You might think Christmas is a busy time for recruitment, but for some seasonal industries it's very busy indeed. And if you think January could be a good time to make a change it might be a good idea to get started sooner rather than later.

Otley will be in the spotlight next March when local businesses are celebrated at the #Otley Business Awards. We hear from organisers, winners and this years sponsor about the importance of the awards.

Make sure you don't get in trouble at the Christmas Party with advice from Newtons Solicitors.

How important is celebrating Christmas with your work colleagues? CNG think it's a vital way to encourage staff and to say a huge thank you!

Want to find out a bit more Stray FM's Business Hub ? Have a listen to some of our favorite bits from the year.

Pensions can be confusing, but not when you have chatted with Workplace Pension Direct.

What can kindness do for you and others? Listen to our chat with Laura from 2Inspire.

Christmas is a time for family, but can be more complex than that for some. Listen to our chat with Rachel from LCF Barber Titleys on making plans that work for everybody.

How does the Autumn Statement effect you? Listen to our chat to financial advisors from Ellis Bates.

The Harrogate Mumbler website is an interesting #business story stemmed from old fashioned word of mouth. We chatted to founder, Sally, ahead of the #MumblerAwards last week. Listen here: