Episode 14: Meet Phil Benton, Photographer and how his business helped him to overcome disability.
In this DBN podcast Melanie chats with inspirational Phil Benton whose long battle with M.E. resulted in him setting up his award-winning photography business and how darts and golf all played their part in his business journey. Listen to the podcast here....
March 4, 2021Episode 11: What's your legacy? Meet Jan Cook of Jan Cook Wills and Trusts
In this podcast, Melanie chats with Jan Cook of Jan Cook Wills and Trusts about her career in further education, why early retirement isn't for everyone, how a brand new career was launched, the importance of legacy planning, business networking and how technology and a global pandemic are opening new doors. Listen to this podcast here....
March 4, 2021Episode 10: Bringing a taste of Austrian Cafe Culture to Durham. Meet Bernhard from Durham Coffee.
Bernhard Nausner of Kaffeehaus Amadeus and Durham Coffee chats with Melanie about working with homeless people, a career in theology and then bringing a slice of Austrian café culture and great coffee to North East England. Bernhard also chats about how premium quality coffee offers a better deal for the growers and how to work successfully with family members. Click here to listen....
March 4, 2021Episode 9: From forklift driver to video maker - Meet James from Visual Punch
In this episode Melanie chats with James Ibbitson of Visual Punch about his business journey, why quality video is important, how to make the most of networking opportunities, the excellence of the small business community and how DBN helped Melanie and James to collaborate . . . Click here to listen to this podcast....
March 4, 2021Episode 8: Richard Holden MP: why small businesses, infrastructure and networking matter in North West Durham
In this podcast, Melanie chats with Richard Holden MP for North West Durham about how Members of Parliament can support the small business community, why infrastructure and connectivity are key to local prosperity, the important role of business networks and what type of small business Richard would like to run . . . You can listen to this podcast here....
March 4, 2021Episode 7: Duchy stands for Digital. Matthew Glover chats with Melanie Cant about apps and bingo!
In this DBN podcast, Melanie chats with Matthew Glover of Duchy Software about how wanting to know the rugby score led to a business idea, how apps are solving business problems and how a family love for bingo became a great business opportunity in Australia and New Zealand. To listen to this podcast, please click here....
March 4, 2021Selling from the heart! Moira Barnes chats with Melanie about boosting sales confidence
In this DBN podcast Melanie chats with Moira Barnes about being confident with selling, adapting during Covid, the benefits of networking and celebrating her business birthday with locally sourced birthday cakes! Listen here....
March 4, 2021Ruth at Jacwicks Designs saves the bottom of a national treasure
In this podcast Melanie Cant chats with Ruth Jacobs of Jacwicks Designs about her business, coming up with her business name, developing new products and how she saved the bottom of a national institution from getting damp - hero worship alert! You can hear this podcast here....
March 4, 2021Meet the person behind the pencil at Joanne Rowland Art
In our second podcast interview, Melanie Cant from Elm Marketing Solutions talks to Joanne from Joanne Rowland Art. Listen to the podcast here....
March 4, 2021PRIME MINISTER SETS OUT ROADMAP TO CAUTIOUSLY EASE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS
PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England.Government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of lifeEach step to be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 MarchPM is clear that the decision on each stage will be based on data not dates, and government will move cautiously to keep infection rates under con...
February 26, 2021KNITSLEY FARM SHOP
We don't suppose it's a question many people have thought about but just how do you trim a bull's toenails?The answer is a fascinating bit of machinery and a brave man!...
February 23, 2021FREE COMPUTER HEALTH CHECK FOR KEYWORKERS FROM CENTURION COMPUTERS
Free computer health check for keyworkers from Centurion ComputersComputers - we want to ensure that your computer and operating system can fully benefit you during these uncertain times, whether that be if you are working from home, or supporting home learning for your children. If your role falls under one of the identified key worker roles on the Government website, please do get in touch with us for your free computer health check.Click here to book an appointment today!...
February 23, 2021SO HERE WE ARE IN 2021 AND BACK INTO LOCKDOWN!
So here we are in 2021 and back into lockdown. Lets hope it won't be too long before we are out again and all make it through safe and sound.The good news is we can still exercise outside. Walking is a great way of getting some gentle exercise, fresh air and if your lucky a beautiful view.After a very strange 2020, we are looking forward to a better 2021 and planning some fabulous new designs for the Perch ranges, after selling out of some lines and continuing with some old favourite...
February 23, 2021WE NEVER THOUGHT WE'D MISS WORKING FROM THE OFFICE THIS MUCH!
