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28 11, 2024

Important News About Deliveries to Canada

By |2024-11-29T15:43:28+00:00November 28th, 2024|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members do their best to pack and despatch parcels quickly.  However, sometimes there are issues in the international delivery network that are beyond our control.  For example, the national postal service of Canada has been disrupted due to strike action.  We continue to monitor the situation for our customers.  In addition, we work closely with Royal Mail in the UK and receive regular updates.

Royal Mail and Everything Dinosaur

With regards to the industrial action in Canada, Everything Dinosaur team members have taken steps to help minimise disruption for customers.  However, due to the industrial action in Canada deliveries of parcels to Canadian customers will be subject to delays. UK Royal Mail has released a statement. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur Updating Canadian Customers

After raising concerns about the situation in Canada, Everything Dinosaur can highlight the following statement. This statement was released in response to concerns about Christmas deliveries.

The Royal Mail statement:

“Canada Post has been on strike since the morning of Friday, 15th November. The duration of the industrial action is unknown at this stage. Items already in the network will experience significant delays. All services to Canada are suspended from 19.00 Wednesday, 27th November until further notice.”

Team members have been alerting customers whose parcels may be affected.  We have put in place a range of options to assist them with deliveries.

Moreover, Royal Mail has stated:

“Canada Post has informed us items sent prior to the service suspension will be held by them until the end of strike action and will be delivered (first in, first out approach) once operations resume.”

Management at Royal Mail in the UK are in regular contact with Canada Post. Furthermore, Royal Mail have pledged to keep customers informed and updated.

Hopefully, this industrial action will soon be resolved with the minimal amount of disruption for Christmas deliveries.

Contacting Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur team members are taking a proactive approach.  They have reached out to our customers who have placed orders for delivery to Canada.

However, for further information and advice: Email Everything Dinosaur.

27 11, 2024

Celebrating the Remarkable Art of Richard Bizley

By |2024-11-29T15:21:30+00:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings|0 Comments

Recently, Everything Dinosaur posted up an article featuring the artist Richard Bizley.  There are many fans of Richard Bizley art, and it is always a pleasure to feature his illustrations.  Richard has had a lifelong obsession with art, astronomy and the natural sciences. As a Fellow of the International Association of Astronomical Artists his paintings have been used to depict astonishing views of our solar system and beyond. Working mostly in acrylics, Richard has also built up an extensive portfolio of fabulous illustrations that highlight our planet’s history.

He paints a variety of subjects including palaeontology, biology and astronomy.  The palaeontology artwork covers the Earth’s formation right up to the Quarternary and the evolution of hominins.

A Lower Cretaceous Wealden Group scene created by artist Richard Bizley.

The artwork illustrates the variety and diversity of flora present in the Early Cretaceous prior to the domination of the angiosperms (flowering plants). Picture credit: Richard Bizley.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Artwork of Richard Bizley

Richard enjoys illustrating a wide variety of prehistoric animals including dinosaurs.  Moreover, the artwork often highlights other aspects of the ecosystem with animals like dinosaurs featuring in the background.  For example, the artwork (above) highlights the flora of the Mesozoic whilst a Mantellisaurus and flying pterosaurs can be seen in the background.

This painting shows some of the plants that grew during Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous. In the background are some Monkey Puzzle trees, sequoias and other gymnosperms (pine trees). In the foreground are two species of seed plants – Bennetittales. These plants were cycad-like, but they formed into small shrubs. These had flowers and there is evidence that insects such as the butterfly-like lacewings (kalligrammatids) fertilised the plants, some even had eyespots! This is a good example of convergent evolution. The kalligrammatids appeared 165 million years ago and became extinct around 120 million years ago. Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) probably appeared 45 million years later. The two species (Bennetittales) shown here are Wielandiella angustifolia and Kimmerella densifolia.

To visit Richard Bizley’s website: Bizley Art.

Magical Marine Reptiles

Richard Bizley’s paintings of marine reptiles brilliantly capture an ethereal quality that transports viewers into a mesmerizing underwater world.  For example, the illustration (below) depicts a juvenile plesiosaur swimming with its mother in moonlit waters.

Plesiosaur mother and juvenile by Richard Bizley.

An adult plesiosaur accompanied by a juvenile swim close to the surface on a moon-lit night. Picture credit: Richard Bizley.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Richard Bizley masterfully recreates prehistoric landscapes and long extinct creatures. He uses his considerable scientific insight to illustrate life in the past. In addition, his boundless imagination has allowed him to create amazing images depicting our solar system and beyond.”

