DBN : meet the owners of amazing small businesses

In this episode Melanie talks to Donna Liddle from The Genuine Connection about her new business which empowers small business owners to thrive by breaking barriers, embracing authenticity, and achieving personal and professional growth together.

In this episode Melanie talks to Clare Davis who is a Travel Counsellor and DBN member.

Clare has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years so she comes with bags of experience when it comes to assisting you with your travel arrangements. 

Clare assists with both leisure and business travel and discusses the benefits of booking with a Travel Counsellor rather than a high street chain or online agent.

In this episode Melanie talks to Helen Castel, business owner at LN Digital Creator.

Helene first attended a DBN meeting in January and hasn't missed a meeting since!

She started her business at the turn of the year after working in corporate all her life. Her main focus and passion is website design although she does offer additional digital marketing support to her clients. Helene's native tongue is French which allows her to offer her services in French and English.

Meet Anthony Cunningham, owner at CW Financial Management in Stanley, Co Durham.

Anthony started his business in November 2023 and talks to Melanie about what inspired him to go self employed, the drive behind his passion for helping people plan for their future and the services available through his business.

 

 

 

In this episode Melanie talks to Rob Richardson, Club Manager at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club. Probably one of the best kept secrets in Consett, the sailing club has lots of water sports to offer. Rob talks about his plans for the club, membership options, their open day in June and how DBN members can get involved.

Michelle Spinks talks to Melanie Cant at DBN about the reasons why an employer may decide to outsource their hiring process and highlights the main benefits that a recruitment agency provides to a businesses.

In this episode Melanie welcomes Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens to DBN.

Ushaw’s history is tied to the development and growth of Christianity in the region. Beginning over a millenium ago with St Aiden in Lindisfarne.

Olivia talks to Melanie about Ushaws rich history, the charity it is today and what plans they have in store for the future. 

New DBN members Keiron & Craig from Walk & Talk Trust talk about their new project Heritage 100.

The charity is looking to help fund the establishment of a series of walks spanning the region, to be known as the Heritage 100. These short walks will encourage people to explore the region and gain a wider awareness of its wonderful countryside, its history and heritage. Families will be able to walk together in new places and discover some of the treasures that exist "on their doorstep". This in turn will encourage business opportunities in Co Durham and the wider community.

Rainton Bridge Group Ltd is an IT solution business providing an outsourced IT department to SME's all over the UK.

In this episode Director Michael Gibbon talks to Melanie about how he started his business, what is main 'bread and butter' service is and the benefits of using his services.

In this DBN Podcast Tony chats to Melanie about the archaeological services he provides and shares what has been his most fascinating finds and why!

More recently Tony has started a podcast of his own called Within the Boggart Wood, a Northern Counties Paranormal Podcast. In this podcast Tony shares stories and information on ghostlore, folk customs and superstitions, history and archaeology, as well as details on site investigations into our region’s alleged paranormal phenomena!