SUPPORT LOCAL: FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT IN CONSETT!
FREE Christmas event in Consett on December 7th!The perfect opportunity to support local, this lovely free event has been organised by DBN members at Derwent Valley Partnership - AAP.Great if you have young children and an opportunity to visit town centre shops too!...
November 5, 2024THE UNICORN KINGDOM: PATHFINDER AWARDS 2024
The competition is designed to unearth the most promising international businesses in the Tech space and open a dialogue with them about investing and operating in the UK. The four awards categories are: Artificial IntelligenceCyber Security Digital Trade Solutions Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Technology We have received an extremely high standard of applications from companies from across the world. We would love to invite you to meet our 10 fina...
October 31, 2024UMi - KEY INSIGHTS FROM THE AUTUMN BUDGET 2024 FOR SMALL 2024 BUSINESSES!
To get your business ready for the upcoming changes, we've outlined what was announced and how it will affect your business.Key updates are: Increased employers’ National Insurance Contributions - From 6 April 2025, employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.2% to 15%.Frozen Corporate Tax Rate - With a Corporate Tax Roadmap published published as the Budget was delivered, the Chancellor has committed to capping the headline rate of Corporation T...
October 31, 2024NEW DATE CONFIRMED FOR USHAW HISTORIC HOUSE, CHAPELS AND GARDENS!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens next year!Following the popularity and success of our networking event held their in June, we have now confirmed our next meeting on March 18th 2025.This event has been generously sponsored by DBN members Chris Bonas and Phil Andrew from 121 Business Links.More information about the event will be announced in the New Year. However, this event is now live if you'd like to book your place in advance....
October 31, 2024SUPERCHARGE YOUR BUSINESS BY ATTENDING ITW
Sign up to ITW webinars, taking place from 11th-15th November 2024, and learn from top industry professionals.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced exporter, our expert-led sessions are available throughout the week to help benefit your business.Choose a session that fits your schedule, regardless of your location.Browse all webinars here.Featured EventsMake the most of CPTPP!Date: Wednesday, 13th November 2024Time: 10:00-11:00UK businesses can begin trading under CPTPP by 15 Dec...
October 31, 2024NOVEMBER MEETING CONFIRMED AT DERWENT MANOR BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Bookings are now open for our next meeting which will be held at the Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel on Tuesday, 19th November 2024.You can book your place HEREA huge thank you to Chris Bonas and Phil Andrew from 121 Business Links for sponsoring this event.Time: 8:30 to 10:30Refreshments: Tea/Coffee & Bacon RollCost: FREE for DBN members; £10 for non membersAmple free parking availableIf you haven't been to this venue before then you're in for a treat! https://derwentmanorhotel.com/...
October 31, 2024ONLINE EVENTS DURING INTERNATIONAL TRADE WEEK!
Sign up to our exclusive webinars to unlock the potential of the European market. Learn from seasoned experts, discover the right market for your business, and optimise your exporting journey.Choose a session that aligns with your schedule, regardless of your location.Webinar registrations are filling up fast, secure your spot today.Click here to browse all online events!Featured EventsIntroducing Unlock Europe: Choosing the Right European MarketDate: Tuesday, 12th November 2024Time: 12:00...
October 29, 20242025 DBN DESK CALENDARS
We'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to Robson Print for these lovely DBN desk calendars. We'll be giving these calendars out to attendees at our November and December meetings.Tuesday, 19th November - We'll be at the Derwent Manor Hotel, Allensford, near Consett.Tuesday, 3rd December - Derwentside College, Consett.If you haven't already booked your place you can do so HERE...
October 28, 2024OUR LAST TWO NETWORKING EVENTS OF 2024!
Get our last two networking events of the year in your diary before the Christmas madness commences! 🎄Tuesday 19th November: Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel, Nr ConsettTuesday 3rd December: Derwentside College, ConsettTime: 8.30 to 10.30Cost: FREE for DBN Members. £10 for non members.Includes tea/coffee and breakfast roll on arrival 😋One last push to connect and #dobusiness in 2024!Book your place HERE...
October 28, 2024ELEVATE YOUR HR SKILLS WITH FREE WEBINARS FROM CRONER!
We're excited to share that Croner, our trusted HR specialist partner, is offering a series of free webinars and e-learning sessions exclusively for UMi Sat Nav subscribers!Join us to learn about crucial topics such as hiring and training staff, employee wellbeing, and health and safety in the workplace. These virtual events are designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to navigate today's HR challenges effectively. Upcoming Webinar Schedule: Octobe...
