Thanks in advance! Jay of FreshPrints 

The announcement has got me thinking about the UK Apprenticeship Levy more broadly. Despite there being funding available to support training and skills development, awareness among small businesses still seems mixed. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts: do you think enough small businesses understand how they can benefit from UK Apprenticeship Levy funding? 

Let us know in the comments below 👇

Doesn't matter how small. Doesn't matter if it's business or life or 'I finally replied to that email from February'.

Drop yours below. I want to read every single one.

Mine this week: I said no to going to an event I didn't want to be on that I didn't think would add value to my work, without making up an excuse. Just 'thank you for thinking of me, but it's not for me.' Felt MAD doing it. So proud after.

Your turn 👇

My name is Faye and I’m the founder of NABO, a new community-focused mobile app launching soon.

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One of the things I’m most passionate about is creating opportunities for young people aged 16+ to earn money, build confidence, and gain real-world experience while helping members of their local community.

After spending the last year turning an idea into a fully functioning app, we’re now preparing for launch and would love to connect with fellow founders, business owners, and community-minded people.

I’d be delighted to hear about your own entrepreneurial journeys, and if anyone has advice for a first-time tech founder approaching launch, I’d love to hear it!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Faye
Founder, NABO

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I'm Sadia, and I'm so glad I found this group!

My story is a little unconventional. I have a Master's in English Literature and spent 9 years as a teacher. When my husband passed away, I had to reinvent myself completely as a single mother. I taught myself web design, earned an AI certification, and built a freelance business from scratch — all while raising my child alone.

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I'm Sadia, a freelance web designer and digital specialist, and I'm so excited to join the Enterprise Nation community!

A little about me — I have a Master's in English Literature and spent 9 years as an educator before transitioning into web design and digital services. I now design modern, SEO-optimised WordPress websites and AI-powered web solutions for small businesses, with a current focus on the UK trades and services sector — particularly plumbing and HVAC businesses.

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I work remotely with UK-based clients and love helping small business owners build a strong, professional online presence that actually brings in leads.

I'm here to connect, learn, and hopefully collaborate with fellow members. If you're a trades or services business looking to grow online — or know someone who is — I'd love to chat! 😊

Looking forward to getting to know this

Sadia
🌐 Freelance WordPress Web Designer
💼 Specialising in UK Trades & Services Sector

I'm Sadia, a freelance web designer and digital specialist, and I'm so excited to join the Enterprise Nation community!

A little about me — I have a Master's in English Literature and spent 9 years as an educator before transitioning into web design and digital services. I now design modern, SEO-optimised WordPress websites and AI-powered web solutions for small businesses, with a current focus on the UK trades and services sector — particularly plumbing and HVAC businesses.

Here's what I help with:

• Custom WordPress website design

• Mobile-optimised, fast-loading websites

• On-page SEO setup

• Content writing and blog creation

• AI tools integration for small businesses

I work remotely with UK-based clients and love helping small business owners build a strong, professional online presence that actually brings in leads.

I'm here to connect, learn, and hopefully collaborate with fellow members. If you're a trades or services business looking to grow online — or know someone who is — I'd love to chat! 😊

Looking forward to getting to know this community.

Sadia
🌐 Freelance WordPress Web Designer
💼 Specialising in UK Trades & Services Sect

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• Private strategy sessions to help founders gain clarity and create a focused plan for growth

More importantly, Beauty to Life is about creating a space where founders can learn from one another, share experiences and realise they don't have to build their businesses alone.

The beauty industry continues to evolve at pace. New brands launch every day, consumer expectations are changing, and founders are being asked to do more than ever before. Having the right support network and strategic guidance can make all the difference.

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If you're building a beauty or wellness brand and would like to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

While every business is different, I repeatedly see the same challenge: founders often have access to information, but they don't always have access to the right support, strategic guidance, or a network of people who truly understand the realities of building a beauty business.

Running a beauty brand can be exciting, but it can also feel isolating. Founders are expected to navigate product development, branding, marketing, sales, operations, cash flow, retailer conversations and growth decisions – often all at the same time.

That's why I created Beauty to Life.

Beauty to Life is a membership community designed specifically for beauty founders who want to build profitable, sustainable businesses while creating a life they genuinely enjoy around them.

The membership combines practical business support with meaningful connections, giving founders access to:

• Expert-led masterclasses covering the key areas of business growth
• Monthly hot-seat sessions for coaching, accountability and problem-solving
• In-person networking events with like-minded beauty entrepreneurs
• A comprehensive training programme designed for beauty businesses
• Private strategy sessions to help founders gain clarity and create a focused plan for growth

More importantly, Beauty to Life is about creating a space where founders can learn from one another, share experiences and realise they don't have to build their businesses alone.

The beauty industry continues to evolve at pace. New brands launch every day, consumer expectations are changing, and founders are being asked to do more than ever before. Having the right support network and strategic guidance can make all the difference.

My vision for Beauty to Life is simple: to help beauty founders build stronger businesses, make better decisions, and create sustainable success on their own terms.

If you're building a beauty or wellness brand and would like to connect, I'd love to hear from you.