Let's Talk Shop

Today's episode of Let's talk shop is a solo episode where I talk about what to do and what not to do when sales are slow to help you and motivate you to continue to grow your business.   In the episode I share 10 to-do's/don'ts:   Check-in with your sales mindset. Stop comparing yourself to others and your sales to last year, normally the latter is something I tell you to do but last year was not a normal year. Make a sales plan, without targets you may never reach the goal. Get analytical. Check-in with your ideal customer. Where's their mindset at? Don't go down the discount hole without a plan and purpose. Give products a chance to sell. Focus on getting seen by more potential customers – are there any other sales avenues that you have not tried for your business. This time of the year is a great time to work on your business, whether that's wholesale, marketing, SEO, processes, PR. What will help you make the most of the busy Christmas period. I think the future is bright for small businesses and especially British made products.   Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57531716   Waitlist for my courses: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/start-to-wholesale https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/let-s-talk-sales-course   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.     Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let's talk shop, I speak with my former clients Jake and Freya from Studio Wald. Studio Wald is a wonderful home and gift business based in Leeds. We talk all about how Jake and Freya decided to start their business straight out of university and how they have grown it since.   Jake and Freya share their top tips that has worked for them and we talk about trade shows, hiring their first team member, growing through wholesale marketplaces and so much more.   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Connect with Jake and Freya from Studio Walkd   https://www.instagram.com/studio_wald/ https://studiowald.co.uk/     Sign-up to my start to wholesale course: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/start-to-wholesale   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.     Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today's episode of Let's talk shop is a solo episode. The first of in season 5 and quite possibly the only in this season. Let me know if you want more episodes like this.   In the episode I talk about how to get started with your wholesale, we talk about: What wholesale is. If it's right for your business. What you need to consider before getting started. How to set your terms and develop your sales materials. How to get stated selling to shops and where to find them. If this is something you want to learn more about. Please have a look at my next course, Start to wholesale that I'm running in June. We start on the 15th June and you can find all the details and sign-up on the below link. https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/start-to-wholesale   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.     Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let’s talk shop, I speak with my client, Leonara Manyangadze who’s the owner and founder of Tanaka. Leonara makes beautiful all-natural soaps that are good for you and for the environment as they are completely plastic-free.   Leonara started Tanaka in the autumn of 2019 and has grown the brand to now being stocked in 40 or so stores, mainly in the UK + one stockist in the US and one in Singapore. She’s done this whilst still keeping a full-time job and buying her first home and relocating to the seaside.   I love how thoughtful Leonara is with everything she creates and she’s such a joy to work with. In the episode, we chat all about how Leonara has grown the business, what has worked well for her and she shares her top tips for growing your business.   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Links mentioned in this episode Turning earth pottery course - https://www.turningearth.org/e2 Gently - https://www.gentlyelephant.co.uk/ Our lovely goods - https://ourlovelygoods.com/ Juno Nuno -  https://junonuno.com/ The Milkman - https://themilkman.coffee/   Connect with Leonara from Tanaka Website - https://tanaka.store/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tanaka.soaps/   Sign-up to my sales course: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/courses   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.   Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let’s talk shop, I speak with my coach, Jennifer MacFarlane who’s The Money Medium.   Over the past 5 months or so I’ve been working with Jen on my money mindset and I really enjoyed it. I think in particular women avoids speaking about money and by working with Jen I’ve been able to dare to realise that I can make money and fulfil my goals.   I think our money mindset sometimes holds us back in pushing our businesses forward and growing our sales and I hope that you will find our conversation helpful in addressing some of those thoughts that might be holding you back.   We talk about some of the common beliefs around money that is holding us back sometimes and how you can reframe them to move past them.   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Jennifer MacFarlane is the author of the book Think Create Jump. She is a transformational mindset and abundant life mentor, spiritual alchemist and subconscious reprogramming master.  Jen has a magical way of aligning people with their destiny. From a very young age, Jen has had a calling to understand the connection between the mind and how it creates reality. She uses hypnosis, meditation and deep subconscious conversation to help her clients and students “reprogram” their clients from all over the globe to vibrate at a higher wealth, success and abundance frequency; in turn, allowing them to attract a more abundant lives doing what they have been put on the planet to do with ease. Jennifer helps people from all over the world create a deeper connection with themselves and the life they were born to live through her personal development business @ WWW.THEMONEYMEDIUM.COM Jen Believes we are here to learn how to overcome our own limits and live our Biggest, Wildest Dreams. Dream Big - Smile More          (The words Jen lives by)     Connect with Jen from The Money Medium Instagram - instagram.com/themoneymedium FB - facebook.com/themoneymedium Website - www.themoneymedium.com Youtube - youtube.com/themoneymedium SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/the-money-medium Book - Think Create Jump - https://www.amazon.ca/THINK-CREATE-JUMP-Proven-Limitations-ebook/dp/B00QMO5CHO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=think+create+jump&qid=1605134081&sr=8-1   IGTV video with money mandalas https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCeIZxlHOOE/     Sign-up to my sales course: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/courses   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.     Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let’s talk shop, I speak with my client Megan who owns Sandwick Bay Candles who makes candles and home fragrance products with a conscious in small batches from the very top of Scotland.   Megan have grown her business so much over the last year and it’s been amazing to see her going for it and it is paying off. She’s constantly pushing forward whilst remembering why she’s doing this and still taking time to enjoy the beautiful nature around her.   In this episode, we talk about how Megan started her business, what she learned, and she shares lots of tips that you can put in place right away to help you grow your sales.   Sandwick Bay Candles stock quite a few other small businesses which Megan buys in wholesale so she’s got experience from both sides, and in this episode we talk about both buying and selling as well as sharing some very exciting news about how the business is expanding and what’s next.   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Connect with Megan and Sandwick Bay Candles https://sandwickbaycandles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sandwickbaycandles/ https://www.instagram.com/sandwickbayliving/     Sign-up to my sales course: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/let-s-talk-sales-course   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.     Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let’s talk shop, I speak with Julie Driscoll and Karin Hausmann from Hyve, the organisers of Spring and Autumn Fair.   Spring Fair is the UK’s largest home and gift trade show.   Julie, Karin and I meet online to hear all about the new Spring and Autumn Fair Online marketplace that is launching on the 4th May. When it launches, Spring and Autumn fair will become an all year around digital marketplace supported by the live events and buyers will be able to register and go through a vetting process to connect and buy from registered brands straight on the platform.   We talk about the marketplace, trends in the home and gift industry and what buyers are looking for as well as Autumn Fair.     Julie Driscoll, Managing Director UK Retail   Julie Driscoll is the Retail and Fashion Managing Director at Hyve Group plc. Uniting key stakeholders behind ambitious omnichannel strategy informed by customer intelligence is how she inspires and empowers organisations. Julie is a board director of the AEO and sits on various other advisory boards and committees including the NEC, the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry and the Giftware Association and is a judge for various awards. She recently completed an MBA from Imperial College Business School where she was awarded the prestigious scholarship for ‘most inspiring business leader’ with a specialisation in digital business transformation.     Karin Hausmann, Digital Marketing Director   Karin joined Hyve in 2017 and has held various global senior marketing roles in the business. She is passionate about reaching and connecting communities online and was heavily involved in the company’s pivot to digital in 2020. Karin and her team have been driving the digital marketing agenda and know how to deliver online traffic and engagement to an event or platform. As part of her remit, Karin is now managing the launch of the Spring & Autumn Fair Online Marketplace.   If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Connect with Spring and Autumn Fair https://www.springfair.com/ https://www.autumnfair.com/ https://www.instagram.com/springautumnfair/   Online marketplace https://springandautumnfair.eventsunited.net/#/     If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.   Latest courses: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/courses   Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

