NORIKO'S LATEST CARTOON
Remote control battle....
October 27, 2020GARY CHATS ABOUT R&D TAX CREDITS ON THE LUMO TAX PODCAST
It was lovely to be asked to record a podcast for Lumo Tax about how R&D Tax Credits can benefit businesses of all sizes. It's a fact that many small and medium-sized businesses don't think they will qualify for R&D tax credits but many are eligible. It costs nothing to have a chat with the team at Lumo to find out. There's never been a better time for a cash injection into your business! You can hear our podcast here....
October 27, 2020BUSINESS DURHAM COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT BROCHURE IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
The brochure has now been published on the Business Durham website (just click here). This publication is an important resource to help reassure businesses that there is a raft of support available to them while illustrating that through Business Durham, Durham County Council is doing all we can, working with partners, to support them through this challenging time. The brochure guides businesses through the support they can access delivered by over 40 organisations including DBN. The broch...
October 27, 2020ANOTHER TOP TIP FROM GILLIAN FORTUNE
This week: Tackle procrastination!Click here to watch Gillian's video....
October 27, 2020THIS YEAR IT'S IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO SHOP LOCAL!
Our small businesses are having a tough time, local fairs have been cancelled, markets not going ahead. One things for sure Christmas is still happening so instead of giving your hard earned cash to the huge multinationals, shop local and spend it with the mum of 2 around the corner! Trust me it feels awesome.Tag your business on social media or your friends /families businesses and post a photo of what your selling too. Please no other cake makers though :)I have gift vouchers...
October 27, 2020A VERY SPECIAL OFFER FROM DERWENT MANOR HOTEL
Book Dinner Bed & Breakfast and stay a second night on us! From £130.00 dinner bed & breakfast for the first night and stay the second night room only on us. Rates are available Sunday - Thursday and are pre-paid at the time of booking. Click here to book and enter the promo code SECOND....
October 27, 2020NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR RED BUTTON MARKETING TRAINING COURSE
Red Button Marketing & Training’s innovative new marketing strategy training course has been independently verified by The Institute of Leadership and Management, opening a new pathway for learners to access institute membership. The company’s strategic marketing workshop is the first in the region to be approved by the institute, which means that it meets their world-class, evidence-based standards known as the Five Dimensions of Leadership - authenticity, vision, achievement, ownership and...
October 27, 2020ALL TALK, NO WAFFLE SUCCESS FOR JAMES
“I always learn or get reminded of what I should be doing more of when I watch these, thanks!” - Lucy PattersonThank you ALL for your incredible and supportive comments in response to my ‘All Talk, No Waffle’ video content. It means the world to me to read it! I set out to create these teeny tiny snippets of video advice because so many business owners should be creating video but they just don’t know where to start or how to conquer certain barriers along the way. Either way, as...
October 27, 2020BRENDA GOES INTERNATIONAL
I’m not just national but international! I’ve been quiet on social media during the COVID situation as I’ve been very busy putting planning in place for many clients. You may be aware that with our new software & video calls I can work with clients nationally & I now have a client in Italy! Distance is no longer a barrier to using me for your planning & I’ll look forward to hearing from you.Brenda Beveridge, Brenda Beveridge Wills & Trusts Ltd....
October 27, 2020ANN ADDS "COURAGE OVER COMFORT" SKILLS TO TAKE HER BUSINESS GLOBAL
I'm excited to reveal the first of five VisualDoodles I’ve created which captures the inspirational ideas and groundbreaking research by Dr Brené Brown. This was commissioned by Dare to Lead™ Licensed Facilitators Julie McVeigh and Amber Farrier of Connected Coaching NE. The VisualDoodle™ visually communicates a summary of the introduction, it acts as a quick reminder of the evidence based research, actionable advice and world class wisdom shared in the course. I'm proud to ...
October 27, 2020RUTH PROVIDES PROTECTION TO THE USA
Here at Jacwicks we have been working flat out to fulfill orders of our pretty and practical face masks Our reputation is spreading and we are not only sending them the length and breadth of the UK, we are now supplying internationally with orders from North America on a regular basis. Our handmade triple layered masks are not just pretty, (we also have colours and designs that are suitable for other tastes) they have adjustable elastic straps for you to fit at home for a closer comfo...
October 27, 2020BILL'S 'EXPLOSIVE' INTERVIEW ON BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE
It's a little-known fact that on October 6th 1854 the people of Tyneside believed that the end of the world was upon them. In the early hours an explosion occurred which shook the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbour Gateshead to their very foundations.During our Beamish Test Day we discovered by chance that an ancestor of Melanie Cant had been killed in the great Newcastle / Gateshead explosion back in 1854 and that the whole thing started in a warehouse owned by an ancestor of Bill Cr...
October 27, 2020HAPPY RECENT (BUSINESS) BIRTHDAYS . . .
Create Intrigue - 2nd Business BirthdayPhil Benton - 8th Business BirthdayASure Financial - 2nd Business BirthdayJacwicks Designs - 2nd Business Birthday Congratulations also to Paul Sparks for 3 years with the Department for International Trade. Reaching a business birthday is an important milestone. Congratulations everybody!...
