The SMARTA way to do business
Smarta.com is the essential business support and advice network for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Smarta provides free small business advice from established entrepreneurs, featuring exclusive video interviews with Deborah, fellow Dragon Theo Paphitis and some of the most experienced and inspirational names in business.
But Smarta isn’t just about the big names in business – it’s a place for small business owners to ‘do business’ and share information. Built on a social networking platform, the Smarta network enables users to create profiles, contact and network with other businesses. Users can ask questions and get answers from other small business owners talking from experience, as well as the professional view from Smarta’s Expert Panel including free professional legal advice.
Smarta’s tools section is rapidly expanding and you can already register a company, search for UK small business grants and funding, browse sample business plans and marketing plans, sign-up for a business bank account and apply for a business loan all at Smarta.com. To save valuable time, the business tools directory also points to the best tools and services for small businesses on the web. Many of them are free and include tools to help you build a website, get new customers, conduct market research and much more.
The Smarta 100 launched in 2009 and celebrates the most innovative, promising new small businesses in the UK. These 100 chosen businesses have contributed their insights to the Smarta small business e-book with quick tips on making your business super-efficient.
Deborah is an investor in Smarta and helped launch it with founder and entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund in January 2009.
To find out click here to visit the Smarta website.