Offers and tools to start and grow your business in 2025
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Posted: Thu 23rd Jan 2025
Discover money-saving offers and tools from StartUp Show partners.
StartUp Show is your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting and growing a business.
Have a look at these offers and tools from StartUp Show partners to help you make 2025 the best year yet!
Constant Contact
Constant Contact offers easy-to-use marketing tools that help grow your contact list, build customer relationships and increase your revenue with email, social media, event marketing and more.
While prices start from just £8 a month, they are offering a further 30% off your first three months to Enterprise Nation members.
Get in touch here to claim your offer.
GS1 UK
Power your business with GS1 UK membership
Being a founder can be hard and lonely, GS1 UK membership provides you with the support and tools you need to start your business.
Join GS1 UK today to get barcodes and start trading online, in-store and on marketplaces including Tesco, Waitrose, Amazon, Google and TikTok.
Membership to GS1 UK also includes helpful tools and advice for getting it right the first time and avoiding costly mistakes.
Use EN20 to receive a 20% discount on your first year’s membership. See here for further details.
GS1 UK members can also benefit from using the next generation of barcodes, QR codes powered by GS1. Consumers, brands, retailers and even regulators are all seeking better ways to access this information. QR codes powered by GS1 fulfil this need, enabling you to deliver rich data and connect with your customers.
Monzo
Apply for the Startup Idea of the Year competition
Enterprise Nation has collaborated with Monzo on the StartUp Idea of the Year competition, giving three lucky winners the chance to win up to £10,000 to help bring their ideas to life.
Whether you have a great new business idea, a game-changing product or service, or a growth strategy you want to implement, apply to win the cash grant to help get it off the ground.
Three winners will get:
First place: £10,000
Second place: £8,000
Third place: £7,000
In addition, all eligible applicants will receive a free six-month subscription to a Monzo Business Pro bank account, subject to Monzo Business' Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria. Enterprise Nation will notify eligible applicants when the offer is ready to be redeemed.
Applications close on 28 February 2025. Ts&Cs apply.
Vodafone Business
At Vodafone Business, we know that running your own business is hugely rewarding, but that it can also be isolating. Sometimes you just need to chat to an expert to bounce ideas around or look for that extra bit of help and support in an area that might not quite be your strength… yet. That’s where V-Hub’s FREE advisory service can help you.
We have a team of experts ready to give you personalised support with your business queries, be it staying safe online, fine-tuning your SEO strategy or looking at the latest tools that can help you boost your productivity. Simply book a call at a time that suits you and a member of our team will call you back.
You’ll have an initial chat to talk about your business and what you’d like support on, then a more detailed call to go over how our advisers think you could improve. All for free and with no need to be a Vodafone Business customer or obligation to buy anything from us. Why? We know that small businesses are the backbone of the British economy, and by helping you, we help everyone.
Book a call and see what Vodafone Business can do for you
TikTok Shop
TikTok Shop: Unlock your brand's potential with TikTok Shop, where you can reach engaged audiences through entertaining and authentic social shopping experiences. With tools designed to support discovery, creation, conversion and fulfilment, TikTok Shop empowers retailers to streamline their journey and achieve growth in the dynamic TikTok community.
Sell your products with TikTok Shop UK
Google Digital Skills Training
Free in-person workshops hosted by Google
Receive expert coaching on the many aspects of growing a small business, including how to develop a social media strategy, reach new customers and boost your online presence.
The agenda ranges from in-depth training courses to power sessions, alongside interactive networking opportunities.
You’ll also be able to book private mentoring sessions throughout the day with Google digital coaches, focusing on personal goals to grow your business or develop your career.
Learn job-ready skills with Google Career Certificates
Flexible online training programmes designed to help you learn job-ready skills.
Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to enter jobs in cyber security, data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design.
You don't need any prior experience or a relevant degree.
Explore how you can grow your digital skills
Grow London Local
Get free access to small business support
Starting and growing a business is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you can do. But there’s lots to think about – and finding the right support isn’t easy. That’s where we come in!
Grow London Local can help you to:
Access finance for your business
Develop a marketing and sales strategy
Upskill your workforce
Find business events and networking opportunities
Browse online resources designed for London-based small business owners and entrepreneurs, or request a free consultation with our multilingual business support team. We’ll identify your business needs – and connect you to an approved support provider.
Book a free consultation today
UK Export Finance
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is a UK government ministerial department and the nation’s export credit agency (ECA). UKEF helps exporters access working capital and manage the risk of not getting paid by offering a government guarantee. It supports companies of all sizes and in multiple sectors across the entire UK.
Not yet a member? You can join here for free or upgrade to an adviser membership via your dashboard.