Roofs, Drains and other emergencies!

The local businesses in Your Local Dragon can help save the day!   When the wind is blowing a gale and the rain has been lashing down for days on end, repairs to roofs, drains and other damage can become emergencies and can be a source of hardship and despair for householders on Anglesey and… Continue reading Roofs, Drains and other emergencies!

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

Bank Holiday? Not when you’re self employed!!

Don’t get me wrong.. I LOVE Bank Holidays! But I’ve gone and done it again. After struggling for nearly 12 months on a makeshift ‘desk’ (a board across two filing cabinets) I went a bit mad this week and ordered myself a new (flat-packed) desk. And it’s just arrived. Two huge boxes of nuts, bolts and chipboard,… Continue reading Bank Holiday? Not when you’re self employed!!

Anglesey Show

A date for your Diary … from Your Local Dragon Directories The Anglesey Show has grown to be the major showground event in the North Wales calender. With around 60,000 people expected to attend the event over 2 days it brings tourism and local community together in a celebration of farming and equestrian life. It is… Continue reading Anglesey Show

Say Thank You

With time being short for many people the simple words ‘Thank You’ can be forgotten. In business it is just as important to acknowledge your gratitude as it is in your personal life. So make it a habit to use these two words often –                      … Continue reading Say Thank You

Summer’s arrived in Menai Bridge & Bangor

Looks like we’re in for a good weekend on Anglesey… The Dragon Distribution team reported that Menai Bridge was really busy today – with the kids off school and holiday makers arriving for the weekend there was a real buzz around and graduation week across the water meant that Bangor town centre was extra busy too.… Continue reading Summer’s arrived in Menai Bridge & Bangor