Today on Let’s talk shop I speak with Sara Ittelson from Faire.com.   I know a lot of you are interested in finding out more about wholesale marketplace platforms, it’s something I see being discussed a lot in my free Facebook group, Let’s talk wholesale, and that I get asked about in every course I run.   Marketplace platforms can help you grow your wholesale and enter new markets and I’m so happy to bring you this podcast episode with Sara.   We talk about what Faire.com is, how you can be successful on the platform and hopefully we answer lots of the questions I’ve been getting later about how these sort of platforms work.     Sara Ittelson is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Faire, a curated wholesale marketplace connecting more than 170,000 local retailers with thousands of emerging and established brands. Sara has a depth of experience in business development, product partnerships and strategic partnerships in hyper-growth marketplace businesses. Prior to joining Faire, Sara was in global business development at Uber, where she worked on product, API, driver, new mobility and UberEats global enterprise & strategic brand partnerships. She holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and an MBA and MA in education from Stanford.  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Connect with Faire.com Faire.com https://www.instagram.com/faire_wholesale/     If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.   Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkwholesale Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

In episode 2 of Let’s talk shop, I speak all things ethical and sustainable with Sara Collins, an ethical production consultant and brand owner of fashion brand Sister and Kin.   We talk about what it means to be an ethical and sustainable business and how we have to choose what is important to us as brand owners to prioritise first and Sara shares lots of tips that you can use to be more confident in your sourcing.   It’s so important to talk about this as it can be both scary and overwhelming to create a brand in line with your values and lifestyle. Even though we want to do it all at once, this is not always possible and it’s important to remember that it’s better to do something well and have a plan for how you can do more in the future than to do nothing at all.   Sara has seven years of experience working one-to-one with certified Fairtrade manufacturers around the world and have brought many collections of sustainable fashion, jewellery and homeware products to the European market. She now offers help, advice, and support to independent business owners who want to find social enterprises and local initiatives to work with. Sara is passionate about building partnerships with your manufacturers and helping brands navigate around the world of ethical manufacturing.   She also has her own ethical fashion brand which celebrates artisan craft and skill, creating fashion slowly and mindfully. For Sara, it's important to understand that as a brand owner she has an impact and it’s important to make it a positive one.   You can find all the links to connect with Sara below. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Connect with Sara and Sister and Kin https://www.instagram.com/saracollins.uk/ https://www.sarahelencollins.com/   https://www.instagram.com/sisterandkin/ https://www.sisterandkin.com/   Have a look at Sara and Lottie’s course that is currently open for enrolment: https://www.sarahelencollins.com/shop/p/ethicalproductionandsustainabledesign   Sara runs this course with Lottie Woods, you can find her over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lottiewoodsdesign/   Megan and Frank source overstock and sustainable fabrics and you can find out more over on their website: https://pigeonwishes.com/   If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.   Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

I’m so excited to be back and sharing another season of Let’s Talk Shop with you. We’re kicking off the season with an episode I’ve been wanting to record for a really long time with Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep who are the co-owners of The Product Boss. I’ve been listening to their podcast for a long time, and I love how supportive of the small business community they are and how much practical and actionable advice Jacqueline and Minna shares on their platforms. This is a first for the podcast as instead of recording two separate episodes we decided to record one episode and release it on both of our podcasts. A virtual round table of a very candid and open conversation about product businesses, trends in our industry, diversity and inclusion and how this all has a global impact on small businesses. Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep are the combined force behind The Product Boss Podcast. They have grown a community of high-achieving product-based small business owners and have helped them scale their physical product businesses through masterminds, group coaching and digital courses designed specifically for product-based business owners ranging from start-up conception to multi-million dollar companies. Together their goal is to change the landscape of product entrepreneurship by connecting women around the world through a blend of real-life business tactics, creative strategy and modern leadership. You can find all the links to connect with Jacqueline and Minna below. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review over on Apple podcast as it really helps others discover the podcast too.   Links mentioned in this episode https://www.theproductboss.com/shop1in5 https://www.instagram.com/shop1in5/     Connect with The Product Boss on their website, podcast and Instagram https://www.theproductboss.com/ https://www.theproductboss.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/     If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram.   Connect with me Website: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

