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Creative business encourages others to take the leap.
Matt took time out of running his business, Matthew King Creative, to speak to NBV about his start-up journey: Can you tell us a little about your business? Based In Nottingham, I operate as a senior freelance graphic designer offering branding, print and digital...
As springtime is fast approaching, we hear about the growing ambitions of Elemental Landscapes, a local Lincolnshire business
We recently spoke to Travis Speake about his business start-up journey and this is what he had to say…..
Coaching, Consultancy, Training…The Hybrid Way
There have been a number of buzz words thrown around this past year made trendy by the pandemic including: ‘ADAPT’, ‘PIVOT’, ‘CONNECT’, HYBRID’ and more… Some you may recognise as perhaps being a little overused at times, though all with good intention and reason. I...
The future is public
Contract Finder Pro’s Sandy Boxall shines a light on the power of the public sector and reveals an exclusive discount for NBV clients seeking government procurement contracts Have you ever read something online or in a newspaper and instantly flinched? A word or...
It’s all in the detail…pay attention to it.
Recently, I was drawn towards a quotation by owner of Amazon Jeff Bezos which I would like to share with you: “If you don’t understand the details of your business, you are going to fail”. My initial response to reading this, was something along the lines of; “Bit...
Where are you when you get your best ideas?
Believe it or not inspiration and ideas do not just appear on command. A good amount of work must go into the summoning of a new idea. You must create a space for them, invite them in and nurture them once they arrive and all of this can be done through the power of...
Master your Mindset
As we enter into the Spring of another new year with new challenges ahead, some have been bossing the lockdown’s and enjoying the downtime, whilst others are just plain fed up and ready to be released. There is no right or wrong in how you are feeling and every...
‘Change is inevitable: Progress is optional’ How will your people enable you to progress in 2021?
Reflecting on the whirlwind of 2020, there is one thing that has been drilled into every fibre of being – change is inevitable; and not changing or adapting is not an option. However as Tony Robbins points out in the above quote – the progress component is in fact...
How can organisations reap the benefits of a rapid change to remote working?
The government advice to stay at home in order to tackle the coronavirus outbreak has changed the world of work overnight.For some organisations this unexpected change will encourage them to develop new creative and innovative solutions. For many who...
The Nottinghamshire greetings card company keeping people connected through lockdown.
When the UK went into Lockdown on Monday 23rd March 2020, online greetings card shop owner, Claire Senior, thought that her business might be about to take a downturn like many other online bricks and mortar stores that had been forced to close. But six weeks into...
Business Survival Strategies
Strategy 1: Dealing with Uncertainty None of us know what the future holds for us as individuals or for our business. Research has shown that uncertainty makes us less capable of coping with problems when they happen. It also stops us from taking the steps...
7 Ways to Prepare Your Business for a Reputation Crisis
When it comes to having a successful business, reputation is everything. With the rise of the internet, social media and review sites this has never been so important as we can now gauge opinions from the whole world – not just those who are close to...
NBV client shortlisted for national careers development award
Nottinghamshire business owner, Katherine Jennick, has been celebrating this week after learning about her shortlisting for a national careers development award, issued by the Career Development Institute. The aim of the awards is to identify and promote...
Helpful Tips for Building a Successful Startup Company
Starting a new business can be a challenging prospect. You need to ensure that you are creating a business that is going to be viewed as the “best place to work in the world,” unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. You have to put time and effort...
7 Ways to Instill A Positive Workplace Culture
How employees feel about the workplace culture and environment is almost as important as what the job itself offers. Workplace culture includes everything that forms part of their relationship to the business or organization, for example their relationship...
After Four Years, Peter Finally Let the Light Shine In
Four years ago, Peter Hoad-Owen closed the curtains in his house because of his solar urticaria, or sun allergy. Any exposure to UV rays would cause his skin to burn. It was the easy way to make him comfortable in his own home, even if it meant no natural...
How To Create Loyal Customers
No matter what size your business is, it needs customers to succeed. And while you could focus all your efforts on constantly bringing in new customers, it is often more efficient to ensure your existing clients remain loyal to your brand. Having a large...
Better Green Practices for your Business
As people around the world become more switched on to the need to protect and look after our planet, we all have a responsibility to do our bit. Whether it is small things that we do individually such as reducing our waste or reusing plastic bags, or...
Adapting Your Home for Your Freelance Business
The world of work is rapidly changing, and more and more of us are now seeking remote work, freelance opportunities or full-on self-employment in their own small businesses. If you’re making the big change, you may sooner or later be struck with an obvious...
When Financing May Be Your Best Option
With everything out there for purchase, more and more business owners offer financing options for their customers. They want your business, and they’ll offer you a way to make that happen. How do you know if financing is right for you? Is there a time it...
Four Tech Tips to Help You Run Your Small Business
Technology has become more convenient than ever, and it has definitely made running a small business cleaner and more efficient than any of us would have expected. Here are some tech tips for your business. E-CommerceIt is extremely important to set your...
6 Questions to Ask When Starting Your Business
It often seems like there’s a never-ending stack of things to consider when you’re first starting a business. Factors include which product you should to stock, which services you should offer, who to employ, where to locate your work premises and how you...
Newark-based bespoke furniture maker Rorla Designs are sitting pretty thanks to NBV’s Grant
Newark business owner Jonathan Smith had been working in the wood industry for 15 years until April 2018 when he siezed the opportunity to set up his own bespoke furniture business. We spoke to Jonathan about his start-up journey and how his NBV Grant...
Work Hard, Play Hard: Achieving A Work Life Balance
It can be a bit difficult to maintain equilibrium between your life and your work. If you’re the owner of your own small business, or a workaholic who strives to ensure the success of the company in which you work in, it gets harder. A large number of...
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