Small business local meet-up: Dorset

Are you an existing or budding small business owner in Dorset? Want to grow your network in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment?

Enterprise Nation's local meet-ups bring together founders from all sectors to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another.

Running a small business needn't be lonely. Register now for your next local meet-up.

Hosted by your Local Leader: Simon Rigby

About Simon

Simon is an experienced entrepreneur, a business mentor and the founder of SME Assistance, with over 40 years of hands-on experience starting, scaling and successfully exiting multiple businesses.

Throughout his career, Simon has built and managed ventures across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail and e-commerce.

Notably, he grew a mail-order and online office supplies business from scratch to £1 million turnover, handling thousands of weekly orders while navigating economic challenges and rapid technological change.

Following the sale of his business, Simon now dedicates his time to coaching, advising and mentoring small and medium-sized enterprises, with a particular focus on e-commerce and practical growth strategies.

His approach is grounded in real-world experience, offering straightforward, actionable advice that business owners can implement immediately to improve performance and profitability.

About Enterprise Nation

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