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Thinking about starting up? Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones shares her top tips on how to launch a business.

Following a degree in Law and Japanese, Emma joined international accounting firm Arthur Andersen, where she worked in London, Leeds and Manchester offices and set up the firm's Inward Investment practice that attracted overseas companies to locate in the UK. 



In 2000, bitten by the dot.com bug, Emma left the firm to start her first business, Techlocate. 

After 15 months, the company was successfully sold to Tenon plc. The experience of starting, growing and selling a business from a home base gave Emma the idea for Enterprise Nation which was launched in 2006 as the home business website. The company has since expanded to become a small business membership community of over 75,000 people who benefit from events and support: online and in person. Enterprise Nation also presents a campaigning voice to government and the media on behalf of its members. 

In 2021, Emma was awarded a CBE for services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Founder

Presentation

She covers the five key points you need to include in a business plan, how to register your company, building a home on the web and more.

Everything you need to start a business in 30 minutes

As Enterprise Nation&apos;s Head of community it&apos;s my job to make sure that you’re getting the most from your membership. If you’re a small business owner I&apos;ll make sure that we’re matching you to the support you need to start and grow your business. For advisers, that means making you aware of every available opportunity to promote your expertise to the rest of the community and connecting you with entrepreneurs that are looking for support.

Working closely with our Platform team, I&apos;ll help ensure that you can easily navigate our website and that your user experience is seamless.&nbsp;

Head of community

Small business owners share their victories

Ten members of the Enterprise Nation community celebrate their small wins.

StartUp 2022

Get excited for the UK’s biggest start-up show of the new year by connecting with fellow attendees – everyone from aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to trusted small business advisers.

Not got your ticket yet? Register at www.enterprisenation.com/startup2021

Are you the owner of an ambitious growing businesses? Do you need more than just an accountant? We help owners build beautiful businesses. A business that gives you time for the things that really matter most to you in life. The reason you went into business in the first place, more freedom and a better quality of life. ?? ??

Chartered Accountant

Business Growth

Business is complex. Are you drowning in information and lacking a clear strategic plan?

We help make it simple by bringing clarity to your business.

We don’t just report on your history. We help you create your own.

Daniel  is a specialist and entrepreneur in the retail and merchanting sector, having set up and successfully run a number of businesses both for himself and for other organisations. He has a wealth of experience in leading small businesses, Management and Operations and loves to give his clients the benefit of his know-how.
Daniel offers a no-obligation business health check and then tailored consultancy services, whether that&apos;s one-to-one sessions or a change programme.
Please get in touch to help you to increase your profits.

Business Consultant

Daniel Sims

Daniel  is a specialist and entrepreneur in the retail and merchanting sector, having set up and successfully run a number of businesses both for himself and for other organisations. He has a wealth of experience in leading small businesses, Management and Operations and loves to give his clients the benefit of his know-how.
Daniel offers a no-obligation business health check and then tailored consultancy services, whether that&apos;s one-to-one sessions or a change programme.
Please get in touc