October 27, 2020DBN PODCASTS
You can still get to know our members even if we can't meet in person at the moment. Our podcasts are a great way to get to know DBN Members. We currently have podcasts on our website with Gary, Joanne Rowland, Ruth Jacobs, Mags Bradshaw, Rachel Locke, Moira Barnes and Matthew Glover. Ruth said: "Having just celebrated Jacwicks Designs 2nd Business Birthday. I was delighted to be asked to speak to Melanie Cant of Elm Marketing Solutions about the Jacwicks journey so far, as part of th...
October 27, 2020UPDATE FROM DBN (9th OCTOBER 2020)
We know we said we would make the newsletter monthly again but then we started to receive some really positive news items from some of our members and we couldn't wait to share them with you! We thought there was enough to send out a short update to everyone this week and hope you'll find it useful.This time we're celebrating more DBN business birthdays, businesses going international and on 26 October our first DBN Marketing Mastermind Hour with Melanie Cant to help you with your so...
October 27, 2020EXTRA SUPPORT NEEDED FOR OUR WORST-HIT SECTORS
While some sectors are riding the Covid storm reasonably well, there can be little doubt that hospitality and tourism continue to be badly hit. We'd like to see an ambitious and progressive package of support rolled-out for this sector. Irene Campbell at Derwent Manor Hotel posted this on LinkedIn over the weekend which highlights the problems and frustrations faced by many establishments at present: "It’s been a day of mixed emotions down at Derwent Manor Hotel BW Premier Collection. "We’ve...
October 26, 2020HAPPY (BUSINESS) BIRTHDAYS . . .
Rachel Locke at Arlo PA Services whose business is celebrating five years and Moira Barnes whose Sales Consultancy is celebrating two years. Moira said: "It's my 2nd business birthday. The time has flown by and when I think back I realise how far I have come both in terms of my own confidence as a business owner and in terms of the people and work I now get to enjoy."My question to you today is what advice would you give to someone heading into year 3 of their business? Is this where...
October 26, 2020A SPECIAL FESTIVE OFFER FROM ROBSON PRINT FOR DBN MEMBERS
We will design and print 50 A5 4pp Greeting cards and supply with C5 envelopes for any DBN members for a special price of £45 including VAT.These can be Christmas Cards to send to suppliers and customers or even potential customers – have your logo or branding on, images of your team or products or even just a traditional Christmas design but personalised for your company.Or they can be unChristmassy and used just to stay in touch while still promoting your brand or services. We’re happy to...
October 26, 2020PODCASTS
Our podcasts are proving to be very popular and to see you through until the next newsletter we have two brand new episodes for you. In our latest podcasts, 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. And, in the next podcast Melanie chats with Moira Barnes about boosting your sales...
October 26, 2020DBN UPDATE - 2nd OCTOBER 2020
Last week we said it would be a month before our next newsletter but in a "senior" moment last week we forgot to include a super festive offer from one of our lovely members and some extra news items have come through. So we thought we'd send out a "bitesize" update!Please don't forget to book for Moira Barnes Customer Journey Workshop next week. It will give you a fresh perspective on how you can interact and build relationships with your customers. Later this month, Melanie will be running a M...
October 26, 2020NORIKO'S LATEST CARTOON
Naomi loves school meals. This might be the reason why she is so eager to go to school. She says school meals are more yummy than mummy’s food. Well, I suppose she’s got more western taste than Japanese taste (I have to admit I’m not the best cook in the world . . .). “So what did you have for lunch today?” I asked.Naomi said, “Finger of fish!” in Japanese. Here is this week’s cartoon.Noriko...
October 26, 2020#DOBUSINESSLOCAL
#DOBUSINESSLOCAL is our campaign to support small businesses and help to boost the local economy.Small businesses have played a massive role in helping their local communities during the crisis. They have demonstrated amazing resilience and adaptability throughout and we want to encourage organisations and individuals to support them. #DOBUSINESSLOCAL has three main aims:To work in partnership with Local Authorities and other public and private sector organisations to help them identify gr...
October 26, 2020APPLY FOR THE GOVERNMENT KICKSTART SCHEME
The Kickstart Scheme was announced in July as part of the Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs. The scheme aims to create thousands of high-quality six-month work placements for young people aged 16 to 24 who are claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long term unemployment. Under the scheme, the Government will cover 100 per cent of employment costs for 25 hours a week. This includes the employee's salary at the appropriate minimum wage for their age, as well as National Insurance and...
October 26, 2020BRITISH BUSINESS BANK: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & DIVERSITY IN THE UK
The British Business Bank, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, is today publishing a landmark study: “Alone, together: Entrepreneurship and Diversity in the UK”. This report shows in detail the challenges facing the UK’s entrepreneurs. Looking at ethnicity, gender, place and money, a sobering picture emerges that calls for commitment and action. The research will feed into the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities established by the Prime Minister. Key findings: Black entre...
October 22, 2020BEAMISH MUSEUM
Working windscreen wipers - check!Good-to-go goggles - check!Waterproof jackets - check! The rain hasn't dampened our spirits as we're having a wheely great day seeing our veteran motorcycles and some visiting vintage cars in action at the museum!...
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