A new wave of SMEs will boost business recovery in the East post-pandemic, according to a leading Firm of Suffolk solicitors. Ian Carr, CEO of Prettys in Ipswich, said budding entrepreneurs – many of whom have lost their jobs or been furloughed during repeated lockdowns, could be the key to reigniting the economy when the…
A leading Suffolk-based IT company has announced a change to its brand name and appearance, as it marks its 20th year in business. Incorporated in 2001 and previously known as DPS Technology Group, the firm will now re-badge as DPS Tech from the beginning of April. The company’s partners feel the change in name and…
Sackers has seen strong growth in the last quarter with a 17% increase in containers full of processed metal being shipped through Felixstowe. The business has robust plans to grow the exports and processing even more over the next year with new investment. The business structure supports the need to recruit further and offer apprenticeships….
During the 2021 Budget reveal, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that, as of April, the 95% mortgage scheme will be in effect. Simply put, this type of mortgage allows buyers to borrow up to 95% of the purchase price on a property in the form of a loan, with the remaining 5% used as a deposit….
After a long winter, the team at Dream Hatcher are excited to announce that the newly refurbished business incubation offices are now complete, thanks to the very talented Sege Rosella, star of CBBC’s Dengineers, who offered his skills and knowledge to create a bright, thriving space. Opening in Ipswich this Spring, Dream Hatcher is offering…
One of Ipswich’s most iconic landmarks, Electric House, has been bought by local property investor and developer, Christchurch Holland. Martin Holland, Managing Director, is an Ipswich lad through and through. He and his team have a real passion for Ipswich and are proud to now be the owner of one of the town’s most important…
An award-winning local PR agency is celebrating after two employees were named accredited PR practitioners, a mark of recognition given out by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for those showing excellence in and a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD). Creative Manager Emily Grimes and Account Manager Lauren Alcock, from Felixstowe-based PR firm…
A new paralegal at Prettys Solicitors who began her career as a secretary says it is ‘never too late to change”. Lorna Thresh joined the firm’s estates team in January, with more than 35-years’ experience in law firms in Suffolk and London, the last 16 years as a paralegal. However, she took an unusual career…