Home Based Business Network - (Teesdale Network)

Work from home? We have the club for you

Teesdale Home Based Business Network is a networking and social club for people who run their own businesses. The Home Based Business Network meet on the second Wednesday of each month for informal social and networking activity. The next meeting is on Wednesday 11 August 2010 at 9.30 am and will be held in Enterprise House, Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle. Anyone wishing to attend will be more than welcome. Contact Lynn or Val on 01833 696750 for more information.


The group was set up by Enterprise House, with the help of the Enterprise Agency for Wear Valley and Teesdale. The idea behind it was to help connect small businesses in the dales and to combat the isolation working from home can sometimes bring.

The group comprises 20 members to date from all backgrounds and all sectors including book keeping, bakery, film making, design, archaeology, web services, public relations, financial services and business coaching.

Working from home can be very isolating sometimes and it can make it harder for people to access contacts and network in the same way as people who have an office facility, says Lynn Todhunter, Customer Services Manager at Enterprise House.

We try to keep the meetings informal and friendly with coffee and cakes but each month we have an interesting talk which is relevant to people's businesses. It can range from anything from search engine optimisation to media training. The group also swaps supplier contacts and works to help and support each other as well as networking for business purposes.

The group also benefits from a close working relationship with The Enterprise Agency which is on hand to offer any business advice and support. 

Annemarie Fitzsimons-Keogh

Awardsonline are the UK’s leading design and manufacturer of corporate awards and trophies. From one-off specialist commissions to high volume production for national and international large scale events and award programmes, the team at Awardsonline provide an unrivalled bespoke design service to create corporate, sports, glass and bespoke awards that will gain maximum impact at any event. Awardsonline also produce a range of ‘off the shelf’ awards which can be personalised for those on tight deadlines or budgets.

Email: annemarie@awardsonline.co.uk Phone: 01833 650022 Website: www.awardsonline.co.uk

Rachel MacKay

Virtual PA and Administrative Services Email remackay@btinternet.com Mobile 0798 6950386

Alan Fentiman

Filmmaker based in Barnard Castle with specialist skills in creating digital video for websites, mobile devices, multimedia presentations and events.

Email info@alanfentiman.co.uk  Website details www.alanfentiman.co.uk Mobile 07930 346718

Ann Williams-Maughan

Education Takeaway provides a range of educational games, books, puzzles, magnets and charts to promote essential literacy and numeracy skills for primary school children and their parents. Our range is carefully selected for their quality, safety, enjoyment and learning value from top suppliers like Jolly Phonics, Orchard Toys, Oxford Reading Tree and much more.

Email ann@educationtakeaway.com Website details www.educationtakeaway.com Phone: 01388 606090

Dave Barrett

Turning Moment is a business and personal coaching service that shows you simple and straightforward ways to become more successful. Working with employers or independently, I help people to recognise and avoid common pitfalls that act as barriers to work-place success.

Email dave@turningmoment.co.uk Website www.turningmoment.co.uk Phone: 01388 517765/ 077511 209 868

Beverley Pilcher

Catering Service For Any Celebration - Anniversaries, Birthdays, Community Events. Baking to Order - Tea Time Treats Delivered to Your Door. With an already established excellent reputation, Beverley's will deliver quality food for every occasion.

Email bpilcher@talk21.com Phone: 01833 690663

Michelle Emerson

Michelle Emerson Virtual Secretarial Services is a local, home-based business which offers full secretarial/administrative support for businesses and sole traders as well as writers, students and private individuals. We have 20 years’ experience in a wide variety of fields such as publishing, the NHS, manufacturing and education and use this broad understanding to offer a comprehensive, professional and comprehensive service. We can work on an ad-hoc basis or provide regular monthly support and we have packages to suit all needs.

Email: theemersons@sky.com Webdetails : www.virtual.secretarial-services.co.uk Phone: 01388 458417/ 07854 850841

Gary Hosey

Gary has over 20 years experience in Training and Management Development, High Impact Coaching and Customer Relationship Management. Gary has been a senior training designer for over 10 years; during this time he has managed large teams of trainers, facilitators and specialists in human resources, operations and business support. Some of his main delivery experience includes; Team Diagnostic, Dynamics and Development; Authentic Leadership for Senior Managers; Emotionally Intelligent Team working. He has extensive experience with executive and behavioural coaching (certified). He has wide experience of delivering high quality programmes to over 25% of the Times top 200 organisations, both nationally and internationally.

Email: gary@highimpactdevelopment.co.uk Website : www.highimpactdevelopment.co.uk Phone: 07540 135 965

Blue Gentian Crafts Ltd

Bespoke garden furniture and memorial benches

Phone: 01833 631772 or 07899 692784

Caroline Hardie

Archaeo-Environment offers a comprehensive range of heritage services to developers, local councils, community groups and individuals across the UK. Our services include:Heritage Conservation, Historic Buildings, Historic Landscapes, Character Area Appraisals, Coastal Archaeology, Industrial Archaeology, Planning Consultancy, Environmental Impact Assessments, Desk Based Assessments, Community & Education, Interpretation & Publication and Web Design & Multimedia.

Email: caroline@aenvironment.co.uk Tel/fax: 01833 650573 Mobile: 0777 319 5686 Website www.aenvironment.co.uk

Tracey Donnelly

T A Donnelly

Accountancy Services

Email: ta.donnelly@homecall.co.uk

Phone: (01388) 517942

Marion Barton

Bartons Creative Solutions

• Visual/Information Communication Design

• Corporate ID

• Product Brand Development for Multi-Channel Retailers.

Contact Marion Barton Phone: 01833 638143/690341 Email: contact@bartons-creative.co.uk Website: www.bartons-creative.co.uk

Rachel Scott

I support individuals who want to start their own business from home with the backing of an international company, Forever Living.  Our product range helps people develop and maintain natural health and beauty.  Try the products yourself and see what they can do for you, simply get in touch for your free trial...

Contact details
Rachel Scott
rachel@myflpbiz.com
www.rachel.myflpbiz.com
Mobile 07787957824

Michele Leigh
Innkeepers Cottage

Luxury 4 star self catering accommodation for 2 guests
in the picturesque village of Frosterley
in beautiful Weardale, County Durham.

A beautiful 17th Century grade 2 listed character cottage centrally located for both the historic city of Durham and the pretty market town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale.

CALL 01388 710552 FOR DETAILS

Graeme Leigh
Orchard Financial Management

Even for the experienced, sorting out your finances can be complex. At Orchard Financial Management, we can give you the expert guidance you need, right from the start of your journey.

We also understand that the right financial advice has to backed up by financial products that offer the right features at the right price for you.

Every new journey involves decisions. Which route is best? What will you need to make you reach your destination? We will give you face-to face advice and clear recommendations that will help you plan for your financial future.

Tel: 07973 418424 & 07974 961620
Fax: 07092 814098
email:
orchard@openwork.uk.com