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INTERNATIONAL TRADE WEEK IS BACK!

International Trade Week (ITW) is back, taking place from Monday, 11th - Friday, 15th November 2024.Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), sponsored by Santander and in partnership with industry, ITW will feature five action-packed days of events, workshops and webinars - all free to attend.Whether you’re looking to secure your first export contract or expand your existing international sales, ITW will have something for you.  The week’s activities are for UK companies...

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE POWER OF TRANSLATION TO BOOST YOUR SALES IN OVERSEAS MARKETS?

Did you know that research shows that SMEs who invest in language capabilities are 30% more successful in exporting than those that do not?Translation is often a legal requirement to enter new overseas markets, and it is also one of the easiest ways to get ahead on your export journey, especially as 9 out of 10 global users will ignore your product if it’s not in their native language.But do you know how to source professional translation services?  Or what documentation is the most impor...

NEW MEMBER: WELCOME ANDREW HILL FROM BEAMISH PARK GOLF CLUB

We are thrilled to announce that Beamish Park Golf Club have become DBN members and our first meeting of 2025 will be held there!The club offers an 18 hole mature woodland course in the heart of Beamish valley with stunning scenery and beautiful wildlife.Andrew Hill is the General Manager at the club and is keen to showcase everything it has to offer including the golf facilities and membership, room hire and function suites.Andrew has already registered to attend Oct, Nov & Dec meetings and...

MASTER INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS WITH CONFIDENCE

International business contracts can be complex, but they are key to unlocking successful global partnerships.That's why we are excited to invite you to a new event that the UK Export Academy are running: Cracking the Code of Export Contract Management, on Tuesday, 15 October, at 10:00 AM.This one-hour webinar will equip you with essential skills to confidently navigate the entire lifecycle of export contracts, ensuring you and your stakeholders meet all obligations.Why Attend?Whether ...

NEW MEMBER: WELCOME JAMES IBBITSON FROM VISUAL PUNCH

Please give a warm DBN welcome to James Ibbitson from Visual Punch!I'm sure that many of you will already know James as he was a DBN member for many years before taking a break to concentrate on a long term project.Now he's back and we are so pleased to reintroduce him to you all.Visual Punch is an award winning North East-based video production agency helping business, brands, event organisers, and content creators grow using video.Doddington Dairy, National Trust, Visit Durham, Enterprise Made...

OCTOBER NETWORKING MEETING AT LANCHESTER GARDEN CENTRE

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this months meeting at Lanchester Garden Centre on Tuesday 15th October.Attendee numbers are looking very healthy so make sure you get along! Itinerary...• Arrival time is 8.30am• Tea/Coffee & Bacon Roll breakfast• New member introductions• Speed Networking• Finish 10.30FREE to DBN Members£10 to Non MembersBook your place HERE...

HEAR EXPORTING INSIGHTS FROM TINY BOX

Are you interested in hearing the secrets to exporting success directly from a like-minded business owner who has grown their e-commerce business in over 40 countries worldwide?Then don't miss out on the UK Export Academy's exclusive webinar that Mark Burkett is hosting later this week with Rachel Watkyn, the Founder and Managing Director of Tiny Box Company, which is now the largest online gift packaging company in the UK.This Friday, 11th October (12:30-13:00),&nb...

UK-THAILAND AI TECH WEEK

Thailand is Southeast Asia’s second largest economy and home to one of the region’s most dynamic digital ecosystems.  Valued at £15.7 billion in 2020 and projected to reach £41.7 billion by 2025, Thailand’s digital economy grew by 51% from 2021-2022.  It is powered by over 54.3 million internet users and hosts one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced telecommunication and digital infrastructure networks.The country’s flagship national policy (‘Thailand 4.0’) seeks to harne...

