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Tony Robinson OBE is a corporate speaker, multiple business owner, campaigner and writer on leadership, happy workplaces, enterprise and entrepreneurship. He is Chair of Yorkshire in Business Limited (YIB) and all his work in the UK and overseas is in collaboration with Yorkshire in Business Limited. “Be More Happipreneur!” is the fun and inspiring, one-man, one-hour Show of the 5* best-selling book ‘The Happipreneur’. Every organisation, of every size, in the private, public and third sectors needs enterprising people to succeed. Do you lead or value or enjoy being with enterprising people? Could you fill a theatre, a conference room, a hall, a cafe, a pub or a field with enterprising people? Do you have employees, customers; suppliers, a network, a community, colleagues, friends and family that might like to learn how to BE MORE HAPPIPRENEUR? Tony is a multiple business owner over three decades, Chair of Yorkshire in Business Limited, Patron of the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Judge for the major UK Entrepreneurship Awards, the founder of the SFEDI Group and co-founder of ‘One Million Helping Hands’ – the Annual #MicroBizMatters Day.  He is the recipient of 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards for Enterprise, was awarded the National Enterprise Network’s ‘Enterprise Support Champion 2019’ and Hull City Council’s ‘Youth Enterprise Champion 2021’. E: [email protected] URL: www.tonyrobinsonobe.com Tw: @TonyRobinsonOBE Mobile : +44 (0) 7715 749079 About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Simon Laskey is a qualified Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser. He has gained a wide range of accountancy and tax experience over the years and specialised for several years in tax. He has owned and ran his own successful practices in Kettering and Huntingdon in succession. Simon now supports personal and business clients with a wide range of accountancy and tax services such as accounts, Tax Returns, new business start ups, planning and related advice. He undertakes interim and project work in both Public Practice and Industry, providing a flexible resource when it is needed. Here you can listen to Simon talking about his services and tax planning and why start up businesses should plan their numbers. Simon's website is https://simonlaskey.com About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Listen to Charlie Stone, the driving force and visionary behind North Northamptonshire's Community Radio Station as they approach their third birthday since they launched in July 2019. Charlie is an inspiration to the younger generation as he has led the radio station from day one from an idea and vision to hosting the Christmas Lights Switch On for both Kettering Borough Council and North Northamptonshire Council. Charlie's passion for radio is clear to see (and hear!) and he is also helping the future generations by leading the Shire Sounds Radio Academy - an academy for young people to learn broadcasting skills. In this recording, you'll hear Charlie share both the positives and negatives of the radio station and he talks about why radio broadcasting is good for businesses as well. To learn more and listen to Shire Sounds Radio visit https://shiresoundsradio.co.uk About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Jessica Pilkington from Pilkington Communications shares her business journey, how she started her business and shares some hints and tips with us throughout the 29 minutes that she's with us. Have a listen of how she's helped businesses, her success in networking and talks about the elevator pitch! Pilkington Communications, led by a team of former journalists and experts in marketing, is an unapologetically small and proudly mighty public relations and communications agency that delivers big ideas, effective messages and measurable results. They are experts at helping our clients innovatively embrace all the communications channels at their fingertips, helping transform organisations and stakeholder relationships through carefully crafted PR and digital marketing campaigns. They specialise in supporting the not-for-profit sector, creative & cultural organisations and businesses that make a social impact. They make it our mission to get to know you, your business and your objectives and our tailored, bespoke approach guarantees headlines, positive profile and results. Focused PR is the key to effective reputation management, and all businesses – local, national or international, big or small, private or public – can benefit from planned public relations activity and clear messaging. Jessica's company, Pilkington Communications, includes a growing team of former journalists, social media experts and designers who have a passion for generating excellent content and using it to create innovative and integrated PR campaigns. You can visit Pilkington Communications on line here: https://pilkington-comms.co.uk/ About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Rupert's mission as a Business Coach is to change the way business owners think about their business, to get what they want from their business!  The goal is to directly impact 500 local businesses in 2020, to be more effective with their time and effort and help business owners get their work life integration back. Rupert talks about the role of a Business Coach and how his business can help support start up businesses. Have a look at Rupert's website here: https://oakham.actioncoach.co.uk/ About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Keeping on top of your own development is key, but what about your own people ?  Kate Coulson from Kate Coulson HR & Training joins NNSTARTUP to talk about her services and how she can help start up businesses as well as sharing her own start up journey. Kate has worked in HR and management for over 20 years and she wants to bring that experience to you. Her experience is backed up by accreditations from the CIPD, Prince 2 and the Chartered Management Institute. Kate is passionate about people, achieving goals and excellence in customer service. Someone once said to her that 'where others run from a challenge you face it head on, run towards it, and offer a solution!'  