then begins, followed by a Quality and Compliance check, ending the experience with a full Completion.

Gail Glover, Head of Sales & Business Development, said: “We are pleased to announce that we are new members of We Are Wakefield!

“We are looking forward to engaging and connecting with our fellow members throughout the whole of the Wakefield district.”

Why not take a look at their website to see how they can help build you business – www.directmarketingltd.com

Our first event of the year was set to be an outstanding one for many reason…

Most importantly, it was the first event with our new Managing Director, Claire. Having joined us in January, this was her first time hosting our events – and it’s fair to say it was the best yet.

A room packed full with 95 business owners, managers, businesses development executives, and so many others who are making an impact in the Wakefield district.

Claire executed so many new concepts for this event, including having 10 stands along the side of the room, homed by a selection of our members who were showcasing what they do to the nearly 100-strong crowd.

A different venue to what we usually use worked immensely well, Venue 23 was the ideal location and created an atmosphere that hasn’t been matched at any other We Are Wakefield event.

Our main speaker of the morning, Paula Appleton of Family Fit spoke inspiringly, explaining how by adding more exercise into your daily lives and routines can aid greatly with mental health benefits. Matching her passion with numbers, she explained how many days of working were lost to mental health sickness and continued to teach the benefits of how more than just yourself can benefit from taking care of your mental fitness.

The atmosphere and socialisation in the room was beyond any other we have ever held, and we’re keeping that momentum going. Our March event, being held at Production Park, is set to be another fire cracker and event bigger than the last!