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Purpose Media unveils new head office
Full-service marketing agency Purpose Media has unveiled its new-look head office. The firm, which has more than doubled in size over the past 18 months following the creation of new creative, video, digital marketing, and PR and content divisions, needed bigger...
A & B Inventory Services Ltd ticks the list for tailored business support!
The Business Idea Kathleen and Sandra, the directors of A & B Inventory Services Ltd, approached NBV in late 2015 for advice and support on how to start up their business idea, producing residential inventories for landlords and agents across Nottinghamshire....
Lincolnshire Arboricultural Business Branches Out!
The Business Idea Erik Eglinton of Lincolnshire based company Arborez, approached NBV in early 2016 for advice on grant funding to secure new equipment. This would nurture his fledgling arboricultural business and take it to the next stage, enabling Erik to tender for...
Start & Grow helps Hickman & James offer the full package!
The business idea Dan James approached NBV in late 2016 for advice on setting up his own printing, packaging and marketing business targeted at SME’s. With nearly a decade of experience working to fulfil print demands of major brand names, Dan wanted skills support...
Support, info and promotional opportunities for Lincolnshire and Derbyshire Businesses!
Business Lincolnshire Bulletin If you are a business based in Lincolnshire and you haven't yet signed up to the Business Lincolnshire Fortnightly Bulletin, you could be missing out on a wealth of opportunities! Businesses Lincolnshire provides local business...
Millie – a bra for breast cancer, designed in Nottingham
Sue Pringle, founder of millielingerie.com, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40. Having undergone a mastectomy and reconstruction she soon realised how difficult it was to find an attractive bra that had all the sensitive and practical qualities she...
Business Looks Secure for Securee Limited!
The business idea Eugene Sona approached NBV in 2016 for advice on setting up his own security company. With significant experience working in the security sector, Eugene wanted skills support and further advice on how to make his business ideas a reality. From the...
East Lindsey Business Awards Launched
East Lindsey District Council is holding its first Business Awards in May 2017 to recognise business excellence, best practice and innovation in the District. The Awards will showcase the skills, talents and successes of East Lindsey businesses and provide a benchmark...
NBV Client Dayglo Books pioneer tinted paper books for dyslexics
Dayglo Books have been a client of NBV’s for several years, attending workshops and taking advantage of tailored business advice, all of which helped and supported them throughout the early stages of their business development. A recent intensive period of development...
Textile Designer’s Success with Luxury Cashmere Scarf Business
The business idea Saima Majid approached NBV in March 2016 for support to help establish her upcoming business in unique luxury, digitally printed cashmere scarves. Although Saima already had an extensive 13-year career working for major brand names in fashion retail,...
Clarkes Cleaning Services Sparkling Success with Start and Grow
The Business idea The directors of Clarkes Cleaning Services Ltd approached NBV in October 2015 for tailored business support to help grow their cleaning company even further. From the outset, they were provided with one-to-one support from a dedicated NBV business...
Let Nottingham Jobs work for your business
Is your recruitment process working for you? If not, Nottingham Jobs could have the answer. The City-based service offers local employers free support with recruitment – and even cash to get the staff they need. Grants Are Available to Hire New Talent The most...
The Big House Programme – Support for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s creative & digital industries
NBV has teamed up with organisations across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to launch The Big House programme – a three year, £5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in the region. Aims of The Big House...
D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership need your help with a short survey!
D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership have commissioned research to look at the economic and social impacts of migrant communities in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and are keen to hear from employers as part of the process. Please click on the link below to...
Uplifting business support to Nottingham Lingerie start-up, Adore My Treasures
Rayna Codrington and Benedicta Grandeur of Adore My Treasures first embarked on their venture after graduating from Nottingham University in 2014. After spotting a gap in the market for an advanced backless and strapless bra, the pair sought to make women feel more...