Nick Brakenbury is co-founder and CEO of ecommerce start-up NearSt, which is on a mission to get people back into their local shops.

The tech entrepreneur on a mission to get people to support local shops [AUDIO]

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In this special online masterclass with Enterprise Nation COO Cat Elliott, Nick discusses the story behind 

, his transition from full time work to running his own business, his tips for growing a business online and lots more.

This webinar is part of Enterprise Nation's 

, which encourages more businesses to get online and support existing online traders to grow. The campaign is supported by 

Attend the Go and Grow Online Summit in London on 26 May, the must-attend digital event of the year with advice on topics including social media, working in the cloud, SEO and e-commerce. 

I have enjoyed a life-long career in various aspects of marketing that provides a wealth of transferable knowledge and experience I can bring to bear for SMEs and startups. Specific areas of activity right now include, though are not confined to, Content Marketing, Social Media Management and Crowdfunding.

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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;

Director and Data Analyst

Data Analysis for Small Business

This group is for those wanting to become a more data-driven business, or those already utilising their data for decisions.

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.

I offer a highly personalised service, helping you with all your accountancy and business needs in order to maximise the success of your business.

I am here to help as much or as little as you would like me to, it is your choice.

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My services for Limited Companies, Self Employed, Start-ups and Personal Taxation include:

<ul>
	<li>Bookkeeping and Accountancy</li>
	<li>Company Accounts</li>
	<li>Payroll / RTI / PAYE</li>
	<li>VAT</li>
	<li>Corporation Tax</li>
	<li>Income Tax</li>
	<li>Research &amp; Development Tax Relief</li>
	<li>Creative Industry Tax Relief</li>
</ul>

Chartered Accountant

Initial consultation for business start ups

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;An hour free consultation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A chance to find&amp;nbsp;about the accounting and taxation&amp;nbsp;issues around starting up your&amp;nbsp;own business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This can cover the many technical and practical issues there are to consider.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Including how HMRCs introduction of&amp;nbsp;Making Tax Digital (MTD) and how this may affect you and your business.&lt;/p&gt;

Marketing and Communications Manager

Daneile Moore

&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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The tech entrepreneur on a mission to get people to support local shops [AUDIO]

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