SmallBizPod – the small business podcast: Recent Episodes
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Martin Pellew, president of the British Chambers of Commerce, on what 2013 holds for small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Tanya Wheway on how she and her husband became pioneers of the modern health farm movement and created an international consultancy and management services company.
This week's episode of the 'Going For Growth' podcast in partnership with the British Library takes a look at venture capital and angel funding with Daniel Waterhouse of Wellington Partners and Bill Morrow of Angels Den.
The first of a special series of 'Going For Growth' podcasts with The British Library's Business & Intellectual Property Centre, includes an interview with John Griffin of Addison Lee on what it takes to lead a growing business.
An inspiring interview with Bill Liao, co-founder of business social networking site Xing, on leadership, bootstrapping, micro-angel investing, story-telling, positive thinking and social entrepreneurship.
Interviews with Jamie Murray Wells of Glasses Direct and Priya Lakhani of Masala Masala, two young entrepreneurs who reveal how they built successful businesses despite the doubters.
Interview with Wendy Tan White, co-founder of Moonfruit, on a decade on the web, booms, busts, near failure and ultimate success, with a touch of Twitter controversy thrown in.
An outrageously entertaining interview with the inimitable Brad Burton of 4Networking on sales, networking, motivation and GOYA.
Web startups, funding and the dilemma of shooting for the moon vs nailing the business model, including interviews with Mike Butcher of TechCrunch, Wil Harris and Scott Rafer.
Interview with renowned economist Roger Bootle, on the problem with free markets, the recession, who's to blame, the way out of the mess and advice for small businesses on the economic outlook.
Fascinating interview with O2 X award winner Sunil Kadri on taking an innovative idea from the research lab to market, IP, patents, funding and the fish gym.
An interview with Jill Sutherland of Taste on starting a sandwich shop business, including a wealth of practical advice for all retail startups.
Interview with Alex Will and Henry Erskine Crum, the startup co-founders behind Spoonfed an events listing and review site for the web and mobile generation.
Interview with eBay experts Dan Wilson and Sue Bailey of tamebay.com on tips and tricks to help your new or existing business get the best from eBay.
Interview with world-renowned thinker and creativity specialist, Dr Edward de Bono, on how innovative, value-driven thinking can benefit your startup or small business.
An interview exploring what made the founder of GoApe quit his corporate job, head into the woods and become an outdoor experience entrepreneur.
Mocks founder, Lara Solomon, on how she developed, branded and retailed a hit mobile phone accessory selling over a million globally in just four years.
An interview with Kashflow founder Duane Jackson on crime, Tory peers, The Prince's Trust, controversial PR and his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey.
Coverage of Budget 2009 and what it means for your small business or startup. Analysis & practical advice plus interviews with entrepreneurs, experts & shadow small business ministers.
Interview with Laura Tenison founder of JoJo Maman Bébé on her business journey, organic growth to £20 million, avoiding debt, retaining equity & advice for retail entrepreneurs in recession.
A podcast dedicated to a successful franchisor and franchisee - interviews with Toni Mascolo, founder of global hairdressing franchise Toni & Guy and Atul Pathak who runs 15 McDonald's franchises.
A fascinating interview with Doug Richard on starting, growing and selling businesses, cutting costs, angel funding, success and failure - only hours before his business Library House went into administration.
An interview with entrepreneurship coach and author Kevin Kelly on taking a positive approach, turning customers into friends and securing sales during 2009.
Interviews on creating business success from innovation with Ori Gal of NuLens, Joe Batista of Hewlett-Packard and Indian VC Kanwal Singh of Helion Ventures.
Interview with Alan Halsall, chairman of Silver Cross, a great British brand, on how he made a failed business a success, the importance of branding and how to trade internationally.
An interview with David Lester of publishing company Crimson on starting a new business. Includes practical advice, tips, and why startups and recessions mix well.
Interviews with some of the UK's most exciting digital start-ups at a meet up before they flew out to New York on the first Digital Mission of 2008.
Live interviews with social entrepreneurs and support groups capture the enthusiasm and passion of the social enterprise scene at the extraordinary Shine conference.
A podcast interview with Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth series of books, on dreaming big, awakening the entrepreneur within, business systems and imagination.
Ali Mitchell of UK Web 2.0 startup Huddle talks about building successful internet startups, leaping into the unknown, embracing competition, and funding karma.
Interview with Gitanjali Banerjee Bhattacharya & Kaustav Bhattacharya about an extraordinary entrepreneurial train journey in India, what it hopes to achieve & how grass roots business can inspire social change.
Interview with Clive Birnie of Somerset manufacturing company Severn Delta, on management buy-outs, leadership, jumping through windows, finance and business blogging.
A podcast interview with celebrity entrepreneur, Rachel Elnaugh, on business failure and success, attraction, the entrepreneurial sex-drive, women in business and the well-being sector.
Interviews with speakers at Going Solo. Some of the web's most well known bloggers & consultants on how to craft a successful career as a freelancer - including Stowe Boyd, Laura Fitton and Suw Charman-Anderson.
Dan Harple, veteran internet entrepreneur and ceo of mobile networking platform GyPSii, interviewed on search, the mobile web, entrepreneurship and the European tech scene.
Interview with David Wei, ceo of Alibaba.com, the global online marketplace for SMEs, which in 2007 achieved the most successful stock market flotation since Google.
Putting the voices to the faces behind the startups on the British Library Business and IP Centre Facebook group. Includes an interview with the Neil Infield of the British Library on its social media strategy.
