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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...
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...
Derbyshire based designer finds clarity and confidence with NBV’s creative mentoring support.
South Normanton creative business owner, Lisa Artliff, has over 20 years experience in the print and design industry. Lisa talked to us recently about her passion for all things creative, and the importance of the mentoring support she received through The...
Derbyshire-based creative business gets Social with the stars!
Long Eaton based business owner, Caron-Jane Lyon, has worked in the entertainment industry her whole career. From stage manager to social media expert for the live performance sector of the industry, Caron talked to us recently about her start-up journey...
Zaza Lewis has the future all cut-out!
Textile lover, Isabelle Lewis founded her creative business, Zaza Lewis, in 2017 after a period of experimentation with thread, fabric remnants and card cutting and soon became enthralled in her new passion. We talked to Isabelle about her start-up journey...
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...