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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...

DBN Wellbeing Awareness Month with Feel Good CIC

If you're feeling anxious about coming out of lockdown and returning to the workplace Gillian shares some tips on how to counteract trepidation with some no-nonsense stress-busting techniques. Find out more about the wonderful work Gillian does on her website www.feelgoodcic.com...

THE FORTUNE IS IN THE FOLLOW UP...

We talk about building relationships with our prospects & customers to create the call to action, make their journey easy & secure the sale. But how many times is the opportunity missed because there's no follow up? Recently I have had 2 people that have done exactly that, 1 business-related, 1 personal. The 1st, a LinkedIn connection request, sales pitch with a phone call as I was genuinely interested.  I wouldn't commit immediately & asked for more information... 2 weeks later nothing in ...

DERWENT VALLEY PARTNERSHIP'S HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES MAY 2021

Derwent Valley Partnership’s Holiday Activities with Healthy Food (‘Fun and Food’) Fund May 2021 - Now open for applications! Our ‘Fun and Food’ Fund aims to ensure as many children and young people as possible, have access to food during school holidays, alongside enriching activities, in particular considering those children and young people who would normally receive a free school meal during Term Time. This week we have launched the next phase of our ‘Fun and ...

DBN NEWSLETTER TEMPLATE

Are you a DBN member who wishes to publish an article in our Newsletter?  If so, please read on!...

WIN A PET PORTRAIT!

From Joanne Rowland at Joanne Rowland Art. It's no secret I love dogs is it? And, most of you know by now I'm a Military wife. So I honestly couldn't have been happier when I heard that A Veteran's Best Friend were teaming up with Perrera Dogs UK to take rescue pooches, to train as PTSD, Assistance and Companion dogs for our Veterans.  My own new Furbaby, Lady Daphne is Perrera Pooch too! It's one hell of a beautiful thought isn't it?  Save a Dog to Save a Human?  COME ON!!! So, t...

MEET MONTY

Monty having a soft introduction today as Office Dog.  Oreo is still the Stress Management Officer and with three lawyers working on a Saturday we need her!Sue Shaw Toomey, Toomey Legal...

NBSL: THE IMPACE OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ON CUSTOMER SERVICE

Processes - don’t you just love ‘em!  They provide purpose, structure and often measure individual business effectiveness.But what about improvement?  Are you missing ways of improving your productivity or how you work with your customers?Read all about it in our latest Business Bullet on process improvement, product development, manufacturing trends and more.  Just click here to take a look. The NBSL Team...

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK . . .

New Kid On The Block... Wey a new Colour Splash anyway!THOROUGHLY enjoyed flinging paint about today!  Absolutely the opposite of my usual stuff, these colour splashes appear from time to time when I feel... Splashy?  The colours are fabby!They'll never take the place of my usual style, but I LOVE doing these from time to time!What shall my next Splashy one be?  Am fancying a Sea Turtle?Joanne, Joanne Rowland Art...

ARE YOU A KEEN GARDENER?

Would you like to help your local hospice but don't have a lot of time to volunteer or fundraise?  We have just the solution!The Potting Shed Garden and Gift Shop opened in the grounds of Willow Burn in July 2020 and we are hoping to be allowed to re-open very soon.  But we need your help to restock.When you start your spring gardening, we would be so grateful to receive any plants which you are able to split from your garden.Clicking here shows how simple it is to do and any plants we...