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TrinityU - The essential support service for small businesses
Welcome to SME-POD There are nearly 6 million small businesses in the UK, set up and run by a diverse range of people. On this podcast we chat to entrepreneurs from of all types of businesses and provide short Audio Blogs to help inspire new business owners.After all, you don't know what you don't know!
We don’t know how long we’ll keep this A to Z theme running with the Trinity U Business Blog and SME-Pod series, but whilst we’re on it, let’s keep this good thing going with a two for one, B and S.
When you see B and S together, it can usually only mean one thing, and we’re not going to be the ones to rip up the rule book on that.
We’re calling BS on a part of the business world, which to be frank, does our collective heads in.
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It’s time for a rant.
Now, at Trinity U, we don’t normally do rants, but this is an important one, so buckle up.
As far as we can tell, so many small businesses out there, have no idea whatsoever about ZMOT, otherwise known as the ‘zero moment of truth...’
Never heard of it?
Well, you need a wakeup call then, because Google have been banging on about ZMOT for ten years now, and if you’ve not got to grips with it yet, you are limiting your chances of success.
Listen to learn about ZMOT and how it can help your business!
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It’s a bit of a mouthful this week’s podcast title, we’ll give you that, but we want to explore the famous quote from Jim Rohn, which states that “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with...”
We’ve looked at this idea before in our series of Trinity U podcasts and blogs, but the opinion of such a well renowned businessman and widely respected personal development guru has to be worthy of a little more consideration from any business/ life coach platform worth its salt.
And we’re worth our salt.
Listen to find out how this can have a positive effect on your business.
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Sweeping generalisations are out of fashion, but just for old times’ sake, we thought we’d throw one in for good measure.
Ready? Here goes...
‘Men don’t read the instruction manuals.’
Sorry fellas, it’s true, and we apologise if you’re one of the exceptions who don't follow the rule, but all too often, men find themselves sitting on the bedroom floor with a pile of left-over screws and a wardrobe that looks more capable of providing entry to Narnia than storing clothes in.
Listen to find out why the instruction manual is important to a business owner.
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At Trinity U, we’re yet to meet someone who has set up in business, but who has no real intention of achieving success.
Of the thousands of new (genuine) entrepreneurs who throw their hats into the ring, every single year, we’d bet that there isn’t one amongst them who doesn’t believe they’ll succeed.
The truth is, that we all set up in business with the highest of hopes and the best of intentions, but for many businesspeople out there, it just doesn’t go to plan.
Something is going wrong?
This week we give add our voice to the debate.
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One quote from a recent conversation we had, however, really stuck out to us as important to highlight.
“We see people as people, not as pound signs...”
In a world of bills, invoices, rent and outgoings, it’s easy to forget that the key detail in business isn’t actually money at all, it’s people...
Listen to find out more
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What happens after Covid?
It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves at Trinity U, and a question that millions of business owners all over the world will be asking themselves as well, as we navigate our various road maps out of lockdown, and away from the most challenging year or so in recent history.
Whether or not we’re fed up of them (and we are by the way...) we’ve all had to get used to Zoom meetings, Teams meetings and operating in a virtual world.
We’ve been faces on a screen for some time now, but what happens next?
Here we give you our opinion.
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Mental Health Awareness Week aims to shine a light on something we should all be keeping an eye on, for much more than one week a year.
Mental health is something that is finally being given the same kind of coverage and respect as physical health. The prominence of things such as anxiety, depression and even suicide in our twenty first century, have made it all but impossible to continue to ignore the significance of what goes on in between our ears.
At Trinity U, we regularly comment on the importance of looking after your mental health, and suggest numerous ways that this can be done, but sometimes, this just isn’t enough...
Listen to learn what we mean
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At Trinity U, we’re big believers in the idea that the journey is just as important as the destination.
To live a full and happy life, it really is no cliché to say that you simply have to live for the moment and enjoy every day, because none of us are promised tomorrow.
Before we get too deep and meaningful though, we’re also big believers in the idea that having a destination, a clear plan and a road map, makes the journey even more spectacular.
And that’s where Trinity U come in to your equation... listen to find out how we can make a difference.
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Whether you have a team of hundreds, or just a few extra people involved in your operations, having staff can be a tricky thing to manage.
“You just can’t get the staff...” goes the saying, but that sort of misses the point.
You absolutely can get the staff, brilliant staff too, but you just have to know how to look after them well enough so that they want to look after your business in return.
We explain more in this podcast.
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The top of your game – how often do you feel like you’re truly there?
