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PHIL LAUNCHES HIS VIRTUAL GALLERY

I can't believe I'm saying this but I now have a Virtual Gallery!!!!Please take a look around and let me know what you think?If you click on the photos you will be able to take a closer look, enjoy.Phil, Phil Benton Photography We think it's amazing Phil - what a great way to showcase your images!The DBN Team...

REPORTED & BLOCKED . . . BY JO

Just flicking through my notifications on my phone this morning & I notice a new review for my business page on FaceBook.It's from a 'gentleman' (I'm being generous!) promoting someone he knows who clearly deals in some sort of cryptocurrency.  Nothing to do with Jo Long Consulting or the marketing / strategic services that I offer.I've done the 'right thing' by reporting the review to FB & banning him from my page, and to be honest it's not my primary platform of choice but why do people t...

OUR VERY OWN DBN POEM BY GILLIAN

At our last ‘Get Business Fit for the Future’ workshop Gillian finished off our meeting with this special poem.  Our very own DBN poem, what do you think?  Thank you so much Gillian, your talents are endless!You can hear Gillian's poem here....

LOCKDOWN CARTOON #37 - GUILT

I think lots of parents are juggling work and childcare at the moment.  I feel guilty that I’m often working while my children are spending too much screen time at home.But from the children’s point of view, they seem to be quite happy that I’m not overlooking them all the time.  Well, maybe I don’t need to be too harsh on myself after all?Since schools are reopening soon and the children will be missing screen time at home?Noriko, Noriko Art...

JUSTIN ON SYNERGY

Two and a half years ago I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital for major bowel surgery and ended up having 13 cm of my colon removed.  I was then diagnosed with an incurable disease called Crohns. For most people this seriously affects their everyday life, resulting in some have a bag fitted, others have serious flare ups and are readmitted to hospital, some pass blood, all sorts of horror stories.  Four months after leaving hospital I was introduced to Synergy gut health products an...

WILLOW BURN HOSPICE - RETAIL VOLUNTEERING TEAM & HELP OUR CHARITY SHOPS

Join our Retail Volunteering Team and help the Willow Burn Hospice Charity Shops to come back with a bang when we re-open!By donating just four hours of your time each week, you could make thousands of pounds of vital income for your Local Hospice.Roles are available at:Willow Burn Hospice Chester-le-Street ShopWillow Burn Hospice Stanley ShopWillow Burn Hospice Consett ShopFind out more by clicking here.The Willow Burn Team...

WELL DONE DAVID!

It’s great to see how much people have valued having an expert adviser by their side during these uncertain times.  After receiving outstanding client reviews, these advisers have recently qualified for the 2021 Guide To Top Rated Financial Advisers, distributed in The Times.  Well done!Many thanks to my clients who have voted me as one of the Top Rated Financial planners in the UK for the third year running.David Toner, Wealth Partner - True Potential Wealth Management...

ARE YOUR SURE YOU DON'T NEED A WILL?

If you think you don't need a Will, have you considered the following?  Click here to view the video....

THE DURHAM COFFEE BULLETIN

Keep up to date with the Durham Coffee BulletinOur latest Durham Coffee Bulletin is now available.  Join the Durham Coffee Community and stay connected with all our latest news and offers.  Just click here to receive your own copy of the bulletin.Bernhard and Carina, Durham Coffee, Durham Coffee...

XERO BLOG

The pandemic has forced businesses and individuals to adapt quickly to constantly changing rules and regulations.  There are still many unknowns ahead, but there are some things small businesses can start to plan for - these include a number of developments set to impact payroll in 2021.Just before Christmas, the Chancellor extended the furlough deadline as the third lockdown was announced.  And in April, off-payroll working rules will shift the responsibility for determining the tax s...

Wellbeing Products by Imago Skincare

Pauline Thompson from Imago Skincare has been making handmade and bespoke skin care products since 2004.  The raw materials used in her products are derived from plant and marine sources! As a qualified aromatherapist, Pauline uses specially selected essential oils to give fragrance and enhance the effectiveness of her skincare products.   All the essential oils Pauline uses have therapeutic effects, common essential oils used in aromatherapy have health benefi...

