New year, new flu. Okay, okay, it’s pretty easy to dive head-first into the coming year with a reasonable degree of scepticism and dismay. After all, 2020 hasn’t been the kind of year any of us expected — or wanted. But that’s not to say there’s nothing to be gleaned from the past few months.…
Knowing exactly how to handle customer comments is an important part of maintaining your brand’s reputation. We’ve gathered a few of our favourite examples of how it should be done – so there’s no reason for you to go all Clint Eastwood on the next person to give you a scathing review. If you own,…
Brand identity is one of the most important aspects of any website. So, here are a few key practices to help ensure your website properly reflects your brand. Your website isn’t just an online brochure, it’s a digital representation of your entire brand identity. For the majority of visitors, it’ll give them their first real…
Founder of me&dee charity, Maria Hanson MBE, has been awarded not one, but two, Woman Who Achieves Awards, to recognise the work she does to help families facing short and uncertain futures together, to create special, lasting memories. The Woman Who Achieves Awards were founded by Sandra Garlick, who received an MBE earlier this year…
Following an unprecedented few months, businesses across the UK are now going even more digital and prioritising online activity to communicate with their customers. Here’s why it might be a good idea to start developing a new website now, instead of waiting for the new year. The end of 2020 is just a few weeks…
Derby Hub co-founder, Yvonne Gorman (Essential Print Services), has been awarded the ‘Francesca Kemp Award for Small Business’ at Small Business Saturday UK’s special online event celebrating brilliant small businesses across the UK. ‘The Blue Tie’ is an annual celebration of the campaign’s ‘SmallBiz100’, which spotlights 100 inspiring small businesses from across the UK each day…
Derby Hub member Essential Print Services has converted its Pride Park offices into a co-working space, creating new a new base for three other companies. Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services, advertised the change via the Derby Small Businesses Unite Facebook group that she runs which has over 1,000 members. She had instant responses…
Derby Hub member Honest Communications has won the title of ‘Best PR Agency in the Midlands’ in the 2020 SME National Business Awards. Derby-based Honest Communications delivers PR, content creation and social media services to national brands as well as local businesses. Honest works with clients in a variety of industries, but specialises in the…
The numerous restrictions associated with the Coronavirus pandemic has presented many businesses and individuals with new challenges. As we begin to rebuild the economy in the UK, companies will be looking to re-start their marketing and win some much-needed work. At Koobr, we aim to provide clients with a tailored marketing strategy that fits their…
The UK’s largest Kia car dealership has gifted a car to Derby based me&dee charity. NK Motors has provided the charity with a brand-new Kia car, which was presented to me&dee on Friday 4th September at the NK Motors showroom on Pride Park. As well as Rammie from Derby County making an appearance at the…