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Research out a week earlier from Lloyds (the 

It amazes me, in an age when it's so easy to get a free or low-cost website, and 'go global', that all small businesses aren't grasping the online opportunity with both arms.

But the situation and stats have been laid bare. So it's a case of looking for solutions to encourage more people to get online and to support existing online traders to grow.

Enterprise Nation is playing its part. From next month, we host a series of five free 

, with support from Microsoft and UPS. In attending from the start, you'll be taken through a step-by-step process of how to get online - and scale up your online business. The 

 is filled with practical experts and proven entrepreneurs.

Following the events, we plan to do more - providing businesses with quality content, highlighting case studies of successful online businesses, developing starter package bundles and offering access, via our 

, to digital experts who can help you embrace the web.

The online opportunities are clear. There are 1.2 billon potential customers online, across the globe - and the UK is the most active e-commerce market in Europe.

Convinced of the case? Here are actions you can take today.

It is time every business in Britain looked at how to go and grow online. Your business and the economy will benefit!

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&lt;p&gt;Hello, I'm Amanda, Enterprise Nation's&amp;nbsp;adviser community manager. I oversee communications, content and events for our active and collaborative adviser community. I'm here to help our members make the most of opportunities and ensure we're constantly improving what we offer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Previously, I've worked across a range of professional services industries specialising in diversity and inclusion and&amp;nbsp;corporate culture. I founded&amp;nbsp;an award-winning corporate&amp;nbsp;D&amp;amp;I&amp;nbsp;initiative&amp;nbsp;and led community strategies for a global board-level women’s network.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;An aspiring writer and storyteller. My&amp;nbsp;roots are from Wisconsin but I have lived in the UK for over 11 years. I enjoy&amp;nbsp;going to gigs, fitness, camping, and&amp;nbsp;far away places.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;I'm the founder of The Digital Index, a data focused consultancy offering small business data support. As a data and insights analyst with 6+ years experience I have seen that small busines&amp;nbsp;are sitting on huge potential with their data and I want to help with easy, simple data analysis so small business can make the best business decisions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Because every small business has the potential to make smart data-driven decisions that ensure you save money, exceed goals and save time.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have strong expertise in data collection, analysis, visualisation and insights, spanning across all sectors. I can help businesses at any stage, from those starting out that&amp;nbsp;have no idea where to begin with data, to those who already have their data pot, but aren't quite sure what to do with it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;You will have a magnificent, stand out&amp;nbsp;brand identity and brand handbook to keep it that way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What you cover&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;What is a brand identity?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;How to tell your story.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What are the most important elements of branding?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;How to create your brand identity.&lt;/li&gt;
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