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In our first podcast interview Melanie Cant from Elm Marketing Solutions talks to Gary Scott from DBN about business before, during and after Covid-19 and what the future looks like for 'Do Business' Network.  Listen to the podcast here....

(COVID-19) CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS: WHAT YOU CAN & CANNOT DO

Monday 12th April: What’s changed Some of the rules on what you can and cannot changed on 12 April.  However, many restrictions remain in place.  You must not socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with, unless you have formed a support bubble with them, or another exemption applies.  You should continue to work from home if you can and minimise the number of journeys you make where possible.  You should get a test and follow the stay at home guidance&...

WE'VE GOT AN EXCITING NEW SERVICE COMING SOON!

2021 is going to be a HUGE year for us for a number of reasons, but for now, we want to talk to you about the new service we have coming up.  ‘Interactive Videos’ allow you (or your customers) to select specific options or follow specific narratives within a video itself; ensuring they stay engaged and have the sense of adventure, autonomy and freedom they’re looking for!Most notably seen in the ‘Black Mirror’ episode, ‘Bandersnatch’, this kind of video content is something th...

HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR PODCAST YET?

Our podcasts are a great way to get to know other DBN Members and to tell your business story to a wider audience too.We currently have podcasts on our website with Gary, Joanne Rowland, Ruth Jacobs, Mags Bradshaw, Rachel Locke, Moira Barnes, James Ibbitson, Gillian Fortune, Richard Holden MP, Matthew Glover, Allison Dore, Jan Cook, Greg O'Connell, Bernhard Nausner, Charlotte Turner and Phil Benton. We've got many others recorded and they will be online soon. We'd love you to record a podcast wi...

DBN UPDATE (15th JANUARY 2021)

How are you all keeping?  Hopefully there’s light at the end of the tunnel but it’s not easy for small businesses right now.  Please get in touch with us if you need any advice, signposting or simply want a chat day or night.  You are very important to us and we’d like to help if we can. We have some exciting news. RTC North has invited us to deliver a series of business growth workshops next month which we’re calling Fit For The Future.  It’s all really practical s...

NORIKO'S LATEST CARTOON

"Morning Larks & Night Owls", Noriko Art...

DURHAM BUSINESS GROWTH GRANT

If you are a small or medium sized business based in an eligible postcode with plans to grow and potentially employ more staff, you may be eligible to access grant funding through the Durham Business Growth Grant.You could access up to 35% grant funding for business improvement projects.  The minimum grant we can pay is £1,000, so you must be planning to spend a minimum of £2,858 excluding VAT on eligible costs.  The maximum grant we can offer you is £2,000.The Durham Business Growt...

THE WINTER MONTHS ARE HERE!

Below 7c your tyres lose grip.  Be prepared with the correct tyres.I can help with winter or all season tyres to help keep you safe on the roads. Peter, TYRES2U (NE) Ltd...

WE'VE GOT LOTS ON AT LAND OF OAK & IRON THIS DECEMBER TO GET YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!

Bird Walks with local ornithologist Michael Turner - 20th, 28th, 29th December and 1st January.  Michael will take you on a guided tour of the lower Derwent Valley, spotting and identifying birds and revealing local history.  Booking is essential.Festive Workshops with Jessica Kinnersley - 23rd December.  A great gift idea this Christmas, get creative with these festive workshops at cafe shrub, led by local artist Jessica Kinnersley.  And to tempt you even more a glass of win...

CHRISTMAS UPDATE FROM BEAMISH MUSEUM

Following the announcement of the Tier 3 restrictions for the North East, as an open air museum we will be able to open our GROUNDS ONLY for Christmas visits from 5th December.We know that a visit to Beamish is a Christmas tradition for many of our visitors, and we wanted to be able to offer some festive cheer, with the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers as the top priority. Enjoy a stroll around the museum grounds from 5th December, with festive food and Edwardian stalls in The 1900s ...

WE BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS!

Come and give Boat Shack a visit over December.  Our site is looking incredible WOW!!SANTA TICKETS ON SALE SOON!Covid restrictions in place, please do not come in groups we are not open as a cafe we are operating as a takeaway....

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE WILLOW BURN GARDENS

Pop down and have a look for Christmas Gifts in The Potting Shed and treat yourself to a takeaway coffee from The Willows.  All drinks and sweet treats are available to purchase in the café via the garden doors.  A minimum of one person/household to purchase takeaway from the café at one time.Open Monday - Friday, 10am to 1pm...

CALL INTO THE LAND OF OAK & IRON

Call into the Land of Oak & Iron Meet The Maker shop for gifts and toys that you can buy online and collect at the heritage centre....

CALL INTO BEAMISH MUSEUM'S GIFT SHOP

Call into the Beamish gift shop to a wide selection of gifts, sweets and Christmas cake!...

GET CHRISTMAS READY WITH CENTURION, MAKE A LIST & LET US HELP YOU!

Laptops for sale, made to order Gaming P.C.'s.Health Checks on your WiFi for the festive season and going into 2021.The laptops are ready to buy now, Gaming P.C.'s made to order.  And WiFi F.O.C (Free of Charge).Health checks appointments available until 18th December.Get in touch as soon as possible to avoid the Christmas tantrums! Just click here for more details.Pamela, Centurion Computers...

VISIT PAULINE'S SHOP

Visit Pauline's shop to buy handmade and bespoke skincare products and treatments....

VISIT PHIL'S SHOP

Visit Phil's shop to buy cards, calendars, glass chopping boards, jigsaw puzzles, mugs, coasters and prints....

VISIT WILL'S SHOP

Visit Will's shop to buy off-the-shelf wooden products using reclaimed and local wood wherever possible as well as bespoke commissioned products....

JOANNE'S ART SHOP

Call into Joanne's shop to buy mug and coaster sets, fine art cards, china mugs, cushions, tote bags and find art prints....

JACWICKS DESIGNS SHOP

Call into Ruth's shop to buy beautiful reusable gift wrap, face masks and pocket perches for lovely dry bottoms!...

NORIKO'S ART SHOP

Call into Noriko's shop to buy personalised children's books, art prints, cards and a free knitting pattern!...

PHIL NEEDS YOUR MONEY RAISING IDEAS PLEASE

Hi everybodyI have recently been made a trustee of Chopwell and we are looking for help in raising money for our town bank project. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.OK, in summary . . .We need £187,000We have raised £42,000We have had an offer of £100,000 as long as we raise the additional £45,000 by March.Here’s the link for all the bank info http://www.chopwell.org/the-ba...What we’d like is if any business would like to sponsor us or offer work (if they offer work then we ...

THIS WEEKS TOP TIP FROM GILLIAN!

This weeks top tip from Gillian: For anyone who has to have a 'difficult conversation'Click here to watch Gillian's latest video....

A SPECIAL OFFER FROM RED BUTTON MARKETING

This programme supports not only marketing planning but also helps with job definition, motivation of a team, opportunities for individuals to get involved and see where they can make a difference and overall ensure a business is moving forward with a fully engaged and focused team.  Included in our package is a years membership to the Institute of Leadership and Management.  We are all about empowering people to achieve and this is a fantastic offer to help businesses and the people i...

BE PART OF TEAM LUMO

We currently have a vacancy for a Business Support Analyst. The role includes:Responsibility for the preparation of Research and Development tax relief claims.Carry out onsite visits, telephone and video calls with clients to gather information about R&D activities.Gather, review and analyse clients R&D cost information.Prepare detailed reports for HM Revenue and Customs in relation to claims for R&D tax credits. For more information, please click here....