http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.dobusinessnetwork.com en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:38 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27147/women-in-leadership-an-introduction/ Supporting our community's growth and creating spaces for peer learning is at the heart of what we do. That is why we are pleased to share details of an upcoming opportunity brought to us by the Social Enterprise Academy.The North East BIC in Sunderland is hosting a one-day event on 30th September focusing entirely on women in leadership.This session is facilitated by Kate Duffy from Junction Point, an exceptional trainer and a fantastic female leader in business whose expertise makes this a bri... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:23:49 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27147 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27123/exclusive-dbn-member-offer-30-off-meeting-room-hire-at-the-greenhouse/ We love sharing fantastic opportunities from our network community, and Nanci and the team at The Greenhouse in Stanley have put together a brilliant exclusive offer for DBN members.As we head into the final stretch of the year, getting your team together in a fresh, inspiring space can make all the difference for planning, strategy, and refocusing. To help make that easier, The Greenhouse is offering all DBN members 30% off meeting room hire right through until the end of the year.The Special R... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:17 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27123 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27114/kicking-off-september-networking-at-beamish-hall-hotel/ We had a lovely morning at Beamish Hall Hotel for our September networking meeting, and being our first get-together back after the summer break, it was wonderful to reconnect and see everyone again.After grabbing a coffee and a bacon buttie, we sat down for a brilliant talk by Gillian Keogh from Gillian Keogh Coaching. Entitled "Brains, Behaviour, and Business," Gillian dived into the science behind our brain chemistry—touching on dopamine and endorphins—and cleverly linked it back to how w... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:53:33 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27114 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27102/from-corporate-leadership-to-founder-realities-with-angela-blake-of-y19-management/ When a thirty-year corporate background teaches you how businesses run, starting fresh on your own comes with a completely different set of rules. In this episode, Melanie Cant sits down with Angela Blake of Y19 Management—a fantastic new member of Do Business Network—to talk about the realities of building a business from the ground up.Angela brings a wealth of hard-earned operational experience to the table, and their conversation cuts straight through the noise. They get into the actual c... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:20:05 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27102 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27091/get-found-in-2027-ai-search-optimisation-for-small-businesses/ We are delighted to welcome James Miller from UMi—a fellow DBN member—to deliver a fantastic online training session for our community.Search is changing rapidly. Increasingly, people are asking questions directly to AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity instead of browsing through pages of traditional search results. These platforms use AI to find, interpret, and recommend information from across the web, meaning businesses need to think beyond con... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:22:25 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27091 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27090/video-marketing-that-drives-real-results-for-small-businesses/ When it comes to elevating a brand, professional videography is a game-changer. Working with an expert like James Ibbitson from Visual Punch brings high-end production value, creative direction, and striking visual storytelling that completely transforms how a business connects with its audience.However, alongside high-production campaigns, everyday social media presence requires a steady stream of content. The good news is that business owners do not need a professional crew for every single po... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27090 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/26842/welcoming-gill-rice-from-collingwood-business-development-to-dbn/ We are delighted to welcome Gill Rice and her company, Collingwood Business Development, to the Do Business Network.With a rich background in technical leadership, manufacturing, and engineering support across the region, Gill brings a wealth of hands-on experience and strategic insight to our business community. A Proven Track Record in Technical LeadershipGill’s expertise in the manufacturing sector runs deep. A Licentiate of the London School of Polymer Technology, she p... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post26842 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27008/paws-pavement-and-community-our-latest-dbn-wag-and-walk/ Summer is prime time for holidays, but that does not mean business networking stops entirely. Earlier this week, a dedicated group of Do Business Network (DBN) members shrugged off the holiday lull to get outdoors, stretch their legs, and enjoy some proper connection during our latest netwalk—or as we love to call it, a wag and walk, complete with a few four-legged friends coming along to join the fun.We gathered at the Land of Oak and Iron, based in Swalwell, Gateshead—a brilliant heritage ... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:41 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27008 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27007/driving-regional-growth-how-strategic-funding-transforms-local-businesses/ When regional businesses secure the right support, the ripple effects are felt across the entire local economy. A recent milestone from Renovo Tool Group highlights exactly how targeted investment can accelerate growth, boost productivity, and champion sustainability in manufacturing.Based in Stanley, Renovo Tool Group utilised a comprehensive funding package—including support from the Durham Business Growth programme delivered in partnership with UMi, Business Durham, and RTC North, alongside... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:18:31 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27007 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/post/27006/septembers-guest-speaker-gillian-keogh-founder-of-gillian-keogh-coaching/ Our next Do Business Network meeting is coming up on Tuesday, 8th September at Beamish Hall Hotel, and we are very pleased to announce our guest speaker for the morning.Recent new member Gillian Keogh, founder of Gillian Keogh Coaching, will be taking the floor. With over 24 years of corporate leadership experience, Gillian works with SMEs and larger organisations to help business owners build sustainable commercial performance and navigate periods of change.Her session will be full of practical... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:46:48 +0100 http://www.dobusinessnetwork.com/blog/#post27006