In this episode of Let's talk shop, I discuss the impact Brexit will have on your small business, what things you may want to consider and what the new rules are as I interpreter them right now.  I've also written a blog post about this which includes all the links to various sources I've found.  https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/how-brexit-affects-your-small-business If you're interested in my sales course, you can read more about it below and sign-up to the waitlist. https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/let-s-talk-sales-course If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Judy Andrews who’s the owner and creative director of design agency Tickety Boo Creative as well as the owner of her own typography-based print business.Last year I won a competition that Tickety Boo Creative hosted, and since then Judy and her team have been working on my rebrand, and I’m so excited that today is the day I get to share it all with you.In this episode, Judy and I speak about how it is to work with a branding agency, what it’s like to run two businesses, and about Judy starting to grow her wholesale. We cover a lot of ground, and I really hope you enjoy this episode.During January Tickety Boo Creative and I will be hosting a competition with a fab price so make sure you sign up to my newsletter as this competition will be by application. Links mentioned in this episodehttps://www.thebotanicalbaker.com/https://www.judyandrews.co.uk/blog-main/goodbye-a-spoonful-of-sugar-amp-co-ukhttps://www.ticketyboocreative.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-brand-guidelineshttps://unlimitedshop.co.uk/https://sadgirlsclub.org/https://www.thewern.com/  Connect with Judy and Tickety Boo Creativehttps://www.ticketyboocreative.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/weareticketyboo/https://www.instagram.com/judy_andrews_/https://www.judyandrews.co.uk/ If you want help with your wholesale, please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Sign-up to my newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5df908bbf68c9d00263c9c21  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Haley Solar, owner at Haley Solar, a fashion brand with two retail outlets in Los Angles. Haley was sourcing and making clothes out of deadstock fabric before it became a thing and this year when Covid hit she had to pivot her business fast as manufacturers in LA had to close.I love Haley’s ethos and style and both of her stores look so beautiful. Haley is my first international guest and next year I hope to speak with more shop owners from overseas so you can hear their stories as well.In this episode we speak all about the pivot, Black lives matter, taking the 15% pledge, supporting female-owned businesses and much more. Links mentioned in this episodehttps://evafranco.com/https://larissaloden.com/https://pfcandleco.eu/https://www.15percentpledge.org/https://the-completist.com/https://www.faire.com/ Connect with Abigail Warnerhttps://haleysolar.com/https://www.instagram.com/haleysolar/  If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ 

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I talk with Abigail from Abigail Warner, a creative studio that design and create luxury paper products all made in the UK. Abigail collaborates with high-end retailers to create ranges for them and runs personalised wrapping paper pop-ups within the same retailers. We talk all about how Abigail got started and I love how she is not afraid of changing direction and trying something new and we chat all about her top tips from what she is learned from running her business. Abigail’s first large retailer was Harrods, and she shares how this came about and why she had to make the difficult decision to pull out of John Lewis.Links mentioned in this episodeCentury Studios in Nottingham http://centurystudios.co.uk/ Connect with Abigail WarnerWebsite: https://abigailwarner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amlwarner/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I talk all about third party marketplace platforms for wholesale. I share my thoughts and tips if this is something you would like to explore for your business. These platforms can be a straightforward way to gain new stockists and grow your wholesale but there are definitely a few things you should consider before you decide to whether they are right for you. Download the free marketplace comparisonhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fb79b9a7f165b7bc9615f03 Find out more about my Let’s Talk Sales course and sign up to the waitlist, the course will run again from the end of January 2021.https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/let-s-talk-sales-course Find out more about my Start to wholesale course and sign up to the waitlist, the course will run in March 2021.https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/start-to-wholesale Listen to my episode with Sophie from Stand Twelve and Sophie home https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/podcast/episode/e74e5620/lets-talk-shop-with-sophie-from-stand-twelve-and-sophie-home https://standtwelve.com/https://sophiehome.com/ More tips and articles over on my bloghttps://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/blog Tickety Boo Creativehttps://www.ticketyboocreative.co.uk/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, this week is a quite different episode. On the 4th December at 7-9pm UK time I’m taking part in a market over on Instagram. Follow #2020mmmarket to see everything going on. From tomorrow we will start to release some more content and we’re all super excited.In this special episode I speak with 5 out of 6 business owners taking part and I ask them the same questions about business and all the answers are so different and it was such a fun episode to record. I hope you enjoy listening to all of my guests best and worst business advice and that you will feel inspired.If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you are there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes.  Connect with all of my guests and fellow market business owners https://www.instagram.com/lunaandflor/https://www.instagram.com/distinctlycaitlindesigns/https://www.instagram.com/thatsoapfr/https://www.instagram.com/thedandyintrovert/https://www.instagram.com/lauracharleydesign/https://www.instagram.com/anniesfingers/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Anita who owns Diverse Gifts in Brixton, South London. Diverse Gifts is a gift shop who has been open for over 21 years so Anita has a lot of experience to share.We chat all about:Business this year.The impact of Black Lives Matter and Black Pound Day on Anita’s business.What Anita looks for in a new supplier and how she finds and selects new products.Tradeshows and much more.If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you are there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Links mentioned in the episode The next Black Pound Day is on the 5th December https://blackpoundday.uk/https://blacklivesmatter.com/https://www.instagram.com/makerhoodlambeth/https://afrotouch.design/  Connect with and visit Diverse gifts 390 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8LF https://diverse-gifts.myshopify.com/https://www.instagram.com/diversegifts/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

Episode 3 of season 4 is a short solo episode about Scaling your Handmade business. I'm often asked how a business can make wholesale work for them when they handmake everything and before you even start to think about it it would be good to consider how you can scale your production so in this episode I give you a few ideas to get you started.  Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop speak with Sasha from Cheeky Zebra. Cheeky Zebra is a rude and hilarious card publishing company that primarily sell B2C. We chat about why that is and so much more such as: Taking your business full time from hobby to a business that can support you.Starting off doing wholesale and then deciding that it is not right for Cheeky Zebra.Dealing with larger retailers and trying to make it work for them but forgetting about your own profit.Simple mistakes that are easy to overlook when you first deliver to retailers.Facebook ads, how they turned Sasha from an ads sceptic to it transforming her business.Importance of sharing some of the lows alongside highs instead of just the highlights.Diversity in our industry.Pinterest and how it can drive traffic for you.How Instagram is not the only way to grow your business. If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Links mentioned in the episodeCarly Stringer: https://keystonevirtual.com/Elizabeth Stiles: https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/Vanessa @ High Fifteen: https://www.highfifteen.com/Georgina @ Afro Touh Design: https://afrotouch.design/ Sasha’s linksCheeky Zebra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheekyzebradotcom/Cheeky Zebra Website: https://www.cheekyzebra.com/Marketing Hun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketinghun/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/   

