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The Small Business Podcast featuring DBN member Owen Weightman.

Whether you're feeling stuck in your current career or seeking inspiration to pursue your passions, this episode offers invaluable insights and encouragement. Tune in now and embark on a journey of entrepreneurial fulfilment and life balance with Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual Spaces, exclusively on the 'About Small Business' podcast!...

ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS SHORT REEL

Barrie McDermott from About Small Business Podcast asks Donna:What has been your biggest challenge?What are you most proud of?About Small Business Podcast explores stories of UK small business owners, celebrating successes, learning from mistakes, and providing support and inspiration.For more short reels and stories you can take a look at the ASB YouTube channel HERE...

NEW PODCAST: Meet Stephen Marshall from County Durham Building and Joinery Ltd

In this episode Melanie talks to Stephen about his career to date. At 17 yrs old Stephen joined the army, started college in his 30's to train as a joiner and set up his own business in 2010.Stephen and Melanie also discuss the 'ups and downs' of being a business owner, building industry problems and the importance of apprenticeships in the building industry. Listen to the full podcast HEREConnect with Stephen on LinkedInCounty Durham Building and Joinery Website...

Discover your business potential in the EU

When: Wednesday 18 September 2024, 09:30 - 15:00Where: Irwin Mitchell, 4 Wellington Pl, Leeds LS1 4BZThe Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to invite UK companies to an event, supporting new to export and experienced companies in the Consumer Retail supply chain (B2B and B2C) who are targeting the EU.The process of trade with our neighbours in the EU changed post Brexit. A key objective of this event is to dispel the myths and to support companies in becoming confident onc...

About Small Business Short Reel

Kieron Young, Operations Manager for the Walk and Talk Trust gives a short interview about the Heritage 100 Project.Kieron tells us:What has been his biggest challenge and  what he is particularly proud of?This short reel was created by Barrie McDermott from About Small Business Podcast. About Small Business Podcast explores stories of UK small business owners, celebrating successes, learning from mistakes, and providing support and inspiration.For more short reels and storie...

About Small Business Short Reel

At our June networking meeting Barrie McDermid from About Small Business Podcast came along and created a series of short reels for some of our members.In this reel Barrie interviews Anthony Cunningham from CW Financial Management.The Small Business Podcast explores stories of UK small business owners, celebrating successes, learning from mistakes, and providing support and inspiration. For more short reels and stories you can take a look at their YouTube page HEREConnect with Ant...

ELEVATE YOUR VIDEO CONTENT WITH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES!

In today’s digital age, creating compelling video content is key to connecting with your audience.  But did you know you could be negatively impacting the environment while doing so?Our latest guide, "How to Be Sustainable When Planning and Producing Video Content," offers essential guidelines on how to create video content sustainably, helping you minimise your carbon footprint without compromising on quality. Here's a sneak peek of what you’ll learn: Planning with ...

Trade Mission to Arab Health 2025

Location: Dubai, UAEDate: 27-31 January 2025The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is pleased to announce that we will be taking a delegation of companies from the English Regions to Arab Health in Dubai, between 27 – 31 January 2025. The Arab Health Exhibition & Congress is the largest event of its kind in the Middle East. Arab Health provides an unrivalled platform for the world's leading hospitals, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors to meet the medical and scientific ...

INTRODUCING BUSINESS DURHAM

If you run a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in County Durham, you likely know how challenging it can be to start and grow your business in today’s complex economic landscape.  You need access to funding, but also tailored business support, skills development, networks and property solutions to really set your enterprise up for sustainable success.That’s where Business Durham comes in.  As Durham County Council’s dedicated business support service, we’re here to help com...

Could you be eligible to start claiming for R&D Tax credits?

Do you work with a company that conducts research that benefits the industry they work in? You could be eligible to start claiming for R&D Tax credits.Worried it's too complicated to submit your evidence? Don't have time to deal with HMRC? Not sure if you qualify at all?Lumo are here to help! Contact DBN member Lee Quarzi for a chat and see how Lumo can make the process a breeze info@lumo.tax - 01207 460616....

Trade Mission to Food & Hospitality China (FHC) 2024

Trade mission to Shanghai from 10 to 14 November 2024. Explore your business' sales potential at one of the premier events for the industry!Why attend?UK food and drink products are recognised for their provenance, heritage, quality and safety, a primary concern for Chinese consumers.With a growing middle class willing to spend more money on quality food from trusted sources, as well as a growing trend to buy imported food and drink products as gifts for Chinese festivals, now is the time to exp...

NEW MEMBER: Welcome Matt Glover from Peak Ridge Ltd.

Please give a warm DBN welcome to Matt Glover from Peak Ridge Ltd.Matt is a returning member after taking a short break from self employment. It's been lovely to see him picking up meetings again this year before rejoining again in June.For those who haven't had the pleasure of meeting Matt yet, Peak Ridge Ltd offers Mobile Application Development - publishing iPhone and iPad apps to the Apple AppStore since 2009.Matt is currently exploring B2B app opportunities as a freelance.Connect with Matt ...

September Networking Meeting set to be our biggest this year!

Our September networking meeting at Beamish Museum is set to be the biggest meeting this year!So far 55 people have booked to attend the DBN / Beamish Business Friends networking event on Tuesday 17th September.It will be a great chance to meet with other local businesses to develop contacts; plus an exciting opportunity to explore the latest 1950s exhibits to open namely the A Reece electrical repair shop, Romer Parrish toyshop and the magnificent Grand Cinema, based on the original building in...

