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Time to ‘Step outside’ of your business and look in!
When was the last time you took a step back and had an inward look into your business to make sure it is in the best possible shape to sustain its future? Take a look at the following areas and I am positive there are a number of small changes you can make that could...
“Quick and easy” grant application got award winning Chesterfield business on the move SUPER FAST!
With the help of the NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd (NBV) Grant for Enterprise, Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, who have been in existence in Chesterfield for more than 150 years applied for a grant to help enhance their ICT infrastructure and...
Looking to sell your products on Notonthehighstreet.com?
30th September 2016 Location: St Martin’s House 7 Peacock Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE1 5PZ Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Pitch Up 2016 are looking for the next generation of notonthehighstreet.com sellers – are you ready to knock our socks off? Pitches at the ready –...
Deadly Sin No.7 – Knowing Your Customer Before, During and After
Managing your relationship with your customer from the start of your dealings with them can help reduce write-offs. Successful businesses that survive the tough times and thrive in the good times have robust processes. They will start with a prospect check before...
NBV & East Midlands Chamber do Lunch!
NBV are pleased to announce that it has partnered up with the East Midlands Chamber to offer you the opportunity to gain contacts in a wider network. We have teamed up to offer members of both organisations an open format networking session that is available free of...
NBV’s Tribute to late Chairman Chris Theobald
The team at NBV were delighted to recently welcome the family of our late Chairman Chris Theobald to the NBV Enterprise Centre and dedicate the Media Studio in his memory. Chris joined the Board of NBV in early 2001 and became NBV Chairman in 2006, Chris sadly passed...
Could you be employing an Illegal Worker?
On the 12th July 2016 new Regulations under the Immigration Act 2016 came into force. So what does this mean for employers? Various changes have been brought in which aim to tighten the rules around illegal working. The reason for this is to try and make it...
A head shot session could be the best investment your business ever makes
An interview with Andrew Greenstreet, from Andrew Greenstreet Photography In a world that is predominantly online, we find out from Andrew Greenstreet why he thinks it is so important for businesses to create the right first impression. Based in Nottingham, Andrew has...
Long Eaton Hub launches first business event: Using Technology to make Your Business Grow
The Long Eaton Hub, a new business centre located in the heart of Long Eaton town centre, just off M1 J25, held its first networking/b2b evening on 30th June in conjunction with NatWest bank. As a new business, the Hub’s first topic was well-chosen, focussing on how...
It’s not all about big brands! Explore franchise opportunities on our 2-day FREE workshop
It’s not all about big brands! Explore franchise opportunities on our 2-day FREE workshop – 8th & 9th August We all know about the benefits and downfalls of independent business start-up, but few people think of franchising when they think of self-employment. So...
Celebration of Enterprise fit for a Lord
Cavendish Enterprise partners, three entrepreneurial Start & Grow clients, and a room full of guests came together recently at the House of Lords to celebrate the success achieved by businesses who have benefitted from government funded business support, advice...
Statement on the EU Referendum
The NBV team have, like many individuals and businesses, been observing the current political process with great interest since last week’s EU Referendum result. From our perspective whilst it is clear that we are entering a period of change and uncertainty, for NBV...
Deadly Sin No.6 – Be Prepared To Turn Down Potential Write-Offs
It can be tough in credit management when you appear to be fighting against the sales team. It’s even tougher when in some organisations the sales team comprises the directors, owners, and shareholders themselves! They quote the oft-repeated phrase “a sale is not a...
Is late payment the biggest threat to freelancers?
According to new research from credit reference agency, Ormsby Street, almost half (48%) of freelancers have considered quitting because of worries over continued late payments. The survey of 1,000 freelancers and sole traders found that At any one time, a freelancer...
Getting In Frame
Business Grant Success: dgtl, a creative imaging production company based in Nottingham With the help of the NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd (NBV) Grant for Enterprise, many entrepreneurs across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire are being given the opportunity...
£6m County Council fund is open for business!
A £6m Nottinghamshire County Council fund to boost economic growth and job creation originally launched in April 2014 has re-opened for business. So far, around £2.35m of the Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund (NEDCF) has been awarded to 19 companies....
Start Up Britain
StartUp Britain is coming to the East Midlands! StartUp Britain, the national enterprise campaign - is on tour this summer, visiting 30 locations across Britain to provide free mentoring, advice, and workshops to aspiring new and early-stage business owners! Where?...
Deadly Sin No.5 – Failing to Chase Overdue Monies Promptly & Regularly
A robust and rigid credit control policy in place is essential to successful recoveries. Start by setting it out in bullet point formation a single sheet of paper. Failings in this area are generally more commonplace in smaller companies where the focus on the owner...
You Shall Go To The Ball!
NBV have recently become the 25th local business to sign up as a Community Partner for the Notts County Football in The Community Trust. We are proud to offer our support to this fantastic organisation that does some tremendous work in the local community. As part of...
Deadly Sin No.4 – Complacency. They have always paid us before…
Member Benefit Provider Ken Brown will be providing some great tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when it comes to getting paid for your services. Ken’s tips are delivered in the format of the 7 Deadly Sins of Credit Management – Here’s the fourth tip in the...
Cyber Crime – is your business protected?
A recent survey by Aviva* of 1,500 SME’s showed that there were mixed views held by small business owners regarding the potential threat of cyber crime to their businesses. The survey reported that 2 out of 5 businesses saw no risk from cyber crime and more than a...
Deadly Sin No. 3 – Sloppy paperwork and lax administration
Member Benefit Provider Ken Brown will be providing some great tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when it comes to getting paid for your services. Ken’s tips are delivered in the format of the 7 Deadly Sins of Credit Management – Here’s the third tip in the...
Deadly Sin No. 2 – Terms & Conditions are absent or barely there!
Member Benefit Provider Ken Brown will be providing some great tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when it comes to getting paid for your services. Ken’s tips are delivered in the format of the 7 Deadly Sins of Credit Management – Here’s the second tip in the...
Deadly Sin No.1 – Legal Entity Unknown
Member Benefit Provider Ken Brown will be providing some great tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when it comes to getting paid for your services. Ken’s tips are delivered in the format of the 7 Deadly Sins of Credit Management – Here’s the first tip in the series...