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Since launching in 2005, the Enterprise Nation team has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder Emma Jones MBE, Enterprise Nation continues to be 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.

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 that delivers business lessons to readers' inboxes - and were overwhelmed by the response. Nearly 2,000 people signed up in the first week - and we asked why they did, and why now? Here's what they said and how you can join up too.

The 12-week startup course is free to join and delivers a new business lesson in your inbox each week from business expert and Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones.Â It covers everything from things to include in a business plan, to registering a company, building a website and growing a business without out-growing the home.

We won't spam you, ever - and you can drop out at any time.

We asked the nearly 2,000 people who already joined the 12-week startup course why they did and why now.Â 45 per cent of sign-ups said they'd wanted to start a business for a while and hoped the course would help them get going. 70 per cent said they'd never run a business before in their lives. 33 per cent of those with jobs said they'd start up in evenings and on weekends. So, what are you waiting for? 

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Lucy is a jargon free, social media trainer and consultant. Lucy is a #SheMeansBusiness accredited trainer and founder of SocialDayUK the UK’s biggest social media marketing festival. Lucy is also a Director at Avviso Media, a digital marketing agency that specialises in content and social media marketing for B2B and events brands. Lucy’s passion is to up-skill women and so set up DigitalWomen with Natwest, a community created to empower 1 Million plus women through digital skills which holds regular events and highlights the great work women are doing in digital and entrepreneurship.

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As my step-children enter the world of work over the next few years, I am embarrassed about what they will find.&lt;br /&gt;
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The world in which they operate is diverse, inclusive and feels equal, but they will join a working world where this is still not the case. As a female, my step-daughter, Anna will still be disadvantaged in the workplace. They both will likely experience archaic work practices that are out of line with their desire for flexibility and belonging.&lt;br /&gt;
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As they look at the natural world around them, they want to take action to reverse the damage being done. They will, however, find an industrial world still talking about action but not willing to make changes.&lt;br /&gt;
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When they look at how companies are managed, they will often find that profit comes ahead of the impact on society and community. For their generation, these values are more important than wealth or material goods.&lt;br /&gt;
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With a career spanning the corporate and SME worlds, I am in the privileged position to be able to help business owners and leaders build businesses that are sustainable both from a profit and society perspective. The two are not mutually exclusive and I am out to prove it. Even more than that, I am out to help make it happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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Online Workshop: Introduction to B Corp for owners of small and micro businesses

&lt;p&gt;Have you heard of B Corporation or B Corp but assume it is only suited to large, corporate organisations? Do you have aspirations to build a business which has a positive impact on the world but unsure how to go about it? If so then this session is just what you need to get started.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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