With record numbers of new businesses being formed in the UK, it's easy to think that's all we need to do to build a sound economic future.

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But one question that needs to be answered is how are we going to help these fledgling companies get to the next level? How can our economy adapt to this change and provide the myriad of opportunities these new businesses need to grow?

One thing that can make a powerful difference to the long-term sustainability of a small business is working with big business. Picking up a contract, supplying a product or service without having to take out a loan to afford it, can deliver the kind of boost that can transform a growing company's fortunes.

It doesn't take a genius to work out that the smallest firms can't cope with the late-payment, sale or return, bulk-purchase world that established firms inhabit. Not to start with at least.

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 is a new website which positively encourages the biggest names in UK PLC to make open pledges to do business with small ones.

The platform, built in collaboration with Enterprise Nation, and supported by Government, has opened with pledges from top firms like Facebook, Balfour Beatty, BT, and Sainsbury's. The pledges offer exactly what small businesses look for - opportunity, understanding about the things that concern SMEs, and a willingness to consider new ideas.

The Exchange will focus on and deliver pledges within five main categories:

Offers will include pledges to pay start-ups and micro businesses promptly, offers to open up supply chain and procurement opportunities to the wider SME community, instigating small business supplier targets as well a commitment to seek out and use British-made products and services. They will be updated as new pledges come in.

"As part of our long term economic plan, we will keep doing everything we can to make Britain the best place to start, grow and do business. This is a Government on the side of business and enterprise which is backing our record number of start-ups and small businesses so that they can grow and create more jobs for hard-working people.

"The Business Exchange will strengthen the links between businesses big and small, opening up fresh opportunities and the exchange of new ideas, and helping us compete in the global race."

The fact that big businesses recognise there needs to be a slightly different approach to doing business with the smallest firms is good news for the British economy. It's also a great way for big business to tap into exciting new ideas, and experience them through fresh, start-up eyes.

&lt;p&gt;Hi. We’re 24 fingers, an award-winning digital marketing agency.&amp;nbsp;We help small business owners&amp;nbsp;who are all fingers &amp;amp;&amp;nbsp;thumbs with their&amp;nbsp;marketing to grow their brand. Founder Emma Goode is the&amp;nbsp;proud Local Leader for Enterprise Nation in Essex.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether it’s getting more leads from social, increasing brand awareness or engaging with your customers, our fingers can help add extra digits to your bottom line.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We work with start-ups and companies both big and small, as well as individuals who need a helping hand navigating the ever-changing world of social media. We know how difficult it can be for businesses to keep up with all the algorithm updates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Coming from a copywriting and publishing background, our expert team of content creators also know just how powerful great content can be. Just ask the 26 million people who saw our ‘Nostalgia’ campaign for one of our clients. That was achieved without spending a penny on paid advertising too. Powerful stuff, eh?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you need an SEO strategy,&amp;nbsp;help with social media management, advice on what to blog about,&amp;nbsp;how to get more sales from social, or you fancy coming along to one of our practical social media training workshops, our hands are here to support you and your business, whatever stage you’re at.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Click here to book your&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://calendly.com/24fingers"&gt;free Strategy Session&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;I'm the founder of The Digital Index, a data focused consultancy offering small business data support. As a data and insights analyst with 6+ years experience I have seen that small busines&amp;nbsp;are sitting on huge potential with their data and I want to help with easy, simple data analysis so small business can make the best business decisions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Because every small business has the potential to make smart data-driven decisions that ensure you save money, exceed goals and save time.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have strong expertise in data collection, analysis, visualisation and insights, spanning across all sectors. I can help businesses at any stage, from those starting out that&amp;nbsp;have no idea where to begin with data, to those who already have their data pot, but aren't quite sure what to do with it.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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This group is here to support, guide and help, so please ask questions about data use in your business and provide support to others where you can.

&lt;p&gt;Hi, I&amp;rsquo;m Kathy Ennis&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I help dynamic, action-taking micro business owners who are not making the profit they deserve or dream of.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I help micro and side-hustle business owners transform their good ideas into a successful business. I enable them to create simple, sensible, achievable business plans and engagement marketing strategies that turn their passion into profit.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I believe in developing strong relationships and working as a team to help your business flourish. If you are going to put your trust in me, you are going to want to know a bit more about the person behind the business, right?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Well, the first thing to say is that I help micro and side-hustle business owners who are not making the profit they deserve or dream of.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;How?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I&amp;rsquo;ve had three business and 20-years of experience and I use that to help my clients undertake purposeful business planning that turns their passion into profit.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I&amp;rsquo;m also a highly experienced trainer, delivering fun, focussed sessions on key business and engagement marketing topics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I was hand-picked by Enterprise Nation, to be an ambassador and to deliver training for the #SheMeansBusiness campaign they run in collaboration with Facebook.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I&amp;rsquo;m the author of The Big Social Media Marketing Organiser and The Five (and a Half) Steps to a Brilliant Brand; two books where I share some simple &amp;lsquo;how tos&amp;rsquo; that can help any business grow and flourish.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Oh, and why is my business called LittePiggy? It&amp;rsquo;s simple really. You know nursery rhyme &amp;lsquo;This Little Piggy Went to Market&amp;rsquo;? I help my clients develop an achievable vision for their business and create a marketing road map that turns their passion into profit. Together we get &amp;lsquo;off to market&amp;rsquo;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to work with me?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:kathy@littlepiggy.ltd?subject=Enquiry%20from%20the%20Enterprise%20Nation%20Website"&gt;Contact me today&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h1&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s Talk&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;A Breakthrough Session Will Help You Get&amp;nbsp;Clarity.&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sometimes it&amp;#39;s hard to see what is in our way, or maybe holding us back. That&amp;#39;s where an ear to listen, a brain to pick and a push in the right direction comes in.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A complimentary Breakthrough Session may be just the thing you need!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are a Solopreneur, Freelancer or running a Side Hustle an

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&lt;p&gt;AD:VENTURE provides fully funded support to start&amp;nbsp;ups across the Leeds City Region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We can help businesses:&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;Pre Start or Trading less than 3 Years&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Who have ambitions to grow&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Who trade primariliy business to business, or looking to increase current B2B offering&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Based in Leeds City Region area&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We offer:&lt;/p&gt;

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