Do what you do best and outsource the rest is a mantra of Enterprise Nation. Focus on your key skills and find other people to fill the gaps.

If you're looking for expert advice, a professional consultant or someone to make your products, there are lots of resources online. Here are some of our favourites.

https://www.enterprisenation.com/goandgrow

, our campaign that encourages more businesses to get online and supports existing internet traders to grow.

https://marketplace.enterprisenation.com/

 is home to more than 12,500 advisers in various sectors including sales, marketing, digital IT, finance, legal and property. They are located across the UK and many are reviewed and rated. If you have a specific project in mind you can also 

https://marketplace.enterprisenation.com/briefs/new

 and wait for advisers to respond with their pitch.

There are many websites which allow you to source freelancers for various projects. They include:

Finding someone with expertise in your industry and a background of growing a successful business can be hugely beneficial.

Networking online with fellow entrepreneurs can lead to new connections and a mentor so use services like the 

https://enterprisenation.com/forums

 (only available to Classic and Adviser members).

You could also try searching and joining groups on professional social network 

http://www.LinkedIn.com

, online coaching and mentoring network 

http://www.horsesmouth.co.uk/

http://www.mentorsme.co.uk/

, a directory of organisations offering business mentors.

If you're looking to source products or get someone to make products for you can use the web to connect with people and companies from all over the world.

http://www.Alibaba.com

 is the world's largest online business-to-business trading platform and is home to hundreds of thousands of suppliers, manufacturers and wholesalers. You could also try 

http://www.indiamart.com/

If you'd like your products made closer to home 

http://www.letsmakeithere.org/

 is a free database for designers, brands and retailers looking for UK manufacturers and Make It British has 

http://makeitbritish.co.uk/directory/british-products/manufacturers/

Go and Grow Online is supported by .COM, Microsoft, BT and Dell. For more tips, details about our events and special offers from our partners, 

http://www.goandgrowonline.com

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Multi-award-winning named as one of the top 40 Digital UK Women to watch 2020, Business Consultant Online Innovation /Technology Enabler, Digital Transformation and, Marketing Specialist. 

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Supporting Global Clients, Katrina Consult’s, Trains/Coaches Agencies, Corporations, and Business owners with her framework process. With features in Forbes, Psychologies Magazine, and The Times, Kat assists clients to build a plan, solution, and strategy, to increase digital business growth, sales and passive income. Supporting and educating you to choose the best technology, create conversion optimised products to and sell via automated sales systems that are the best fit for your Business, skillset, and lifestyle.

After a successful career in Project Management and Marketing, Katrina now Consult’s, Trains, and Coaches Agencies, Corporations, and Business owners with In-House CPD Accredited and certified solutions and strategy to audit and build Automated and active Sales Funnels, Lead Systems and Client Acquisition Funnels.

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I help entrepreneurs automate and organize their back office systems to maximize their time and money.

I help mid-level supervisors build their soft-skills so that they transform into high-level, organisational leaders.

I help scale-ready businesses to design the most profitable and sustainable digital tech solutions and systems.

Support businesses to attract high quality consistent leads and clients they want to attract to achieve their income aspirations and the freedom based lifestyle they truly desire.

I help entrepreneurs create websites that attract customers and convert sales.

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We provide training, workshops, resources, expertise, and consultation support in adopting digital, technology, and innovative methods for business marketing, operations, systems, learning, and operations.

Deasha Waddup from Social Treats has worked in marketing for over 7 years with extensive experience working internationally in corporate environments and in digital marketing agencies before founding Social Treats. 
Deasha is accredited by Facebook as an Associate and now trains small businesses with in-person events as part of the #shemeansbusiness Facebook Initiative in partnership with Enterprise Nation. 
Deasha is an approved ManyChat Agency Partner; in 2019 she was shortlisted for Freelance Social media Manager of the year and in 2020 has become an international best selling author.

Deasha has helped businesses scale to 6 and 7 figures since launching Social Treats in 2016. Using organic social media strategies, she has perfected a system that she now teaches through her coaching programs.

Deasha has experience using messenger bots and lead ads to drive leads for high ticket items in industries spanning from wellness to real estate. She has worked with clients to build webinar funnels, membership funnels and even affiliate marketing funnels all utilising organic strategies.

Deasha enjoys working remotely from any location in the world and believes everyone should have the same freedom and flexibility in their life. That is why she is passionate about helping other mission-driven women to consciously create a life they choose.

If you would like to book a taster session it will be a maximum 20 minute session! This is not a freebie session but more to find out if you would like to join a longer term program that I offer. If you need help right now then a one hour session is your best bet, and can be booked in the services I offer.

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