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Are you a business owner based in Sussex? Make sure you enter the 2024 #SussexBusinessAwards Check out the 2024 categories below ⇣

"Who is in The Room to help me?" After 10 months of co-hosting The PPN Brentwood property network events, along with Alex Sapala BSc FCA FCCA & Marc Champ, I have been told on many occasions ... 'There's everyone I need in The Room For Starting, Creating & Building my Business and to Increasing MY Success too" AND So, with only 1 Day to go to our PPN Brentwood networking event Whether you are a seasoned property investor, entrepreneur, accidental landlord or just starting out on your property journey, networking is an invaluable resource that can provide you with a wealth of choices, opportunitues to increase knowledge and experience, especially at PPN Brentwood events. ✅Our once monthly PPN Brentwood event always provides many opportunities to network with fascinating & like-minded individuals in the property industry. ✅We have 2 inspiring successful business owners & speakers-Sarah Poynton Ryan & Moneesha Ludhor Moneesha is the Founder and Director of the award winning KVM Serviced Accommodation Ltd. Sarah launched her property business that focused on start up investment models that need little savings to start. Just 6 weeks after making that decision in 2015, she landed her first deal worth £56,000 net profit and has never looked back and she billed over £100,000 in her first full year of trading in 2016. The registration list tells me who in the room tomorrow on 27/3/24 and looking at it we we have ✅A range of people including experts & professionals in their niche plus people in their networks at the click of a button on their phone Such as ✅Estate agents, letting agents ✅Auction house experts ✅Solicitors ✅Plumbers/Gas engineers builders ✅Health and safety & Project management experts ✅Property investors with training in, knowledge of, ,experience of and expertise in Buy to let , HMOs,Serviced accommodation, Commercial property Development, Refinancing , Portfolio Building, Borrowing & Lending private finance , Insurance,, Wealth building and legacy planning AND ✅NLP trained practitioners , property educationalists, coaches & mentors Teachers, coaches, mentors and trainers AND Want to find out more about this once a month opportunity? Here's the details Arrive 6:30-7pm for Registration & Networking 7-9:30pm: Speakers and further networking At Brentwood Quaker Meeting House , 49 Hutton Rd, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8NF For Details & to register https://lnkd.in/eHv-GciW Our networking breaks are full of opportunities for connection as the video shows from one of our events. #Property #Connection #Choice #Creativity #curiosity #wealthbuilding #Business #Wealthcreation #Success

Information, Advice, Guidance is great and essential throughout a businesses Lifecycle, however sometimes practical and tangible opportunities is what's needed to validate a business operations, generate revenue and or increase visibility.

Looking back, moving forward. November marked 6 months since One.funding launched, and what a month it’s been. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve achieved: 🤝 Welcomed 2 new introducing supplier partners to One.funding taking our partner count to 10. 🙋 Added 11 new customers to our portfolio and saw over 10% of our customers return for further support—a testament to the trust we’re building in a short space of time. 🏦 Navigated one of the biggest industry changes yet: commission disclosure. We embraced it, adapted, and kept moving forward with confidence. 🚀 Launched a new partnership with Markland Hill Wealth, helping our clients plan for their futures. 🥂 Celebrated with Circle Leasing Ltd as they were crowned Courtesy Car Provider of the Year for the 10th year running at the AUTO BODY PROFESSIONALS CLUB LIMITED Night of Knights. 🏆 Connected with inspiring suppliers and strategic partners as we started shaping our 2025 vision. 👀 Wrapped up the month with our Leadership Strategy Day, setting the stage for an even bigger year ahead. Oh, and we launched our recruitment drive! 👊 Even managed to have some fun along the way—our CEO, Lee Schofield, joined Peter McDonnell's Late Lunch in London with a great group of industry peers, and we rounded off the month with a trip to Cardiff for a darts event sponsored by Euro Euro Commercials. Every step we take is about building something meaningful for our partners, customers, and industry. As December begins, we’re more excited than ever to keep growing, learning, and delivering. To everyone who’s been part of this journey so far—thank you. Here’s to finishing the year strong! #Onefunding #Milestones #Growth #Partnerships #LookingAhead