I'm kicking off season 4 of Let's Talk Shop with a solo episode.  10 things to do in your business right now to drive sales - this could not have come at a more appropriate time, I actually recorded this a while back but re-recorded it on Sunday 1st November after the PM announced another lockdown to make sure my advice is as current as possible. I hope this will motivate you and infuse a bit of positivity and give you some practical and actionable advice.  Links mentionedInstagram live with Elizabeth Stiles https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHDqQEVlKC5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this season finale episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I'm giving you a bit of a pep talk for this autumn, I reflect a little over the season 3 and how privileged I am to have been able to speak with so many incredible business owners this year. The podcast will be back for the 4th season in October so make sure you subscribe to be notified when we're back. If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes.If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call.Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Laura Bath, owner and founder of Peg and Board. Laura designs and makes beautiful storage solutions for your home. It all started with wooden peg boards and last year Laura broadened her range to include powder coated metal shelving and during the lockdown Laura received an influx of orders which has really grown her business.We talk all about how Laura got started, what exhibiting at her first trade show was like and about selling on Wayfair and Not On the High Street.If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Connect with Laura at Peg and BoardWebsite: https://pegandboard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegandboard/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Jessica Dawnay who is the Event Director at UK’s largest home and gift trade shows, Spring and Autumn Fair. We chat about the imminent Autumn Fair @ Home, which will be taking place on the 8-9th September online. As a result of the pandemic this year Autumn Fair decided to run their show online before the government announced that shows of this type could not go ahead, after speaking with their exhibitors and retailers. Jessica shares what Autumn Fair @ Home will be like, and how to get involved as well as some exciting news that Spring and Autumn Fair exclusively partnered with the government to be a part of their UK Retail Bounce back plan. Everything will be announced at Autumn Fair @ Home on the 8th September at 11am so make sure you tune in then. We also chat all about exhibiting at your first show, do’s and don’ts and Jessica shares so many helpful tips about exhibiting at a show. If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Connect with Jessica and Spring and Autumn FairJessica Dawnay: jessica.dawnay@autumnfair.comAutumn Fair: https://www.autumnfair.com/Spring Fair: https://www.springfair.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springautumnfair/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Sophie McNiven, owner and founder of both Sophie Home and Stand Twelve. We chat all about both of Sophie's businesses, her journey and how it all came about and I just love how passionate Sophie is about this industry and how freely and openly she shares everything she learned from running her businesses.Stand Twelve is an online trade show that connects brands and buyers and make it easier for everyone to discover each other. After being approved buyers can place orders straight on the site from all the brands who will then approve and shop all the orders individually.Sophie Home is a lifestyle brand that makes beautiful soft 100% cotton throws, cushions, baby blankets and nursery accessories.If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Mentioned in this episodeRockhopper digital: https://rockhopperdigital.co.uk/Aria: https://www.ariashop.co.uk/Search and Rescue: https://www.searchandrescuelondon.co.uk/Unlimited: https://unlimitedshop.co.uk/ Connect with SophieSophie Home: https://sophiehome.com/https://www.instagram.com/sophiehome_london/Stand Twelve: https://standtwelve.com/https://www.instagram.com/standtwelve/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX   

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Jeremy Corner, owner of award-winning greetings cards publisher Blue Eyed Sun. Blue Eyed Sun was founded 20 years ago and Jeremy is very involved in the industry writing monthly for Progressive Greetings, is a keynote speaker at The Ladder Club, and he sits on the Giftware Association’s National Committee and is a Trustee at Greeting Card Association.  In this episode, we talk about how Blue Eyed Sun has grown over the years and how it all started, the industry right now and the future. Jeremy shares about his experience in the industry, and you will get a real insight into how it works to deal with brokers and large retailers as well as hearing how sales drive your business forward.  If you’re not quite sure how to find new retailers to reach out to and pitch to and how to grow your wholesale this year, then have a look at my new course, Let’s Talk Sales, that will be taking place in September and book your place, doors close Monday 3rd August 2020. https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/product-page/Lets-talk-sales If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Links mentioned in this episode:The Ladder Club: https://www.pgbuzz.net/the-ladder-club/The Giftware Association: https://www.ga-uk.org/Little Dog Laugh: https://www.thelittledog.co.uk/Rachel Ellen: https://rachelellen.co.uk/Tracey Russell: https://www.traceyrussell.co.uk/Progressive Greetings: https://www.pgbuzz.net/Afro Touch: https://afrotouch.design/Creased Cards: https://www.creasedcards.com/Vinegar Hill: https://vinegarhill.co.uk/Cards Galore: https://www.cardsgalore.co.uk/Malarkey Cards: https://malarkeycards.com/ Connect with Jeremy and Blue Eyed Sun:Website: https://www.blueeyedsun.co.uk/https://greenmagpie.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BlueEyedSun/Read Jeremy’s blog for industry news and insights: https://www.blueeyedsun.co.uk/blog If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Catherine Erdly from Future Retail about how to pitch to large retailers if you managed to get a meeting, whether it’s virtual or in-person. Being prepared and knowing what to expect can really make all the difference so I’m so happy that Catherine and I could work together on this and give you all our top tips. As a former retail merchandiser, Catherine and I would have sat at opposite ends of the table so we thought it would be interesting for you to get to hear both of our opinions and advice. If you’re not quite sure how to find new retailers to reach out to and pitch to and how to grow your wholesale this year, then have a look at my new course, Let’s Talk Sales, that will be taking place in September and book your ticket today.https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/product-page/Lets-talk-sales If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Connect with CatherineFuture Retail: https://www.futureretail.world/Resilient retail: www.resilientretail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/FutureRetailUK/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalefoundersinretail If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Maggie who’s the owner and founder of Alligator Pear, a really large award-winning gift shop in Tadworth, Surrey. We talk about the challenges of sourcing products this year when trade shows have been cancelled and how Maggie might find new things to fill her store with. Maggie shares what she needs to know from a potential brand when they pitch to her and how to get in touch to introduce your products. We also chat about what works for her store, what she’s looking for, and what changes she’s had to put in place due to Covid. If you are going to submit products, I suggest that you listen to the whole episode and then write a personal and informative pitch. If you’re not quite sure how to find new retailers to reach out to and pitch to and how to grow your wholesale this year, then have a look at my new course, Let’s Talk Sales, that will be taking place in September and book your ticket today.https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/product-page/Lets-talk-sales If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Links mentioned in the episode The GA Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2611989742457431The Bottled Baking Co (Greg): https://bottledbaking.co.uk/Creoate: https://www.creoate.com/Stand Twelve: https://standtwelve.com/  Connect with Maggie and Alligator Pearhttps://www.instagram.com/alligatorpearstore/https://www.alligatorpear.co.uk/ Visit: 15 High Street, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5QUTo submit your products for consideration, please email Maggie at: sales@alligatorpear.co.uk If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX   

