Learn how to craft a compelling pitch that captures investors' attention, and discover what it takes to turn a great idea into a successful business venture.

Lunch and Learn: How I landed a deal from Dragons' Den

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As founder of Kiddiwhizz, Zoë is the inventor of the Whizzer, the world's first compact eco-toilet for kids. She successfully secured the £50,000 investment she wanted with the backing of two Dragons, Sara Davies MBE and 

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I am licensed by the IAB as an accountancy practice and supervised under Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

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As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits, local SEO, link building, and content audits. My passion also includes building and promoting my websites. The results from this have been the driving force behind the success of my agency.
My expertise in SEO, web content, and Google Ads is not only evident in my client work but also in my informative blog posts and case studies. By sharing my knowledge and insights, I aim to empower small business owners to make informed decisions about their digital marketing strategies.
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As the founder of BeFound SEO, an SEO Agency, we offer a wide range of services, including SEO strategy development, SEO audits,

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