Tag: small business

3, 2, 1!! don’t miss out on networking!!

Only 7 days to the Speed Networking at Tafarn y Rhos We’ve got only 6 places left There are 5 people who orgainsed the event We have 4 rows of business people on the tables Only 3 more events are planned during 2013 This is the 2nd Dragon Trade and Business Club Speed Networking event Don’t be the 1 who didn’t get to meet local businesses…   Contact… Continue reading 3, 2, 1!! don’t miss out on networking!!

Self-employed or own a small business?

Get Motivated  with the Dragon! We all know that customers don’t usually just come knocking on the door – even when you’ve got a great product or a fantastic service. You have to let them know! Here are 2 things you can do that are cost effective and easy to do! 1) The simplest one… Continue reading Self-employed or own a small business?

If you had the money….

What would you spend it on? A new website? New vehicles? Staff? Equipment? Wouldn’t it be great!!! But in truth, would your business be more likely to succeed or fail with an injection of easy cash? True, you could grow your business easier and quicker with more backing, more money,  more capital, and your bigger dreams could… Continue reading If you had the money….

Networking in Bangor, North Wales

Local business owners agree that business networking can improve referrals from other local business owners and local trades people On the 11th December there’s an invitation to join in with some FREE Business Networking  from 6pm til 8.00 pm at the Management Centre, Bangor University. It’s an event organised by the Supplier Development Service who will be presenting… Continue reading Networking in Bangor, North Wales

Local Advertising Secrets

Word of mouth is no longer enough. For many, the days are gone when builders had six month waiting lists for big jobs, and customers were queuing up to spend their money on home improvement. Less jobs = less word of mouth referrals. And when you have fewer jobs your van is stuck on your drive instead… Continue reading Local Advertising Secrets

Compiling the Anglesey and Bangor directories

It’s been a tense week… Thunderstorms affect all types of business. Including ours. Getting all the adverts in place across all 5 of the the Dragon Directories has been a bit of a struggle, with a number of computer & phone line shutdowns in lightening storms. Small businesses and self employed tradespeople of all types… Continue reading Compiling the Anglesey and Bangor directories

Thanks to Richard Branson

A very quick post. Richard Branson has taught us a big lesson. Even when it looks like you might have lost, don’t give up hope. If there’s a glimmer of hope – focus on it. And you could even get more free advertising!! Get the best advice you can, the support of as many people as possible… Continue reading Thanks to Richard Branson

Networking event on Anglesey

Networking can be a great way to improve referrals from & connections to other local business owners. Book yourself onto the FREE Networking Evening at the Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris on 25th October 6pm. Organised by Sell2Wales these events are always really popular. People come away with new connections that can really help them to grow their businesses.… Continue reading Networking event on Anglesey

The wrong way to save money

Whether you are self employed, run a small business or a huge corporation, cutting your spending in the WRONG places can seriously harm your business… Advertising. It’s an easy target. You might think cutting it won’t really affect your core business. After all, the people around Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Llangefni, Bangor and Holyhead already know your… Continue reading The wrong way to save money