HURRY! LIMITED SPOTS LEFT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE GO FURTHER PROGRAMME

Are you ready to take your business to the next level this weekend?Kirsty Waite, Founder and Owner of The Ethical Coaching Company, has teamed up with UMi to bring you an incredible opportunity - the Go Further Group Coaching Programme.This exclusive programme is designed to help ambitious small to medium-sized business owners and leaders achieve growth faster and smarter than ever before. With very limited spaces available, this is your chance to gain expert guidance, p...

HOW TO CREATE VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES STATEMENTS THAT ENERGISE YOUR TEAM!

Are you ready to lay the groundwork for a thriving business that resonates with your team and customers alike? Creating a vision, mission, and set of values is not just a checkbox on your business plan it's the heart and soul of your organisation.  These elements define what you stand for, your purpose, and how you aim to make a positive impact on the world. In our latest article, Kirsty Waite, CEO and Founder of The Ethical Coaching Company, shares her insights on ...

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE - WATCH OUR ESSENTIALS SERIES ON-DEMAND

Join live sessions to learn the basics of how to sell your products and services in other countries, your routes to market, export controls and how your business can benefit.  You can also watch on-demand!Sign up to get started!Already joined the UK Export Academy?  Sign in.Is the Essentials series right for you?Designed for those who are new to exportingGives you the confidence to take your first stepsWatch the full series on-demand when it best suits youNumber of events - 10Total dur...

UK EXPORT ACADEMY/DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE - JOIN OUR FOUR-WEEK ONLINE BUSINESS GROWTH CHALLENGE!

Have you heard about the return of our Business Growth Challenge?!There is still time to get signed up, with the four-week challenge running every Friday at 10.00am throughout October.  Sign up for all four sessions, and if you can't make a session on a particular date, we will send you the recording to watch at your leisure.What will you get out of the challenge?Get the skills you need to win new business deals overseasLearn how to write a business plan and strategy to ...

JOIN US AT GOING GLOBAL LIVE 2024!

Going Global Live, the world's leading event for taking your business overseas, is returning to the ExCeL London on Wednesday, 13th and Thursday, 14th November 2024.The 2024 instalment of the show is supported by the Department for Business and Trade, The Briars Group and RWS. With over 150 cutting-edge exhibitors, 100 seminars & keynote talks, live panel discussions, and speed networking opportunities, you will find all the information and resources you need to begi...

KIDS IN MIND - ORGANISED BY THE CLUBS OF DISTRICT 1030

My name is Norman Sellar, and I serve as the Treasurer and Trustee at the Consett Rotary Club. Each year, we at Consett Rotary organise an annual outing for disadvantaged children.  This year, a total of 27,000 children across Great Britain participated in similar events, and in the northeast, we organised a trip to The Beamish Museum, where we hosted 1,000 children from 13 local schools.Since 1990, the partnership between the Rotary Club and the charity Kids in Mind has been...

STILL LOOKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN JUST 3 EASY STEPS?

We noticed your interest in the “UMi Makes it Easy... to Avoid Common Mistakes When Scaling Your Business” and wanted to follow up with you.  Would you like to book a 15-minute call with Kirsty to discuss this further and gain insights into her Go Further Programme?This call comes with no obligations - it’s simply an opportunity for you to explore whether this programme aligns with your business goals.  We understand that committing time, effort...

READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 3 EASY STEPS? KIRSTY WAITE SHOWS YOU HOW!

Are you feeling overwhelmed as you navigate the challenges of starting, growing, or scaling your business? You’re not alone. Many business owners and managers face this journey, but it doesn’t have to be a solitary struggle. Join Kirsty Waite from the Ethical Coaching Company for an insightful webinar where you'll discover how to grow your business in just three easy steps . . .What you’ll gain from this insightful session: Peace of Mind: Say goodbye to confus...

DERWENT VALLEY PARTNERSIP - FUN & FOOD CHRISTMAS 2024 PROGRAMME

Department for Education funding is now available for face-to-face activities for children and young people during the Christmas 2024 holidays. Targeted at school age children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals; the Fun and Food programme aims to support local community groups and organisations based in the Derwent Valley Partnership AAP area to deliver enriching activities during the school holidays. Alongside this, Durham...

