It's time for episode 23 of our podcast, the Small Business Sessions.

From university to Downing Street and the Sunday Times

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Simon Lyons Square (1)

Just two years after leaving university, Simon Lyons has invented two new products that are distributed worldwide.

The Enterprise Nation member is the founder of product design studio 

 that counts the wall mounted storage system Geckohub and one finger safety cutter Nimble among its creations.

In this session Simon offers up some great advice about the struggles that so many start-ups face over cashflow and knowing what to prioritise when.

Both of his products have been launched through crowdfunding and it was his first campaign that got him chatting to our founder Emma Jones on Twitter. That conversation led to him featuring on a panel at one of our events and a piece in the Economist. Since then he has visited 10 Downing with us to meet a government adviser and secured coverage in The Sunday Times after our Meet the Journalist event in Nottingham. If we ever need a testimonial, we know who to call! 

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Hi, I’m a multi-channel marketing consultant who’s scaled two companies from start-up to unicorn status-  $US 1B. I help start-ups  develop  marketing functions on a shoe string, prioritising the most cost effective channel strategies to drive growth. I have over twenty years of B2C and B2B brand and marketing experience, having worked at top ad agencies like McCann and also a truck load of digital marketing knowledge from working at Meta as well as CMO roles for several successful UK start ups. My expertise are branding, demand and lead generation, social media, digital/SEO, email, influencer and referral/ word of mouth marketing.

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Lunch and Learn: Mastering influencer and word-of-mouth marketing

This session equips you with the tools to grow your business through authentic, impactful marketing.

Karla is the associate programmes manager at Enterprise Nation; she is responsible for providing support across the various projects. She has a degree in Political Science and a MSc in Public Policy and Administration from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her background is in project management in the public and private sector in Peru, and international organisations. Karla is passionate about helping the most vulnerable communities and having a positive impact in the lives of small business owners.

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TikTok Takeoff

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&lt;p&gt;I moved to the UK a very long time ago (so called friends tell me I am now more British than Canadian!) and now very much see England as home. My life is a mixture of spending time with friends, borrowing the most beautiful dog (be warned - I may be a tad smitten with him!), working with business buddies as we try to grow our businesses and endeavouring to get back into horse back riding which I miss immensely.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Like many, I am a huge tennis fan for the 2 weeks of the year that Wimbledon is on!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;a href="http://itunes.bridginggaps.uk"&gt;podcast &lt;/a&gt;which is partially business and partially pleasure as I really love speaking to so many different inspiring business owners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In spare time, I experiment with my creative side by creating new patterns and designs and enjoy photography as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I now combine my experience of planning, love of technology and talking by working with people and businesses to launch their own podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;


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Katie Marshall, founder of Luxley Communications, is a highly respected consultant in the fitness and wellness industry, known for her deep expertise and extensive network. With nearly two decades of experience, Katie has become one of the most trusted figures in her field, helping brands and individuals across the health, fitness, wellness, and lifestyle sectors to grow and thrive. Katie’s work spans a diverse range of clients, from early-stage startups and solo practitioners to well-established brands and leading names in the industry. Her ability to navigate both emerging and established markets makes her a go-to advisor for those seeking to elevate their presence and impact. Her clients value her for her strategic insights, innovative approach, and dedication to building long-term, meaningful relationships. Katie loves to bring her extensive knowledge and powerful network to support business growth, driving visibility and helping her clients unlock new opportunities. Whether guiding new brands through their early stages or helping larger companies pivot and expand, Katie’s focus is always on fostering authentic growth and ensuring her clients make a positive impact in the world.

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Katie Marshall

Katie Marshall, founder of Luxley Communications, is a highly respected consultant in the fitness and wellness industry, known for her deep expertise and extensive network. With nearly two decades of experience, Katie has become one of the most trusted figures in her field, helping brands and individuals across the health, fitness, wellness, and lifestyle sectors to grow and thrive. Katie’s work spans a diverse range of clients, from early-stage startups and solo practitioners to well-establ

From university to Downing Street and the Sunday Times

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