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop I am talking about trade shows, or rather the lack of them this year now that it’s been announced they won’t be going ahead this September. I share a few ideas of what you can do and what will be important this year and I also share about my next course that will help you stay on track of your sales this year. It’s called Let’s Talk Sales and you can find all the details below:https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/product-page/Lets-talk-sales If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with David who’s the owner and founder of Lift Store in Southwold in Suffolk. Lift is a lifestyle store that has been going for around 4 years now and during the lockdown, David moved to a new location and the store is now 3 times the size of the original shop. We talk all about retail now, how the lockdown have been, what’s important when selecting new suppliers to work with, how David sources and discovers new products and the lack of diversity in our industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please share where you are tuning in and tag me over on Instagram @small_business_collaborative and if you can take a moment to rate and review Let’s Talk Shop over on itunes/apple podcast I will be forever grateful. Whilst you’re there, subscribe too so you don’t miss any future episodes. Links mentioned in the episodeMy beautiful Caravan https://www.instagram.com/mybeautifulcaravan/Homebake https://www.instagram.com/homebakeshop/Pencil me in https://www.instagram.com/pencilmeinshop/Moxon https://www.instagram.com/moxonlondon/Lottie Hall https://www.instagram.com/lottiehallstudio/Rap Cards https://www.instagram.com/wrap_magazine/ Connect with DavidWebsite:  https://www.lift-store.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftstoresuffolk/Visit the brick and mortar shop: 1 Drayman Square, Southwold IP18 6GB  Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 4 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX 

In this episode of Let’s Talk, I speak with Vanessa Belleau from High Fifteen. Vanessa is Business Strategist, Executive Coach and she also coaches in Inclusion and Diversity. I invited Vanessa to the podcast to discuss how we as small business owners can be more diverse and inclusive in our businesses and ask all those questions that I’ve been wondering about lately.I really love Vanessa’s energy and positivity and I felt so inspired after our chat and I hope you do too. I think it’s very important to recognise that we all have a role to play and we can all make a difference. As Vanessa said, as small business owners we are visionaries, we already started and built something so let’s continue and do even more.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Connect with VanessaWebsite: https://www.highfifteen.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highfifteen_ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk, I speak with Lucy who owns Acorn and Pip. We talk about how valuable it was for Lucy to start her business at Altrincham Market and how it’s grown into the shop and café with a play area it is today.Lucy really tries to offer as a diverse range that she can, and I came across her lovely business after it was recommended to me by Chantelle from The Wild and the Tame (link below). We were talking about the lack of diversity in children’s toys, in-particular when it comes to dolls and Chantelle mentioned Acorn and Pip and I reached out and invited Lucy onto the podcast.We chat all about Corvid19, what’s been selling well during lockdown, what’s happening in retail this year and how Lucy source her range of products.It was really lovely to chat and I hope that more independent shops will actively source more diverse going forward.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:The Wild and the Tame: https://thewildandthetame.co.uk/Kitpas: https://www.instagram.com/kitpas.europeMaileg: https://www.maileg.co.uk/Miniland: https://www.minilandgroup.com/en/educational/dolls-figures/ Connect with LucyWebsite: https://acornandpip.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acornandpip/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Ebi and Emmanuel from Our Lovely Goods. Ebi and Emmanuel are a wife and husband team and they started their business around a year ago. Our lovely goods is a wellbeing company selling natural candles and skincare products as well as imported homewares from Emmanuel’s home country, Nigeria.On the podcast, we talk about how they have built their business, what challenges they have faced along the way, how they started to wholesale and how the business has been during Corvid19. We also talk about diversity in our industry, the challenges of being a black-owned business and how we hope the industry will become more diverse now that it’s on everyone’s mind.I would love to hear your thoughts on what you think will happen when shops open up again? What will get you to visit a store in real life? And/or if you plan to continue shopping online more this year?Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Space at 17: https://www.instagram.com/spaceatseventeen/?hl=enMeraki Concept Studio: https://www.instagram.com/merakiconceptstudio/?hl=en Connect with Ebi and EmmanuelWebsite: https://ourlovelygoods.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourlovelygoods If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk I speak with Georgina, owner and founder of Afro Touch Design.Georgina makes beautiful hand finished cards using West African wax fabric and we talk about Corvid-19, business in general, wholesale and what challenges Georgina have to meet being a black-owned business as well as selling a diverse product. We talk about why there are not enough cards featuring black people on them in all sort of shops, why does Georgina as a black woman have to go to actively seek out a card in a special shop or online instead of popping into her local gift shop to get an anniversary card for her husband?This week I learned a lot about myself and about being anti-racist instead of being non-racist and I will continue to learn about this. Going forward I will actively invite more diverse guests and not shy away from having open conversations about biases and inequality in our industry.I would love to hear your thoughts on what you think will happen when shops open up again? What will get you to visit a store in real life? And/or if you plan to continue shopping online more this year?Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Diverse Gifts: https://diverse-gifts.myshopify.com/Bonkers: https://www.bonkers.uk.com/Moon Lane Books: https://www.moonlaneink.co.uk/ Connect with GeorginaWebsite: https://afrotouch.design/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrotouchdesign/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk, I speak with Zoe, owner and founder of W.A. Green. A wonderful homeware boutique in Shoreditch in London. I love W.A. Greens mantra, “Dopamine for the home” and I never felt it was as needed as it is right now.We talk all about how the business is doing right now, how jigsaws and pretty wrapping paper played a big part in keeping the orders coming in during this time, what brand owners and suppliers can do to help and how retail might look like when shops are allowed to open again after this lengthy period of lockdown due to Corvid-19.I would love to hear your thoughts on what you think will happen when shops open up again? What will get you to visit a store in real life? And/or if you plan to continue shopping online more this year?Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Cire Trudon: https://trudon.com/eu_en/Chroma Yoga: https://www.chromayoga.co.uk/The Completist: https://the-completist.com/Slowdown studios: https://slowdownstudio.com/Trouva: https://www.trouva.com/ Connect with ZoeWebsite: https://wagreen.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w.a.greenlondon/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk, I speak with Rosie Davies Smith who’s the founder of PR Dispatch and LFA PR Agency. We talk about pivoting your business and adapting to the current climate. Why now is a great time for small businesses to start doing PR since the press has a lot of time for small businesses at the moment, how to get started, tips for working with influencers and much more.I really admire how Rosie does business and how she is building PR Dispatch up and how it’s helping our small business community.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Yeshen https://www.instagram.com/yeshen.uk/Crafty Fox https://www.instagram.com/craftyfoxmarket/Shrimps House https://www.instagram.com/shrimpshouse/Dinky Human https://www.instagram.com/dinki_human/Etna Loves https://www.instagram.com/ettaloves/KanKan https://www.instagram.com/kankan_london/ Connect with RosieWebsite: https://prdispatch.com/Website: https://www.lfa.agency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prdispatch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfa_agency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosie_daviessmith/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX 