Do you know anyone that wants to test trade on the market? I love that The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is participating in the "Love Your Local Market" (LYLM) campaign, running from May 17th to June 1st. This annual event celebrates the unique charm and economic importance of local markets across the United Kingdom. This year, Tower Hamlets is not only highlighting the vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings of its markets but also supporting entrepreneurial spirits. The borough is offering aspiring business owners a special opportunity to test their business concepts in a dynamic market environment. For a minimal fee of £10 per day, new traders can rent a stall at selected markets including Bethnal Green, Roman Road, Roman Road Square, Chrisp Street, Whitechapel, and Petticoat Lane, depending on the day of the week. This initiative is aimed specifically at new traders, allowing them to engage with the community and gain firsthand experience of market trading for up to five days. Tower Hamlets will provide public liability insurance, although participants are required to bring their own equipment such as gazebos and tables. Applications are open on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made by quoting "LYLM" along with the preferred market names in an email to streetmarkets@towerhamlets.gov.uk. It's important to note that food traders must be fully registered and have a food hygiene rating of 4 or above to participate. Through this initiative, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets aims to nurture new businesses, celebrate its local markets, and foster a sense of community and economic vitality within the borough. #LoveYourLocalMarket #TowerHamlets #MarketTraders #Entrepreneurship #LocalBusiness #MarketDays

Building on your Success 💪 Entering an award is fantastic, but that’s not the end of the process. There are a number of things that you can do to increase the visibility of your business, even if you don’t win an award. Firstly, if you become a finalist in a category, then shout about it. This is a wonderful achievement and needs to be celebrated. Mention it to your clients, talk about it on social media, and write a press release for your media contacts. However you do it, get the word out there. A number of awards will have special ‘badges’ etc that you can use on social media and email signatures. Ask the question of the organisers, and if they have them then use them liberally in your business communications. Secondly, try and connect with other finalists. These may be your competitors, they may be your friends, you may not know them at all, but it’s important to make that connection. Build up a rapport and then meet up with them on the night. You may look to them for referrals or collaborations down the line, and it’s nice to have that pre-existing relationship with people. And, finally, if you do win, or are runner-up then build on that. Awards aren’t just about winning, and you can build a huge amount of momentum for yourself and your business even if you’re a runner-up/finalist. If you can market your success well, then clients/potential clients will notice that and may want to work with you in the future. Winning isn’t everything – it’s how you build on solid foundations that matters. Visit www.nbcawards.co.uk to enter for free. Hear from the Overall Winner of the National Building and Construction Awards 2023 and what it means to them to be taking home such an incredible award https://lnkd.in/eW5ZBVxH Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors ✨ Gold Sponsors: Foreman Homes Limited JJ Rhatigan & Company Crannull Lead Generation for Construction & the Built Environment CH4B - Central Hub 4 Business BITA Charity James Bulger Memorial Trust Silver Sponsor KROL CORLETT GROUP Catalyst Land Solutions Ltd ALLIANCE INTELLIGENT SCAFFOLDING LTD QuickFix Profiles BCM Agency Ltd Ryebridge Construction

Want to find out more about becoming a B Corp? I’ll be speaking all about it at the Worcestershire Business Conference in June, so why not book on? #ESGforgrowth #event #ethicalbusiness #sustainability

Happy National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! A special day to appreciate the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a small business! 👏👏👏 A mom and pop business is a small, family-owned or independent business. Originally the term was used to describe a family-owned and operated general store or drugstore. Today, these establishments can be any type of business from restaurants and auto repair shops to insurance agencies. They have a vested interest in their local community, people and economy. The owners and staff of mom and pop businesses provide personal customer service experiences on a level that larger retail stores cannot do. We honor them today, as togehter we make communities better and families stronger, as champions of job makers. . . . . #MomandPopBusinessOwnersDay #MomPopBusinessOwnersDay 📷 DISRUPTIVO #AmPacBusinessCapital #Ampac #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwners #ItIsPossible #SmallBusinessLoans #AmPacSuccessStories #SBA504 #California #SMB #ampac #itispossible #sba #communityadvantage