Our thanks to Richard for allowing us to share some of his wonderful artwork.

26 11, 2024

New Papo Ampelosaurus Dinosaur Model In Stock

By |2024-11-27T06:13:21+00:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Papo Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

The new for late 2024 Papo Ampelosaurus dinosaur model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur.  Dinosaur fans and model collectors have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this new figure.  Team members have been busy contacting all those customers who wanted to be informed of this dinosaur’s arrival.  Mike from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that all those customers who had requested a model had now been contacted.

Papo Ampelosaurus dinosaur model.

A Papo Ampelosaurus figure in the Everything Dinosaur packing room. The model is shown in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Papo dinosaur and prehistoric animal models in stock: Papo Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Papo Ampelosaurus Dinosaur Model

The Papo Ampelosaurus joins a Brachiosaurus, young Apatosaurus and an Amargasaurus in the Papo “Les Dinosaures” range.  Indeed, the last sauropod model to be added to the Papo range was the Amargasaurus.  It was introduced in 2018.  The new Ampelosaurus is a typical Papo figure.  It has that certain Papo “je ne sais quoi”, extremely apt for a French manufacturer.

The model measures an impressive forty-three centimetres in length.  It stands approximately sixteen centimetres tall.

Papo Ampelosaurus dinosaur model.

The Papo Ampelosaurus dinosaur model.

Ampelosaurus was formally named and described in 1995 (Le Loeuff).  It is regarded as a member of the Titanosauria clade. Ampelosaurus fossils have been found in France. Other material from Spain previously ascribed to Ampelosaurus is now thought to represent a different titanosaur taxon. It lived at the end of the Cretaceous (Early Maastrichtian faunal stage).  Size estimates vary.  However, palaeontologist Gregory S. Paul estimated that this dinosaur grew to around sixteen metres in length.  He thought this dinosaur would have weighed around eight tonnes. Papo do not declare a scale for this figure.  Notwithstanding this, if the model measures forty-three centimetres long, then this would represent a 1:37 scale figure.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We had wanted to get this figure into stock before the end of the year.  There had been a lot of requests to reserve a model.  Moreover, many of these requests came from our French customers. I guess, they wanted to get their hands on a model of an iconic French dinosaur.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

25 11, 2024

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Everything Dinosaur Provides Essential Advice for Local Business Leaders

By |2024-11-25T15:55:48+00:00November 25th, 2024|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Sue from Everything Dinosaur was invited to talk at an event helping to encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners. It’s part of our wider commitment to give something back to the local community. Moreover, delegates had the opportunity to talk to Sue about their own particular issues when running a small firm. Her engaging presentation highlighted vital resources and support available for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  She even got to talk about dinosaurs too!

Sue from Everything Dinosaur speaking at a business event.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur addressing the audience and taking questions at an event aimed at helping to support small business owners and start-up companies. Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films.

Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films

Everything Dinosaur Helping the Local Business Community

The event was part of the Cheshire East Business Support programme.  We were happy to participate, it is all part of Everything Dinosaur’s commitment to supporting local companies and helping the community.  Sue emphasised the importance of networking and collaboration during her talk.  As part of a panel of experts, she was able to offer practical advice and tips.

To visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Toys.

Delegates left inspired.  The speakers had been able to provide some useful advice.  Afterwards, Sue chatted to numerous attendees who wanted further information.  She fielded questions about customer service, setting up a website and developing niche markets.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur speaking on the panel at the business event.

Sue outlined some of the challenges facing small companies and explained some of the help and support that is available to small businesses and start-ups. Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films.

Picture credit: Lewis Pullan at 240 films

Attendees left inspired, equipped with practical tools to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys. We believe that by sharing knowledge and resources, we can help nurture a vibrant local economy. Stay tuned for more initiatives from Everything Dinosaur aimed at supporting our community!

Speaking afterwards, Sue stated:

“At Everything Dinosaur, we believe that supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs is essential for fostering innovation and growth in our community. By sharing resources and knowledge, we empower individuals to turn their dreams into reality, creating a vibrant local economy that benefits everyone.”

To contact a team member from Everything Dinosaur: Email Everything Dinosaur.

24 11, 2024

The Official Image of the New CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus Model

By |2024-11-22T14:47:35+00:00November 24th, 2024|Categories: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has received the official Gallimimus model image from CollectA.  A 1:40 scale replica of the largest ornithomimid dinosaur known to science is to be added to the CollectA Deluxe model range in 2025.  When we made the announcement of this exciting, new theropod figure we used the exclusive images that CollectA kindly sent us.  Now, we can show the official CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus image.