If we’re honest with ourselves, we’re not at the very peak of our powers anywhere near as much as we’d like to be, or even as much as we need to be.
But that’s OK...
We can tell you though, that working with Trinity U will help you reach top form more quickly, stay there for longer, and get there more frequently.
How though?
Listen to find out.
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Relationships are key to success in business.
The way you build, nurture and maintain relationships says a lot about you, not just as a business person, but as a person in general.
Trinity U’s unique blend of Business and Life coaching places emphasis on the idea that this balance between the business person and the person in general is vitally important.
If you struggle to build, nurture and maintain relationships in life then this podcast is a must for you.
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Any half-hearted, late night Google search for a ‘Business Coach Near Me’ or for a ‘Life Coach in My Area’ is likely to turn up thousands of results, all pointing you in the direction of someone who would be able to either help you transform your business, or transform your life.
We regularly talk about the benefits of getting yourself a coach (obviously) and we know that there are plenty of good business and life coaches out there, all over the world.
But why is it that the two are rarely combined into one offer?
Why is it that the majority of coaches choose to focus on either their client’s businesses, or their clients’ lives?
Listen to hear how the 2 are combined to be even more effective.
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The use of language is something that can either make or break a business.
With all forms of language, positivity is key when it comes to achieving the outstanding outcomes you deserve.
Language is so important.
Listen to find how the words we use can have a impact in all that we do.!
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You might be an excellent salesperson.
You might be more skilled when it comes to meeting deadlines and getting stuff done.
You might be the sort of person who has brilliant idea after brilliant idea, but struggles with ever bringing these to fruition.
It’s OK, not one of us is perfect.
Imagine though, for a minute, if you were able to steal (or borrow) your missing attributes, and strengthen your weaknesses, by reaching into the skillsets of every businessperson you know.
Listen to hear how TrinityU can help you!!
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We hate to say we told you so
But you don’t know what you don’t know !!
You’ve been twiddling your thumbs and scratching your head
When you could have been moving forward instead
It’s not a weakness to admit that you need some support
With your marketing, or your research, or on your finance report
If you don’t know your business, then it’s time we made an introduction. We work with new businesses, old businesses and businesses under construction. To set targets and goals and then to smash them right through
As we have done with business owners just like you
We all start somewhere, so why not start here?
We’re ready for launch, coming later this year
With Trinity U’s experience and bolstered with our partners’ knowledge
This is like taking your business, back to Business College
So, whatever your industry, whatever it is that you do
Let Trinity U make a difference for you
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Although not a religious organisation, Samaritans was founded by a vicar called Chad Varah, in 1953 in London. Throughout his career Chad had offered counselling to his parishioners, and wanted to do something more specific to help people contemplating suicide.
On 2nd November 1953, Chad Varah, a vicar and writer-cartoonist, answered the first ever call to a brand new helpline for people contemplating suicide.
But back then, Samaritans was a far cry from the organisation of 20,000 volunteers it is now.
We chat in this episode to Robert Jackson who, until recently, was the Director of the Manchester and Salford branch. Its a fascinating insight into the work they do and how they support people by just listening.
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Invoicing
It isn’t as easy as it should be, but that’s probably down to the ‘invoicer’, as much as it down to the ‘invoicee’.
Controversial? Maybe, but hear us out.
It’s far too easy (in our eyes) to blame other businesses or customers who are repeatedly late with payments.
After all, thousands of businesses go off the edge of a cliff each year due to unpaid and late invoices.
Why don’t they see the bigger picture? Why don’t they think of the little guy?
Listen to the podcast to make sense of it all.
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You know what they say about making assumptions?
That’s right, when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me...
...which is why we don’t like to assume too much knowledge on the part of our readers, listeners and followers, when we put out fresh content in the form of our blogs and podcasts.
But, what if you’re a complete newbie?
As in, no experience or understanding whatsoever, when it comes to setting up and running a business...
Is Trinity U still right for you and your needs?
Absolutely. And here's why!
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“You are the average of the five people you spend the most amount of time with...”
Let that sink in for a minute.
We’ve all seen those memes that fly around our social media feeds, the ones that say things like, ‘if your circle doesn’t celebrate your successes, get a new circle’, but that’s not really what we’re getting at here.
The idea that you are the average of the five people you spend the most amount of time with, is more to do with the world of work, the world of business, and that you really do reflect, replicate and reproduce the attitudes, efforts and, ultimately, the successes, of those with whom you spend the most amount of time.
How are things with your ‘power of five’ then?