Don't take her word for that, check out her testimonials and see what others really think. So why has Kate set up Kate Coulson HR & Training? Kate is a working mum who wants to have the right balance in her life between raising her family and a rewarding career. By sharing her knowledge and expertise with small business owners in a flexible and human way Kate knows she can achieve this. You can visit Kate's website here: https://www.katecoulsonhr.co.uk/ About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Alison Holland from Brightwayz talks about the support for social enterprises in North Northamptonshire with the North Northants Social Enterprise Network and also her journey in business and how she turned a passion into her business. The NNSE Network are especially keen to show local leaders and decision-makers how our way of doing business can help solve the many issues we face nowadays in financially and ethically sustainable ways – from climate change, covid challenges and crime to creating a healthy planet, healthy people and a healthy economy. You can find out more by visiting here - http://nnse.org.uk/ About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Business Advisor Adam Lawton talks about the support that the University of Northampton can offer start up and established businesses. The University’s Business Support team is a delivery partner in the  South East Midlands Start-up Programme (SEMSUP). Led by Wenta, this European project focuses on social enterprises and start-ups across the South East Midlands area. The support includes the provision of one-to-one advice, workshops, grants and more. UON Startup Support The UON service combines FREE online information, interactive webinars and intensive personalised one to one support from their fully accredited advisers, who will help you plan your journey towards achieving your goals. You can find out more by visiting here - https://www.uonsupportforbusiness.co.uk/start-up/uon-startup-support/ To talk to Adam directly, call 01604 893560 About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Ami Pendergrass from WorkChum talks about her business and how they started out in 2022. WorkChum make work work by providing expert workplace advice, coaching and mentoring to employees, self-employed, and business. In other words, you are stuck.  And being stuck costs you time, money and stress! WorkChum helps you manage that challenge, tackle that change, and gets you unstuck by providing you expert workplace advice, coaching and mentoring. WorkChum help you bridge the gap between the challenge you face and the success you want. About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.uk for more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd) 

Adam is a passionate believer that the success of our communities will come from the businesses that thrive within it, and the more businesses he can help break-through the High-Growth, High-Value Gateway, the better, both socially and economically we will be. As an entrepreneur himself, he knows first-hand how important it is to build up your business. And when you're trying to grow your company, there's not a lot of time left over for anything else. Adam started his first company back in 2011, when he was just 40 years young. He'd always been fascinated by the idea of owning his own business - and after working as a Senior Executive/Trouble Shooter for a number years - it was time for him to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately, it hasn't been easy! In fact, it's been downright hard at times. But he's learned so much along the way about what it takes to make your business successful: Routines, Consistency, and most importantly… Sales! (You can have the most efficient business in the world, but if you don't have sales… well, you're dead.) Adam now helps Business Owners develop Strategies for navigating the Highs and Lows of business life. His goal is to help them find their way into their sweet spot, where they can build something valuable, sustainably scale it up, and then reap the rewards of having a targeted and established customer base. 🔴 WHAT OTHERS SAY "the time and support you gave us was a complete game changer for us." - Aspire Training "Adam has made a refreshing difference to our business! Highly recommended!" Louise R: Global Director "Adam and the team are brilliant. They know their stuff..." Raam S: Founder Equitus Engineering 🔴 WHAT I DO 🔹 New Way Growth - Smarter Strategies for Sustainable Growth Think Bigger | Act Faster | Grow Smarter 🎯 Mindset Management 🎯 Business & Marketing Growth Programmes 🎯 Digital Marketing 🎯 Building and Optimsing Operations 🎯 Pay Per Click Ads (Google, FB, YouTube) 🎯 Search Engine Optimisation 🎯 Voice Marketing and Chatbots 🎯 Social Media Management 🎯 Social Media Accelerator 🎯 Business Mentoring 🎯 LinkedIn Lead Generation 🎯 Online Courses & Masterclasses 🔗 https://www.newwaygrowth.com 🔹 FactoryIQ The Smart Factory Made Simple - Digital Operations and Plug-&-Play CNC Machine Monitoring 🔗 https://www.factory-iq.co.uk 🔹 TCMUK 3D Prototyping & Small Batch Production utilising Additive Manufacturing Techniques 🔗 https://www.tcmuk-3d.co.uk 🔹 TCMUK Limited Helping UK Manufacturers Reduce Costs, Foster Innovation & Accelerate Growth 🔗 https://www.tcmuklimited.co.uk ☎️ 0330 311 2820 About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Meet Claire Flinders from MOJO Accounting. Claire and her team work with many clients virtually. They are here to support you. They are about making accountancy and bookkeeping simple. It doesn’t matter whether it’s over the phone, face-to-face at our office or on-site with you. They are here to support you. Claire talks about her own start up journey and some great tips for start up businesses when it comes to accountancy. You can find MOJO Accounting's free resource library on their website which contains help and advice for businesses so why not have a look and connect with Claire if they can help you. Their website is here: https://mojoaccounting.co.uk/ About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)

Listen to Patricia Greaves from the Business & IP Centre kicking off NNSTARTUP Day for 2022 where Patricia talks through the services available to start up businesses. Patricia talks about free resources for businesses which are also available for established businesses as well and also an exciting £2,000 grant that businesses who started trading from 1st May 2022 can apply for. Visit https://bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk to read more about the services the BIPC can offer. About NNSTARTUP DAY. The day was launched by Simon Cox and supported by NNBN (see https://nnbn.co.ukfor more information) and releases 12 videos throughout the day broadcast on the NNBN Facebook page (https://facebook.com/nnbnltd)