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Members of DoBusinessNetwork (DBN) describe their business journeys, the importance of networking and being part of a supportive business community in North East England
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
John Atkinson of NBSL gives us an update on the North East Support Fund and shares some top tips to help you to get your grant application right - first time!
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Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
In this DBN podcast, Melanie chats with Dr Jane Anderson about the fascinating but often overlooked science of our working environment and how it can affect our mood, creativity and productivity levels. Jane also discusses some simple measures we can all take to create a working environment that works better for us.
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Is there ever a perfect time to start a new business venture? In this podcast Melanie chats with Alison Dore of Hello Friday about here career journey, why being a second choice for a job wasn't important and about taking that leap into self employment.
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In this DBN podcast Melanie chats with inspirational Phil Benton whose long battle with M.E. resulted in him setting up his award-winning photography business and how darts and golf all played their part in his business journey.
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Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In this DBN podcast Melanie chats with Peter Jackson about how his love of history and a successful career in journalism led to the publication of his first novel, Legions of the Moon set in Roman Britain.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
In this podcast, Melanie chats with Jan Cook of Jan Cook Wills and Trusts about her career in further education, why early retirement isn't for everyone, how a brand new career was launched, the importance of legacy planning, business networking and how technology and a global pandemic are opening new doors.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Listen in to a conversation between Melanie and James Ibbitson of Visual Punch as they chat about career journeys, networking, collaboration, using the right people for the job and the power of great videos.
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Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
In this podcast Melanie chats with Charlotte Turner of Mini-Mixers about taking over an existing business and using her love of baking to introduce winning services, adapting to changing conditions and bringing smiles to lots of faces!
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Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Melanie chats with Greg O'Connell of GOC Construction Management about how to build an outstanding business where the focus is on quality and reputation.
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Bernhard Nausner of Kaffeehaus Amadeus and Durham Coffee chats with Melanie about working with homeless people, a career in theology and then bringing a slice of Austrian cafe culture and great coffee to North East England. Bernhard also chats about how premium quality coffee offers a better deal for the growers and how to work successfully with family members.
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