Enterprise Nation

Since its inception in 2005, Enterprise Nation has supported countless individuals in launching and expanding their businesses. Under the leadership of founder Emma Jones MBE, it has become the most engaged community for small businesses in the UK and a prominent advocate for their interests. By becoming a part of Enterprise Nation, you will connect with a network of over 70,000 entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry specialists.

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Abracadabra: Unleashing the magic of local

2 months ago | enterprisenation.com | Rebecca Thomson

In a rapidly globalising world, the power of local engagement is often underestimated. While technology connects us globally, people crave genuine, nostalgic interactions that foster a sense of belonging. Research shows that more favourably when they support local causes, highlighting a shift towards valuing community-focused brands. Imagine strolling through your town and encountering a local bookshop supporting the local football team or a café that led a community clean-up.
Advisers of the Month: UK's top 10 small business advisers (2024)

Dec 10, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Amanda Peters

Congratulations to our Advisers of the Month for December, the Enterprise Nation Adviser Awards 2024 winners. Now in its eighth year, the awards, in association with Constant Contact, celebrates the unsung heroes whose professional advice behind the scenes has helped shape the future of some of the UK's most successful small businesses, helping them with everything from strategy to overseas trade.
Autumn Budget 2024: What small businesses need to know

Oct 30, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced her 2024 Autumn Budget, to which a panel of small business owners and experts reacted live. Here's everything small business owners need to know about the announcements. Employers' National InsuranceFrom April 2025, Employers' National Insurance contributions will increase by 1.2 percentage points to 15%. The secondary threshold, the point at which employers start paying National Insurance on an worker's salary, will be cut from £9,100 a year to £5,000.
Kat Pither: The founder who turned using yoga to boost mental health into a successful business - Small Business Sessions podcast (S7E6)

Oct 28, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

It's time for episode six in series seven of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox. Episode six: Kat Pither, Yogi BareJoining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the sixth episode is Kat Pither, founder of eco-friendly yoga mats and accessories brand Yogi Bare. Kat first got into yoga while in rehab to deal with anxiety, PTSD and addiction.
Wales steelworkers hit by redundancy offered funding to help go self-employed

Oct 24, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

A new fund has opened for steelworkers made redundant after the closure of the blast furnaces at the Tata Steel factory in Port Talbot. The controversial move last month brought an end to traditional steelmaking in the area and the loss of 2,800 jobs. To support affected people and businesses, the government has launched a £13.5m programme and this week, the Employment and Skills Flexible Fund opened for applications.
Employment Rights Bill: How could it impact small and micro businesses?

Oct 23, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

Government analysis of the potential economic impact of its shake-up of employment rights says it could cost businesses up to £5bn a year in total costs, with small companies facing proportionately higher costs. The Employment Rights Bill includes 28 individual reforms, including workers having the right to sick, parental leave, bereavement leave and protection from unfair dismissal from the first day of a job.
Erika Robinson: 'Small businesses have a superpower that big companies don't have' - Small Business Sessions podcast (S7E5)

Oct 22, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

It's time for episode five in series seven of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox.
Grant schemes launched for rural micro businesses in Northern Ireland and media firms in Wales

Oct 17, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

Three grant schemes have launched with funding available for micro businesses based in Northern Ireland and small businesses delivering products or services for the media sector in Wales. Rural Business Development Grant SchemeThis scheme from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has a total of £1.55 million available. The grants can be used to cover up to 50% of the cost of purchasing capital equipment to support sustainability or growth at Northern Irish rural businesses.
Dhruvin Patel: The founder who turned down a Dragons' Den deal but went on to raise £1 million - Small Business Sessions podcast (S704)

Oct 15, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

It's time for episode four in series seven of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox. Episode four: Dhruvin Patel, OcushieldJoining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the fourth episode is Dhruvin Patel, Enterprise Nation member and co-founder of blue light screen eye protector brand Ocushield.
Government launches new industrial strategy: What's in it for small businesses?

Oct 14, 2024 | enterprisenation.com | Dan Martin

The government has begun the process of creating a new industrial strategy aimed at delivering long-term economic growth over the next decade. In a foreward to a new green paper which launches a consultation of businesses, representative groups and others, chancellor Rachel Reeves and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the government wants to create an industrial strategy that "cultivates the right pro-business, pro-worker environment for the UK to soar".