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Sarah from Pencil Me In, a stationery shop in Scotland. Sarah shares so many brilliant tips that I almost feel that you need a notebook during this episode. Tune in for lots of practical tips that you can action right away to help you wholesale your range and grow your business.We talk about retail right now, what gaps there are in the card industry here in the UK and how we as small business owners can help each other.Pencil Me in is also the home of #myshoplife and I recommend that you give the hashtag a follow and you will discover lots of brilliant shops to support.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Katie Housley: https://www.instagram.com/katiehousleystationery/Holly & CO: https://www.instagram.com/holly.co/Text a Potato: https://www.instagram.com/textapotato/The Yorkshire Sculpture Park: https://ysp.org.uk/Hunter Paper Co.: https://www.instagram.com/hunterpaperco/Jade Fisher Card Co.: https://www.instagram.com/jadefishercardco/Mean Mail: https://www.instagram.com/meanmail/Ohh Deer: https://www.instagram.com/ohhdeer/Twin Pines: https://www.instagram.com/twinpines_/Stormy Knight: https://www.instagram.com/stormyknightuk/Hiya Pal: https://www.instagram.com/hiyapalcards/Artist Support Pledge: https://www.instagram.com/artistsupportpledgeOh Squirrel: https://www.instagram.com/oh_squirrel/                            The Decorating Centre Online: https://www.instagram.com/decoratingcentreonline/Hole in my pocket: https://www.instagram.com/HIMPdesign/Yeshen: https://www.instagram.com/yeshen.uk/Holly Booth Studio: https://www.instagram.com/hollyboothstudio/  Connect with SarahWebsite: https://pencilmeinshop.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilmeinshop/If you’re a shop owner, join Sarah’s Facebook group, My Shop Life Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/445843332443456/?ref=share If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop I speak with husband and wife team Becca and Chris Williamson who are owners of Truce, a lifestyle fashion and home store in Nailsworth, Cotswolds. We talk all about buying right now and how retail might look like this autumn. It was so lovely to hear how Becca and Chris have been able to keep placing wholesale orders throughout this time and that they are also keeping their eyes open for new suppliers.It’s not surprising, but just as most retailers I’ve spoken to during this time they are receiving a lot fewer pitch emails which is understandable but it also means that don’t feel bad about doing everything you can to keep your business going during this time and assume that stores don’t want to hear from you. Continue sending thoughtful and well-researched pitches but be as flexible as you can with minimum orders etc. to help your stockists and work together with them.Also, don’t be afraid of thinking outside of the box and perhaps offer to send a sample and jump on a video call to present your range.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Tom Pigeon: https://www.tompigeon.com/ Connect with Becca and ChrisWebsite: https://www.truceonline.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truceonline/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX 