The official CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model image.

The official CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model image. The model is shown in lateral view.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s earlier blog post announcing this new dinosaur model: New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2025 – Part 4.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus Model

It has been a tradition for CollectA to announce their new figures on Fridays in November.  In November 2025, there are five Fridays.  So, we expect another CollectA model announcement next week too. To date, five new prehistoric animal figures for 2025 have been announced:

  • CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Furcatoceratops.
  • CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Jaekelopterus rhenaniae.
  • A CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus).
  • CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Ingentia prima.
  • CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus (G. bullatus).

It is certainly an eclectic mix with three dinosaurs, an eurypterid and a prehistoric mammal having been announced.  The new Gallimimus model is the first theropod to be introduced this year.  However, Gallimimus was very probably omnivorous, so, perhaps we can expect another theropod next week but this time a carnivore.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Scale Models of Dinosaurs.

CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model.

In this image, a more oblique view of the model the bones behind the rear leg can be more clearly seen.

Notes on the Model’s Base

The Gallimimus model will be on a base.  It would not be possible to create an accurate figure of this fast-running dinosaur without compromising on the model’s scientific accuracy.  The figure could have been put into a different pose, with perhaps one forelimb touching the ground, but given the size of the forelimbs, the figure would have had to be bent quite low to permit this.  Again, this would compromise scientific accuracy and depict the Gallimimus in an unlikely pose.

The base has some unusual features.  We think it features Gallimimus footprints and some articulated leg bones.  This reflects what has been found at one Gallimimus dig site in Mongolia.

To view the range of not-to-scale prehistoric animal models offered by CollectA: CollectA Prehistoric Life Figures.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the figure would be in stock next year (2025).

The spokesperson added:

“At this time, we are not sure when this figure will be available.  It could be released in the spring, or perhaps it is more likely this model would be available in the summer of 2025.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

23 11, 2024

Rare Fossil Bone Identified and a Decades-long Mystery is Solved

By |2024-11-23T10:51:43+00:00November 23rd, 2024|Categories: Palaeontological articles|1 Comment

Scientists have solved a five-decade-old mystery.  A strange bone found in 1974 has been identified as part of the pelvis from a Dimetrodon (D. teutonis).  In 1974, geologist Thomas Martens discovered a fossil bone whilst exploring the famous Bromacker fossil site in the Thuringian Forest near the village of Tambach-Dietharz (Germany).  This site consists of Permian-aged deposits that have yielded a treasure trove of fossils.  The Bromacker location is regarded as one of the world’s most important locations for fossils of Early Permian animals.  It is part of the UNESCO Geopark in the region, and the Lower Permian rocks have been extensively explored and mapped.

An aerial view of the famous Bromacker fossil site in Germany.

An aerial view of the famous Bromacker fossil site in Germany. Picture credit: Jakob Stubenrauch Team Drohne.

Picture credit: Jakob Stubenrauch Team Drohne

Fossil Mystery Solved at Bromacker Fossil Site

Prior to the fossil bone discovery, tracks of tetrapods had been found at the Bromacker site. However, fossil bones were rare.  It had been thought that preservation conditions had prevented body fossils from being formed.  However, the discovery of pelvic girdle bones demonstrated that this site could yield body fossils.  As part of the current research project, the bones were digitally analysed and reconstructed by researchers at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.

The non-destructive CT scans and digital modelling enabled the scientists to produce three-dimensional models of the material.

Project manager Professor Jörg Fröbisch (Museum für Naturkunde Berlin) commented:

“I was particularly fascinated by the first bone find right from the start. With the help of modern and CT-based 3D methods, we were able to isolate the bone, visualise it from all sides and compare it with other finds. The scales fell from our eyes, and we immediately realised that it was the pelvis of a synapsid most likely that of Dimetrodon, a distant relative of us mammals.”

Dimetrodon model.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Dimetrodon model.

The picture (above) shows a Dimetrodon model. The Dimetrodon taxon associated with the Bromacker fossil site is Dimetrodon teutonis.  The model shown is from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World series of figures.

To view this range on Everything Dinosaur’s website: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models.

Dimetrodon teutonis

Dimetrodon teutonis was probably one of the top predators in the Bromacker palaeoenvironment. It was named and described in 2001 (Berman et al). The type specimen is MNG 10598, which consists of a set of vertebrae including elements from the distinctive sail of the Dimetrodon genus. The Bromacker fossil material represents the first record of Dimetrodon outside of North America. Dimetrodon teutonis was one of the smaller species of Dimetrodon. Scientists have estimated that it measured around a metre in length and weighed approximately twenty-five kilograms.

