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Journalists explain how your company can make the headlines.

Since launching in 2005, the Enterprise Nation team has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder Emma Jones MBE, Enterprise Nation continues to be the most active UK small business community and a leading campaigning voice for small business. Joining Enterprise Nation connects you with resources, community and connections you need to reach your business goals.

Top journalists explain what they want from small business stories and how your company can make the headlines.

Meet the Journalists recorded from StartUp 2019

Meet the Journalists

Top journalists explain what they want from small business stories.

Journalists explain how your company can make the headlines.

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

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Creative Director

Building Strong Brand Foundations

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

&lt;p&gt;You will have a clearly defined and useful purpose, mission, vision, and set of values that creates the soul of your business.&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Why setting the right foundations is so important?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What is a purpose and why you need one?&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What&amp;#39;s the difference between mission and vision? How do they help you build a better brand?&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I am a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over two decades of experience working in private and public sector organisations. Over the years, I've developed a passion for small businesses&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the Marketing Co-ordinator for Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), I am the go to person for all things marketing. This covers everything from daily&amp;nbsp;website updates&amp;nbsp;and social media posts through to campaign planning and delivery to the production of our annual Social Impact Report.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In all things, I&amp;nbsp;work closely with&amp;nbsp;a friendly, talented and experienced team of investment managers to provide flexible finance to micro businesses, small and medium (SME) businesses and social enterprises across the North.&lt;/p&gt;

Marketing Co-ordinator

Shaun Connell

&lt;p&gt;I am a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over two decades of experience working in private and public sector organisations. Over the years, I've developed a passion for small businesses&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the Marketing Co-ordinator for Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), I am the go to person for all things marketing. This covers everything from daily&amp;nbsp;website updates&amp;nbsp;and social media posts through to campaign planning and delivery to the production of our 