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    How to say thank you

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 41:43


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWe come to a landmark show and celebrate our 100th episode with more than a few surprises.There are several things we're doing on this show that we've never done before and, while we will be looking back over 2 and a bit years of the Big Little Business Show this is definitely an episode about looking forwards to what's to come next.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics.You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to buy a business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 34:01


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeRather than setting up your own business from scratch have you considered buying one that's fully formed? Or maybe you'd like to expand by adding an established business to your own. How do you go about all that? What things do you need to consider? How long does it take and what happens if it goes wrong? We find answers to all of these questions (and that one about the biscuits) by talking with serial business buyer and business coach Ross Tomkins.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics.We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Social media is changing ... again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 31:28


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhile Clare suns herself on holiday Paul invites 'another woman' to join him on this episode and for a very good reason.Over the past few weeks there have been some big announcements and even bigger rumours surrounding big changes to Instagram and Facebook. They've even got Kim Kardashian publicly pulling her hair out.Marketing expert Jennifer Randall joins Paul from California and together they pick out the truth and explain how the changes that are happening, while pretty big, are an exciting step forward for small businesses and content creators.We also find out how Paul has managed to read his own obituary and why he might be moving to Vegas!Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics.We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to run a business and a family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 33:18


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIn our last episode we talked about the work life balance but in this episode we're talking things a step further by finding out how to run or even start a business when you also have a family to look after. Many people do it (Paul and Clare both do it) but how?Not only does Nicola Lowe run a business and a family, her business helps other families to do exactly the same, So she's the perfect person to ask about the best ways to run a business and a family.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics.We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to fix your work life balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 28:20


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhen you run your own business, often we find it really hard to close the door and separate work from play. But maintaining that balance can be crucial for the growth of your business. After all, having more free time is one of the reasons why so many people choose to work for themselves.In this episode we learn from someone who has learned from his own mistakes. Sean Hewitt is a business coach who had to take stock of his own work life balance after nearly losing both.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics.We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    95 What are the big changes on LinkedIn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 33:31


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode In the last episode we looked at some big changes taking place on Instagram. In this episode (and with Clare's welcome return) we do the same with LinkedIn. What's changed? What's working? What isn't working? Gareth Wax is a LinkedIn coaching guru who knows more than a couple of things on this very topic. In this episode we welcome him back for another look at the popular business platform and discover a few things that are now working well and a few more to avoid. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    What are the big changes on Instagram?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 31:19


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Paul's going solo today and for a special reason. With all the big changes taking place on Instagram we've made a last minute change to our scheduled episode and decided you needed to know what was happening. As Paul works a lot within Instagram and knows a lot about the new changes, here he is with a deep dive on what's new and what you can do to grow your business on Insta. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to future proof your finances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 31:21


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode With talk of a UK recession on the horizon it's a good reminder that the business landscape can change fast. In this episode we find out how to plan for the unplannable and keep your finances future proof. We talk with financial expert Rebecca Robertson who has some great tips on understanding where your business is going and using that knowledge to prepare for the more common bumps in your financial road. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to keep warm leads warm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 38:18


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode When someone is interested in your service or offer but not quite ready to spend some money, what do you do next? In this episode of the podcast, we find out how to keep your warm leads warm. Paul and Clare talk with automated systems strategist Ely Delaney from Portland, Oregon. Ely can not only help us to stop leads falling through the cracks he has some tactics in mind that can make the whole process really easy. Make sure you don't miss it.   Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to sell if you hate selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 36:23


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode If you run a small business you will need to wear many hats. One of these is the sales hat. But what if selling makes you squirm? In this podcast we talk about selling for people who hate selling. Sales coach Lisa Ansell has literally written a book on this topic so she's the perfect person to ask. So it's time to stop feeling uncomfortable about talking money as we delve into some techniques that can make selling a pleasant experience. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    Do loyalty schemes work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 34:08