The species epithet is from the Latin “teutonis”. This translates as an individual of a German tribe. This is a reference to the geographic origins of the fossil material.  It remains the only species of Dimetrodon known from the Bromacker fossil site.  To date, only an isolated upper jaw, skeletal parts of a dorsal sail, a shoulder girdle and limb elements have been found at the Bromacker location. The discovery of the pelvic girdle of D. teutonis will help scientists to better understand the animal’s locomotion.

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin in the compilation of this article.

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

22 11, 2024

New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2025 – Part 4

By |2024-11-21T23:04:50+00:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

Some exciting news! In collaboration with our friends at CollectA we make a fourth announcement about new CollectA prehistoric animal models for 2025. There is going to be a CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model! Dinosaur model fans have been lobbying for more ornithomimids and CollectA have listened.  Our thanks to CollectA for sending Everything Dinosaur some exclusive images.

  • CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus (G. bullatus).

We expect this theropod figure to be in stock sometime in 2025, we are not sure when at the moment, but we will do our best to keep everyone informed.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model.

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model shown in lateral view.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus Model

We know that dinosaur fans and model collectors have considered ornithomimid models somewhat underrepresented.  It can be challenging to make replicas of these graceful theropods, with their long legs and small heads.  However, CollectA have listened to dinosaur fans, and they have produced an intriguing dinosaur figure.  The model is bird-like and those striking blue wings with their flashes of red would be ideal for visual displays.  Perhaps this is a male in his courtship colours.  There are bright red quills on the top of the head and a large, flashy wattle on the throat.  This is one eye-catching theropod!

CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model.

The striking colours of the Gallimimus figure. This is a very flamboyant dinosaur!

A view of the figure from the front provides the opportunity to see the paler throat and the lighter underside of the figure.  The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model measures around fifteen centimetres long.  If an adult Gallimimus bullatus reached a body length of approximately six metres, then, a scale declaration of 1:40 would be quite accurate.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus figure.

A graceful dinosaur figure with bird-like features. The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus bullatus.

An Intriguing Base

The model is perched (very appropriately for a bird-like theropod), on a small display base.  As the feet are in proportion to the rest of the figure, a base was required to allow the figure to stand up.  This base is predominately a light brown colour.  The base could represent a muddy area close to a body of water.  Mudstone deposits are associated with the Nemegt Basin of Mongolia.

Intriguingly, if you look carefully, these images give a tantalising glimpse of a couple of extra details on the base.  For example, at the back of the base there is a raised, grey-coloured area. Many Gallimimus quarries have been raided by illegal fossil collectors.  These poachers damage fossils in their haste to extract as many bones as they can before the alarm is raised.

In one Gallimimus quarry palaeontologists discovered an isolated right foot. It probably had been part of a much more complete specimen, but the site was raided by poachers and most of the fossil material had been removed.  In addition, three-toed Gallimimus tracks were found.  These tracks were of different sizes.  This indicates that juveniles as well as adults left their prints.

The Gallimimus base could show these tracks and the fossil foot bone.  These images show a prototype model, it is not attached to the base but has been stuck to it with blu tack.  We expect the production figure to be firmly attached to the base.

Details of the Gallimimus base.

The model’s base shows some amazing details. There is a Gallimimus foot bone and Gallimimus tracks.

Thank You CollectA!

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Thank you CollectA!  It’s great to have a model of the largest ornithomimid known to science.  If the base includes tracks and a foot bone it demonstrates that CollectA have paid attention to the fossil record.  If the foot bone is present, then in a subtle way the manufacturer is raising awareness about the problem of poaching fossils.”

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model.

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model. The model measures around 15 cm long, so based on a 6-metre-long adult Gallimimus, this figure is in approximately 1:40 scale.

To paraphrase a line from the 1993 movie “Jurassic Park” – Gallimimus is flocking your way – sometime next year.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

21 11, 2024

Excellent Review for Everything Dinosaur

By |2024-11-24T10:12:58+00:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Another day, and another top Feefo review for Everything Dinosaur.  The company has received over three and a half thousand Feefo reviews along with thousands of reviews on the company’s own website.  Everything Dinosaur has hundreds of 5-star Google reviews too. A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company stated that it was great to receive another 5-star customer review.

5-star customer review.

Another 5-star Feefo review for Everything Dinosaur. In this instance, the review was supplied by one of our many customers in Australia.  Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

To see the customer reviews on the Feefo website: Everything Dinosaur on Feefo.

