The awards are the ultimate recognition for UK businesses that are making waves in innovation, international trade and more. Find out how to apply today.

Lunch and Learn: How to apply for the King's Awards for Enterprise

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 is the ultimate recognition for UK businesses that are making waves in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and social mobility. The awards open for applications on 6 May.

In this Lunch and Learn, Cate Hilton, strategic comms and digital lead for the King's Awards, explains who's eligible to apply, how to apply, and where to find further information if you decide to make an application.

You'll also hear what receiving this prestigious business award has meant to previous recipients Catherine Dodd and Dhruvin Patel.

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I’ve worked in marketing for over 20 years, and I love it! No two days are the same and it’s this variety that makes marketing so special for me.
The last company I worked for, Constant Contact, gave me the opportunity to work with 100s of small businesses across the UK. It was the best nearly four years I’ve had in a job! The business owners I met were (and still are) incredible. You could say I was bitten by the small business bug.
In 2016, I was made redundant. I knew I still wanted to work with micro businesses, so when my husband said I should start my own business, I didn’t need a huge amount of convincing. After all, I loved sharing email marketing tips with small business owners, and this way, I could do it all the time. How could I not love that?
Something that has made running my business easier is tech. And not just for marketing. I’m a big advocate for using technology to streamline what I do. Given I’m the only person in my business, anything that makes my life easier is a win in my books. Here’s some of the tech that powers my business:
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<li>Accounting – I use an online tool that helps me keep track of what I’m spending, generate invoices (and automate sending them), as well as doing my expenses.</li>
<li>Payments – clients that pay me a set amount each month do so by direct debit. I use GoCardless to help me do this. I also use Stripe to help those who want to pay by credit card. It all gets automatically reconciled in my accounting app!</li>
<li>Design – I’m a BIG fan of Canva. I’ve been using it almost as long as I’ve been running my business. Anything is possible in Canva for those of us not blessed with design skills!</li>
<li>Industry knowledge – I have Google Alerts set up so I can keep up with trends in email marketing and the small business world. I also get alerts if I or my business are mentioned anywhere online.</li>
<li>Email marketing – where would I be without it? I use <a href=&apos;https://www.constantcontact.com/partner-offer?pn=marketingbyminal&intent=try&plantype=better&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Constant Contact</a> for sending all my emails – my regular newsletter as well as my automations. It has a bunch of other digital tools too.</li>
<li>AI – OMG, how much time am I saving using AI? Around 4-5 hours a WEEK! That’s right, it’s a massive game-changer. I use ChatGPT.</li>
<li>My mobile – mustn’t forget this! I’m never without it. It helps me run my business when I’m not at my desk.</li>
</ul>
Now, if you struggle with getting your email marketing done, I’d love to hear from you. You didn’t start your business to become an email marketing expert. You do what you do because you love it. I want to help you figure out the email marketing stuff so that you can make money! It’s as simple as that. When you succeed, so do I. Plus, I get a warm glow knowing I helped you. Get in touch and tell me about your email marketing struggles!

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I have experience of working with some of the world&apos;s most renowned brands. I&apos;ve led the social strategy and increased the digital footprint of businesses like Mars, Ineos Grenadier, Seagate, Arla Dairy, Capri-Sun, Warner Bros Discovery, and many more. I&apos;ve navigated the ever-evolving digital landscape, consistently driving exceptional results and achieving measurable success for my clients across all social channels.
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Leveraging my experience, data-driven insights, and market trends, I craft bespoke strategies that align with your brand&apos;s unique identity and goals. Whether it&apos;s increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, or boosting sales, I devise roadmaps that ensure your social media presence is achieving your wider marketing and business objectives. From channel audits to crafting compelling social media campaigns that generate buzz and engagement, I can take your social media channels to the next level!

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