URGENT SUPPORT needed for viable hospitality businesses, cornerstones of our midlands communities, as they fight against rising costs. This is an excerpt of Ronan Berry's interview with Nicky O'Callaghan owner of SiP Coffee Garden in Ballymore, Co. Westmeath. A business that does everything right, reduces waste, supports 9 local jobs, has become a community hub, supports local producers - the list goes on. And still they do not complain. They remain resilient. Driven by a passion to do good. Their main objective is to make a living wage - hardly a big ask. Like thousands of similar businesses they need support from the government NOW. Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke spoke of supporting SME's when he took up the seal of office. Robert Troy has once again raised the plight of local businesses in the Dáil. Likewise Minister of State Pippa Hackett. An Taoiseach Simon Harris listed it as one of his priorities on taking office. Its' an election year at local, national and European levels. Without appropriate and timely support, many Irish community based businesses will not be open at the time of the next general election. Let's come together to change this. Note too that SiP opened in a previously derelict building in September 2022 thus they are too young to have availed of any 'Covid' supports. Nor have they any warehoused tax debt. The full interview is available as a podcast on all regular channels, simply look for Taking Care of Business. And crucially, have that coffee, business lunch or team meeting in your local café. The Restaurants Association of Ireland says 200 businesses closed down in Q1 2024. Adrian Cummins David Quirke Wholesome Kitchen Mullingar Chamber Athlone Chamber of Commerce MidlandsIreland.ie Will Faulkner Sinéad Hubble Kamron Clarke Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Ascona Group (‘Ascona’), the 7th largest UK independent forecourt operator and one of the fastest growing companies in Wales for the last four years, is thrilled to announce that it has been named as the 28th fastest-growing business in Wales by the UK Fast Growth Index for 2024, the programme which identifies the fastest growing companies in the UK. This achievement, the fourth time that Ascona has been included in the annual Growth Index, highlights the Group’s capacity for growth and innovation, as well as the significant impact Ascona has had on the local communities it serves and the Welsh economy. Darren Briggs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ascona Group, commented:    “I am delighted to see Ascona being recognised as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UK.   “In 2018, we embarked on a high growth journey at Ascona. Over the last three years, the business has grown 201% and today, we are proud to be the seventh largest independent forecourt operator in the UK following the success of our growth strategy and our focus on evolving our assets into the next generation of leading roadside retail destinations.   “I am incredibly proud of Ascona and everything we have achieved over the years. This is another huge milestone for our business and the recognition is a testament to everyone’s hard work, commitment, and our ‘Team Ascona’ ethos over the years.”    Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, Founder of UK Fast Growth Index, said: “The UK Fast Growth Index demonstrates how a small number of fast-growing firms such as Ascona Group can make a substantial contribution to the UK’s economic landscape, providing real examples of how innovation, enterprise and sheer hard work can make a real difference in all sectors from construction to financial services to technology.   This small group of businesses that grow quickly continue to play a significant role in driving economic growth. They create jobs and contribute to the economic development of the communities in which they are based. By highlighting the success of these companies across a range of sectors, the UK Fast Growth Index emphasises the importance of supporting and nurturing the private sector in every nation and region of the UK.”   About Ascona Group Ascona Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing forecourt operators, with 60 sites across the UK. Ascona offers a leading retail service offering comprising both commercial partnerships and in-house brands for the over 300,000 customers it serves every week, and supplies 4.5 million litres of fuel per week, equating to 18 tanker loads per day. Headquartered in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Ascona employs over 820 people and prides itself on doing things differently, with a flexible culture, community charitable programme and leading employee care offering. The Ascona Foundation supports a range of community initiatives including children’s sports teams and foodbank charities and has donated over £375,000 since 2017.