We never thought we’d miss working from the office this much - how about you?With social distancing restrictions at the forefront of our minds right now, the Visual Punch team have been extra careful when it comes to spending time in the office around others. This means that there’s been a LOT of working from home - and with it, the realities of juggling home life and a heavy workload! (We can report, it's just about as difficult as it sounds...) What’s more, we’ve had ...
February 23, 2021PETER JACKSON - LEGIONS OF THE MOON
Quintus Suetonius and his stepson Manius are frumentarii, the Roman Empire's secret police. Dispatched to Britannia on a mission whose purpose is concealed from them they they join forces with the formidable female spy Tita Amatia and find themselves embroiled in plot, counter-plot and assassination, unsure of either their allies or their enemies. They journey from bustling, cosmopolitan, civilised Londinium to the wild North - a hostile snowbound land. Besieged by an alliance of reb...
February 23, 2021WESTWOOD ACCOUNTANCY
Do you need to incorporate? How about registering with HMRC or Companies House for taxes like VAT and PAYE?If all of the above sounds like a headache, we can help you take care of this so you can concentrate on running your business.Sharron at Westwood Accountancy...
February 23, 20213 REASONS CONSTRUCTION FIRMS SHOULD CLAIM R&D TAX RELIEF
Despite the fact that there are over 250,000 SMEs within the construction industry in the UK alone, HMRC’s latest available figures show that only roughly 1% have claimed research and development (R&D) tax relief.Perhaps one of the main reasons so few construction firms claim R&D tax relief is they’re unaware of their eligibility.It’s time your construction firm explored its R&D eligibility. For a helping hand getting started, and expert advice on the application process, get in touc...
February 22, 2021ARE YOU A DEDICATED NURSE?
Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for developing community services for people living with a life limiting illness? We are now recruiting for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) to retain responsibility and accountability for our Day Services, as well as to support the team in the Helen McArdle In-Patient Wing. If you think you could make a difference to the lives of people living in the Derwentside community, please contact us today: https://willow-burn.co.uk/careers-2/rgn/...
February 22, 2021BOWE DIGITAL - GONE PHISHING!
Don’t fall victim to phishing attacks Bowe Digital recently published an article on how to avoid becoming a victim of phishing attacks and we highly recommend it. Just click here to get redirected. Phishing is a form of cyber attack where attackers attempt to trick users into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a bad link that will download malware, or direct you to a website which may look identical to the original website, but may harbour spyware or be designed to collect you...
February 22, 2021GILLIAN'S NEW TOP TIP
This weeks top tip from Gillian: Why smiling is good for you (and Gillian gets to sing on this one!).Click here to watch Gillian's video....
February 22, 2021IN NEED OF A LITTLE TREAT?
Want to surprise someone special?Just need cake to get through home schooling?Want a gift for someone's birthday? I have something for everything - please drop me a message. Just click here for more details....
February 19, 2021DURHAM HERITAGE RANGE GIFTBOXES
Christmas and the New Year are truly over but our Durham Heritage Range Giftboxes also make excellent birthday presents or thank you gifts! You can buy our coffees online or pop into our café @kaffeehaus_amadeus on weekends between 10am - 4pm. Please note: our Giftboxes aren't available for immediate purchase at the café as we pack them fresh to order and this takes some time.We are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Limited Edition Charity Coffee - a concept that gives back ...
February 19, 2021HAPPY BUSINESS BIRTHDAYS!
Happy business birthdays to JR Forbes Electrical and Westwood AccountancyHello, January 2021 and it’s Happy Birthday to us. We’re 17 this month and doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!We always feel that our birthday month brings around a renewed focus and this couldn’t be more true for 2021. We’ve been knocked sideways during 2020, but we’re still here and going strong.Another lockdown, but thankfully for us we can continue to work this time. All of our elect...
February 19, 2021NATHALIE COOKS!
I think this video will put a smile on your face - especially when I mess up at 8'39"... but also watch me toss my pancakes like a pro at 10'39"! The rest of it is worth watching too, of course.I made this yesterday for my pupils - I am sad that as we celebrate Chandeleur (our French Pancake Day) next week I won't be able to take crêpes in for my Y6 classes... but I enjoyed making this video for them! Different situations, different experiences, different ways... Nathalie, Nattaling...
February 19, 2021EVERYONE LOVES SQUIRRELS!
It was recently Squirrel Appreciation Day and I thought I'd share one with you…Whiskers is my new one he's coming soon! If you are interested, just click on the image and let me know.You never know what you are going to see when you are out and about.I spotted these beautiful English Longhorn Cattle. I also met the farmer as I was taking the photos and he asked me to take some more for him.Watch this space!Phil, Phil Benton Photography...
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