We're writing an article on what small businesses are doing to deal with rising costs and are looking for comment from Enterprise Nation members.

PR opportunity: How are you dealing with the impact of rising costs on your small business?

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We're writing an article on what small businesses are doing to deal with rising costs and are looking for comment from Enterprise Nation members. 

How are you coping? What's your advice for fellow founders? 

To get involved, email Dan, Enterprise Nation's news reporter, on 

 with around 100 words outlining how you're dealing with the cost of living crisis and any advice you have for other business owners. 

You need to be an Enterprise Nation member to take part. 

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PR opportunity: How is your business coping with rising costs?

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance journalist and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s news reporter and Bristol Local Leader.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;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&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

HMRC reverses decision to close Self Assessment helpline every spring and summer

The tax authority originally said the Self Assessment helpine will be closed every year between April and September.

We&apos;re here to help you.
Accessible, jargon-free explanations to help you understand your finances, optimise your tax claims and grow your business successfully.
Benefit from:
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<li>Practical, relevant, commercial corporation tax, income tax, director remuneration tax and VAT advice.</li>
<li>Making your year end accounts tell the correct story to the public and HMRC.</li>
<li>Understanding your figures. What do they tell you? What&apos;s happening to your margins and underlying cash. We&apos;ll take you through it.</li>
<li>Specialist area advice such as R&amp;D and S/EIS advice and claims.</li>
<li>Signposting you to other trusted relevant services, such as bookkeepers.</li>
</ol>

CEO and Founder

Small business taxation

This group is for small businesses from any sector to discuss taxation.



Rich Beale is a certified mentor and business coach specialising in accounting and start-ups. Rich has experience of running his own bookkeeping prctice for over 11 years. He also established a business events company in 2016 running business expos, awards and networking events both online and in person.

Rich is based in Herefordshire and is open to supporting small businesses across the UK.

Rich&apos;s mentoring experience
Rich has over well over ten years of experience working with start-ups and small businesses. He loves to see start-up businesses grow and develop and enjoys supporting small businesses with his expertise, along with his accounting and bookkeeping skills to ensure businesses are compliant with financial and HMRC requirements.

Rich qualified as a Cerified Business Coach in 2021 and has also recently undertaken training with the Association of Business Mentors.

How Rich can help your business
Rich is a start up business specialist and an expert with Xero Cloud Accounting Software. He can help you with business setup requirements, accounts setup, bookkeeping and business and goal planning. Rich has experience working with small businesses across a number of different sectors - including construction, retail and professional services businesses.

Rich will act as a sounding board and guide you through 10 hours of 1:1 mentoring. Rich is a great listener, he will ask the right questions, and be passionate about helping you achieve your business goals.

Small Business Mentor Coach and Bookkeeper

Business Startup Training by Rich Beale 

Starting your own business is a process, not an event. People talk about ‘taking the plunge’ into small business like it’s an adrenalin sport. And there will be some heart-stopping moments, like when you take a loan, sign a lease, or greenlight your first order of supplies.

But starting a business isn’t one big decision. It’s hundreds of small decisions. And if you want to succeed, you need to move through them systematically and with a cool head.

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How can you help me?
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Jennifer Countess von Walderdorff is an accomplished and multifaceted professional with a diverse background encompassing fashion merchandise planning, financial management, authorship, public speaking on diversity and inclusion, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Jennifer&apos;s mission is to help people become conscious shoppers, and empower consumers with information or data that can help steer their decisions for more sustainable buys which are also purse-friendly. Jennifer believes that together, we can ultimately slow fashion down and reduce the rate at which pile-ups occur throughout the world of non-biodegradable clothing.
Growing up in the vibrant neighbourhood of Southeast London, Jennifer&apos;s passion for fashion and her aptitude for mathematics have always coexisted harmoniously. Jennifer’s distinctive sense of style is enriched by the cultural influences of her Nigerian heritage, passed down by her parents.
While pursuing a degree in Medical Biology at Brunel University, Jennifer&apos;s passion for writing began to flourish. After graduating, she embarked on a career in freelance writing, while simultaneously transitioning into the dynamic world of Fashion Retail Merchandise Planning, where her analytical skills and fashion flair converged.
In early 2016, Jennifer decided to venture to Italy to make her mark in the fashion industry, where she stayed for three transformative months. During her time there, she authored her book, &quot;Look at the Labels&apos;&apos;. This book has been developed over her entire career and has been written to educate and empower consumers to make better choices when shopping. It has been ‘labelled’ as the ultimate cheat sheet to personal styling and shopping and reflects her mission towards conscious consumption.
It was during this pivotal period that Jennifer was recruited by Zalando, Europe&apos;s largest online fashion retailer, expanding her expertise into analytics and financial management. Here, Jennifer was able to combine her love of fashion, with activism and has become a leading voice in inclusion and equality in the industry, even leading a panel discussing ‘Racism in the Fashion Industry’.
Jennifer&apos;s influence extends beyond her professional roles as an author, fashion specialist, and speaker. She has leveraged her reach as a fashion influencer on social media and is often a guest at several London Fashion Week shows and programs. Jennifer also serves as an ambassador for the German Clothing Foundation, furthering her commitment to positive change in the industry. Jennifer has been featured in key publications including Woman, The Guardian, Metro, Off the Hangar and Yes She Can Podcast.
Jennifer has 6 siblings, all of whom have been an inspiration to her, and who have provided a strong support system, which Jennifer believes is a key ingredient to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Jennifer credits her parents and family for instilling values that she utilizes within her own life and family. Jennifer is married to Count Max von Walderdorff, whom she met when she moved to Germany and they have a young son together.

Sustainable Fashion Consultant Speaker and Author

Jennifer von Walderdorff

Jennifer Countess von Walderdorff is an accomplished and multifaceted professional with a diverse background encompassing fashion merchandise planning, financial management, authorship, public speaking on diversity and inclusion, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Jennifer&apos;s mission is to help people become conscious shoppers, and empower consumers with information or data that can help steer their decisions for more sustainable buys which

PR opportunity: How are you dealing with the impact of rising costs on your small business?

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