The Importance of a 5-star Customer Review

Receiving numerous 5-star customer reviews can significantly enhance a mail order company’s reputation. Every positive review provides a powerful endorsement.  Reviews help to build trust with potential buyers.  When website visitors see a multitude of 5-star customer reviews, they feel more confident in their decision to shop.  Genuine customer reviews often lead to increased conversion rates and higher sales.

In this case, this review was from one of the many customers that Everything Dinosaur has in Australia.

The reviewer wrote:

“Multiple emails ensuring my order’s purchase and delivery. The package was well taken care of, and it was absolutely exhilarating opening the box.”

Mike from Everything Dinosaur thanked the reviewer for their kind words and added:

“We have said how grateful we are for the lovely review on the Feefo website.  It is always a pleasure to receive feedback from one of our many customers in Australia.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

20 11, 2024

Helpful Advice – Last Recommended Posting Dates for the Festive Season (2024)

By |2024-11-23T06:46:38+00:00November 20th, 2024|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

At Everything Dinosaur, we are keen to help our customers.  The holiday season is nearly here, and we want to help you ensure your dinosaur gifts arrive on time for the festivities. If you want your prehistoric animal gifts to arrive in plenty of time, it is crucial to plan ahead.  Here are some essential tips for UK customers regarding last recommended posting dates.  In addition, we have provided a helpful table from Royal Mail.  It lists the last recommended posting dates from the UK to destinations overseas.

Royal Mail last recommended posting dates for Christmas 2024

We suggest that customers allow plenty of time for posting. Please order early so that we can pack and despatch items to give them plenty of time to reach their destination. This is particularly important for parcels being sent overseas. Table credit: Royal Mail.

Table credit: Royal Mail

The table (above) provides helpful information.  For example, the last recommended date for UK parcels sent out by second class is Wednesday December the 18th.  The last recommended posting date for a parcel to New Zealand is Tuesday 3rd of December.  It is time to get your skates on!

For additional information and advice, you are welcome to email us: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

Royal Mail Last Recommended Posting Dates

Please keep in mind that during the holiday rush, postal services can get extremely busy.  It is wise to place your orders as early as possible to avoid any last-minute stress.

Keep in mind that during the holiday rush, postal services can get busy. It’s wise to place your orders as early as possible to avoid any last-minute stress. Always check the last recommended posting dates for your chosen delivery method. For the holiday season, aim to send gifts at least a week in advance, especially for standard shipping, to accommodate any potential delays.

At Everything Dinosaur, we are working seven days a week to ensure parcels are despatched promptly.

For dinosaur toys and gifts: Dinosaur Toys and Gifts.

19 11, 2024

Unlock Your Potential: Transformative Digital Training for Small Businesses

By |2024-11-22T14:43:46+00:00November 19th, 2024|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Participating in a digital training programme tailored to the needs of small businesses has helped Everything Dinosaur learn more about the use of AI.  Team members have been working with Digital Cheshire and learning about some of the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help small companies.  It’s not all one way.  For example, Sue agreed to be a speaker and panel member at a recent training seminar.  It’s one of the ways that we try to help other businesses.  In addition, we provided an article detailing the support to businesses provided by Digital Cheshire and their partners.  The article has been posted up on Digital Cheshire’s website.

Why Does Digital Training Matter?

It is important for small businesses to develop the appropriate skills.  For example, learning how digital marketing can help them expand and attract new customers.  Furthermore, social media can be used to connect with and inform both customers and potential customers.  It is also important to have an optimised and fully functioning website.  The Everything Dinosaur website is safe and secure.  Moreover, it has been optimised to support customers who access it via a mobile phone as well as other devices.

The Everything Dinosaur website (November 2024).

Having a fully optimised and secure website is exceptionally important. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Meeting and networking with other business owners also helps.  Delegates at the training courses can pick up tips and receive advice.  Participants can learn from each other’s experiences.  For example, Mike from Everything Dinosaur has been mentoring several local businesses as part of an initiative entitled “The Board That You Cannot Afford”.

How Have Businesses Changed Since the Training

Real, tangible developments have been delivered.  We have heard how the effective use of social media has helped small firms.  Updates to the websites have led to improvements in mobile responsiveness and an enhanced user experience.  In addition, more companies are feeling confident about using AI, and delegates have been able to expand their networks.

We try to encourage people to learn new skills.  To invest in themselves and their teams.  Developing new skills and embracing change is vital in competitive, ever-changing environments.

Hopefully, the advice that Sue and Mike have provided has helped.  Furthermore, Sue’s participation on an advisory panel and speaking at events has helped to encourage other would-be entrepreneurs.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

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