On Saturday 7th December, the Derby business community united to celebrate Small Business Saturday UK at the University of Derby’s Enterprise Centre. Over 100 local independent companies attended the event with those exhibiting ranging from new start-ups, established names and business support organisations such as the FSB and East Midlands Chamber. All of whom united…
Each year the campaign to find the Small Biz 100 launches in recognition of the very best small business entrepreneurs in the country as part of the Small Business Saturday campaign. This year’s list has been revealed, and five Derby companies have been selected, making Derby one of the most successful regions and extending the…
Derby Hub was proud to host Small Business Saturday UK this year, which saw a united from local business owners, officials and support from Mayor of the City of Derby. On Saturday 1st December, the Derby business community united to celebrate Small Business Saturday UK at the University of Derby’s Enterprise Centre. Over 100 local…
Derby Hub’s Koobr discusses the importance of website readability, and how you can maximise the overall effectiveness of your website copy. At its most basic premise, your website is a directory for the purpose of serving your customers with important information; who you are; what you do; how you do it — everything a prospective…
If your website doesn’t accurately represent your brand, you’re doing your business a huge disservice. Derby Hub’s Koobr discuss why and how you can strengthen your brand identity with a better website. Your brand identity is the absolute summation of who you are and what you do, while your website is your most powerful online…
Being part of yesterday’s presentation ‘How your small business can make a big impact’ together with Yvonne Gorman from Essential Print Services and my colleague Craig Barker from Koobr was a giggle from planning to presentation. Our goal, ‘Make it memorable’, and the first suggestion was….fancy dress, oh no here we go! We then decided…
Proposed fracking could disrupt private properties and places of business across the East Midlands. Derby Hub member Nelsons Solicitors discusses litigation and what you can do if fracking plans are a concern for your place of business. A drilling company has approached the landowners of Sherwood Forest for permission to carry out seismic surveys which…
Is your business at risk from information thieves? Derby Hub member Owen at Code 56 explains the dangers of ‘phishing’ and how to prevent it from happening to you. Phishing (pronounced “fishing”) is a type of social engineering attack, where the attacker sends people some “bait” (hence the name) to trick them in to exposing…
In order to help our members and visitors to understand the ethos behind Derby Hub and to get the most from attending our networking meetings, we have devised our TNC’s (Ten Networking Commandments): You will not sell to the room You will treat all members with respect, act professionally and be truthful You will go…
A Guide on Social Media Usage for Business. Social Media has been used in business for a long time. It’s easily the most efficient method of communicating directly with your target audience outside of hitting them up at a local bar. Everyone uses social media, so it’s important to know how to stand out from…