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Enterprise Nation’s daily Lunch and Learn webinars are consistently popular sources of information and inspiration for our small business community.

Over the last 12 months, we’ve been treated to Lunch and Learns covering every topic under the sun, all of which presented by experts in their field.

 Be sure to check out future webinars and re-watch old ones right here.

Enjoy some of the most popular Lunch and Learns below. If you’re a small business expert interested in hosting a session, 

Lynne Kennedy: How to generate sales in 2021

Lynne’s Lunch and Learn has beauty in its simplicity. All small businesses want to make sales, which is why sitting down and listening to an expert such as Lynne share her expertise and encounters of growing business sales is a must!

With over 20 years of experience supporting SME owners, Lynne’s advice will no doubt hold water for 2022 and beyond.

Joanna Michaels: How to improve your LinkedIn presence

, talks LinkedIn and how to improve your presence on the platform.

LinkedIn can be a key for your small business’ digital marketing strategy, building your connections and getting your brand in front of the right audience.

Simon Squibb: How to build a successful brand

Simon is an entrepreneur, investor, mentor, founder and chief purpose officer at 

 He has also started 17 companies, invested in over 60 start-ups and has mentored hundreds of founders. 

Therefore, it’s little surprise that his Lunch and Learn, focused entirely on brand building, was so popular with the Enterprise Nation community.

Monika Varzinskaite: Google AdWords for small business beginners

Google Ads can be really effective in boosting traffic and sales for your small business, which Monika talks through in this session.

As a PPC specialist, Monika’s insights aren’t to be missed, particularly when untangling the potentially tricky topic of Google Ads.

Martha Keith: How to grow your small business brand on Instagram

Finally, we have Martha’s Lunch and Learn, which helps small business owners harness the power of Instagram.

, we hear how Martha grew a following of over 50,000 through strategy, use of software and adaptation.

Are you an Enterprise Nation adviser keen to present a Lunch and Learn of your own? 

Best of 2021 lunch and learns

Best of 2021: The top Enterprise Nation Lunch and Learns

Enterprise Nation Lunch and Learns have gone from strength-to-strength! See the very best of our daily webinars run by the experts. 

The top Enterprise Nation Lunch and Learns

Enterprise Nation Lunch and Learns have gone from strength-to-strength!

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.

Social Media Coach

Lunch and Learn: Get started with Facebook Business Suite

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I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 15 years of experience in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.

Chartered Accountant

Accountancy, Taxation and Business Advisory

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&lt;p&gt;During 2010, Mary got tired of hearing about so-called ‘Social Media experts’ offering their services to companies as experts for vast sums of money.&amp;nbsp; These ‘experts’ often only had 10 followers and were learning on the job, but they could “talk the talk”.&amp;nbsp; Mary established the first accredited Social Media qualification – the ITQ in Social Media – &amp;nbsp;in 2011 for people to learn how to use Social Media properly and to have a qualification to provide integrity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In 2011 / 12, Mary worked with City &amp;amp; Guilds to launch a new Social Media diploma – launched in May 2012.&amp;nbsp; During 2012, Mary worked with The Digital Youth Academy to create the learning materials for the Social Digital Apprenticeship.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;On an on-going basis, Mary works with businesses and individuals to provide flexible training courses in Social Media or Microsoft Office.&amp;nbsp; Mary has been in the IT industry for over 20 years, in both technical and project management roles. A keen dog walker when not training, she is passionate about what she does and ensures that each person she works with walks away with new and useful skills that will aid them in their day-to-day working life.&lt;/p&gt;

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Social media is a highly cost effective and time efficient method of marketing – but only if done properly. 

Social media offers powerful tools for businesses of all sizes to build their brand, acquire traffic and strengthen social proof.  

Whilst so many businesses recognise the need to have a social media presence they lose interest due to the time and effort involved in maintaining their profiles or lack of instant rewards.

More often than not, if people want to find out about a company, t

Jamie has a wealth of experience in starting a business, through to the sale of the business, and everything in-between.
After successfully starting a business with no money in 2002 and only wanting to earn a modest wage between them, Jamie and his partner went on to sell their business 19 years later for a multi-million-pound figure.
Jamie speaks from genuine, real-world experience, and has no business degrees, just a lot of business experience that works. Jamie is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Zero to Exit Ltd can help businesses with the following:
<ul>
<li>Business coaching.</li>
<li>Business strategy.</li>
<li>Customer service excellence.</li>
<li>Digital marketing, such as social media, cost per click (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) etc.</li>
<li>Event planning, such as product launches, preparing for exhibitions.</li>
<li>Exit strategy – the basics all business owners should know from the start.</li>
<li>Recruitment of staff and retaining staff.</li>
</ul>
If you like the idea of working with an adviser with a proven track record and a down to earth approach to business, please do get in touch to arrange a 20-minute discovery call.

Co-Founder & Business Coach

Jamie Christoforou FCIM

Jamie has a wealth of experience in starting a business, through to the sale of the business, and everything in-between.
After successfully starting a business with no money in 2002 and only wanting to earn a modest wage between them, Jamie and his partner went on to sell their business 19 years later for a multi-million-pound figure.
Jamie speaks from genuine, real-world experience, and has no business degrees, just a lot of business experience that works. Jamie is also a Fello