Time for a pat on the back?
Or time for a change?
Listen to find out more!!!
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Let us take you back to your Primary School days, your earliest memories of education...
How good did it feel when you looked in your exercise book and saw a tick? Maybe you even saw a few of them!
Lucky you!
Affirmation that you were getting it right, reassurance that you were getting there, guidance that you were at least getting somewhere!
Listen to learn how you can apply this to business
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So, you’ve entered the big, bad world of business and you’re keen to show everyone (including yourself) just how hungry you are.
Just how motivated you are.
Just how determined you are to get to the next step, to smash your targets, to grow, to reach the next goal.
And then the next.
But STOP.
Just for a minute.
A take some time to say well done to YOU.
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Have you ever wondered if you should start writing a blog?
There are so many reasons why business owners, just like you, should be keeping a regular blog up to date, and we’re going to try and convince you that it’s worth it for you and your business.
Listen to why we think it is important for you.
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What would have happened if William Shakespeare had been on Facebook?
Or if Thomas Edison had been on Instagram?
Or if Robert Louis Stevenson had been on LinkedIn?
Imagine if Plato had unfettered access to Amazon Prime, Deliveroo and Uber Eats...
Would any of their respective creations and musings have ever come to light?
In this week we explore ways to get on and to get things done
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Anyone else getting a little bored of Zoom?
Since March 2020, much of our lives, both professional and personal, have been played out on small screens.
Laptops, tablets, Smart TVs and mobile phones have allowed our kitchens and living rooms to become nightclubs, pubs and cafes, as well as offices and meeting rooms.
Getting dressed from the waist up has been the priority, and whether you’ve opted for a super imposed background, or accepted the general chaos of the real thing behind you, you’re probably well versed in the do’s and don’ts of virtual networking by now...
...so, when will it end?
Well, we haven’t got the answer you’re looking for right now, but we can at least share your pain and make some suggestions as to how you can make virtual networking work for you, as it rumbles on into 2021.
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The comfort zone is a dangerous place to operate in, but let’s face it...
...from time to time, we all end up slipping back into it, and for a number of different reasons too.
Holidays (what are they again?), illnesses (and not just man flu either...), family events (lockdown baby, anyone?), and even global pandemics...
...they can all be cause for us to fall off our own locomotives, deviate from the end game, forget where we’re going even.
But what exactly is wrong with that...? you might ask.
Listen to hear what our experience is.
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Have we ever been more pleased to see the back of a year than with 2020?
Unlikely.
One giant annus horribilis for all of us, and whilst we’re not skipping and dancing into 2021 without a care in the world (far from it, in fact) there is some comfort to be found with the passing of time and the dawn of a new year.
Listen to find out how the new year can bring new opportunity for you.
Happy New Year
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Meet Rebecca Moloney 👋
3 years ago Rebecca, fed up with corporate BS, made the decision to stop working for her employer.
Then, as she sat in her car, she realised she was unemployed and with no income, but more importantly her time was now her own and she could live her life to her schedule.
Now Rebecca has not one, two or even 3 things she does to create the life she wants.
Listen to find out how the life changing decision has liberated Rebecca and how she has developed her businesses over the last 3 years.
Another example of how belief in yourself can lead you to successfully living the life you want.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamoloneyitrecruiter/
https://www.blockitrecruitment.com/
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It’s been a rough year.
Never has there been more of an understatement than this. Twelve months ago, we were looking forward to a Christmas break, a chance to unwind and spend time with our families. Just like we always do.
This year, we’re wondering how close we can stand to our relatives, who we know that will be worrying about the expense of Christmas, and whether or not we can grab a pint with friends (along with a substantial meal of course...)
The festive period is always a good time to take stock, be thankful, make plans for the next year etc, but this year, all of that is more important than ever.
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Regular listeners and readers will know that, at 20:80e, we’re big on planning…
…but what we really want to know is, are you?
Have you got your journey mapped out?
Do you even know the destination you’re headed to?
If you need some inspiration then listen to the wise words from famous people in this enlightening podcast.
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Life can throw you curve balls. From adversity can come opportunities.
The case of One Blood is a classic tale of a phoenix from the ashes. In March 2020 the global pandemic cause the One Blood shop in Hulme had to close its door. 5 months later OneBlood InkMobile hit the road.
Learn about how the transformation took place and the opportunity that George Fisher is now pursuing.
https://www.instagram.com/oneblood_inkmobile/
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Whilst the word ‘us’ belongs nowhere near the word ‘business’, in terms of how the actual word is pronounced, it’s quite serendipitous that it nestles in there all the same, not least because it fits the purpose of this blog ever so neatly...
