Tag archives for Damien Pestell
Brewing up a Storm
Damien Pestell meets the Brewing Brothers, Ned and Charlie Braxton, to find out about their business ventures which have culminated in the new Brewery Tap Room on the Ridge. Some…
New companies make good
Damien Pestell, owner of Be Your Business brings news of a local business expanding, the launch of a mobile shoe shop for kids and how a local company is using…
Natural connections
Damien Pestell, from Be Your Business meets Luke from Project Rewild and finds out how he found his true nature. I grew up in the 1980’s in the heart…
Journey to Freedom
Damien Pestell, meets Tim from The Bavard Bar and finds out about his journey from the courtroom to the stage and his search for freedom. Those who have been to…
The Return of Provenance
Damien Pestell, owner and founder of Be Your Business, reflects on the return of provenance and meets Vedat Demiralp from Coban rugs, perhaps a role model for future business. When…
New ways of working
By Damien Pestell During the 18th century the Industrial revolution changed the world, bringing wholesale changes, both economic and social. A huge, life-altering upheaval for those who lived through it.…
New Creative Ventures
Damien Pestell, owner and founder of Be Your Business, meets four people who have started new creative businesses in Hastings. Since I moved to Hastings I have been struck by…
The Green, Green Shoots of Lockdown
Damien Pestell, owner and founder of ‘Be Your Business’ meets three local businesses which started up during the time of coronavirus. I read a wondrous story last week that warmed…








