by NBV | Aug 8, 2019 | Derbyshire, Success Story
Derby small business owner Matthew Jones took his first steps towards setting up his photography business in 2011. With a BA and Masters Degree in photography and a day job as Associate Lecturer in Photography at the University of Derby, Matthew was ready to add new...
by NBV | May 16, 2019 | Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, NBV News, Nottinghamshire
Building on the success of the last three years, NBV are very pleased to announce a three-year extension to existing services that provide business advice, support and finance for established businesses in the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Greater Lincolnshire and...
by NBV | Dec 20, 2018 | Derbyshire, Success Story
Melanie began her journey in developing Embrace U Consultancy in 2017 following a number of life changing experiences both personally and professionally. Looking to embrace an authentic, peaceful and calm life, Melanie drew on her previous experience working as a...
by NBV | Nov 2, 2017 | Derbyshire, Events & Networking
Derby’s historic Market Hall, in conjunction with Derby City Council and Essential Print Services, will be hosting ‘Derby’s Festival of Small Businesses’ to celebrate the fifth year of Small Business Saturday UK. The Market Hall event will offer two free business...
by NBV | Sep 4, 2017 | Creative Industries, Derbyshire, Success Story
Chesterfield photographer Ben Lumley has been taking professional photos since 2010. He approached Creative Business Advisor Filomena Rodriguez for bespoke support through The Big House programme. As a partner of the programme, NBV helps businesses in the creative and...
by NBV | Jul 4, 2017 | Derbyshire, Success Story
The Business Idea Andrew Mullan approached NBV in April 2016. He wished to undertake a domiciliary care course, and benefit from extra mentoring and support. With a background in local government and stints working for the NHS and British Red Cross, Andrew wished to...