Business news

Want to grow your business in 2020, but aren’t sure where to start? Catch up on some of our best masterclasses from 2019.

<p>Chris has over a decade of experience writing about small businesses and startups. He runs content agency <a href='https://inkwellagency.co.uk/' target='_self'>Inkwell</a>, which works closely with Enterprise Nation. You can find him on Twitter at <a href='https://twitter.com/CPGoodfellow' target='_self'>@CPGoodfellow</a>.</p>

Staff writer

Enterprise Nation's online masterclasses are designed to provide the advice and skills you need to build a successful business. Each week, an expert dissects common challenges that small business owners face, from finding PR opportunities to identifying international markets.

Want to grow your business in 2020, but aren't sure where to start? Catch up on some of our best masterclasses from 2019.

 is a specialist in procurement and supply chains for the food and drink industry, with a career spanning 20 years.

In this essential masterclass for food and drink businesses, Simon explains how to find overseas buyers, scale your overseas exports and more.

How to write a marketing strategy that wins new clients

A good marketing strategy can make or break a new business. Deciding how you will reach your customers should be key considerations when it comes to planning for 2020.

In this masterclass, Anna Stella from BBSA Marketing outlines how to develop a marketing strategy that will bring you clients.

How to access tax breaks for your small business

There is a common misconception that tax breaks are only for bigger companies, but there are plenty of opportunities for small businesses too.

This masterclass from Enterprise Nation member and founder of On The Spot Accountants Paula Tomlinson looks at what tax breaks are available and how your business can benefit.

The best video masterclasses of 2019

Best of 2019: Masterclasses to help grow your small business

I have enjoyed a life-long career in various aspects of marketing that provides a wealth of transferable knowledge and experience I can bring to bear for SMEs and startups. Specific areas of activity right now include, though are not confined to, Content Marketing, Social Media Management and Crowdfunding.

Independent Crowdfunding Advisor

Lunch and Learn: A guide to crowdfunding

Watch back: A guide to crowdfunding&nbsp;

Lucy is a jargon free, social media trainer and consultant. Lucy is a #SheMeansBusiness accredited trainer and founder of SocialDayUK the UK’s biggest social media marketing festival. Lucy is also a Director at Avviso Media, a digital marketing agency that specialises in content and social media marketing for B2B and events brands. Lucy’s passion is to up-skill women and so set up DigitalWomen with Natwest, a community created to empower 1 Million plus women through digital skills which holds regular events and highlights the great work women are doing in digital and entrepreneurship.

Director

Social media marketing for small Business

A group to learn and share social media advice and tactics

Creative Director

Bringing Your Brand to Life

&lt;p&gt;What will you get?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your business will have&amp;nbsp;a fabulous looking and fully functional website along with other assets you need to bring your brand to life*.&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What are the critical elements your website must have?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;How to implement your foundations, business and marketing plan, and brand identity into your site.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Functionality - what is the user journey a

&lt;p&gt;Hi, I’m Chris Dowling. I’ve been there and done it! With over 35 years of business experience to draw upon, I am here to help you too. You will benefit from my advice, and I will support you through the challenging changes your business needs to make it more successful wether you are a Start-Up or established business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My services include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business mentoring Business development &amp;amp; growth&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Assessment and analysis of current position&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sales &amp;amp; marketing Cash flow and financial management&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Access to government support and grants&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Writing a Business plan&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Access to Start-Up loans.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We will define your business goals and ensure you have the knowledge, skills and processes needed to achieve them. I will be your ‘sounding board’ and ‘critical friend’, helping your business grow and expand – taking it to the next level.&lt;/p&gt;

Business Consultant

Chris Dowling

&lt;p&gt;Hi, I’m Chris Dowling. I’ve been there and done it! With over 35 years of business experience to draw upon, I am here to help you too. You will benefit from my advice, and I will support you through the challenging changes your business needs to make it more successful wether you are a Start-Up or established business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My services include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business mentoring Business development &amp;amp; growth&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Assessment and analysis of curre