At the Do Business Network, we are always talking about the strength of our local community and the power of businesses supporting businesses.
I don’t usually use our DBN platform to talk about my own client projects at Elm Marketing Solutions, but I wanted to share this story because it highlights the real impact of our regional network—specifically how fellow DBN member UMi stepped in to help one of our long-standing business owners take a huge digital leap forward.
The Challenge: A 11-Year-Old Website and Zero Tech Headaches
Stephen Marshall, owner of County Durham Building & Joinery Ltd, came to me with a site that was over a decade old. He had a very clear objective: he wanted a modern, sharp online presence, but he needed it completely free of technical complexity. As a self-described technophobe, Stephen wanted to get rid of constant plugin updates and security worries, replacing them with a reliable platform to showcase his team's work and share their digital brochure with prospective clients.
Unlocking Regional Funding with UMi
Building a new digital presence is an investment, which is why I was so pleased to collaborate with the team at UMi. Together, we helped Stephen navigate and secure funding to support the cost of his website build.
This is exactly what makes our North East business ecosystem so special—having organisations like UMi on hand to ensure local trade businesses get the financial backing and resources they need to modernise and grow.
Take a Look at the Results
Stephen now has a sleek, secure, and completely hassle-free site that reflects the exceptional quality of his joinery and building work.
Take a peak at the new site: County Durham Building & Joinery Website
Read more about the project: Visit the Elm Marketing Solutions Blog
If you have used regional funding or collaborated with another DBN member on a project recently, I would love to hear about it so we can celebrate your success across the network!
Melanie
Director at Do Business Network. Owner at Elm Marketing Solutions.
