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

An entrepreneur who overcame fear and hit the headlines

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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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<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

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.

&lt;p&gt;Jo Crebbin is a business mentor and advisor with particular expertise in the food and retailing sectors based in Harrogate.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jo has over 25 years experience in senior food industry roles, working with family businesses through to multinationals covering a variety of disciplines including operations, online, technical, supply chain, product development, process development, leadership, business improvement and change management. A trained facilitator, alongside food and business degrees, Jo combines her wealth of experience and knowledge to provide a holistic approach supporting business owners to focus on, plan and achieve their goals. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jo is also an Associate Lecturer at Leeds Business School on Operations &amp;amp; Supply Chain and full membe of the Association of Business Mentors&lt;/p&gt;

Director

Manufacturing Mastery online programme

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More profit and less overwhelm for owners of expanding&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;food businesses with the Manufacturing Mastery programme&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;6 weeks of face to face&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;learning, enhanced with a range of tools, templates &amp;amp; tutorials&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;, teaching&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;the tools and tactics&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;to profitabl

An enterprising business woman recognised for building high-level strategies that drive the exponential growth of business from the ground up. By combining over 30 years’ experience with a knowledge of the fashion industry, sourcing, product development and people, I support both start-ups and large retail organisation by being flexible, market turnaround and innovation. 

?? In 1982, I founded and launched my first company, Lace Lady Ltd, in the area of Home Furnishings, specialising in white cotton, handmade lace bed and table linen. I redesigned many of these products into high end fashion garments and bed linen, a first of its kind in the market, and developed the start-up into a £1.5m company within the first five years. By leveraging my extensive insight into global markets, I have fostered strategic partnerships with both Chinese corporates and major UK retailers to deliver significant operational expansion. I have also developed a wholesale and consultancy service, which offers design, sourcing, pricing and importing assistance. 

?? Since then, I have built  the Beth Jordan brand, with an emphasis on elegant styling and endurance to drive longevity in an everchanging industry landscape. The Beth Jordan brand has been instrumental in the response to Covid-19, having aided local shelters, hospices and the NHS with essentials PPE.

?? At the heart of everything I do, is a strong belief in responsible sourcing, manufacturing, fair trade practice, innovation and design. As a flexible and focused leader, I have navigated challenging economic climates, market trends and trading situations successfully and steered my business through  making key strategic changes to ensure operational functionality  and regrowth, always  looking towards a bright future.  

?? I am currently seeking to utilise my experience by advising and coaching start-ups or small businesses in need of strategic guidance or sourcing expertise. If you are interested in hearing more about how I can support you or your business, feel free to contact me  for an initial conversation.

I am further able to help with design and sourcing out of India and China for the fashion and home market and can assist Companies in finding manufacturers for these products 

?? Would love to hear from  retailers, small start up businesses and  individual or Companies looking to improve, diversify or looking for a change of direction.

?? Call on +44 (0) 1273 737911 or +44 (0) 7951 764814

Coaching/Mentoring/Director of Textile Business

Beth Jordan

An enterprising business woman recognised for building high-level strategies that drive the exponential growth of business from the ground up. By combining over 30 years’ experience with a knowledge of the fashion industry, sourcing, product development and people, I support both start-ups and large retail organisation by being flexible, market turnaround and innovation. 

🗸 In 1982, I founded and launched my first company, Lace Lady Ltd, in the area of Home Furnishings, specialising in white c

An entrepreneur who overcame fear and hit the headlines

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