NEW DBN MEMBER: Stephen Marshall from Co Durham Building and Joinery Ltd

Please give a warm DBN welcome to Stephen Marshall.For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of meeting Stephen yet, Stephen is Director at County Durham Building and Joinery Ltd, an independent construction company based in Chester-Le Street.Operating since 2010 the company now concentrates on four main areas which are new house builds, extensions, extensive refurbishments and garden rooms and studios.Take a look at his website https://countydurhambuildingandjoinery.co.uk/Connect on Li...

NEW PODCAST: Meet Stephen Clark from JohnsonClark Surveys and Architecture

In this episode Melanie talks to DBN member Stephen Clark from Johnson Clark Building Surveys and Architecture Launched in 2018, JohnsonClark offers a range of surveying and architectural services for residential and commercial clients. Their highly skilled team bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and over 75 years of combined industry experience to each project with a track record of delivering outstanding outcomes to their clients.Listen to Stephens podcast HEREYou can connect with Stephen...

July Wag & Walk Networking Meeting

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Wag & Walk this morning at Land of Oak & Iron. In true northern style we prepared for the worst and hoped for the best and although the sun didn't make an appearance the rain didn't either!We met in the car park at 8.30 and did a 2.5 mile loop on the Derwent Walk and finished up at the cafe for refreshments.Find out about our upcoming networking meetings on our website here: https://lnkd.in/e9Hfy6xYTeam DBN#networking #walkandtalk #wagandwalk #...

NORTH OF TYNE BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND

This project is part-funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the North of Tyne Combined Authority and is now administered by the North East Combined Authority; it has been designed to drive economic growth by helping businesses to access external expertise to implement business growth and improvement plans.The Fund covers up to 50% of eligible business spend and grants are available to support projects costing between £3,000 and £8,000 (excluding VAT) – for more i...

UNLOCK STRATEGIES FOR EMBEDDING EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR WORPLACE

Creating a workplace where every team member feels safe, valued, and empowered is essential for fostering productivity and success. At UMi, we're committed to helping you effectively embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into your organisation's culture. Join us for a strategic webinar hosted by Fraser Kennedy from Croner, where we'll delve into practical steps to integrate EDI principles at every level of your business. Fraser will cover cru...

Small Business Podcast Short Reel

At our June networking meeting Barrie McDermid from About Small Business Podcast came along and created a series of short reels for some of our members.In this reel meet Rob Richardson from Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club.The Small Business Podcast explores stories of UK small business owners, celebrating successes, learning from mistakes, and providing support and inspiration. For more short reels and stories you can take a look at their YouTube page HERE...

NEW DBN MEMBER: Stephen Clark

Please give a warm DBN welcome to Stephen Clark, Director at JohnsonClark Building Surveys and Architecture.Launched in 2018, JohnsonClark offers a range of surveying and architectural services for residential and commercial clients. Their highly skilled team bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and over 75 years of industry experience to each project with a track record of delivering outstanding outcomes to their clients.Connect on LinkedinWebsite: https://www.johnsonclark.co.uk/Welcome ...

LinkedIn Discussion

A handful of members met on Zoom today to discuss LinkedIn.Networking on LinkedIn and Face to Face is not so different. We discovered that no one likes to be 'sold to' and most success stories have come from building relationships.In a world full of 'fake it until you make it' profiles, you can be triggered into thinking that you are doing something wrong as you aren't getting lots of leads from your posts. So here are a few tips that we shared...• Be yourself. Being 'you' sets you apart from ...

ENSURE YOUR ADVERTISING MEETS EDI STANDARDS - LEARN HOW!

Inclusivity is an important aspect of all business activity, and advertising is no exception. The language used in ads can have a huge impact on the audience and when used incorrectly it can cause harm and offence. To help, we’ve pulled together some tips and resources around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) standards in advertising that will make your advertising applicable to everyone.  Best practice for promoting EDI includes:  Authentic r...

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS: EMBRACE EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION TODAY!

Staying updated on evolving social attitudes, terms, and legislation is essential for businesses to ensure all stakeholders feel safe, respected, and included.  However, it can be a challenge. If you are struggling with the complexities of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), our Introduction to EDI for Businesses is here to help!  Learn key terms, identify impacted areas in your business, and gain valuable insights to develop or enhance your EDI practices. Thi...

SIGN THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT

Armed Forces Covenant Signing Event (for local businesses)Date & Time: Friday, 28th June 2024 at 12:00 Jun 28 2024 Venue: 1-3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9NHThe SME Centre of Excellence invites Ponteland businesses to join us in supporting the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on 28th June 2024.What is the Armed Forces Covenant?  A voluntary pledge to ensure fair treatment and support for those who serve or have served in the Armed F...

AWARD WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, STORYTELLER AND TEACHER . . .

Come along for an evening with Adam Bushnell.  Adam will be talking about County Durham Folk Tales.  He will answer questions, sign books and chat.  Check out Adam's website - https://adambushnell.co.uk/ Venue: Consett Golf ClubDate: Thursday, 11th July 2024 - 18:30Cost of entry: £14Buffet includedCharity eventWe don't have physical tickets and need the bookings by 5th July at the latest.Please use reference "Bushnell" for bank transfer.Ms E A Spring - 09-01-28 - 8...