Join us for this very exciting episode of GROW, where Jacob is joined by Sia Koppaka, manager of ecommerce operations at TikTok Shop.

TikTok Shop is TikTok’s very own ecommerce solution, and has already proven to be incredibly popular amongst users and sellers alike. Sia and her team help UK businesses get started on TikTok Shop, and support them on their journey to success on the platform.

TikTok Shop is transforming the world of social commerce, combining the benefits of live streaming, creator collaboration and monthly campaigns with its engaged user base. The ecommerce landscape in the UK is incredibly powerful, being one of the largest ecommerce markets in the world, so getting your business involved is almost a no-brainer.

Tune in to this podcast to learn more about TikTok Shop, how it can help you grow your business, and how the team at TikTok Shop will support you along the way.

Want to get on board? Register your business for TikTok Shop here: https://seller-uk-accounts.tiktok.com/account/register

You can also learn more about Sia and what she does on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skoppaka/

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During his time in commercial finance, Chris Martin realised how cold and outdated the industry was. Having worked in the space for over 13 years, providing businesses of all shapes and sizes with financial support, he wanted to give people something different that would help to change perceptions of the industry.

Chris founded Origin Finance in February 2019, with the aim of offering unrivalled expertise and knowledge alongside more exciting core values that would change customers’ perceptions of the finance industry for good.

Origin Finance is a finance broker, with access to over 100 lenders from high street banks to high net-worth individuals. This access to funds – combined with their extensive and up-to-date product market knowledge – enables them to deliver exceptional support and finance packages, whilst helping business owners to navigate the often tricky world of commercial finance.

In this week’s episode of GROW, Chris talks to us about how Origin Finance does things differently and shares expert tips for business owners looking to finance their next big idea.

You can find out more about Origin Finance on their website: https://www.originfinance.co.uk/

Or connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-martin-origin/?originalSubdomain=uk

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With a 500,000 strong TikTok following, Cami has grown her brand on social media at a staggering pace. While studying for a degree in Marketing Business Management, she has managed to turn her pilates videos into go-to platforms for lifestyle, fitness & health content.

Through the use of trend prediction, algorithm analysis and consistency, she grew her Instagram from 10,000 followers to 100,000 followers in just 9 weeks, and took her TikTok from zero to 200,000 in only 4 months.

Now, Cami is working as a freelance content creator alongside her studies, helping others to create strategic content plans by sharing insights on trending sounds, algorithm analysis, and creating consistent content with personality.

She’s partnered with huge fitness brands including GymShark and AYBL, as well as big players in the lifestyle and fashion world such as ASOS.

Cami is also the founder of the successful fitness podcast, With Intention, focussing on all things wellness, self-care, lifestyle and manifestation, currently ranked in the top ten education podcasts on Spotify.

She’s also published several books, including planners and wellness journals, reflecting her passion for helping others and teaching a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode of GROW, we hear from Cami as she shares her top tips on how business owners can use the power of social media marketing to grow their brand, reach new customers and generate sales.

You can connect with Cami on socials here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cami-allan-692763242/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camisophiaaaaa/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@camisophiaaaa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqv94UNGn8dsKyI4Yxnx_vg

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Welcome to this special episode of GROW where we are joined by Austin Okoklo (CEO of The Gen Z Club) and Jonathan Reid (Co-founder of Purpose Led).

The Gen Z Club was founded in 2021 to help address the lack of resources available for Gen Z hustlers to pursue their dreams. Its founders are Austin Okolo, Denzil Jones and Poku Banks, who all come from entrepreneurial backgrounds and are determined to make a change.​ From the humble beginnings of clubhouse, the organisation has now grown to a nationwide hub of opportunities for Gen Zs with thousands of people engaged over various platforms. Their aim is to create a community for Gen Z individuals to feel inspired, network and grow their businesses.

Now onto Jonathan Reid, the Co-founder of Purpose Led, a community-driven platform that inspires a generation to believe they can achieve their dreams and live a life of purpose. Founded in 2020 during the first wave of lockdown, Purpose Led started as a Clubhouse room where discussions on personal development and purposeful living took place. Today, with over 1.3 million views on social media and 28,000 streams, Purpose Led remains committed to its mission of empowering people worldwide to live a more purpose-led life.

In this special episode, we will hear from both Austin and Jonathan on how to build and manage an efficient marketing funnel, that will not only help you effectively position your business in front of your target Gen Z audience but will convert them into valuable customers as well.

If Generation Z is your target market, this episode of GROW is essential listening!

You can find out more about The Gen Z Club on their website: https://www.thegenzclub.com/

You can find out more about Purpose Led here: https://www.purposeledclub.com/

Or connect with them on socials:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gen-z-club/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.genzclub/?utm_medium=copy_link

Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_genzclub

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Get comfortable with your business’s finances and understand how to get ready for your financial year-end on the latest episode of GROW.

In this episode, Economic Street co-founder Ọláolúwa Baikie talks to Jacob about getting on top of your business finances. Tune in to find out:

1. Where to get financial advice
2. The key indicators of money management
3. How to get ready for the end of the financial year

More information about Economic Street can be found at:

https://www.economicstreet.com/

And, you can connect with Ọláolúwa on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaoluwabaikie/

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Discover insider marketing tips, thinking and strategies to help your business GROW.

In this episode, VST founder Andrew Smart talks to Jacob about generating new business. Tune in to:

1. Understand lead generation
2. Figure out the best channels for your business
3. Develop a system for nurturing leads

More information about VST can be found at:

https://virtualsalesteam.co.uk/

And, you can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmart/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Discover insider tips from a growth and investment expert, on how to make your business an attractive proposition for investors.

In this Podcast, I speak to David Frodsham. David is a former tech CEO turned advisor and is the Managing Partner of Little Venice Partners (LVP), a London-based corporate financial advisory boutique which he co-founded in 2011.

With David's particular interest in raising capital for entrepreneurs, growth strategies and financial performance optimisation, this conversation promises to be essential for all small business owners who are looking to attract investors to their businesses.

It's time to get a thorough understanding of the different kinds of investment options available for start-ups and small businesses.

Let's GROW together!

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Discover insider marketing tips, thinks and strategies to help your business GROW…

Welcome to my first ever GROW episode, where I talk to Hannah Brady, founder of strategy-first marketing agency The Brady Creative about all things marketing including:

• How to stand out from the competition and why your brand is your differentiator
• Why laying strong foundations, and knowing your brand inside and out, is good for business
• Cost-effective marketing tools that you can use right now
• Looking at experiment-based marketing – how to be brave in how you market, and why pushing the boundaries can make a huge difference
• Understanding – and reaching - your audience
• Why learning to position your message is better than the ‘scatter gun’ process
• Possible marketing pitfalls
• The art of email marketing
• Why sales and marketing go hand-in-hand and how to successfully merge the two disciplines together

We also conclude with Hannah’s ultimate tips for branding and marketing. Want to know more? Listen in, now!

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