To find out more click play !!
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From a successful career with JD Sports and TK Maxx, Colin's life took a massive change in direction after he stood on a bridge with suicidal thoughts.
A truly amazing story.
Listen to a how the experience has brought about a new purpose in Colin's life. The passion to help others and a positive view on life that can bring inspiration to everyone who listens!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-radcliffe/
https://depresson.co.uk/
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The trouble with people, it is often said, is that they’re people...
...and this is a sentiment we fully understand.
The old adage that you should ‘never work with children and animals’ does, at times, feel like it needs extending with the phrase ‘or anyone else at all....’
Why is this though?
Listen to find the answer to this question.
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The power of positivity is real, make no mistake about it.
But in order to feel the full benefit of what is often called ‘blue sky thinking’, you have to truly commit to the idea, until it becomes a habit.
Take 5 minutes to find out how this can work for you and your business.
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Definition of 'bouncebackability'
in British English
NOUN (informal) the ability to recover after a setback, esp in sport
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
In this episode fine how this can be applied to you, your business and your personal situation
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As a self confessed 'Pathological Problem Solver' Penny Davis left a hugely successful career in IT, a six figure salary and a life of creature comforts to set up her own business in the health and beauty sector.
So not much of a change then!!!!!
Listen to find out how and why she made this transition and how it has worked out for her so far and the lessons she has learnt from the experience.
To find out more about her business, or to get in touch click the links below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyldavis/
https://www.dpcclinic.co.uk/
https://pennydeeacademy.co.uk/
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“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you…”
..then you’ll be on the road to making a success of your business. It can be easy to panic, to opt for the knee jerk reaction, especially when that’s what everyone else is doing, but at 20:80e, we’re firm believers in the simple mantra…
DONT PANICListen to the Audio Blog to find out more.
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They say that getting rid of a habit can be one of the hardest things a person has to do in their life.
Drinking, swearing, gambling, other stuff…
Shaking a habit like this can seem almost impossible, but just how easy was it to start?
Repetitive behaviours get a bad rep, and the word ‘habit’ has all sorts of negative connotations, but at 20:80e, sometimes we like to flip an idea on its head, so let’s do just that with the idea of feeding the habit.
Listen and to find out creating those positive habits that will help you build a better business.
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People make mistakes.
It’s a sad fact of life that none of us (that’s right, not even you!) are completely faultless…
We’re not robots, we’re not machines, we’re human beings.
In no particular order, we can be fallible, flappable and forgetful, but when it comes to business, these unavoidable traits can be costly, both in terms of time and money.
So how should you deal with this in your business. Listen to the SME-Pod mini for our take on that.
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Luke Sugden is the embodiment of what a person can achieve in life.
After school, Luke went straight into the world of work and a now has a successful business, employing staff and building high end eco-friendly houses.
Listen to the SME Pod to hear how Luke took advantage of the self-development opportunities presented to him after his school days that have helped mould him into a successful businessman
https://lcsbuildingservices.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LCSBuildingServices
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There’s a widely held belief in business, that the more you work, the more you earn, time is money and all that, which leaves a lot of people with the idea that they have to ‘keep at it’ and grind away through fear that they might miss an opportunity to earn some dough.
BUT SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO STOP!!!
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For the last 20 years, the Great British High Street, as it’s known, has been dying a slow, painful, protracted death.
At least, that’s what the press would have you believe…
And whilst it’s certainly true that many towns across the country are now filled with little more than bookies and B&Ms, there are success stories to be found, if you look in the right places.
The key ingredient to the successful survivors?
Customer Relationship Management.
What does this mean? Listen and we will explain.
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A fascinating journey from Community Nurse to Serial Entrepreneur.
Cheryl talks with passion about how she moved from the NHS and built, not one but two, successful businesses.
An inspiration to all those wanting to take control of their own work lives.
https://www.apollocarefranchising.co.uk/
https://mercuryfranchiseschool.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitefranchising/
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Because finding staff is so difficult, investing in your staff when you do eventually find the right people to work for you, is absolutely crucial.
Training is one facet of this ‘investment in people’ that you must make, as a supportive business owner.
Listen to find out what more you can do......even if you are a business of 1.
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Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.
Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 9,700 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated almost 12.3 million referrals resulting in $16.7 billion dollars worth of business for its members.
