It's time for episode nine of our podcast, the Small Business Sessions.

The Small Business Sessions: Taking on the soggy tea bag entrepreneur style!

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Enterprise Nation Member Ricky Kothari is the founder of 

 and is on a mission to transform the way we brew a cup of tea, putting an end to scooping out soggy teabags with your fingers once and for all! After being challenged by none other than prime minister David Cameron to develop his business, Ricky quit his management consultant day job to focus on T-Sticks full time.

This session has some great, first hand advice around the importance of understanding the customers that you're selling to, how to create an experience round your brand and getting to trips with your USP. 

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The Small Business Sessions (S1E9): Taking on the soggy tea bag entrepreneur style!

Hi, I’m Thérèse!
 I help small business owners learn how to use social media effectively, without stress or confusion. I focus on social media tips, small business growth, and content strategies that work. I&apos;m currently building the Social Simplified newsletter, where I share practical advice to help you grow online.&nbsp;
With experience in event management and the creative industries, plus a BA in Business Management and a Level 4 qualification in Digital Marketing, I blend real-world business understanding with digital expertise.
Let’s chat about how I can support your business journey!

Social Media Mentor

Lunch and Learn: How to create strategic digital campaigns

Find out how content and social media marketing can help you boost brand awareness and drive growth.

Natalie is a performance marketing consultant, with extensive experience in the D2C &amp; subscription space. Most recently she worked as Head of Performance Marketing for Tails.com, joining the start up at an early stage and being part of the team that drove 5x revenue growth. Her experience includes launching and scaling across a range of marketing channels (digital &amp; offline) &amp; countries, leading on site conversion projects and using CRM to increase customer retention.
In addition to her in house experience she has a search agency grounding, and an entrepreneurial spirit which saw her launch an award nominated blog and led to her writing for Timeout &amp; GroupOn.
Natalie is also a mum of 2 mum and yoga teacher, so she understands the small business owner’s challenge of having to wear many hats.
If you want to work with Natalie to increase your customer growth and create content that converts, get in touch now.

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Marketing for D2C start-ups

Insights shared by marketing experts with extensive experience in scaling start-ups in the D2C subscription space.

&lt;p&gt;I moved to the UK a very long time ago (so called friends tell me I am now more British than Canadian!) and now very much see England as home. My life is a mixture of spending time with friends, borrowing the most beautiful dog (be warned - I may be a tad smitten with him!), working with business buddies as we try to grow our businesses and endeavouring to get back into horse back riding which I miss immensely.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Like many, I am a huge tennis fan for the 2 weeks of the year that Wimbledon is on!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have a &lt;a href="http://itunes.bridginggaps.uk"&gt;podcast &lt;/a&gt;which is partially business and partially pleasure as I really love speaking to so many different inspiring business owners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In spare time, I experiment with my creative side by creating new patterns and designs and enjoy photography as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I now combine my experience of planning, love of technology and talking by working with people and businesses to launch their own podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;


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Katie Marshall, founder of Luxley Communications, is a highly respected consultant in the fitness and wellness industry, known for her deep expertise and extensive network. With nearly two decades of experience, Katie has become one of the most trusted figures in her field, helping brands and individuals across the health, fitness, wellness, and lifestyle sectors to grow and thrive. Katie’s work spans a diverse range of clients, from early-stage startups and solo practitioners to well-established brands and leading names in the industry. Her ability to navigate both emerging and established markets makes her a go-to advisor for those seeking to elevate their presence and impact. Her clients value her for her strategic insights, innovative approach, and dedication to building long-term, meaningful relationships. Katie loves to bring her extensive knowledge and powerful network to support business growth, driving visibility and helping her clients unlock new opportunities. Whether guiding new brands through their early stages or helping larger companies pivot and expand, Katie’s focus is always on fostering authentic growth and ensuring her clients make a positive impact in the world.

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Katie Marshall

Katie Marshall, founder of Luxley Communications, is a highly respected consultant in the fitness and wellness industry, known for her deep expertise and extensive network. With nearly two decades of experience, Katie has become one of the most trusted figures in her field, helping brands and individuals across the health, fitness, wellness, and lifestyle sectors to grow and thrive. Katie’s work spans a diverse range of clients, from early-stage startups and solo practitioners to well-establ

The Small Business Sessions: Taking on the soggy tea bag entrepreneur style!

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