Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna has congratulated Derby businesswoman Yvonne Gorman on the continued expansion of her Pride Park-based print company. Yvonne’s company was one of seven chosen to represent the nation’s small businesses at the launch of this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) where Chuka interviewed Yvonne in front of an invited audience of…
Yvonne Gorman will be helping to launch this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) initiative in London on Tuesday (July 8). Yvonne, who runs Essential Print Services on Pride Park, is one of only seven businesses hand-picked from across the UK to attend the event in the British Library and have a stand showcasing her business…
Yvonne Gorman will be helping to launch this year’s Small Business Saturday (SBS) initiative in London on Tuesday (July 8). Yvonne, who runs Essential Print Services on Pride Park, is one of only seven businesses hand-picked from across the UK to attend the event in the British Library and have a stand showcasing her business…
Not only are the Americans celebrating today – we’re rather excited too. We’ve had an influx of fantastic testimonials just recently, which means we’re certainly flying the flag for quality, affordable print. Here’s just one of the many we have received: “Very impressed with such a slick, friendly, professional service from my initial phone…
Happy Friday As we come to the end of Local Business Week, I, Yvonne Gorman, choose; Flash Jordan Jewellery as my Friday Favourite. I’m quite biased when it comes to Flash Jordan because my Finance’ chose Neil Jordan and his team to design and make my unique engagement ring, which is amazing. As part of…
Happy Friday As we come to the end of Local Business Week, I, Yvonne Gorman, choose; Flash Jordan Jewellery as my Friday Favourite. I’m quite biased when it comes to Flash Jordan because my Finance’ chose Neil Jordan and his team to design and make my unique engagement ring, which is amazing. As part of…
Happy Friday! My final top pick for Local Business Week is PridePark.net. PridePark.net is a completely free resource for Pride Park businesses to share information about their companies, events, offers, vacancies and more. – Discover news affecting local businesses – Upcoming events – Recruitment; vacancy listings – Property listings – Exclusive special offers – Source…
Happy Friday. My top pick today is a local charity very close to the hearts of everyone at Essential Print Services, Me&Dee, a charity that provide seaside breaks for families where time is precious. Founded by the inspirational Maria Hanson in 2009 in memory of her cousin Delia who had lost her battle with cancer.…
Happy Thursday. My top pick for Thursday’s Local Business Week is; StreetwiseSubbie.com StreetwiseSubbie helps Specialist Sub-Contractors in the construction and engineering industries. On their website you will find resources and expertise that will ensure the wealth and financial security of a Specialist Contracting business. They can help overcome business problems whatever the size of business and whatever type of…
Happy Thursday. My top pick for Thursday’s Local Business Week is; StreetwiseSubbie.com StreetwiseSubbie helps Specialist Sub-Contractors in the construction and engineering industries. On their website you will find resources and expertise that will ensure the wealth and financial security of a Specialist Contracting business. They can help overcome business problems whatever the size of business and whatever type of…
Happy Thursday. My top pick today is Milltek Sport. Based on Pride Park, Milltek Sport are manufacturers of Performance Exhaust Systems and High-Flow Sports Catalysts. With more than 31 years of continuous exhaust development and technical expertise to draw upon, Milltek Sport are leaders in the field of performance products, offering an…
Happy Thursday! My top pick for Thursday is Robinson Structures. Robinson Structures are a modern, family-owned, customer-focused construction company specialising in projects involving structural steelwork, built upon three generations of the Robinson family. The Robinson family and their highly skilled colleagues have been producing and building steel frames since the 1950s when Sidney Robinson, the…
Happy Wednesday! My top pick for Wednesday is the Dancing Duck Brewery. Dancing Duck brewery was founded by husband and wife team Ian and Rachel in December 2010. Ian has worked as a brewery design engineer for 14 years, his job has taken him all over the world from Newcastle to Africa to Bury St…
Happy Wednesday. My top pick for Local Business Week is CommonTime. Here at Essential Print Services, not only do we work with CommonTime, but in a previous life, I, Yvonne Gorman, have worked for them too. Yes, they used to employ me and they’ve always been a great bunch of people with innovative ideas, who…
Happy Wednesday. My top pick for Local Business Week is CommonTime. Here at Essential Print Services, not only do we work with CommonTime, but in a previous life, I, Yvonne Gorman, have worked for them too. Yes, they used to employ me and they’ve always been a great bunch of people with innovative ideas, who…
Happy Wednesday. My top pick today is The Climbing Unit. The Climbing Unit is Derby’s premier new climbing wall, with over 1100 square meters of climbing space that is suitable for all ages and abilities. The team at The Climbing Unit coach members of the British Climbing Team, so you’re sure to find yourself in…
Happy Wednesday. My top pick today is The Climbing Unit. The Climbing Unit is Derby’s premier new climbing wall, with over 1100 square meters of climbing space that is suitable for all ages and abilities. The team at The Climbing Unit coach members of the British Climbing Team, so you’re sure to find yourself in…
Happy Tuesday. My top pick today is Tiddlekicks. Tiddlekicks is a pre-school football coaching programme specifically designed for children aged between 6 months to 5 years, with sessions running right throughout Derbyshire. Tiddlekicks help to develop a range of fundamental skills for children within a non-competitive environment, meaning that regardless of gender, sporting preference or age,…
Happy Tuesday. My top pick today is Tiddlekicks. Tiddlekicks is a pre-school football coaching programme specifically designed for children aged between 6 months to 5 years, with sessions running right throughout Derbyshire. Tiddlekicks help to develop a range of fundamental skills for children within a non-competitive environment, meaning that regardless of gender, sporting preference or age,…
Happy Tuesday! My top pick for Tuesday is MindFit Coaching. MindFit Coaching is owned by Debbie Leafe who is a professionally trained ICF accredited coach. Debbie says “Coaching allows you time to think, time to clarify your thoughts helping you to make important decisions, whilst building confidence and ability at the same time.” Debbie has…
Happy Tuesday To celebrate Local Business Week, my top pick for today is; Shottle Hall. Shottle Hall is renowned for being an exclusive wedding venue. But it is so much more than that. It is fantastic for corporate meetings and team away days too. I’ve visited Shottle Hall quite a few times now and I…
Happy Tuesday To celebrate Local Business Week, my top pick for today is; Shottle Hall. Shottle Hall is renowned for being an exclusive wedding venue. But it is so much more than that. It is fantastic for corporate meetings and team away days too. I’ve visited Shottle Hall quite a few times now and I…
Happy Monday! To kick off Local Business Week, I’ve chosen The Wonky Table to support today. The Wonky Table is situated in the historic Cathedral Quarter on Sadler Gate. They are an independent family run establishment that provides friendly service to their guests. The Wonky Table pride themselves on being flexible and are quite spontaneous…
Happy Monday! To kick off Local Business Week, I’ve chosen The Wonky Table to support today. The Wonky Table is situated in the historic Cathedral Quarter on Sadler Gate. They are an independent family run establishment that provides friendly service to their guests. The Wonky Table pride themselves on being flexible and are quite spontaneous…
Happy Monday. My top pick today is Play Straight Cricket. Play Straight Cricket provide indoor cricket nets equipped with bowling machines perfect for budding cricketers in the local area. Play Straight Cricket have a wide range of facilities perfect for skill practice or an afternoon of fun and recreation. Newly opened in July 2013,…