It's time for episode 18 of our podcast, the Small Business Sessions.

An entrepreneur who overcame fear and hit the headlines

Podcast

Standing terrified in front of journalists doesn't sound like the perfect night out, but Nazia Nasreen, founder of the UK's first online Islamic toy store 

That pitch at Enterprise Nation's Meet the Journalists even in Birmingham led to her being featured in the Economist and local publication, Business Quarter Magazine.

Nazia then attended one of our digital bootcamps and met a brand strategist and a packaging expert, both of whom she's now working with. If you ever needed a session that encourages you with real life examples of just how many opportunities are out there when you step out of your comfort zone, then this is it!

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Hi, I’m Bea and I’m the creative director of the woven textiles brand Beatrice Larkin. The studio specialises in luxury Jacquard woven fabrics for the interiors market, all sharing my signature hand drawn style and manufactured in the UK.
We currently produce two materials, super soft merino wool for throws, cushions and accessories like hot water bottles and scarves and recycled cotton for upholstery and soft furnishings.&nbsp;
We work closely with a mill in Lancashire, a finishers in Yorkshire and makers local to my studio in Margate.
We sell directly online, wholesale to shops and to interior designers selling fabric by the metre. We also collaborate with brands, most recently with the bedding company Piglet in Bed on an exclusive hot water bottle collection.

Textile Designer

Member of the Month: Beatrice Larkin

Congratulations to our Member of the Month for July, textile designer, Beatrice Larkin.

I&apos;m the CMO at Enterprise Nation and I have over a decade of experience working in marketing and across the small business space.&nbsp;
I am based in Brighton, West Sussex and I thoroughly enjoy investing my time in developing my marketing and community-building skills to support UK entrepreneurs.&nbsp;
I have experience across social media, digital marketing, content production, PPC and partnership building.
My previous roles have included:
<ul>
<li>Head of Marketing at Escape The City</li>
<li>Head of Partnerships at Moneypenny</li>
<li>Head of Marketing and Communications at StartUp Britain</li>
<li>Establishing myself as a freelance marketing consultant</li>
<li>Working pro-bono for ambitious start-ups</li>
</ul>

Chief Marketing Officer

For the purpose-led, good business founders and freelancers

The world of business is changing. There’s a different way to do business that positively impacts people and the planet while still being profitable. This is a group for members who are aligned with this way of thinking to share challenges, ask for support, and learn together. 

I am the Founder of The Nutrient Gap, which is a food consulting company providing label compliance, food label reviews and training on a National and local level for all food businesses.
New Legislation is always daunting and the repercussions of failing to comply can be very costly if you are not sure what is required. The Nutrient Gap can provide you with cost effective price packages and advice on nutritional facts, labelling and digital menus for all aspects of your business.
Being Compliant &amp; Transparent
Being compliant and transparent with your ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and labels will add value to your food business, build trust with your consumer, allowing them more informed choices, which will result in more profit.
Food Label Review Service
Our food label review compliance reports ensure all mandatory information is declared along with field of vision requirements.
Pack Copy Creation
Working alongside you, we build the pack copy to ensure your GSP has the correct information available when designing your label.
Nutritional Profiling
We provide nutritional information for your product through database profiling and advanced theories in recipe calculation, ensuring your product is profiled accurately.
Ingredient List &amp; Allergen Profiling
What is in your product is a very important part of the legislation. We check the data sheets which make up your recipes and profile your ingredient list &amp; allergens to ensure accuracy and consistency. We also check the  additives used in your products are approved for use in food in the UK &amp; EU and their conditions of use.
Novel Foods Identification
Checking the Novel Foods Catalogue and advising against the Novel Foods Regulations
Nutrition &amp; Health Claims
When designing products with nutrition or health claims in mind, or thinking about adding a claim to an existing product, it is important that you fully understand the legislation involved, and how you formulate your product.  Our food label review for Health &amp; Nutrition claims ensures it is compliant with all the recommended requirements.
I am fully trained with qualifications in nutrition, sports nutrition nutrition labelling, supplement labelling, baby food labelling, pet food labelling, and advanced recipe calculation. I am accredited by and a Member of <a href=&apos;https://www.rsph.org.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>The Royal Society of Public Health</a>.

Nutrition & Regulatory Advisor

Pack Copy Creation

A ‘pack copy’ forms part of the bridge between your product specification and your final label. It collates all the mandatory information required for your artwork such as your product’s name, ingredients, storage instructions and other requirements. 
By optimising your pack copy, you can streamline the process of artwork and label creation, especially when selling into multiple markets. 
The below prices includes the 1st review label check


Prices start from £210

EPICSI is a Food &amp; Beverage product development agency specialising in flavour profile, for start-ups and SMEs.
EPICSI was created to help you create market-ready products that resonnate with your consumers in a quick and efficient way. Our primary focus is to guarantee your consumer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and customer loyalty.
In addition, EPICSI offers services to help your create your own Food or Beverage business that comply with the food legislation.
Services include:
? Create Your Food Business
? Product Development
? Flavour Consultancy
I am Manon Galizzi, a Food Scientist and R&amp;D consultant specialising in flavour. With a Master&apos;s degree and Engineering degree in Food Science and Technology, I bring over 10 years of industry experience in my role as the founder of EPICSI.

Food and Beverage consultant and founder of EPICSI

Manon Galizzi

EPICSI is a Food &amp; Beverage product development agency specialising in flavour profile, for start-ups and SMEs.
EPICSI was created to help you create market-ready products that resonnate with your consumers in a quick and efficient way. Our primary focus is to guarantee your consumer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and customer loyalty.
In addition, EPICSI offers services to help your create your own Food or Beverage business that comply with the food legislation.
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An entrepreneur who overcame fear and hit the headlines

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