Small business minister Paul Scully and three start-up founders discuss government support for start-ups and tips for starting and running a business.

Lunch and Learn: Top tips from the small business minister

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In this Lunch and Learn, we were joined by Paul Scully MP, former business owner and minister for small business, as well as three founders who have benefited from 

The panel discussed the government support available for start-ups as well as top tips for starting and running your own business.

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The panel discusses what government support is available for start-ups and new small businesses.

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I’m Clare, the founder and director of UK Ducks In A Row Ltd.
Before I launched my virtual assistance business during the global pandemic I knew that there were opportunities in the virtual world. However, I totally underestimated just how much demand there would be for these types of services.
In 2020 I set up Clare Lucas Real Business Solutions, offering virtual assistance to business owners. Within a year I was working at full capacity and quickly realised that I needed to grow a team. So I did. I’ve grown a team of amazingly talented individuals whose skill sets complement mine.
Clare Lucas Real Business Solutions morphed into much more than a traditional virtual assistance business that many think of as, well, admin. I’ve been able to utilise my project, business, and event management skills and now run a monthly membership for start ups.
We now don’t work solely with businesses. We work with businesses, charities, CIC’s and film productions.
The business organically evolved and after strategy and planning sessions UK Ducks In A Row was born.
Why Ducks In A Row?
Because we help you get your ducks in a row no matter what organisation you work for. We help get processes, procedures, and admin streamlined. We get your ducks in a row to make planning, projects, and events run smoothly.
My business has been through a period of rapid growth which is why I and the team are so well-equipped to assist and support businesses with their growth. It&apos;s this reason that The Productivity Club was born.
We are outsourcing specialists for all of your projects, events, business, and administration needs. We call upon excellent partners in our network for service areas we don’t offer in-house. If you are looking for a videographer, photographer, digital expert, outsourced HR specialist, business finance, or something else, we’ve got you covered.
<h4>We make outsourcing easy.</h4>

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Hello, I am passionate about building businesses and have been running my own for over 40 years. I started my first enterprise whilst at school operating a successful window cleaning round during the holidays. 

I then spent 20 years building a very successful transport business, which I also started from scratch. 

I set up my consultancy business in 2001 after selling my company and have since helped many small and medium sized businesses grow and develop and would love to help you do the same

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If you have a great idea, product or service which you would like to turn, or have turned into a business then this one-on-one program is for you. Whatever stage you are at, this program can help make sure you are on the right track. 

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Hi, I&apos;m Helen, Founder and Director of Impact People Consulting.
I started Impact in August 2023 after 18 years in HR, working in a variety of organisations from tech startups through to global financial institutions.
The one constant in my career has been my people-centric approach and this is why I started Impact.
I support Micro and Small businesses achieve their objectives through the power of their people.
I offer services to include Talent Acquisition &amp; Employer Branding, Employee Engagement &amp; Organisation Culture, HR policies, processes &amp; strategies, and Organisation Design.

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Helen Todd

Hi, I&apos;m Helen, Founder and Director of Impact People Consulting.
I started Impact in August 2023 after 18 years in HR, working in a variety of organisations from tech startups through to global financial institutions.
The one constant in my career has been my people-centric approach and this is why I started Impact.
I support Micro and Small businesses achieve their objectives through the power of their people.
I offer services to include Talent Acquisition &a

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