In this Lunch and Learn, Clive Reffell explains what crowdfunding is, the different types available, and how to use crowdfunding to grow your business.

Lunch and Learn: A guide to crowdfunding

Webinar

In this Lunch and Learn, independent crowdfunding adviser 

 provides an introduction of what crowdfunding is, explains the different types of crowdfunding, and tells you how you can use this source of finance to grow your business.

Clive has enjoyed a life-long career in various aspects of marketing that he now uses to provide a wealth of transferable knowledge and experience to small businesses.

Enterprise Nation is the UK's most active small business network, helping thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business.

to get everything you need to start and grow your small business, in one place.

Watch previous Lunch and Learns from our library of webinars

Find out what crowdfunding is and how you can use this source of finance to grow your small business.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance journalist and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s news reporter and Bristol Local Leader.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;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&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

HMRC warns self-employed over rise in scam tax refund offers

HMRC responded to 207,800 referrals from the public of suspicious contact in the year to January.

I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 19 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

Accountancy, Taxation and Business Advisory Services in the UK

If you operate in one of those businesses that invests a lot of time &amp; money in lead generation and then have little in place to follow those conversations through - we need to talk.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Getting the balance right between sales and marketing is possibly one of the biggest challenges businesses face.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the one hand, marketers are frustrated that their efforts go to waste when sales do not respond to their leads quickly enough.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the other, sales are frustrated when marketing hands over opportunities that are not sufficiently qualified for the conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Whether you&apos;re fortunate enough to have internal marketing resources or use external agencies, what constitutes a sales-ready opportunity may differ greatly from company to company.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

I work with businesses to ensure that their sales and marketing efforts are aligned so that opportunities stand a better chance of converting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

This requires having the systems, processes, and collateral in place to enable it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

My method is based on the provision of:&nbsp;
?? Sales Foundations&nbsp;
?? Lead Qualification Framework&nbsp;
?? Sales &amp; Marketing Alignment&nbsp;
?? Sales Conversion Enablement&nbsp;
?? Customer Success Delivery&nbsp;&nbsp;

When combined they provide a solid basis for revenue growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the most part, I love working with scaling businesses that are in the process of building sales and marketing teams to reach their next business growth milestone. There is little structure in place but together we will build you one.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Let&apos;s do this!

Feel free to check out my LinkedIn Profile for further information about me and my work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sianthomassales

Founder

Lead Generation

Prospecting is one of the greatest challenges anyone in business faces. It&apos;s no one&apos;s favourite activity yet it is the lifeblood of any business. 

Without a healthy pipeline of leads a business&apos;s ability to grow stalls and often those in charge often do not make the best decisions on how to progress.

Let us help you with this. Our lead generation packages will get you on the way to engaging with more prospects to develop your pipeline and convert more customers.

Interested? The

<ins>Welcome the the future of Intellectual Property Management</ins>
Hey, I&apos;m, Azhar...Az (Director of Brand Innovation)...and we are changing the game in the world of Intellectual Property (IP) and the provision of brand legal services such as trade mark, domain name, design registration whilst strengthening investment and funding opportunities.&nbsp;
At the heart of our mission at Abion is a revolutionary approach to trademark and domain name management, perfect for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the new era of IP with confidence and innovation in one place without hidden costs or unexpected legal bills.
Having spent 15 years in law firms, it was time for something new and we decided to transcend traditional legal boundaries, bringing to the table a unique blend of technology-driven solutions. We are not just IP experts; we are the pioneers of BrandTech - a disruptive approach that replaces outdated hourly rate legal models with dynamic, client-focused strategies as TRUE extension of your business making all IP self-managable using our Abion Core Platform <a href=&apos;www.abion.com&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>www.abion.com</a>.&nbsp;
This modern methodology is tailor-made for those who seek to protect and strengthen their brands, investments, and partnerships in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
We offer bespoke solutions for trademark registration and domain name protection. We use cutting-edge technologies like blockchain management and live integrable data that ensures your IP assets are agile, responsive, and well-protected against emerging challenges.
Our approach is particularly suited for clients who value efficiency, innovation, cost-control and strategic foresight. By leveraging BrandTech we can offer models that suit any business from subscription, self-pay to financing of any IP project.&nbsp;
We are recognised in the Legal 500, World Trade Mark Review 1000, and listed as MIP - IP Stars.&nbsp;
Having created some of the tools and methods myself, and now being part of a 140 strong team, over 14 countries with 16 offies - our new approach to handling trade marks, domain names and all IP rights HAS found its home.&nbsp;
Choosing us means partnering with BrandTech and taking the leap into the new age of legal services. We want to help you transform your businesses as we are dedicated to transforming the IP industry.&nbsp;
Step into the future of IP management with Azhar. Protect, enhance, and revolutionise your trademarks and domain names with a true disruptor in the field.&nbsp;
Let Abion&apos;s BrandTech approach be the cornerstone of your IP strategy, setting you apart in our new world.

Director of Brand Innovation

Azhar Sadique

<ins>Welcome the the future of Intellectual Property Management</ins>
Hey, I&apos;m, Azhar...Az (Director of Brand Innovation)...and we are changing the game in the world of Intellectual Property (IP) and the provision of brand legal services such as trade mark, domain name, design registration whilst strengthening investment and funding opportunities.&nbsp;
At the heart of our mission at Abion is a revolutionary approach to trademark and domain name man

Lunch and Learn: A guide to crowdfunding

About Enterprise Nation

You might also like…

Get business support right to your inbox