Meet Ben Hawley, a new addition to the Enterprise Nation team and our man in the north.

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Enterprise Nation has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder, Emma Jones CBE, Enterprise Nation connects you to the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

Meet our man in the north

Ben Hawley

Ben joins Enterprise Nation to head up our new business hub which will host member meet-ups, practical events, adviser sessions, and deliver public projects to encourage and support enterprise across the north.

Having been self-employed for the past six years, Ben is an entrepreneurial type! That's just one reason why we're so excited to welcome him as the man to lead Enterprise Nation expansion in the north of England.

Digital Media Centre

, an e-commerce accelerator run by Enterprise Nation for 

Click is part of Barnsley's Digital Media Centre; a stunning Â£12m building that's filled with digital and small businesses.

It's also the place we've decided to call home as we work with Barnsley Council and the 

 to open an Enterprise Nation hub, providing member services, business advice and commercial support.

The hub will officially open for business in September. Please sign up to the newsletter below to be the first to receive details.

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<p>I'm a <a href='http://www.danmartinuk.com'>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I have 18 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from billionaires like Sir Richard Branson to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I'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's blog and social media. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community and have strong connections to major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 50 events; from intimate meet-ups to conferences with an audience of hundreds including events for international brands like Facebook and Xero. I'm also a big fan of podcasts having hosted Enterprise Nation's Small Business Sessions as well as lots of online events including Facebook Live interviews, webinars and three live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.</p>

<p>I'm here to help. I'm volunteering free advice calls of up to an hour as part of the Recovery Advice for Business scheme, over the next 6 months. Please get in touch to see how I can help your business.&nbsp;</p>

Freelance content creator & event host

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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;

Director and Data Analyst

Data Analysis for Small Business

This group is for those wanting to become a more data-driven business, or those already utilising their data for decisions.

This group is here to support, guide and help, so please ask questions about data use in your business and provide support to others where you can.

Creative Director

Creating Your Brand Identity

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

&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;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&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;
	&lt;li&gt;Why you need a brand handbook, and how to use it as your b

I am the Co-Founder Jampot Business support. We work with entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups supporting them with everything from EA to HR, Marketing to Finance/Accountancy, Web & Graphic Design to Legal Consultancy and all on a here-when-you-need-us basis.

Meet our man in the north

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