We’re opening the doors to SumUp Academy

We want to help you get the mentorship your small business needs and that’s why we’ve created SumUp Academy. You can now get the information you need, all in one place. Together with 6 mentors and business owners, we’ll be bringing you expert knowledge across loads of different topics.

We’re opening the doors to SumUp Academy

Get the mentorship your small business needs. 6 mentors and business owners will be bringing you expert knowledge across loads of different topics.

Topics

Topics

Growth

E-commerce

Content

Meet the mentors

Amanda Perry

E-commerce agency owner & Marketing Expert

Having been in business for 15 years, Amanda's started, scaled and sold 3 brands. Her agency SOUP helps others to perfect their branding and she coaches small business on digital marketing.

Hazel Gardiner

Floral Design business owner and Broadcaster

Hazel Gardiner is a Floral Designer, Gardener, and Broadcaster. She founded Hazel Gardiner Design in 2016 and her clients include the likes of Nike, Liberty, Elemis and SpaceNK.

Vix Meldrew

Personal brand specialist

Vix Meldrew is a content creator, community founder and influencer expert. Vix built an award-winning platform based on her previously single-gal lifestyle but now coaches content creators on how to build sustainable personal brands.

Tabara N’Diaye

Founder of La Basketry

Tabara N'Diaye is the founder of La Basketry. Tabara has since gone on to release her debut book, 'Baskets' and makes basketry fun and accessible through workshops and DIY kits.

Sam Burgess

Wellbeing Coach & Business Mentor

Sam is the founder of Small and Mighty Co. A business mentoring and life coaching practice specialising in empowering creative entrepreneurs to beat overwhelm, work smarter and live better.

 Galton Blackiston

Chef Patron at Morston Hall

Galton Blackiston is an award-winning chef and writer, who combines his time as chef and co-owner of Morston Hall hotel and restaurant with the writing of successful cookbooks and TV appearances.

"Accelerate your product business out of lockdown and stay ahead through 2021 with a clear strategy and effective marketing plan."

Amanda Perry - E-commerce agency owner & Marketing Expert

"Due to my background, I'm often asked how I foster courage and banish self-doubt. People really want guidance on how to take that leap and become a business owner."

Hazel Gardiner - Floral Design business owner and Broadcaster

"You're not the hero of your brand - your community is! Make them the main character, position yourself as the guide and watch the magic happen!"

Vix Meldrew - Personal brand specialist

"Looking for other opportunities where you can add value to your customers and diversifying your offering are unique advantages that can help you stay ahead in the long run"

Tabara N'Diaye - Founder of La Basketry

"To fully achieve a goal, you must connect with your 'why'. Your personal motivator. Identify what is at stake if you don't take action to make it happen."

Sam Burgess - Wellbeing Coach & Business Mentor

Who is SumUp?

We believe that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use payment solutions, no matter their size. Back in 2012, SumUp was founded by a small team with one goal in mind – to create a world where small business owners can be successful doing what they love.

The mentors in SumUp Academy act as independent influencers, and their statements should reflect their honest opinions, beliefs, and experience. SumUp shall not be liable for the accuracy, appropriateness and completeness of any content provided by the mentors in the course of the coaching advice sessions on SumUp Academy. The mentors shall be solely responsible for their content’s compliance with the applicable laws. Further information on the terms and conditions for participation in the raffle could be found here.