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They're the words we most like to hear from our members - "Let's work together!" - and they were exclaimed yesterday at our latest meet-up by life coaches 

 (pictured above). Find out more about yesterday's meet-up and how you can find your next business partner, as Paulina and Abim did, at our next get-together in November.

get together with our members and readers

 and share coffee and conversation about our businesses. Yesterday morning, we met at 

 in London, enjoyed some close-up magic from Enterprise Nation member and meet-up regular 

, and refreshments, kindly provided by sponsor 

We love meeting with our members; we love when members strike up friendships and partnerships, like Paulina and Abim did yesterday; and we love learning from our members too (thanks, new member Ron from 

, for the WordPress tips!). Check out the 

 we took at yesterday's meet-up (to the right) and book yourself onto 

Our meet-ups for small business owners are completely free for Enterprise Nation members! If you're already a member, just 

 to find your promo code, then use it when booking tickets below or on our 

. (Your promo code gets you free tickets to our meet-ups, and 25% off all of our other business events and books.) If you're not already a member, 

 or book your ticket to our next meet-up for Â£10 below (you can always join Enterprise Nation later).

Overheard at the Enterprise Nation meet-up: "Let's work together!"

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.

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