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode What's more important than getting customers? Keeping them. So how does that work? How about some kind of loyalty scheme? Would that work or is there something else that keeps people coming back? In this podcast we welcome back retail expert Carl Hinder who is full of bright ideas. We find out why Carl isn't a fan of the traditional loyalty scheme and what he thinks is a far better way to keep people coming back.  Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to deal with a business road block

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 35:02


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode You're stuck! There's a problem in your business that you just can't solve. Sound familiar? We've all been there and will no doubt be there again but what you choose to do about it could make a big difference. Author Abi Jenkins knows exactly what to do next. After all she's written a book about it.  In this episode, Abi explains what common problems we all face in business and what common mistakes we make when trying to deal with them. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to pick a name for your business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 27:26


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode We've often heard that picking a name for your business can be one of the hardest decisions, much like naming a child. This week on our podcast we find out how to do it, what to watch out for and how the wrong name can damage your success. Our very own co-host Paul has spent the last year searching for a new name for his business. So he's the perfect person for this topic. We find out what things to look out for when picking a name, how to make sure people can find you and how it can all go horribly wrong. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How Facebook advertising works

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 30:29


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode In the second of our two part Facebook deep dive we take a look at how to advertise in the Metaverse. In this podcast we'll discover techniques so you can create successful ads across all the platforms under the new Meta umbrella. Seattle based social media guru Jennifer Randall joins us for these two in depth, not to be missed episodes. We'll find out about reaching the right audience, which paid posts work best, how much to invest and how long to invest for. Make sure you check out our previous episode on the Meta Business Suite before diving in here. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How the Meta Business Suite works

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 30:51


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode In the first of our two part Facebook deep dive we take a look at the new Meta Business Suite. In this episode we discover what this powerful tool has to offer so you can grow your business on Facebook, Instagram and even What's App. Seattle based social media guru Jennifer Randall joins us for these two in depth, not to be missed episodes. We'll find out about all the powerful tools within Meta Business Suite like scheduling posts, talking with leads, analysing performance and advertising. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to stand out in a crowded market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 32:09


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode If you run a business in a crowded market, what do you do to help you stand out? This week on our podcast we're going to share a big slab of sweet ideas. Our guests on this week's podcast are Colin and Carla from Temprd Chocolate and they've managed to do just that. We find out what they've done to stand out in a very crowded market and grow a thriving chocolate business with a team of four people in just over one year! Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to be a brilliant boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 31:23


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode If you run a business at some point you will need to be in charge and ask other people to do stuff for you. In this podcast, Paul & Clare find out how you can become a brilliant boss with business coach Alison Edgar MBE. She reveals what a bad manager looks like and the simple steps to becoming a great one. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to use the science of selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 34:39


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode We're starting 2022 with a fascinating topic. Uncovering the tricks big retailers use to persuade us to buy stuff. In this podcast, Paul & Clare talk with retail business coach Carl Hinder who reveals what we can learn from the big boys about effective selling in store and online. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to build a content plan for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 44:48


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode With a New Year around the corner have you started planning what you're going to say on social media next year? In this episode, Paul & Clare are going to uncover some tricks to help you plan your content for the whole year with the help of marketing expert Jade Foster-Jerrett. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to build a business from your bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 44:34


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Improving your business doesn't just stop when you're awake. You can make improvements in your sleep as well. To wrap up 2021 Paul & Clare look back on episodes that made a big impression on them this year and share what they have learned. In this episode they speak with sleep expert Nicoline Douwes Isema about the impact of creating healthy sleep patterns and how you can even make big decisions between the sheets. All while Paul tries to function on 3 hours sleep. The irony! Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to develop trust with clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 32:02


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode The ultimate goal for any business is to develop a loyal list of clients who love you, rave a bout you and stick with you. Well in order to do that they need to trust you. On this week's podcast we find how to develop that trust not only with our clients or customers but within our own four walls too. Developing good trusting relationships with our staff is vital too. We're pleased to be inviting back Marianne Page, an in demand business coach and author of four excellent books on people management. We'll also be looking at some excellent business and self development books that you can check out with the help of our resident bookworm Adam Daniel. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to get featured on the radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 30:51


