2,976,245 businesses in Britain have no employees

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We're big data geeks at Enterprise Nation and love a good stat! Every now and then the government releases interesting figures and this week we spotted some data from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills showing company size by employees and turnover.

A massive 2,976,245 companies have no employees whatsoever, a statistic that shows just how much of a big deal micro businesses are in the UK economy and indeed the Enterprise Nation membership!

Rather than taking on staff and renting expensive property, small business owners are outsourcing to experts and running businesses from home. As our founder Emma Jones says, do what you do best and outsource the rest!

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<p>I'm a <a href='http://www.danmartinuk.com'>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I have 18 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from billionaires like Sir Richard Branson to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I've worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company's blog and social media. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community and have strong connections to major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 50 events; from intimate meet-ups to conferences with an audience of hundreds including events for international brands like Facebook and Xero. I'm also a big fan of podcasts having hosted Enterprise Nation's Small Business Sessions as well as lots of online events including Facebook Live interviews, webinars and three live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.</p>

<p>I'm here to help. I'm volunteering free advice calls of up to an hour as part of the Recovery Advice for Business scheme, over the next 6 months. Please get in touch to see how I can help your business.&nbsp;</p>

Freelance content creator & event host

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&lt;p&gt;I am a &lt;b&gt;C&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;hartered Accountant&lt;/b&gt;, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than &lt;b&gt;15 years of experience&lt;/b&gt; in working with small and medium-sized enterprises.&lt;br /&gt;
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Having worked with business owners ranging from one-man start-ups to large companies requiring a different level of services, I have developed a passion for the profession and I am driven by the success of my clients.&lt;br /&gt;
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I have spent many years in business working at boardroom level, holding various positions before being motivated to start my own practice, Makesworth Accountants, where I have blended my technical skills in accounting and tax with my business skills derived from my time in the industry.&lt;br /&gt;
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I have embraced the changing times and technologies and strongly agree that accountants are moving from being number crunchers to being reliable and trusted advisors. Throughout this process, Makesworth has been able to secure various affiliations and awards.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My objective is to add value to my clients’ businesses through the application of my extensive experience and knowledge in accounting, tax, HMRC investigations, business start-ups, and much more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You can expect us to provide expert solutions for your business needs no matter what business model you have. You will receive a cost-effective service and a free initial consultation.&lt;/p&gt;

Chartered Accountant

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I am helping to build a new breed of business. My mission is to help to build a working world where balancing profit and purpose is just business as usual.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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As my step-children enter the world of work over the next few years, I am embarrassed about what they will find.&lt;br /&gt;
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The world in which they operate is diverse, inclusive and feels equal, but they will join a working world where this is still not the case. As a female, my step-daughter, Anna will still be disadvantaged in the workplace. They both will likely experience archaic work practices that are out of line with their desire for flexibility and belonging.&lt;br /&gt;
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As they look at the natural world around them, they want to take action to reverse the damage being done. They will, however, find an industrial world still talking about action but not willing to make changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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When they look at how companies are managed, they will often find that profit comes ahead of the impact on society and community. For their generation, these values are more important than wealth or material goods.&lt;br /&gt;
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With a career spanning the corporate and SME worlds, I am in the privileged position to be able to help business owners and leaders build businesses that are sustainable both from a profit and society perspective. The two are not mutually exclusive and I am out to prove it. Even more than that, I am out to help make it happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I help startups, emerging businesses, and established companies in the following ways:&lt;br /&gt;
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?? FREE business assessment tool you can complete in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee&lt;br /&gt;
?? Workshops and programmes to help support people to take action in their own business&lt;br /&gt;
?? Hands-on support and implementation support for companies getting started on their B Corp journey and building it into their business strategy.

Online Workshop: Introduction to B Corp for owners of small and micro businesses

&lt;p&gt;Have you heard of B Corporation or B Corp but assume it is only suited to large, corporate organisations? Do you have aspirations to build a business which has a positive impact on the world but unsure how to go about it? If so then this session is just what you need to get started.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;B Corp is the world leading accreditation for &amp;#39;good for the world&amp;#39; businesses. Examining all aspects of your business it provides a framework of what best practi

2,976,245 businesses in Britain have no employees

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