From small acorns.................................
www.bni.com
https://ivanmisner.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner/
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The ‘day to day’ of running a business has its ups and downs, you already know that, but how many hours a day do you actually spend worrying about things you have absolutely no control over?
How can you make a change in your business? We make a few suggestions in this Podcast to help you reclaim your time.
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Deciding how much you want to charge for your products or services is a big step, and one that many businesses wrestle with for a very long time.
There are so many considerations here and we address then in this audio blog under three headings,
Selfishly. Realistically. Practically.
Listen to find out what this means to you
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Now, if 2020 taught has taught us anything, it’s that we need to appreciate the moment, the here and now, and stop taking tomorrow for granted.
It’s so important to reflect on how far you’ve already come, not just in business, but in life.
Learn more from this week SME-Pod mini about how to apply this to your business.
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After lasts weeks blog on marketing, this week we focus on Sales!
The art of ‘the sale’ is something that millions have tried to find an answer for.
Books have been written on the subject, television series have been made about salesmen and women, the psychology of it all has been explored, and even exploited come to think of it.
But what about you? What about your business?
That’s what matters here.
Do you know the best way to make your business profitable? To close the deal? To make the sale!?
Learn more from this week SME-Pod mini
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This week we chat to Lorraine Robinson of Collective Travel.
3 years ago she began her journey as a self-employed Travel Consultant. In the aftermath of Covid-19 she has just set up Collective Travel making sure her clients get the holiday they want and the support and service they deserve.
From Customs and Excise Undercover work to Entrepreneur listen to Lorraine's journey and be inspired.
https://www.facebook.com/LorraineRobinsonCT/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-robinson-ba470514a/
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Sales and marketing are two different things, and if businesses are not treating these two facets as entities in their own right, then they are doing it wrong.
Now, when it comes to marketing, the main goal is establishing a brand.
Your brand gives your customers the clarity of who you are, and the confidence to provide them with the product or service they need.
And Setting up a brand isn’t an overnight journey! We discuss more in this week audio blog.
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“Are you stuck on the hamster wheel?”
As a small business owner, driven and determined as you are, to succeed in your industry, field or niche, you’ll probably find that you’re going to have your hands full from time to time.
You’re going to be busy.
I mean, that’s the measure of success, right?
We discuss more in this week audio blog.
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After the summer break the SME-Pod is back.
In this episode we hear from Alistair Birse.
Whilst he currently runs a Care Home with his brother Alistair spent 32 years at Nat West, with the second half of career there dealing with 100's of small businesses.
A great insight for any business owner to hear from someone who has seen the SME world from 2 opposite ends of a spectrum.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-birse-a75566116/
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Setting out in business can be a lonely prospect.
There’s no getting away from that.
Many people who have tried to go it alone, as it were, soon find that ‘going it alone’ truly means just that, going it alone.
But it doesn't have to be that way as this blog explains.
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So, last week we explored the relatively new phenomenon of mass scale working from home, and aside from the chaotic and unpredictable mishaps that we’ve all encountered, there does at least seem to be some legs in the idea that this could become more of a mainstream way of working.
The storm shall pass. Will you be racing back to the office?
Or is home where the future is?
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Since March, the world of work has been pretty different to anything else we’ve ever been used to.
For employees, there have been three possible variations on the way things have played out...
Those who were furloughed, all 9 million of them, saw their wages paid by the Government and their jobs put on pause.
So, was it all cocktails in the sunshine and a surge in hot tub sales?
Listen to find out more.
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We welcome Kate Bourne (Airbourne Support Services) to SME-Pod 11.
Like everyone in the podcasts Kate has taken the journey from employment to working for herself. In her case its whilst being a full time mum to a little girl, which shows that whatever your situation it is possible to build yourself a successful business.
To find more information on how Kate supports other small businesses in their marketing and Social Media presence then just click the link below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-bourne-a2841949
https://www.facebook.com/pg/AirBourneBusinessSupport
https://www.instagram.com/airbourne_business_support/
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It’s been a strange few months for all of us...
Stating the obvious there perhaps, but it’s true. None of us saw coronavirus coming.
Do you know your RPO from your RTO?
That’s Recovery Point Objective and Recovery Time Objective, two of the most important things to consider when looking at business continuity.
If not then listen to the podcast
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Business Owners…
Have you ever had that awful moment of realisation, that rude awakening when the feeling suddenly dawns on you that…
“This could get expensive!”
We’ve all been there, and we’ve all heard the old saying that you have to ‘speculate to accumulate’, but just how much do you need to lay out before you start seeing a return on your investment?
