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Joined November 2013
Angela Carney, managing director @CarneyConsult explores how the construction sector needs to rethink its approach to attracting women and young people into the trades. netimesmagazine.co.uk/busine… @ConExcellence @nawicuk @NCBuildersFed @NETimesMagazine
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Training is just as important for current staff as it is for new ones, regardless of how long they have been with the company! Maximise the success of any training course your #employees undergo by reading this article: orlo.uk/Training_your_staff_… #WEAREUMi #Training #Business
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Whether you’ve started a #business or are planning to start one, having a marketing action plan is crucial for getting your new enterprise off the ground. Here, we tell you where to start with your #marketing action plan: orlo.uk/How_to_write_a_marke… #WEAREUMi #MarketingPlan
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The government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme offers up to £5,000 discount on Digital Accounting and CRM software as well as practical support via a online platform. Find out more: orlo.uk/SMEs_urged_to_access… #WEAREUMi #HelpToGrow #DigitalAccounting #CRM
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Want to kickstart your PR? The Boost PR Package has been developed with our PR partners @JournoLink, to give your business all it needs for a three-month sales kickstart with guaranteed coverage. Find out more here: orlo.uk/Get_60_off_boost_PR_… #WEAREUMi #PR #Package
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Ready to start your own business? 💼 We have compiled a range of tools and resources to support you in taking those first steps! Take a look here: orlo.uk/Getting_started_in_b… #WEAREUMi #Entrepreneur #Business
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It is vital to regularly evaluate your #business to ensure you are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. While there are several ways to do this, one of the simplest methods is to carry out a SWOT #analysis. orlo.uk/How_to_create_a_SWOT… #WEAREUMi #SWOT
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Take advantage of UMi's Digital Health Check to help you optimise your current website and social media presence! Access your digital health check here: orlo.uk/Free_Digital_Health_… #WEAREUMi #DigitalHealthCheck #Digital
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Are you a business looking to improve your start up knowledge and create new networking links? We have a huge range of upcoming virtual + face to face events that are perfect for new business owners in County Durham! Check out our 2022 events here 👉🏻 orlo.uk/Golwy
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So, our first question of the day for @TPRgovuk is👇 I’m employing temporary staff over the Christmas period – do I still have AE duties for them?🎅 #AutomaticEnrolment #BSHelpline
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Are you a small to medium sized business in County Durham? Expand or establish new operations with capital grant funding from the County Durham Growth Fund. Check if your eligible: orlo.uk/County_Durham_Growth… #WEAREUMi #Grant #Funding #Business #CoDurham
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What is an entrepreneur? 💭 Explore the concept of entrepreneurship, as well as the behaviours and skillsets that can be developed during an interactive workshop with @startupteesside tomorrow, 2.00pm - 4.00pm! Book now 👉 bit.ly/3DPmpr4
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There is only 2 days to go until our DABS Festival of Enterprise! Join us at the Xcel Centre at Newton Aycliffe for a day filled with expert advice and networking opportunities! Save your place now 👉🏻 orlo.uk/RpbM0 #NetworkNorthEast
If you have plans to grow your business, are based in Gateshead, Sunderland, or South Tyneside, you may want to take a look at this video to see how the Growth Fund can potentially help. @BusINGateshead @STyneBusiness @InvestSundUK @WeAreUMiNetwork @businessgov @GrowthHubNE
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🤔Unsure of how #DigitalMarketing can improve your customer's experience? @teamfishtank have got you covered! Check out their recent coverage in @WeAreUMiNetwork below for some fantastic insight that could help your business. #MarketingStrategy 👉ow.ly/TayC50GpZwN
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The DABS Festival of Enterprise is back for 2021! Whether you are starting your own business, or are already in business, this event is packed full of advice from our expert line-up Join us at the Xcel Centre on 21st October! Book now 👉 bit.ly/2Ym9Kws @DurhamStarts
There are only 2 days left to register! Make sure you don't miss out on our funding focused Get down to business event on the 13th October. Sign up now: orlo.uk/Get_down_to_business… #WEAREUMi #UMinetwork #Business #Finance #Funding
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Digital tools like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have been shown to increase productivity by as much as 25% #HelpToGrow Management’s Digital Adoption module can help you identify the right tools for your business. Sign up now: helptogrow.campaign.gov.uk/?…
Not sure where to start with business funding for your #startup? Join Andrea Reynolds from @SwoopFunding and catch up with other entrepreneurs at UMi's Get down to business event taking place on 13th October. Register here: weareumi.co.uk/webapp/events… #UMinetwork #WEAREUMi
Want to start or grow your business but feel held back by financial problems? Join UMi's next Get down to business event on 13th October to hear more about funding from CEO & Founder of @SwoopFunding, Andrea Reynolds. Sign up: orlo.uk/Get_down_to_business… #WEAREUMi #UMinetwork
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