Description

In our inaugural episode, Jamie manages to get the name of the podcast wrong within the first 30 seconds, Mat explorer the ethics of shooting inanimate objects, there's a bit of business news – Richard Branson gets the okay, but Jeff Bezos doesn't. We're still learning, so please send (constructive) feedback to podcast@iwoca.co.uk or visit iwoca.co.uk/insights for more even more small business news and features. 

Show Notes

Business news

• Fish and chip restaurant closes because the owners don't believe in fishing anymore
• The UK's first parcel postboxes are launched - good for small businesses?
• Are Instagrammable vegan chocolate lollies a clever idea or a cynical marketing ploy?
• From selling vaping kit to creating a senior dating scene: meet the UK's 'olderpreneurs' 

Finance explained

• Just what the hell is a debenture?

Sayings/mantras

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well—Jeff Bezos

“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later”—Richard Branson

Music: Death of Lovers (Acoustic), John Hall, Opsound