001: Is now a good time to set up your own business? An interview with Emma Jones, Founder at Enterprise Nation

Episode 1 November 28, 2020 00:41:48
001: Is now a good time to set up your own business? An interview with Emma Jones, Founder at Enterprise Nation
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001: Is now a good time to set up your own business? An interview with Emma Jones, Founder at Enterprise Nation

Nov 28 2020 | 00:41:48

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Show Notes

We talk to Emma Jones MBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, about whether now is a good time to start a new business.  Hear some uplifting stories in how the pandemic driven increases in people setting up their own businesses, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid.  Emma discusses the current trends in terms of new businesses during the last few months, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Hear about which sectors have done well, and how changing customer needs and behaviours create opportunities.  We also cover the impact of technology, how you can start a business on Monday and by Friday be trading with the world.  Plus, we outline the support that is available to help people setting up their business, so if that’s you this is a must-listen!

About Emma Jones

Emma Jones MBE is a business expert and best-selling author of business books such as Working 5 to 9 and The StartUp Kit. She is founder of Enterprise Nation, having launched the company back in 2005. Enterprise nation has now grown to be a community of over 75,000 people, all of whom are doing amazing things. She is passionate about supporting people in Britain to start and grow their own successful business, and representing their views to government and media.

About Enterprise Nation

Working out how to start and grow a business can be tough at times. That's where Enterprise Nation comes in. It is a vibrant community of small businesses and business advisers that exist to shortcut your route to trusted business support. Whether you're starting or growing a business, Enterprise Nation has the resources, expertise, and connections to help you get it right. Access support at a selection of events held up and down the UK, or online via a dynamic platform that gets you to answers and advisers fast.

Contact Details

Emma on Twitter: @emmaljones Enterprise Nation on Twitter: @e_nation Enterprise Nation website

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