Illegal moneylenders are targeting small firms with offers of easy loans. Learn what makes an illegal lender, the signs to spot and how to report concerns.

Protecting your business from loan sharks and business debts

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Discover how illegal moneylenders may be targeting small to medium businesses with an offer of ‘easy and quick’ loans.

This session is led by a LIAISE officer for the 

. They are dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of using illegal money lenders and support people who may have borrowed.

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Lunch and Learn: Protecting your business from loan sharks and business debts

Learn about illegal money lenders who target small businesses with an offer of ‘easy and quick’ loans.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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I am the Founder of The Nutrient Gap, which is a food consulting company providing label compliance, food label reviews and training on a National and local level for all food businesses.
New Legislation is always daunting and the repercussions of failing to comply can be very costly if you are not sure what is required. The Nutrient Gap can provide you with cost effective price packages and advice on nutritional facts, labelling and digital menus for all aspects of your business.
Being Compliant &amp; Transparent
Being compliant and transparent with your ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and labels will add value to your food business, build trust with your consumer, allowing them more informed choices, which will result in more profit.
Food Label Review Service
Our food label review compliance reports ensure all mandatory information is declared along with field of vision requirements.
Pack Copy Creation
Working alongside you, we build the pack copy to ensure your GSP has the correct information available when designing your label.
Nutritional Profiling
We provide nutritional information for your product through database profiling and advanced theories in recipe calculation, ensuring your product is profiled accurately.
Ingredient List &amp; Allergen Profiling
What is in your product is a very important part of the legislation. We check the data sheets which make up your recipes and profile your ingredient list &amp; allergens to ensure accuracy and consistency. We also check the  additives used in your products are approved for use in food in the UK &amp; EU and their conditions of use.
Novel Foods Identification
Checking the Novel Foods Catalogue and advising against the Novel Foods Regulations
Nutrition &amp; Health Claims
When designing products with nutrition or health claims in mind, or thinking about adding a claim to an existing product, it is important that you fully understand the legislation involved, and how you formulate your product.  Our food label review for Health &amp; Nutrition claims ensures it is compliant with all the recommended requirements.
I am fully trained with qualifications in nutrition, sports nutrition nutrition labelling, supplement labelling, baby food labelling, pet food labelling, and advanced recipe calculation. I am accredited by and a Member of <a href=&apos;https://www.rsph.org.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>The Royal Society of Public Health</a>.

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Food labelling regulations & compliance advice

I am excited you have decided to take the leap, invest in yourself and your food business and join the Food labeling regulations & compliance advice group. It isn't the most exciting of topics, however a perfect place for any food manufacturer or food start up to discuss their NPD and the regulations around legal labelling, nutritional profiling, ingredient statements, country of origin, allergen statements and nutrition and health claims. You may also need advice  for your online selling either

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My name is Hélène McArdle, I am a qualified Professional Coach and Training Facilitator.&nbsp;&nbsp;
After over 20 years working in Recruitment,  Learning &amp; Development, People Experience, Project Management and Strategic Leadership, mostly in large fast paced tech companies, I am now focusing on helping people reach their full professional potential and confidence. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Professional Confidence Services delivers Coaching and Professional Skills Training to companies and individuals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
From an international family, having lived and worked in several countries, I believe growth mindset and diversity can have a positive impact in life, work environments and career trajectories.&nbsp;
Amateur painter, I like using different mediums in my workshops and coaching sessions, to unearth inner confidence and stretch comfort zones. &nbsp;&nbsp;
I partner with a strong network of trusted professionals with specific expertise to cater for clients&apos; needs. Both coaching and training facilitation are interactive and call for hands-on participation. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Actions lead results. Act with Confidence.

Hélène McArdle

My name is Hélène McArdle, I am a qualified Professional Coach and Training Facilitator.&nbsp;&nbsp;
After over 20 years working in Recruitment,  Learning &amp; Development, People Experience, Project Management and Strategic Leadership, mostly in large fast paced tech companies, I am now focusing on helping people reach their full professional potential and confidence. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Professional Confidence Services delivers Coaching and Professional Skills Training to companies

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