Today is Small Business Saturday so we've gathered together some inspirational business quotes from a selection of Enterprise Nation members

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Today is Small Business Saturday so we've gathered together some inspirational business quotes from a selection of the thousands of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.enterprisenation.com/get-started/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog">Enterprise Nation members</a>.&nbsp;

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Small Business Saturday: 12 tips from Enterprise Nation members

Today is Small Business Saturday so we've gathered together some inspirational business quotes from a selection of the thousands of 

"Get stuck into the detail for all areas of your business and don't be shy to ask dumb questions. You have to know your business inside out."

"Do something you love that comes naturally to you. I call it the path of least resistance but it comes in really handy when things get tough and you think of giving up!"

"Learn everything there is to learn and then break the rules. Find your own voice and be determined in where you are going."

"Sleep, eat well and exercise. You need your energy and a clear head."

"Ask, ask, ask. I've been amazed by how much help people have been willing to give me, often for free and with lashings of encouragement to boot."

"Speak about what you are doing all the time. Word of mouth is very important."

"No matter how young your business is, live it. Get an email address, print business cards, always introduce yourself as the owner/CEO/creator...whatever your title is. If you take yourself seriously, others will too."

Ruth Bradford, The Little Black & White Book Project. 

"Don't be scared! If it was easy everyone would be doing it."

"Keep control of the finances, stick to your budget and always build in some contingency."

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Small Business Saturday: 12 entrepreneurial tips from Enterprise Nation members

I'm a <a href='http://www.danmartinuk.com'>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I have 18 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from billionaires like Sir Richard Branson to the founders behind brand new start-ups. I'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's blog and social media. I'm based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community and have strong connections to major business organisations in the south west region. In total, I've hosted over 50 events; from intimate meet-ups to conferences with an audience of hundreds including events for international brands like Facebook and Xero. I'm also a big fan of podcasts having hosted Enterprise Nation's Small Business Sessions as well as lots of online events including Facebook Live interviews, webinars and three live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street. With my partner, I co-run Lifestyle District, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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Small Business Saturday: 12 entrepreneurial tips from Enterprise Nation members

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