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Animal Artist Sarah Perkins breathes new life into pet portraiture with the help of The Big House
From fashion designer to the police force and back again to her creative roots, Derby-based artist and business owner Sarah Perkins talked to us recently about her start-up journey and how NBV’s business mentoring has helped her creative business to grow....
Mansfield-based Embroidery Business gets Extra Special Business Boost!
Mansfield-based business owner, Heidi Lawton, began her embroidery business in 2009 after making embroidered napkins for her own wedding. She talked to us about her start-up journey and how NBV’s Grant for Enterprise and mentoring has helped her business...
Derbyshire-based wife and husband team write, print and create their way into business!
Derbyshire based writer, Emma Pass and her printmaker husband, Duncan, began their creative wellbeing business in April 2019. They recently talked to us about their start-up journey and how NBV’s workshops and mentoring have helped their business grow. Can...
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...
Derby photography business soars skyward with NBV’s Grant for Enterprise
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...
NBV grant helps ex-dancer expand her entertainment and event management company.
After retiring from a professional award-winning performing career, business owner Kerry Carlton-Senior stepped into producing and managing her own theatre show. This successful career change led to her services being sourced for other events and...
Lincolnshire arboriculture business owner roots out his successful business path
Lincolnshire based arborist Erik Eglinton first had the idea for his arboriculture business back in 2016. Feeling unhappy with his present working conditions and armed with an aboriculture diploma and 2 years experience under his belt, Erik contacted NBV...
The Canine Directory – The future’s bright eyed and waggy tailed for this Nottinghamshire business duo!
Normanton-on-Trent business owners Amy and Gareth Fox began their business, The Canine Directory in January 2019. After working in Marketing for over 11 years, Amy felt ready for a new challenge; as huge dog lovers, their new business idea seemed like the...
NBV’s Growing Enterprise Contract receives a three-year extension
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 couple take the plunge with dog hydrotherapy business
Looking for a new and rewarding career together, Lincolnshire dog lovers Paul Watts & Claire Elvin opened the doors to their dog hydrotherapy business, Bilsby Canine Hydrotherapy Ltd, in May 2018. Although Paul’s background was mostly in IT, his desire...
Derby small business Embraces change to inspire and empower others
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...
Success for first Business Growth Master Class
Business owners from across the East Midlands have labelled NBV’s Business Growth Master Class a resounding success. The non-for-profit organisation NBV Enterprise Solutions ran their Preparing Your Business for Growth event at their Basford offices...
Move-It Mobility – Nottinghamshire small business seeks to improve the minds and bodies of the young and old.
With a background in Sport and Education, and a burning desire to be his own boss, Chris Atkins was looking for an opportunity into the world of entrepreneurship. Then, a chance conversation with his Grandma about her evening classes provided Chris with...
Business owner trades thin blue line for fishing line!
What do you do when your hobby gets out of hand? Enterprising Nottingham fishing enthusiast Lee Topham’s answer to his rapidly expanding hobby was to quit his day job in the police force and set up an online store where he was able to share his huge...
Nottingham Accountancy Firm is all about Making A Difference
Nottingham based accountant, Jamie Selby, has always held high aspirations in business. After progressing from Junior to Partner in a handful of years, he forged ahead, looking for a new challenge and decided to take the leap and start his own...