Community catch up
Hey! Here’s what’s happening in the Enterprise Nation community this week
This week, members shared the realities of exporting overseas, offered support to fellow founders, and celebrated everything from self-publishing to sustainable business grants.
What the community are saying
From exploring why more small businesses aren’t selling overseas to offering practical advice to a struggling e-commerce founder, here’s a snapshot of the conversations taking place right now across the Enterprise Nation community forum:
Here’s what you’ve got on your mind at the moment.
💬 "If you believe in your idea and have the passion for your project then be persistent.”- Nikhil Shetty
💬 “If you pop your email address here, I will send you a Loom video with direct feedback on your site.” - EN Adviser, Lucy O'Reilly
Check out some of the discussions happening right now on the Enterprise Nation community forum.
Member spotlight
Meet member Bisoye Adedayo, founder of Àniké Lifestyle
Bisoye Adedayo is the founder of Àniké Lifestyle. - a handcrafted home fragrance brand based in London. Bisoye began creating candles, room mists, and diffusers during the 2020 lockdown as a way to find moments of calm and comfort following a period of burnout. The brand has since been featured in John Lewis, Fenwick and Boots.
Visit Àniké Lifestyle and show some love!
Connect with the community
Upcoming events
🎟️ The Retail Roundtable - 27 July
🎟️ Female founder sessions - 30 July
🎟️ AI, Together: Ask Anything - 31 July
Share your services
The Enterprise Nation Service Swap Shop
Got a skill to share? Need something you don't have? The Swap Shop is where Enterprise Nation members exchange services with each other, trading what they're great at for what they need. Check out some top services on offer at the moment:
Member opportunity
Meet Sonaverse Professional
Your AI-powered "sona" that answers customer questions in your own words, 24/7, helping you capture more leads even when you're unavailable. Get started with a single 15-minute call, then connect your website, social channels, and business materials to keep your sona up to date. Exclusive to Enterprise Nation members: enjoy 3 months free, then £29/month (cancel anytime, no card required to start).
Get involved
That’s all for today
We’ll be back on Wednesday with The Founder newsletter. If you want to feature in an upcoming Community Catch-up, reply to this email.