The Enterprise Nation Marketplace is home to over 13,500 advisers and this week we are spotlighting Enterprise Nation Pro Member Simon Shepherd of Client M...

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Meet the Adviser: Simon Shepherd, Client Marketing Ltd

The Enterprise Nation Marketplace is home to over 13,500 advisers and this week we are spotlighting Enterprise Nation Pro Member Simon Shepherd of Client Marketing. Simon helps companies to grow in a number of ways; marketing, sales training and practical advice on import and export.

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: How to win friends and influence people- Dale Carnegie

Mark McCormack - an American lawyer, sports agent and writer. He was the founder and chairman of International Management Group, now IMG, an international management organisation serving sports figures and celebrities.

We help companies grow by helping them with their marketing, training them on sales and practical help to import and export.

Learning when to say no...probably the hardest thing to do in business.

Securing a client overseas in Denmark and it showed the power of word of mouth.

What piece of advice do you wish you had known when starting out?

Not to have too many plates spinning at the same time.

Why do you consider long-term strategic advice important to business success?

Think about tomorrow as much as today. Prospecting and working needed to be treated the same as they are inexorably linked.

If you had a superpower what would it be and why?

Being invisible. I would love to see what was happening at clients, competitors or in the corridors of government to really understand their perspective on business.

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Simon is an Enterprise Nation Pro member, a membership designed especially for advisers, experts and professional service providers. He says:

'An extremely valuable source of tips and inspiration for my business.'

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.

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;

Freelance content creator & event host

Queen's Speech 2021: What small businesses need to know

A summary of the UK government's new legislative programme.&nbsp;

As Enterprise Nation's small business community manager, my role is to guide our members through every stage of their user journey, developing and improving their experience within the Enterprise Nation community, and arming them with the knowledge and resources they need to start and grow their business.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I have over 20 years of experience working in customer and B2B support. Having also managed a small business for many years, I understand the struggles that they face am passionate about helping them grow. I love to hear member success stories, particularly those in the food and drink sector.&nbsp;

Small Business Community Manager

New to the Enterprise Nation community

This is a group for new members of the Enterprise Nation community to connect with likeminded businesses and the Enterprise Nation team. Use this space to meet other businesses who might be on a similar journey or looking to grow their network. Join and introduce yourself! Welcome to the community.

Helping you find subsidised/fully-funded training

&lt;p&gt;Upskilling and reskilling your staff and yourself, through a range of - self-led or expert-guided, short or long-term - courses, coaching, mentoring, and webinars.&lt;/p&gt;

&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

Meet the Adviser: Simon Shepherd, Client Marketing Ltd

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