Do business people stop working at Easter…?

Are you in control? We can’t control the weather, but Bank Holidays give us a chance to relax with the family. Or maybe not. If Easter is a time for most people to have their first holiday/break of the year, what’s it like for you? If you’re a small business owner some of your holiday weekend… Continue reading Do business people stop working at Easter…?

Networking and Business on Anglesey

It was a fantastic turnout… for the very first event advertised and organised by the Dragon Trade and Business Club.  I don’t know about the rest of the team, but I’m having a lazy day today, just catching up on things after a brilliant turnout made all the preparation worthwhile. As a partner in Your… Continue reading Networking and Business on Anglesey

Anglesey Business Networking Update…

The advertising for this event seems to have worked a treat! We’re very pleased to say that the Speed Networking event scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday 21st Feb)  at Tafarn y Rhos is fully subscribed with 55 trades and business people now booked in. It’s been great talking to all the people who are attending –… Continue reading Anglesey Business Networking Update…

Floods in North Wales

Local residents hit by flooding in Conwy and Gwynedd It’s been a horrendous week for many people across North Wales with thousands of people affected by floods and hundreds of homes wrecked by the waters. As the weather settles it’s clean up time across the region and many of our tradesmen are still involved in… Continue reading Floods in North Wales

Floods in North Wales

Local tradesmen help in the flood chaos – Please share this post to show your appreciation for those people who have been helping with the clean up… For the past 36 hours the rain & wind has caused havoc in Anglesey and  across North Wales.  The emergency services have been rescuing people who have been… Continue reading Floods in North Wales

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!

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