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Imagine the exposure you could get for your business by appearing on the radio! Well, you can make it happen and on this week's podcast we'll tell you how with the help of BBC Radio presenter Tony Fisher. We discover how to get your initial email noticed, why press releases don't work, how to behave on air and even      how to get invited back! We also find out why it's important to look after your teeth! Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to make money without working

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 39:11


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode The ultimate goal for any business owner, making money in your sleep. Imagine being able to go on holiday whenever you like or take a day out and not worry about how it will affect your income? Well you can and many other business owners do. On this week's podcast we find out how you can make money without working. We welcome back the king of business systems, John Lamerton who's new book ‘Evergreen Assets' helps you to create content, processes and working behaviours so you can sit back and relax. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts on a myriad of topics. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to play with the big boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 33:05


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Sometimes in order to succeed it can help to collaborate with other businesses. But can a small business work with a much larger one? In this week's podcast we talk with Lawrence King from Hussle, a small business who collaborates with the likes of McDonalds and Premiere Inn. We find out what you need to do so you can play with the big boys. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of episodes with business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to get anything you want

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 33:30


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode If you want to get anything you want you need to find the right people and ask the right questions … and know what to do if you get the wrong answers. In this week's podcast we welcome back professional negotiator Christine McKay who's new book teaches you how to ask and get anything you want so your business can grow. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk  

    How to win on Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 36:13


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Over the past month we've been taking a look at the biggest social media  channels and how you can use them to grow. This week on our business podcast, we look at Instagram. We discover which tactics work best, why more followers may not be a good thing and what you need to know about the big changes happening right now. We also hear from Adam Daniel with some more suggestions of business and self development books that will help your small business to grow. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to grow on Facebook (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 31:20


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode This is the second part of our two part episode covering all things Facebook. We're back with Facebook whizz Jennifer Randall and learning how groups work, how paid advertising works and if hashtags work at all! Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to grow on Facebook (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 31:36


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Over the next two weeks we'll be taking a deep dive into Facebook and how to grow your business using it. We're joined by Facebook whizz Jennifer Randall and this week we'll be spilling the beans on how to run a Facebook business page (and what not to do) as well as how to get the best from insights and which posts work best. Make sure you follow us so you don't miss out on part 2 which will cover groups, paid advertising, hashtags and much more! Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to win with LinkedIn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 32:42


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Social media is constantly evolving and LinkedIn has undergone some pretty radical changes in the past 6 months. Are you up to speed? In this week's podcast we find out what's changed and how you can win with LinkedIn. Our guest is LinkedIn expert Gareth Wax who lays out some important dos and don'ts. There's also a small emergency and essential tips on biscuit dunking. We also have another inspiring story from mindset coach Dean Fox that will make you think about how you run your business. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to write a business book (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 29:49


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode It's the second part of our podcast double-bill that tells you all you need to know about writing your own business book.   Last week we spoke with publishing guru and author Mindy Gibbins-Klein about the writing process.     This week we talk publishing. Should you do it yourself or hire a publisher? What's involved and how does it work?  Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to write a business book (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 33:13


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode It seems every coach in the world has a book on sale. Have you ever thought about writing your own business book? In the first of two podcasts we find out how you do it from publishing guru and author Mindy Gibbins-Klein. This week we're talking writing. Where do you start, how do you finish and all points in between. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    What‘s the future for networking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 34:00


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Ever been to a networking meeting? What about during Covid? Now the dust is starting to settle does the traditional model have a future? In this weeks podcast we're in a room full of networkers to find out. Will meeting new businesses be more online or is everyone eager to start mingling and shaking hands again? We also welcome back Adam Daniel with his monthly review of the best business and self development books you should be reading this month. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    Does your business need a niche?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 24:52


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode How often have you been told that you need a niche for your small business to grow. But do you really need one or can you keep everyone happy? In this week's podcast we go back to Hawaii for our second week with business coach and author Daniel Mangena. His answer to this one may surprise you. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to work smarter rather than harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 34:59