Listen to this weeks Mini-podcast to find out more
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This week we turn the tables on Adam Davison. Interviewer becomes Interviewee and we learn about what has motivated him to create 2080e.
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‘Who are you looking to sell to?’
If the answer that shoots to your lips is something like…’anyone’, or even, ‘everyone’, you may just need our help.
Listen to find out why and what we recommend.
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After over 20 years in the Military David Howcroft set up his own commercial photography business. Later on he added videography, and now 11 years on he shares his knowledge and experience with a few pearls of wisdom thrown in.
To find out more about David then clink the links below.
https://dhphotography.smugmug.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-howcroft-468409a/
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“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know…”
How many times have you heard that before?
This old cliché comes from the belief that in order to be successful, you have to know the right people in the right places.
It’s almost as good as the one about “having to be in the right place at the right time...”
These two sayings would have you believe that ‘success’, however you define it, is based on luck and luck alone.
Listen you find out what we think here at 2080e.
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One of the biggest challanges for a small business owner is finding the right work/life bakance. He we give out thoughts on this by way of an old fashioned story!
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In this episode we chat to husband and wife team, Adam and Sam Travis from Triple X Personal Training.
3 years ago they opened their own Fitness centre and since opening they have grown each year and continue to do so even through lockdown.
With a very specific method of working, Adam and Sam have carved out a very successful niche in a highly competitive industry, and today we delve into what has made them into a business where other PT's go for advice and support.
Click the link below to find out more about the centre and to listen to Adam's entertaining daily videos.
https://triplexpersonaltraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/triplexperformancecentre/https://www.facebook.com/headcoachtrav
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Inner confidence is a challenge for a lot of people and means people van undervalue themselves. This can be caused by Imposter Syndrome. In this mini pod we talk about to overcome this and help you discover your true worth.
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In this episode we welcome Kelly McFie to SME-Pod.
Kelly took the plunge in 2014 and set up her business 'Fitness Works. She shares with us what she has learned over the last 6 years and how she has seen opportunity in the adversity of lockdown and is now taking her business in a new direction.
Click on the links below to find out more about Kelly's business.
http://fitnessworksdenton.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fitnessworksonlinecoaching
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In this time of uncertainity its hard for many people to see a way forward. In this short POD we look at how it is possible to see the 'Opportunity fom Adversity'.
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Today we are chatting to Lee Rathbone, a franchisee with Countrywide Signs. We hear about why he bought a franchise, what it's like running his business in Norfolk and how he has overcome the challenges thrown at him.
To find out more out Lee then click any of the links below.
https://countrywidesigns.com/norfolk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-rathbone-countrywide-signs-77a295144/https://www.facebook.com/pg/countrywidesignsnorfolk/posts/
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**This week we have a chat with the man who helped created one of Manchester's leading SEO specialists.
Danny Travis-Brown began forging this new look agency a couple of years ago and we explore how he got the expeirence and how he has created a business that was ahead of the game in terms of virtual interaction with customers*https://gorilla.marketing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-travis-brown-41776760/#
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Today we chat with Andrew Hankin, the man behind Hero Transformations. Listen to Andrew's amazing journey from depression and attempted suicide to turning is life around and setting up a business designed to do the same for other.
Click the links below to get in contact ro find out more about Hero Transformation and the man behind it.
https://herogroupuk.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhankin/?originalSubdomain=uk
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Lisa Esposito-Maffei began ALM Consultancy early in 2019. Balancing a young family and work led to Lisa striking out on her own. We discuss more about that, and what she has learned over the last 12 months.
To contact Lisa then follow the links below; https://almconsultancy.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-esposito-maffei-1904417b/
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In the second of our weekly podcasts we tall to the onwer of Brooke Steele Estates, Nick Gill. Established neary 4 years ago Nick discusses all aspects of his life and time in business.
To find out more about Nick's business click on any of the following links.
www.brookesteel.co.uk
www.facebook.com/BrookeSteelEstates
www.instagram.com/brooke_steel_estates/
In conversation with Culain Wood, founder of Wood with Words copywriting.
A insight into what made him join the millions of UK small business owners and his experiences to date.
To contact Culain then follow the links below
https://www.facebook.com/woodwithwords/https://www.linkedin.com/in/culain-wood-41028a179/?originalSubdomain=uk#2080e#trinityu#elearning#businesssupport#entrepreneur#entrepreneurmindset#businessowner#businessgrowth#startupbusiness#success#successmindset#learning#motivation#businessstartup#businesshelp