SEPTEMBER NETWORKING AT BEAMISH MUSEUM

This month we had our biggest networking event of the year at Beamish Museum.As well as DBN members we had the pleasure of networking with Beamish Business Friends too.  Over 70 people registered for this event which was kindly sponsored by Industrial Workwear - workwear, PPE & logo embroidery specialists.The morning consisted of networking while enjoying refreshments and optional dressing up in 1950 clothes!  A big shout out to Matt Glover (Peak Ridge Ltd) and Rob Richardson (Derw...

NEW MEMBER: WELCOME JOANNE FOWLER FROM BUNZL CLEANING & HYGIENE SUPPLIES

Please give a warm DBN welcome to Joanne Fowler from Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies.Some of you may have met Joanne earlier in the year when she came along to our March meeting at Derwentside College. At this meeting Joanne made some great contacts and gained a new customer! Joanne is Account Manager at Bunzl and responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with her customers. Bunzl is one the of UK’s leading supplier of janitorial, cleaning, and hygiene ...

THE DURHAM BRICK SHOW LANDS THIS WEEKEND!

Calling all LEGO®️ lovers!  This Saturday and Sunday, feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate bricks at first ever Durham Brick Show You can expect:A wide range of displays and trade standsIncredibly detailed modelsSee how exhibits compare to your own creations at homeTrack down that elusive plastic part you’ve been trying to find for far too longBrick pitsA fun trail to test your minifigure-spotting abilities.PLUS a speed-build challenge - can you build the tallest...

NEW MEMBER: WELCOME SHIRLEY BONE SB HYPNOTHERAPY

Please give a warm DBN welcome to Shirley Bone from SB Hypnotherapy.Shirley is a fully qualified hypnotherapist and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner.Over the last 15 years Shirley has helped women overcome limiting beliefs that have held them back from living a happy, healthy life. Whether it be moving on from a marriage/ relationship breakdown, having the confidence to climb the corporate ladder or simply overcoming beliefs that were instilled from childhood. Shirley has help...

MASTER YOUR MARKET RESEARCH AND UNLOCK NEW EXPORT MARKETS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Effective and carefully planned market research is the key to success when expanding your business into new global markets.Knowing where to start with market research can be overwhelming, so that's why the UK Export Academy are here to help with a new webinar series that will give you the tools you need to make informed decisions when you look to new export markets.The first session is on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, so don't miss out on securing your free spot!Session 1 - Tuesday, 10...

HOW TO GROW AN AI-ENABLED HUMAN-LED BUSINESS - INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERT STEVE ERDAL

Tune into the latest episode of UMicast, featuring Steve Erdal, an expert in scaling AI-driven businesses.  In this insightful discussion, Steve shares actionable tips on how to harness the power of AI without losing sight of the people who matter most - your customers and team. Key takeaways include: The origins of Wordnerds, an AI-powered customer feedback platform available as a standalone or managed service.How the founders overcame investor challenges, went all-in, ...

CONSETT FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY, 14th SEPTEMER 2024

Join us for a special edition of the regular Saturday market on Middle Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5QJ.Consett Farmers' Market!  We are excited to join the regular Saturday Market on Middle Street for an unforgettable day filled with all the farm-fresh produce, artisanal treats, and handcrafted goods you love - plus a few extra surprises! When: Saturday 14th September 2024Time: 10am-3pmWhere: Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QJWhether you're stocking up on fresh produce for the wee...

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER - NORTHERN CANCER VOICES

My name is Tori Bradison, and I am the CEO of a small Charity Northern Cancer Voices.  We are a network of patients, carers and volunteers that cover the North East and North Cumbria working with anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis.Northern Cancer Voices, a charity based in South Tyneside and operating across the North East and North Cumbria, is actively seeking new volunteers to join their mission.  The charity, led by CEO Tori Bradison, is dedicated to improving cancer services and...