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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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Enterprise Nation calls for rethink in 'unfair' business rates levied on open co-working spaces

Small business support network Enterprise Nation and a group of property experts have&nbsp;called on the government to rethink the way business rates are 'unfairly'&nbsp;levied on open co-working spaces.

As Enterprise Nation's small business community manager, my role is to guide our members through every stage of their user journey, developing and improving their experience within the Enterprise Nation community, and arming them with the knowledge and resources they need to start and grow their business.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I have over 20 years of experience working in customer and B2B support. Having also managed a small business for many years, I understand the struggles that they face am passionate about helping them grow. I love to hear member success stories, particularly those in the food and drink sector.&nbsp;

Small Business Community Manager

New to the Enterprise Nation community

This is a group for new members of the Enterprise Nation community to connect with likeminded businesses and the Enterprise Nation team. Use this space to meet other businesses who might be on a similar journey or looking to grow their network. Join and introduce yourself! Welcome to the community.

&lt;p&gt;A leading authority on employment law and HR, Alan Price is CEO of BrightHR, an international HR software firm and employment law advice service.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Alan is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with 18 years’ experience in employee relations, a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the CMI, a certified practitioner and Fellow of the AHRI (Australian Human Resources Institute), and a member of the Canadian Human Resource Professional Association.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Having demonstrated a significant contribution to business and society, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In 2003, Alan was appointed to her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service and was one of the youngest judicial appointments to the Employment Tribunal Service, which he continues to hold.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;From 2015 to 2019, Alan served as a charity trustee and Non-Executive Director for the global HR professional body, the CIPD, which represents over 140,000 HR professionals worldwide.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;As an industry leading thought leader Alan’s expertise is sought after regularly. His authoritative commentary on SME and people management issues has been featured in media outlets such as BBC News, BBC Five Live, Sky News and The Telegraph.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Last year, Alan was named the Perk box HR Hero of 2019. The HR Hero Awards celebrate HR professionals that go above and beyond within their role.&lt;/p&gt;

Health & safety advice

&lt;h3&gt;Get trusted support to protect your business, your people and you&lt;/h3&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;Health &amp;amp; safety helpline offering instant advice in simple terms.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;UK-based advisers available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The easiest way to get health &amp;amp; safety right&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BrightSafe is your direct line to qualified health &amp;amp; safety specialists. Whether you need advice on replacing fire extingui

&lt;p&gt;I am here to inspire, grow and build strong foundations for your business and future. Providing business and marketing consulting to take you to the next level. I excel in managing multiple projects with strong detail, problem-solving, and follow-through capabilities. As a Master of Business Administration, BA (Hons) Social Policy and Administration– I am a qualified Business Strategy and PR Marketing specialist I have over 20 years of experience including working on EU Projects, Innovate2Succeed – the governments leading business programme and for many businesses and organisations from within the public and private sector.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Supporting all aspects of successful business operations, strategy marketing, CSR, and management, I advise and support businesses of all sizes, within a variety of industries. I have worked with many charities and other businesses within the public sector. Specialising in; Start-ups, concept and strategy implementation, marketing, digital, organisational analytics, cultural change shifts, and management development.&lt;/p&gt;

Sara Carter

&lt;p&gt;I am here to inspire, grow and build strong foundations for your business and future. Providing business and marketing consulting to take you to the next level. I excel in managing multiple projects with strong detail, problem-solving, and follow-through capabilities. As a Master of Business Administration, BA (Hons) Social Policy and Administration– I am a qualified Business Strategy and PR Marketing specialist I have over 20 years of experience including working on EU Projects, Innova