Coverage of Budget 2008 and what it means for small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups. Interviews, analysis and practical information to help you understand how the Budget affects your business.
The positive impact of social firms including interviews with Sally Reynolds, ceo of Social Firms UK and Nigel Kershaw, chairman of The Big Issue and ceo of Big Issue Invest.
Levi Roots talks about slaying Dragons in the Den, motivation, self-belief and taking your entrepreneurial chances when they come your way.
Become passionate about your business planning and learn how to do it right with Tim Berry and Alan Gleeson of Palo Alto software.
Charlie Bigham talks about his successful food business, passion, principles and dealing with demanding customers.
Will King, CEO of King of Shaves, on taking his shaving products business from year one debt of £30k to #2 in the UK market.
Asian entrepreneurship special - the rise of India as an economic power & the business opportunities & collaboration now open to savvy entrepreneurs.
Announcement re SmallBizPod survey. A survey of SmallBizPod listeners, readers and contributors. Thanks for taking part.
Jon Smith, CEO of First Artist Corporation on rapid response, growth by acquisition, listing on AIM and the business of premiership football.
Serial entrepreneur and author, Robert Craven, provides very practical small business advice on marketing and making your business stand out.
Announcement re Sage sponsorship. We're delighted that Sage has sponsored SmallBizPod and look forward to working with them again.
Remarkable entrepreneur, Jennifer Irvine of The Pure Package, talks about her gourmet food business, overcoming adversity, the power of PR and celebrity clients.
Stephen Phillips of Spring Research & Surinder Siama of ResearchTalk guide us through effective market research for startups and growing businesses.
Nigel Botterill, founder and managing director of theBestOf on business growth, franchising, online business & big ideas.
Martin Webb, serial entrepreneur and host of Channel 4's 'Risking It All' on business failure & success.
Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com and one of the US's best known and most controversial Web 2.0 entrepreneurs. [Photo: Hyku]
Ben Casnocha, young entrepreneur, author and chairman of Comcate, on age & entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley & randomness in business.
London Business School, interview with staff, students and participants in the Venture Capital Investment Competition.
Live from the Business Startup Show including interviews with Lord Bilimoria of Cobra Beer and Michelle Dewberry, young entrepreneur & winner of The Apprentice.
Gita Patel, founder of Stargate Capital and creator of the Trapezia Fund, talks about venture capital funding and female entrepreneurship.
Philip Molloy, UK chief executive of ISold It, talks about Ebay, clicks and mortar, how to role out a franchise and his own entrepreneurial journey. [Please note ISold It has gone bust]
Alex Vieux, publisher of Red Herring, talks about the European technology/web sector and the state of VC funding for startups. [Photo: b_d_solis]
Greg Grimer & Mike O’Hara of the Cold Calling Podcast talk about selling and cold calling tips and tricks for SMEs.
Emma Jones, founder of homeworking portal Enterprise Nation, talks about the home based business trend and kitchen table entrepreneurs.
Colin Crooks, managing director of Greenworks, talks about recyclying business and the challenges and benefits of social entrepreneurship.
Marcus Stuttard deputy head of AIM, the London stock exchange for growing businesses, discusses the practicalities of listing on AIM and the future of the market.
Does Vista matter to SMEs? Reports from the London launch event and a podcast recording of Bill Gates.
Bill Taylor and Polly LaBarre authors of Mavericks at Work and founders of Fast Company magazine, talk about innovation and open source.
Shaa Wasmund, CEO of Brightstation Ventures, and Professor Zoltan Acs of George Mason University discuss web 2.0, online business and the difference between US and UK entrepreneurs.
Adam Hildreth, a young entrepreneur worth £5 million at just 21 and founder of Crisp Thinking, talks about business success, determination and online business models.
Interviews from Inspire 2006 on recruiting and motivating staff with John Timpson of Timpsons, Mark Adlestone of Beaverbrooks and Claire Owen of StopGap.
Juliette Prouse, of Qube Communications interviews George Torok, Canadian marketing expert,on personal branding and getting one up on the competition.
Jo Ray of Sage, Mike Harris of the Institute of Directors and Lawrence Jones of UKFast talk about recruitment and the skills shortage facing UK small businesses.
Andy Egan, CEO of the Felix Group, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and taking his business to a listing on AIM. [Please note Andy Egan stepped down as CEO of Felix Group in December 2007]
Brian O’Kane, entrepreneur and author of Starting A Business in Britain on starting up, sales, market research and planning effectively & his own journey as a publishing entrepreneur.
David Tebbutt, journalist, media trainer and blogger on how small businesses should handle the press and communicate effectively.
Steve Leighton, founder of hasbean.co.uk, on the practicalities of importing goods, ethical business and his passion for coffee.
BJ Cunningham of Brand Evolution on how to create a memorable and effective brand and really get into the hearts and minds of your customers.
Interviews from Business Scope networking event on franchising, protecting IP and angel funding with Elaine Gold of Y's-Weight, Jeffry Pym of Beer & Partners, and Sarah Staines of Sherrards.
Announcement re SmallBizPod's redesigned website. Version 2.0 of the SmallBizPod website is now here. Please enjoy it and spread the word.
Simon Coyles, CEO of Kschocolat, on growing your business through exports and the inspiration behind his chocolate brand.
Jo Ashburner and Jonathan Dean of noonoo design on their experiences of factoring and how it has helped their baby comfort blanket business secure rapid growth into international markets.