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Photographer Ben Lumley gains focus with support from The Big House and NBV.
Chesterfield photographer Ben Lumley has been taking professional photos since 2010. He approached Creative Business Advisor Filomena Rodriguez for bespoke support through The Big House programme. As a partner of the programme, NBV helps businesses in the creative and...
NBV Clients Roundworks IT have got IT nailed!
The Business Idea Luke Watts and Matt Riffat approached NBV in late 2016 for support in setting up a new managed IT services business. Although both Luke and Matt have a total 15 years’ experience of using business IT systems as employees, neither had the experience...
Nottinghamshire Company becomes happy campers following NBV business support
Based in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, husband and wife team Nicola and Patrick Marshall first dreamt up their business idea after returning to the UK from their backpacking adventure honeymoon in 2008. The newlyweds had spent a great deal of their travels moving around...
Grant for Enterprise allows giant leaps for miniatures business!
We spoke to Alan Crookes from White Dragon Miniatures about his company's successful application for an NBV Grant for Enterprise. White Dragon Miniatures produce highly detailed resin miniatures for both 15mm gaming and their own table-top wargame. Alan was looking...
Derbyshire based care business brings a little more compassion into the region.
The Business Idea Andrew Mullan approached NBV in April 2016. He wished to undertake a domiciliary care course, and benefit from extra mentoring and support. With a background in local government and stints working for the NHS and British Red Cross, Andrew wished to...
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!
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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,...