Enterprise Nation Partners 2012

Enterprise Nation is delighted to welcome a number of partners on board for 2012. Please meet the partners below and see how they are making a commitment to help you start and grow a business:

Alibaba
Alibaba is the global leader in e-commerce for small businesses, and is committed to supporting entrepreneurs throughout the world. Last year, Alibaba partnered with Enterprise Nation to host a week long schedule of online and live Go Global events dedicated to taking your business to the world.www.alibaba.com
AXA
AXA Business Insurance is a keen supporter of Enterprise Nation and small business in the UK. In 2011, AXA launched a website for small business insurance to recognise the needs of small business owners, many of whom have more than one profession and/or skill! This year, AXA continues to support Enterprise Nation and the small business community with blog posts, videos and an exclusive offer in the new look StartUp Kit.www.business.axainsurance.com AXA business insurance logo
Blackberry
Blackberry is one of the most popular smart phone makers in the world. In 2012, Blackberry will support our popular Blackberry Business Bites series of books, which offer practical support to small businesses on a variety of topics, including social media, finance, sales and PR.www.blackberry.co.uk
DHL
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry, and is committed to helping businesses Go Global at speed and with full support. This year, DHL is supporting the monthly Go Global Workshops at the O2 Workshop in London, with export adviser Dave Knight leading one of the sessions.www.dhl.co.uk
Elance
Elance is an online global talent platform that offers instant access to over one million independent workers meaning start-ups and small businesses can find the PR specialists, social media experts, accountants and web designers they need to start and grow a business. In 2012 Elance has partnered with Enterprise Nation to offer over $100,000 worth of Elance credits in what is a significant aspect of Elance expansion into Europe. www.elance.com
Facebook
Facebook is the most popular social networking site in the world. In 2012, Enterprise Nation formed a partnership with the social networking giant to produce a Guide on how to start and grow a business on Facebook with tips and techniques on how to engage customers, increase sales and grow the businesses.www.facebook.com
FreeAgent
FreeAgent is one of the top online accounting systems available to start-ups, small businesses and freelancers both in the UK and overseas. FreeAgent has partnered with Enterprise Nation to provide answers to your accounting and finance questions, extend a special offer in the StartUp Kit, and to be available in person at a number of workshops and events across 2012.www.freeagent.com FreeAgent Logo
Hertz
Hertz is the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operating from over 7,700 locations in 145 countries. Hertz has formed a partnership with Enterprise Nation and will be featuring in the new look StartUp Kit, as well as our forthcoming Workshop Wednesday series.www.hertz.co.uk
HP
HP is an international information technology company providing products, technologies, software, solutions and services to customers around the world. HP has made a strong commitment to small business in 2012 and will be working with Enterprise Nation to increase the number of small businesses in the HP supply chain and ensure business owners get the tech help they need to operate effectively.www.hp.com
Intuit
Intuit offers accounting software and services to help small businesses in the UK. In 2012, Intuit is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer funds to small businesses via Fund101.

www.intuit.co.uk

PayPal
PayPal offers a safer, faster and more secure way to pay online, and is accepted on thousands of websites, from leading brands to small independent retailers. PayPal is partnering with Enterprise Nation by providing support for Fund101, offering advice via Go Global Workshops and offers in the online StartUp Kit.www.paypal.co.uk
Regus
Started by British entrepreneur, Mark Dixon, Regus is now the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace. With 1,200 locations in 550 cities and 91 countries, Regus offers small businesses a real or virtual office presence, no matter where they’re trading! This year, Regus is supporting the monthly Go Global Workshops and online content on the topic of how to create a professional image and work flexibly.www.regus.co.uk
Telenomics Ltd.
Telenomics Ltd. run the O2 Workshop on Tottenham Court Road in London along with O2. The Workshop is a one-stop-shop offering free workspace for 75 people, as well as four private meeting spaces, a seminar room and a board-room, plus three O2 gurus to answer any questions or queries you may have. Telenomics supports Enterprise Nation by hosting StartUp Saturdays, Go Global and Workshop Wednesday’s in the Workshop space.www.mediacentre.o2.co.uk/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=819&NewsAreaID=2 O2 Logo