Message from Tayloredfit Physio for DBN Wellbeing Month

Tayloredfit Physio is a health and wellness centre based in Langley Park, Durham.  They offer a range of personalised treatments from sports massage to yoga and much more! All of their treatments have wellbeing benefits as Vicky Smith explains......

THREE PAYROLL CHANGES AND TRENDS TO PREPARE FOR IN 2021

The pandemic has forced businesses and individuals to adapt quickly to constantly changing rules and regulations.  There are still many unknowns ahead, but there are some things small businesses can start to plan for - these include a number of developments set to impact payroll in 2021.Just before Christmas, the Chancellor extended the furlough deadline as the third lockdown was announced.  And in April, off-payroll working rules will shift the responsibility for determining the tax s...

SPRING IS HERE!

Spring is here, and with the potential of restrictions being relaxed, it is a great time to order garden furniture.Square thick panelled planter £45Rectangular 1 m planter £35Garden coffee/drinks table £60All made by hand to order.Other furniture to come.  All outdoor furniture uses pressure treated timber to prevent rot, to extend the life of the furniture other treatments can be used (advice can be given).  Planters can be lined with cardboard when filling. Will, IR8 Bes...

Justin Chilton from Synergy

As part of DBN Wellbeing awareness month, Justin Chilton from Synergy talks to us about the importance of a healthy microbiome and the benefits he's seen with his own personal experience following a Crohn's disease diagnosis.Synergy is part of a word wide company that focuses on addressing health holistically rather than symptomatically by supporting the microbiome, the community of microorganisms that live both on and within the body. If anyone would like to get in touch with Justin d...

4-MINUTE FRENCH LEARNING WITH NATHALIE

4-Minute French learning adventures for everyone with Nathalie at Nattalingo. Click here and on the image to watch Nathalie's video....

JAMES AT VISUAL PUNCH - 'ALL TALK, NO WAFFLE’, EPISODE 4

‘All Talk, No Waffle’, Episode 4: “Why video is the most effective way to deliver your company message in 2021”That’s right, your favourite snappy video series is back - and this week I’m talking about the need for video content in 2021 to help you promote your business offering.  Despite various marketing reports released at the start of the year, and people like me telling you the importance of video, I still have many clients come to me dubious of the media type.So this week�...

GILLIAN'S STRESS-BUSTING TIP IN A POEM

Gillian's Stress-Busting Tip in a Poem: A video on how to mind your own business! Click the image below to hear Gillian's poem!...

WorkNooks. It's the Way to Go!

Why hot desking at home is an evolution for most of us. Jane Anderson PhD, expert is Sociospacial Reciprocity and Place Therapy, shares her own struggle to find a better nook to work from at home.https://ownworking.substack.com/p/worknooks-its-the-way-to-go...

The To Done List

Bogged down with traditional listings? Dr Jane Anderson suggests the to-done list as an enjoyable alternative to the to-do list. https://ownworking.substack.com/p/the-to-done-list ...

Own Your Daily Nap

Maybe you are simply tired. Possibly, but nodding off during the day can make you feel better afterwards. Secret Siesta Blog by Dr Jane Anderson: READ HERE ...

Prone to Busy Sickness?

Let go of your inner monkey and embrace stillness instead. Jane AndersonPhD, herself a recovering perfectionist and Master Busyist, writes about how constantly chasing our tail as a means of avoiding quiet, stillness, solitude and contemplation might be understandable but it’s not balanced or healthy.Read Janes blog HERE...

DBN Wellbeing Month | Feel Good CiC Introduction

This is one of four wellbeing videos created for DBN by Gillian Fortune from Feel Good CIC. In this video Gillian introduces herself and explains the benefits of her no nonsense stress busting services... Find out more about the wonderful work Gillian does on her website www.feelgoodcic.com...

DBN Wellbeing Month with Feel Good CIC

In this video Gillian talks to us about how to cope with overwhelming moments."It's not always about 'being stressed'. Sometimes it's about not being hacked off!"...

DBN Wellbeing Month with Feel Good CIC

It doesn’t matter what the situation is, if it takes over your head and holds you back or causes you to be less than your best, then it’s time for some ‘No-nonsense Stress-Busting’.In this video Gillian talks to us about using our posture to put ourselves in 'positive mode'.Find out more about the wonderful work Gillian does on her website www.feelgoodcic.com...