October 25, 2024JOIN THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE IN-PERSON EVENTS DURING INTERNATIONAL TRADE WEEK!
Make the most of in-person events during International Trade Week and find one near you.These events offer invaluable opportunities to network, connect with like-minded businesses, and access the support your business needs.Find an event near you!Northern Ireland In-Person Export Networking EventLocation: BelfastDate: Monday, 11th November 2024Time: 10:30-12:00Northern Ireland businesses signing up for this event will have an opportunity to network with other businesses that have ...
October 25, 2024DBT STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY TEAM
The UK Government is delighted to announce UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2025. This is the UK’s flagship annual event on science, innovation and technology in Southeast Asia.UK-Southeast Tech Week 2024 was a resounding success, with 150 bespoke business meetings organised, several of which resulted in commercial partnerships for UK companies.This year’s event will run from Monday, 24th March to Friday, 28th March 2025 in the Philippines (Manila) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).Programme O...
October 23, 2024VINDOMORA SOLUTIONS LTD
From Tony at Vindomora Solutions:On Thursday 14th November I’m running a cemetery recording project at St. Oswald’s playground in Durham City. The playground was originally a 19th century cemetery for St. Oswald’s Church, but when the council converted it into a kids’ playground, they simply moved the gravestones (leaving the bodies in place) and placed the stones along the boundary walls of the site.I’ve been asked by Durham County Council to record the stones – i.e....
October 21, 2024CONSETT ROTARY EVENT
Consett Rotary Present “TAKE THIS” - organised by Consett Rotary to draw attention to the prevalence of breast cancer in this area.In aid of breast cancer and Rotary charities. This is a social evening to allow people to raise money for cancer charities while listening to a local musical/comedy duo.Profits go to Cancer Research UK and MacMillan, plus Rotary charities.Venue: Blackhill Working Mens ClubDate: Friday, 22nd November 2024 at 19:00Tickets £8 fro...
October 21, 2024OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024 AT USHAW HISTORIC HOUSE, CHAPELS & GARDENS
Want to find out more about Ushaw and the people who lived and worked here?Our new local history group will delve into archival material and census records to uncover the untold stories and undiscovered characters in Ushaw’s history.All welcome, no previous knowledge or experience of historical research necessary.Ushaw History Group takes place on the third Friday of each month at 11am-12pm.Pre-booking required. Free with annual membership or day pass. ...
October 18, 2024TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - FREE SUICIDE AWARENESS WORKSHOPS 2024/2025
Thanks to funding from Derwent Valley AAP, we are offering free suicide awareness workshops in December, March and April to local businesses, organisations and groups. Our workshop covers the following:Introduction to suicide prevention - why is it necessary?The impact of a death by suicide including common emotions, and practical implicationsHow best to support someone bereaved by suicideHow to intervene if you believe someone is at risk of suicideThe importance of your own wellbeing when ...
October 17, 2024121 MENTORING WITH JAMES AT UMi
Did you know that you can book some free 121 mentoring with James Miller, Digital Adviser from UMi?You can get help on anything digital - such as how to design your own website, nail your value proposition, get your head round SEO, design some social media content using Canva, and more!The only requirements are that your business in based in County Durham and you're registered on the DBGF programme.More information here - https://www.durhambusinessgrowth.co.uk/To book or find out more, get ...
October 17, 2024INTERNATIONAL 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...
October 17, 2024OCTOBER NETWORKING MEETING AT LANCHESTER GARDEN CENTRE
What a morning!Thank you to everyone who came along to our October networking meeting at Lanchester Garden Centre.Big shout out to Joanne Fowler for the freebie’s and for giving us an insight into the amazing products and services available through Bunzl UK and Ireland. And to Sharron Harrison from Robson Print Ltd for the branded 2025 calendars! Christmas came early at DBN 🎄Last but not least to Barrie McDermid who came along with his video camera to record a series of mini reals wit...
October 17, 2024UNLEASH YOUR BUSINESS POTENTIAL WITH EXPERT MARKETING STRATEGIES!
Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll reveal five powerful marketing strategies that will help you attract more customers and optimise your marketing efforts. Delivered by Claud Kelley, Head of Marketing at UMi, this session is designed to be easy to understand and packed with actionable insights. What You’ll Learn: Understanding Your Customers: Discover how to create lasting connections with your audience.Calculating Customer Value: Learn how t...
October 17, 2024DO 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...
October 14, 2024NEW 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...
October 11, 2024MASTER 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 ...
October 10, 2024NEW 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 9, 2024OCTOBER 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...
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