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Expanding to new locations without reducing brand identity

Co-founders Charlie Roberts and Sam Lewin share how SeaBass Cycles expand at a sustainable rate when they launched a new retail location, spreading their relaxed culture to protect their customer's experience and brand identity.

Learn more about SeaBass Cycles growth journey here

Entering new overseas markets: Seven must do actions

New overseas markets can be an exciting but daunting prospect for a small business owner. Dawn Black, 

 accountant, Enterprise Nation member and owner of 

, highlights seven key tips to consider when expanding abroad.

Get more in-depth advice on starting your business from Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones's new book, The Start Up Kit. Full of great advice, it covers everything you need to start a small business and is packed with case studies. 

Step ten of your start-up journey: Expanding to new regions

StartUp in 2020 step ten: How to expand your business to new regions

Are you growing a business? We've shared the resources you need to expand your business into new regions.

Our best articles on setting up your first website, including a free ebook, Going Global, by Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones.



Enterprise Nation continues is the most active UK small business community and a leading campaigning voice for small business. Joining Enterprise Nation connects you with resources, community and connections you need to reach your business goals.

Managing debt

TSB has partnered with the Amazon Small Business Accelerator to bring you a series of e-learning videos to help you manage your small business finances.

&lt;p&gt;I'm Emily, Retail Supply Chain Consultant and owner of The Retailer Clinic. I help small retailers to optimise their supply chains, focusing on the areas of procurement, production, inventory management, forecasting, cash flow and strategy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have over 10 years experience in retail having worked in head offices in buying, sales and production roles and on the shop floor in sales advisor and account management positions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Working for small retailers opened my eyes to the challenges small retailers face when it comes to supply chain. Forecasting and inventory management software is eye-wateringly expensive, production planning is more complex due to smaller order quantities, and deciding on a procurement strategy can be difficult without buying power.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I went in search of solutions to these problems and spent the next few years studying supply chain analytics, fundamentals, dynamics and design. Armed with 10 years of experience navigating retail supply chains and a stack of models and knowledge, I am ready to help you optimise your supply chain!&lt;/p&gt;

Retail Supply Chain Consultant

Small Retailers Network

This is a networking and support group for small retailers. The aim of this group is to create a space for small retailers to network, troubleshoot and collaborate. 

I am here to help all members with any retail operations and supply chain questions.

Senior Accountant and business advisor

Business start up guide

&lt;p&gt;A video or telephone call to discuss your business idea amd provide guidance on taking your first steps.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This can include&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;how to register your business with HMRC,&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;build your business plan&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Should you be a limited comoany&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;what records you need to keep&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;What is VAT&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;how to price your products or services&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

I'm passionate about marketing and have 19 years experience in working with small independent businesses as well as global technology companies, and have a broad range of expertise from traditional print advertising through to digital marketing, web design and development, social media strategy, CRM configuration, automation, and account based marketing.&nbsp; 
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Having worked in the IT industry for a majority of my career, I have developed a love for the technological side of marketing, and pride myself on building out a mar-tech stack for clients of any size that allows them to realise the full potential of having a marketing engine that generates and converts leads in the most efficient and cost effective way using a range of tools that automate various email workflow and social media activity to keep customers and prospects engaged. I'm passionate about educating my clients and helping their businesses grow so that they can employ an in-house marketing person/team that will make me redundant!&nbsp;

Managing Director

Anneka Hicks

I'm passionate about marketing and have 19 years experience in working with small independent businesses as well as global technology companies, and have a broad range of expertise from traditional print advertising through to digital marketing, web design and development, social media strategy, CRM configuration, automation, and account based marketing.&nbsp; 
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Having worked in the IT industry for a majority of my career, I have developed a love for the technological side