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Gayle from Gayle Mansfield Design about continuing to do well during Corvid-19 and how she’s had to adjust how she works from her garden studio to keep up with demand, how she’s feeling at the moment and what she will hold onto when this pass.I then speak with Patsy from Moxon London, a wholesale platform that helps design-led brands reach a new audience and grow their wholesale. Patsy shares lots of great tips that you can use for your wholesale about how to reach out to brands, how to decide what tradeshows to attend and much more.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:An Artful life: https://www.anartfullife.co.uk/W.A Green: https://wagreen.co.uk/Papersmiths: https://www.papersmiths.co.uk/ Connect with GayleWebsite: https://www.gaylemansfield.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaylemansfielddesigns/ Connect with PatsyWebsite: https://www.moxon.london/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moxonlondon/  If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Nicki from Pedddle, an online platform for that connects markets, stallholders and visitors. Since no markets can currently take place Pedddle have pivoted and are now running online markets every two weeks to help their stallholders stay visual and drive sales to their online stores.Pedddle also helps makers with their businesses through their brilliant blog and weekly lives on their Instagram account and I love what Nicki is building and that we can discover new makers and small businesses to support during this time.  If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episode:Future Retail: https://www.futureretail.world/Folksy: https://folksy.com/Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/Andsotoshop: https://andsotoshop.com/ Connect with Nicki from PeddleWebsite: https://pedddle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedddleuk/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with the Amalia from The Botanical Candle Company. Amalia and her partner James run the business together and they have both a shop where they stock their beautiful scented range and lots of other brilliant makers as well as selling their candles wholesale.Amalia and I speak about the decision they made to close the shop, both physical and online temporarily and why that was the right decision for them, what retail may look like when they open up again and so much more. I really loved our chat and I think you can really hear how there are kindness and authenticity running through the business and I think that is so beautiful.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Connect with Amalia from The Botanical Candle CompanyWebsite: https://www.thebotanicalcandleco.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebotanicalcandleco/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with the Nicola, owner of Oklahoma in Manchester. Oklahoma is a brilliant big and vibrant gift and lifestyle store in the Northern quarters of Manchester and it was great to speak to Nicola about how she feels about buying this year, trade shows, how everyone in the supply chain need to support each other during Corvi19 lockdown and so much more.Like so many, Nicola is juggling home-schooling her children, running a business with a skeleton staff and trying to carve out a little bit of time for herself too.Oklahoma has been one of the most requested guests to Let’s talk shop so I hope you are as excited about this episode as I am.If you have story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Connect with Nicola from OklahomaWebsite: https://www.okla.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oklahomamcr/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I am stepping outside my comfort zone with my first ever solo episode, it’s a short episode where I share what is happening in retail right now, what opportunities there might be in retail for you during this time and as shops open up again and how I think you can help your retailers and stockist right now.  If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with the very inspirational and energetic. Rachida Benamar, founder of Rama Publishing, a beautiful stationery brand. I love that when I asked Rachida to come on Let’s Talk shop her response was “only if I can be completely honest”. Rachida is outspoken, warm, and so passionate about her business.We got talking about all sorts of things, why Rachida decided to close her shop for now and not send orders, what is next for Rama publishing and what Rachida has been keeping busy with during this time.If you have story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episodeKinshipped: https://www.kinshipped.com/Hear my episode with Kayleigh here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-talk-shop-kayleigh-from-kinshipped-sanjay-from/id1467418507?i=1000472360066DoodleMoo: https://doodlemoo.com/Hear my episode with Emily here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-talk-shop-emily-from-doodle-moo-claire-from-claire/id1467418507?i=1000471131296How to fail podcast: https://www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk/podcastLaura Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurajackson/?hl=enLucy Wren: https://www.instagram.com/wernchat/Donate to Tom Moore 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhsPR Dispatch: https://prdispatch.com/Future Retail: https://www.futureretail.world/  Connect with Rachida from Rama publishingWebsite: https://ramapublishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramapublishing/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with, Leona Thrift-Ola, founder of Indie Roller. Leona is a coach, mentor, podcaster and trade newspaper publisher and we speak all about how our small business superpower is that we can be super agile.Leona is all about being authentic and real and feels that there’s an even stronger shift towards being real on social media right now and it’s okay to feel all the feelings and share them.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Connect with Leona from Indie RollerWebsite: https://indieroller.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indie_roller/Indie Roller news: https://www.instagram.com/indierollernews/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I speak with Rebecca who’s the founder of Seekology, a newly launched marketplace platform for indie beauty and wellness brands. Seekology launched with a pop-up shop in Richmond and Rebecca shares what products are selling well and what the customers are looking for.Next, I speak with Laura from Fold & Seal, an online stationery shop in Ireland. This year Laura launched her own notebooks and invested in a new set of letters for her hot press so she can continue to offer personalisation and grow this aspect of her business.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on iTunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episodeWillow Yoga: https://www.willow-yoga.com/Fable Yoga: https://www.fableyoga.com/Rama Publishing: https://ramapublishing.com/The Completist: https://the-completist.com/Mean Mail: https://www.meanmail.co/Badly Made Books: https://www.badlymadebooks.com/ Connect with Rebecca from SeekologyWebsite: https://seekology.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SeekologyUK/ Connect with Laura from Fold & SealWebsite: https://www.foldandseal.ie/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foldandseal/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no-obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop I speak with two brand owners that both are predominantly wholesale businesses. Although both businesses are so different from each other they are both focusing their efforts on their B2C sales at the moment and seeing this as an opportunity rather than letting it get them down.I speak with Kayleigh is the owner of Kinshipped and she deigns beautiful greetings cards, gift wrap and stationery. Kinshipped has been going for a little over a year and is stocked in over 100 stores both here in the UK and in the US. I think that it’s so impressive what Kayleigh has achieved in the last year and I know that her stockists love dealing with her since they have told me so.I then speak with Sanjay from Spice Kitchen. Spice Kitchen has been going for 7 years and started as a retirement hobby of Sanjays mum, Shashi, and they still run the business together now. They are stocked in hundreds of retailers, and a substantial portion of their business has been wholesale. Spice Kitchens hero product is their traditional Indian spice tins with (repurposed) sari wraps.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episodePR Dispatch: https://prdispatch.com/    Kate Halfpenny: https://www.halfpennylondon.com/Monday Club: https://www.mondayclub.uk/The Butlers Larder: www.thebutlerslarder.co.ukFoodbod: https://foodbodsourdough.com/ Connect with Kayleigh from KinshippedWebsite: https://www.kinshipped.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinshipped/ Connect with Sanjay from Spice KitchenWebsite: https://www.spicekitchenuk.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spicekitchenuk/  If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode, I speak with two independent shop owners with brick and mortar shops in different parts of the country. Both stores have shut their doors during the Corvid 19 outbreak and are working hard to continue trading and keeping their businesses going.Both shops are a big part of their community and shops like Soper and Co and Austin and Co are what makes the high street fun and community-spirited and I love the passion they both have to keep going so that they can continue to serve their communities beyond this pandemic.First, I speak with Amy who owns Soper and Co in Toddington, a village not far from where I live. Amy was about to reopen her newly renovated shop that will now also include a coffee shop when Corvid 19 struck. She is now offering a click and collect service, online ordering and online workshops where you can learn to use chalk paints.Next, I speak with Sean Austin who is the owner of Austin and Co in Malvern. Sean has always been passionate about the brick and mortar shopping experience and up until now has not had a webstore. Since closing his doors, the day before Mother’s Day Sean has been working on setting up his webshop that will be launching later this month.I hope that these episodes will inspire you to keep going, in whatever way feels right for you and that hearing how others in a similar place as yourself are coping with it all will make you feel part of a really strong and resilient creative community.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episodewww.creoate.comPhotographer Amy at Soper and Co uses: https://binkynixon.com/https://www.instagram.com/binkynixon/  Connect with Amy at Soper and CoWebsite: https://www.soperand.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soperandco/ Connect with Sean at Austin and CoWebsite (when it does launch): http://austinandco.shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinandco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinAndCo/ If you want help with your wholesale please get in touch either on my website, by email or Instagram and book a free no obligation discovery call. Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