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode How often do you find yourself working flat out just to stay where you are? Frustrating isn't it? Pretty common for a small business though. In this week's episode of the podcast we visit Hawaii and talk with Daniel Mangena, a forward thinking business coach and author with a bunch of solutions so you can start to work smarter rather than harder. We're also joined by mindset coach and chief storyteller Dean Fox who brings us the first of his monthly thought provoking stories. This one involves a donkey. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    What colour should your logo be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 11:27


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode This is our final 'Summer Short' episode where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months. What colours do you use in your branding and why did you decide to use them? We had an email from one listener who really can't decide and wanted to know if it was just a random choice or if there's something more to finding the right colour. We've come up with a few answers that may help. We'll also let you know what's in store for the next few months as we return to our full length episodes and how you can be a part of the podcast in the future. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    What happens if I fail?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 18:49


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode This is our penultimate special 'Summer Short' episode where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months. The fear of failure is really common and can get in the way of you thinking big and growing your business. In this week's show we help a budding business owner who's afraid to start and we've enlisted the help of business coaches Michael Heppell and Daniel Tolson. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    Starting a business? What happens first?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 17:08


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode This is the third of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months. Starting a business from scratch and for the first time can be pretty daunting. What should you do first? find a name, buy some tech, order business cards? This week we answer that very question with some help from Canadian business coach Sandra Francisco and TV's tech expert David McClelland. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    The big problem with social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 11:53


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode This is the second of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months. The big problem with social media is knowing which one is best for your business. Or perhaps you should just post to all of them. So where should you post and what can you do to stop it taking up so much of your time? We've got a few suggestions and have enlisted some help from content creator Jade Foster-Jerrett. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to stay motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 13:39


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Do you set goals for you business? If you do what happens next? The vast majority of goals don't get beyond writing them down so how to do you set a goal and get a goal? This is the first of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months. Every business owner has those days when they lack motivation and enthusiasm for what they do. We can't be super focussed and buzzing every day. So what can we do to get out of that rut and get that fire back in our bellies? We've got some great advice with the help of Daniel Tolson and John Lamerton. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How does goal setting work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 42:31


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Do you set goals for you business? If you do what happens next? The vast majority of goals don't get beyond writing them down so how to do you set a goal and get a goal? We find out with performance coach Dean Fox and reveal some big changes happening to the podcast over the next few months. We also have another fine selection of business and self development books you can check out thanks to Adam Daniel. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    What's the future for online shopping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 44:42


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode The way we shop has dramatically changed in the past 18 months and as businesses we need to keep up. On the podcast this week we speak with e-commerce expert Naomi McLaughlan. She explains how small businesses can embrace online shopping and not get left behind by the big boys. We also find out about the most annoying thing Amazon do. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How has Covid changed social media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 33:14


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Is email marketing still a useful marketing tool or a little out of date? There's no getting away from the fact that our world has changed as a result of Covid but are we ready? These big changes have prompted some big announcements from social media giants over the past few weeks. In this episode we take a look at what those changes are and how small businesses should be reacting to them. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    Do you need an email list?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 28:26


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Is email marketing still a useful marketing tool or a little out of date? This week on the podcast we find out by talking with the oldest email marketing provider, Aweber. We ask questions like, what is an email list anyway? How do you stop your emails falling into spam folders? What titles work best? Brandon from AWeber also shares some exciting developments that can make your emails look and behave like mini web pages. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    I've invented something, now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 38:18


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode Many of us have the occasional bright idea but get no further. What happens if you decide to take the next step? More importantly how do you take it to the next step? What about prototypes, production, manufacturing, applying for a patent, trademarking? This week we meet Judith Cook who took her bright idea into production and now has an exciting clothing brand on her hands called Elba London. We find out how you can take an invention and turn it into a thriving business. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to be a keynote speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 41:23


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode How do you become a great keynote speaker and get paid to talk about the things you love? In this weeks podcast we find out from Helen Mitchell who runs an events company and regularly books speakers for the events she manages. We find out where she looks, what she looks for and how much you can expect to earn as a keynote speaker. We also discuss the differences between speaking in front of a live and a virtual audience. Her advice may surprise you. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to make money doing what you love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 36:07


