Make It. Your Business: Recent Episodes
Del Thomas
Are you looking for tips to start and grow your small business? Then this podcast is for you! In each episode, we break down complex topics into simple, actionable steps that will help you make your business thrive. Tune in now!
Welcome to part 2 of Del Thomas’s talk about University of Essex. This part focuses on how much gross profit you will need when starting a company and the worth of customers to your business.
This episode, Del Thomas is visiting the University of Essex to share his amazing entrepreneurial story. Join him as he talks about what it takes and how much hard work goes into owning a successful business!
Have you been searching for a way to grow your small business? Look no further - it's time to get more customers! Del and Chris discuss 10 ways that you can get new customers in today’s brand new episode.
Need a little extra help building the perfect benefits package for your hardworking employees? Del and Chris have got you covered! They've pooled their expertise and personal experiences to give some great advice that'll put everyone in a winning position.
Do you want to get your business to the top of Google but aren’t sure how? Search engine optimisation (SEO) may be the answer to your troubles! In today’s episode Del and Chris look into what SEO is and how it can help your small business.
Today’s episode is an exciting journey into the world of trade shows and how they can be a valuable tool for small businesses. Let's explore what these events have to offer, from making connections with potential customers to meeting competitors.
Del and Chris team up to give you their top tips on marketing in no time flat! Hear what they have to say about 7 different businesses and the strategies that will help them stand out. Get ready for speedy, quick-fire rounds!
Does your small business stay in touch with its customers? Newsletters are an amazing way to foster relationships and ensure that customers keep coming back for more! With newsletters, you can engage past and present customers in conversations about new products or services.
Have you ever considered that social media has incredible potential beyond just keeping in touch with your friends and family? It can also be used as an incredibly powerful marketing tool! Join us on today's episode to discover how you could tap into the power of online engagement, connect with existing customers, and even draw attention from new ones.
Del and Chris explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – uncovering its potentially powerful advantages for small business owners. Hear all about their personal experiences, as they reveal which digital tools have been most useful in boosting productivity!
Start the new year off right with Del and Chris! Tune in to their discussion about how your business can make 2023 a success. Get tips on what steps you should take now to ensure this upcoming year is filled with growth, opportunity, and plenty of progress.
Del and Chris are about to take a deep dive into the exciting but sometimes perilous world of buying a business. If you've ever wondered if this is something worth pursuing, this episode will give you all the information you need - so don't miss out!
Del and Chris share their tips for gaining a better work-life balance that we all need - particularly as business owners! It's essential to find the right 'balance' between our professional lives and home & social life. Tune in now to see how they suggest achieving this harmony.
As we start off the New Year, it's time to tackle what lies ahead! Let's make 2023 your most successful year yet. We have some inspirational ideas on how you can reach all of those business goals that will help you kick-start this exciting new year. So join us in an episode full of tips on how you can make 2023 even better than before!
In this episode, Del and Chris discuss their personal experience as digital marketing agency owners and how a marketing agency can benefit small businesses. Marketing can be done by you as an individual, but it is time-consuming and tricky at first. Remember: consistency is key when it comes to marketing! Hiring an agency will ultimately give you some of your precious time back to either spend on other areas of the business or in your personal life.
Listen to our latest episode of Make It. Your Business to get tips and advice from Del and Chris. With both being owners of small businesses, they have attended many different networking events and groups that have been very beneficial for them throughout their entrepreneurial journey. They know how nerve-racking it can be going into an event without some helpful tips and advice first!
Knowing when your small business should begin to make a profit is an overwhelming question. Listen to Del and Chris's advice on how to manage and answer this question. It is a complex subject but it is so important, as a business owner, that you have the correct headspace to create your business's path to success.
Check out Del's book recommendation: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz which you can find out more information about here https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/
According to research by Fund Square, a global startup funding network, 20% of small businesses in the UK fail in the first year. And around 60% of small businesses fail within the first three years. In today's episode, Del and Chris discuss their experience, tips, and advice on how to create a successful small business.
Setting wage levels across your team can be a difficult and overwhelming task, especially if you haven't done that before. When running a business, you must ensure that the wage levels you set will keep your employees happy and work for your business's profitability. If you want more advice on this topic, listen to today's episode!
Welcome back to episode 7 of the Make It. Your Business podcast. When you start a small business one of your worries may be where to find new customers. In today's episode, Del and Chris explore not only how and where to find new customers but how to retain them!
You've probably heard the saying, "Never mix business with pleasure." But what if you're hiring a family member or friend? Is there still risk involved and how do you minimise that risk? And what are the potential rewards? Listen to this week's episode to find out!
When is the right time to employ someone? There is no definitive answer to this question. Every business and situation is different. However, there are some general guidelines you can follow to help make the decision. In this episode, Del and Chris share their thoughts and experience on when they think it is the right time to employ someone and what you need to remember when going through this process.
Welcome to our first guest episode with Paul Emerton, owner of Concept Studios. Video marketing is a powerful way to connect with your audience and build trust with your customers. Del and Paul will explore why they think video marketing has become such an important tool for small businesses to succeed.
Visit his website for more information: https://conceptstudios.co.uk/
The pandemic of Covid-19 has changed the way we do business. In this video, Del and Chris discuss their thoughts on what small businesses can do to protect themselves if the pandemic happened again.
Welcome to the second episode of Make It. Your Business the podcast. In this episode, we'll answer the main question of what is marketing as we explore the basics of marketing and its importance for small businesses.
Marketing is essential for any business - no matter how small - to grow and succeed. By understanding the basics of marketing, you can create a strategy that will help your business reach its goals.
Make It. Your Business. is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want to start, grow and scale their businesses. Hosted by business coach and strategist, Del Thomas, each episode provides simple steps and strategies that you can use to make your business work for you.
In this episode, Del Thomas and Chris Griffin who are both owners of successful small businesses, are exploring what a looming recession may mean for small businesses and some tips on how to prepare.
Make It. Your Business. is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want to start, grow and scale their businesses. Hosted by business coach and strategist, Del Thomas, each episode provides simple steps and strategies that you can use to make your business work for you.