Whilst Corvid19 has us retreating to our homes I decided to dedicate my time and season 3 of Let’s Talk Shop to speaking to as many business owners as possible and to share their stories of how their businesses are doing, what they are focusing on and what they are doing to keep it all going when most wholesale orders have evaporated overnight.In this episode, I speak with Emily from Doodle Moo and Claire from Claire Hill designs and I am so impressed with how they have both changed their messaging and how they talk to their community and customers to keep their online sales going.We speak about the community spirit, how selling is changing all the time and how to stay positive.I hope that these episodes will inspire you to keep going, in whatever way feels right for you and that hearing how others in a similar place as yourself are coping with it all will make you feel part of a really strong and resilient creative community.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Links mentioned in this episodewww.creoate.comClaire’s stockist in North Wales that is selling on Instagram is @lottiandwrenConnect with Emily and DoodleMooWebsite: https://doodlemoo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodle_moo/FREE PRINTABLES FROM DOODLEMOO: https://doodlemoo.com/collections/free-printables Connect with Claire and Claire Hill DesignsWebsite: https://www.clairehilldesigns.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairehilldesigns/USE CLAIRE’S NEW HASHTAG #SMALLSENDSHAPPY WHOLESALE COURSE BUNDLE –http://bit.ly/wscourse-bundle Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX

Season three of Let’s Talk Shop was always supposed to launch around this time but because of the state of the world right now because of Corvid-19, I’ve decided to make a few changes to the podcast.This season I will be releasing episodes in much quicker succession and I will be speaking with more business owners and buyers than in previous seasons. I will share their stories of how they are dealing with this pandemic and what they are doing to keep their businesses going during this challenging time.Hearing all the different views of others will hopefully inspire you and give you confidence that you are not alone in this. One of the best things that have come out of this already is a stronger sense of community, both locally and in the business world and I hope that continues when we come out on the other side.To kick off the season I speak with Catherine Erdly and Elizabeth Stiles about what it might look like at larger retailers at the moment and why they are all cancelling orders and enforcing force majeure terms leaving their suppliers and their factories to pick up the pieces.They also share some insights into what might happen when things start going back to normal and restrictions on movement are lifted and what fashion trends we may see develop because of this worldwide pandemic.As I mention in the episode, if you are struggling, please do not hesitate to reach out, I am working as normal and I am offering free 30-minute calls for those who need it, you can book these by email or DM.If you have a story to share, please get in touch, either using the link below or via DM or email, I would love to hear from you.Lastly, if you enjoy this podcast and the content I create, in particular right now please share where you are tuning in so others can discover the podcast too and rate and review it over on itunes/apple podcast. Connect with Catherine ErdlyWebsite: https://www.futureretail.world/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureretailuk/ Connect with Elizabeth StilesWebsite: https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/ WHOLESALE COURSE BUNDLE –http://bit.ly/wscourse-bundle Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX  

In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop I speak with Hazel and Jimmy Russell from The Wood Life Project. I have had the pleasure of working with Hazel and Jimmy and I really love their thoughtful products I really admire how they have built their business over the last year.What really hit me while I was editing this podcast is just how much they have achieved in just one year, from incorporating in January 2019 to finding a manufacturer, changing manufacturer, exhibiting at a tradeshow and being stocked in around 30 stores in less than 12 months, it’s truly inspiring and in this episode, we talk all about how they achieved this.-Why Hazel and Jimmy decided to start a business, how they came up with an idea and what has been instrumental in making this reality.-The biggest challenges and surprises they have come across during their first year in business.-How not knowing everything might have helped them rather than hindered them.-How it was to exhibit at a trade show for the first time, speak to stockists and buyers and what they have learned.-The importance of providing good customer service to their stockists, big and small retailers. Connect with The Wood Life ProjectWebsite: https://www.thewoodlifeproject.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewoodlifeproject/  Links mentioned in this episodeMean Mail: https://www.meanmail.co/And Create: https://www.and-create.com/Friends of Jules: https://www.joules.com/friends/The%20Wood%20Life%20ProjectNot on the high street: https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thewoodlifeprojectMama Brown and Co: https://mamabrown.co.uk/collections/tablewareVeronica Dearly: https://veronicadearly.com/Holly Tucker: https://holly.co/Conversations of inspiration: https://holly.co/podcast/Julie Deane, The Cambridge Satchel Co: https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/Will Jones, The Black Farmer: https://www.theblackfarmer.com/Healeys: https://healeys-printers.co.uk/Top Drawer: https://www.topdrawer.co.uk/Darren Harper from Tech Velocity: https://www.techvelocity.co.uk/  FREE Webinar – Get started with wholesalehttps://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/webinar Connect with meWebsite: https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/ Apply to be a guest on season 3 of Let’s Talk Shophttps://thereseoertenblad.typeform.com/to/ZPiHVX