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode There's a common thread in successful businesses and that's passion. If you're passionate about what you do, people will notice and will want some of that passion too. In this episode Paul and Clare talk with Chad Bourquin, a musician from Kansas who helps people find their passion and earn money doing what they love. You'll also find out what Chad said that almost brought Clare to tears. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to thrive during a crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 45:33


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode If you can manage to grow an income in the music industry right now you must be doing something right. Mark Deeks was faced with an uncertain future as much of his income vanished last year. However he made some brave choices and he's now having the best year of his career. This week we get a crash course in diving head first into a crisis, working on impulse and coming up smelling of roses.  Adam Daniel joins us too for his monthly look at the best business and self development books that will make your business (and you) grow. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    How to come up with ideas for social media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 43:27


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. In this week's episode We know modern marketing needs social media content ... and lots of it. But how do you keep coming up with the goods? This week we have a tonne of great ideas to leave you buzzing with inspiration. Our guest, content queen Jade-Foster Jerrett has a whole bunch of suggestions so you'll never run out of ideas again. Continue the conversation Please rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back catalogue of business experts. We'd also love to chat with you about this week's episode and any other aspects that are proving tricky in your small business right now. You can continue the conversation by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk

    5 qualities every business owner needs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 41:25


    Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business. We're celebrating our 1st birthday this week with a special episode from an unusual location. Over the last 12 month's we've spoken with the finest business experts from all over the world. Many have mentioned the same five qualities every business owner needs. So for this episode we take a look back at everything we've learned over the past year and highlight those re-occurring themes. The 5 qualities every business owner needs. It's also the last week of our first competition. Giving you the chance to win £500 worth of marketing products for your business. Listen to the show to find out how you can enter. You can discover more on this and all our other episodes at biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk. Please follow or subscribe, send us some feedback and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show.

    How to keep stress under control

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 32:38


    With the UK continuing to come out of hibernation many business owners are undertaking the stressful task of repairing the damage caused by Covid. We thought some well timed expert advice was in need (and also on the back of mental health week). Emma McNally is an NLP coach with more than a few clever tactics to share that will help you manage your stress. On the show we talk about the best ways to take control of challenging situations and the tools we use to manage our own stress.  We also share details of our first competition. Giving you the chance to win £500 worth of marketing products for your business. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow or subscribe, send us some feedback and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. You can also find our Big Little Coffee Club on Clubhouse every weekday morning at 11gmt. The Big Little Business Club  We decided that giving you all this expert advice each week isn't enough. What if there was a place where you could connect with all the experts we have on the show, learn more from them, ask questions and strike up conversations? So that's what we've done.   We've gathered all of our previous guests from around the globe to help you for free. Every single guest who has appeared on our show will now be available in one place to share more of their invaluable knowledge and answer your questions so that you can survive this second lockdown and thrive in the future.   You can join the Big Little Business Club for free right now. Just click here. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk  

    How much should you do for free?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 37:39


    It's a given in modern marketing that you should demonstrate your worth with a little free advice or samples of your product. But how much should you give away? Sales and business expert Hailey Rowe makes a welcome return this week to answer that one and lay down some ground rules when it comes to doing stuff for free. We also share details of our first competition. Giving you the chance to win £500 worth of marketing products for your business. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow or subscribe, send us some feedback and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Just search for Big Little Business Show. You can also find our Big Little Coffee Club on Clubhouse every weekday morning at 11gmt. The Big Little Business Club  We decided that giving you all this expert advice each week isn't enough. What if there was a place where you could connect with all the experts we have on the show, learn more from them, ask questions and strike up conversations? So that's what we've done.   We've gathered all of our previous guests from around the globe to help you for free. Every single guest who has appeared on our show will now be available in one place to share more of their invaluable knowledge and answer your questions so that you can survive this second lockdown and thrive in the future.   You can join the Big Little Business Club for free right now. Just click here. www.biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk  

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