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Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsFlexible Working - Reviewing 18 years of change ...... Deborah O'Sullivan, Our Founder and MD, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoIn this special episode of Talking SME, Deborah O'Sullivan, our Founder and MD, joins one of our Directors, Jane O'Gorman, to give our take on: • How AI is changing hiring• The biggest hiring shifts we’re seeing across SMEs• The biggest recruitment challenges (and how to tackle them)2025-07-0721 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsWork Smarter, Not Longer – The Case for a 4-Day Week ...... Florence Cassell, Founder and Creative Director of Studio Floc, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoFlorence Cassell, Founder and Creative Director of Studio Floc, talks about why she was an early adopter of the 4 day week, explains how it benefits everyone, from employees to clients and leaves us with her top tips for utilising the 4 day week model.Florence is the Founder and Creative Director of Studio Floc, an award-winning, B Corp-certified graphic design agency. After studying at Chelsea College of Art and Brighton University, she started her career in London, working across design agencies before launching Studio Floc in 2018 to combine creative excellence with meaningful impact.She leads a...2025-03-0712 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsThe Culture Factor – What Makes a Great Workplace? ...... Jenny Copeland, Behavioural Change Leader and Executive Coach, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoJenny Copeland, Behavioural Change Leader and Executive Coach, talks about the definition of culture, explains how you promote what you permit and leaves us with her top tips for a thriving workplace culture.Jenny is a Professional Performance and Transformation Coach, Author and Accredited Facilitator for Life Success Productions.For the last 30 years, she has been providing leadership and organisational development solutions, enabling performance improvement, and delivering organisational success for large and small businesses, both public and private sectors, and more recently for the NHS. She has a deep interest in people and how to...2024-11-0529 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsHR Challenges and Solutions: Insights for Growing SME's ...... HR Consultant and Herts CIPD Chair Ruth George, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoRuth George, HR Consultant and Herts CIPD Chair, talks about the challenges HR can pose for a SME, the importance of offering flexibility to employees and why small businesses can't afford to miss the AI boat.Ruth is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) with over 25 years' experience in senior HR management roles. Previously HR Director at Gallagher Heath - a leading UK insurance broker in the City, she has also been HR lead for Head Office at Homebase and has worked with household names such as Next, Fujitsu, Seiko and T...2024-07-0244 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsUnpacking Inclusion: Strategies for a Diverse Workplace ...... Baljit Kaur, Founder of Innate Consultancy, chats with Jo Gregory at Ten2TwoBaljit Kaur, Founder of Innate Consultancy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champion, talks about the challenges Diversity, Equity & Inclusion can present for an SME, whilst offering actionable changes and starting points that can help to get the ball rolling.Baljit helps companies design a diverse workforce and inclusive cultures achieving excellence in diverse employee attraction, engagement, and retention. She creates opportunities for connection, learning, and shared experiences centered around the core values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.2024-05-1527 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsA framework to help start-up businesses establish a robust sales approach … James Ker-Reid, CEO & Founder of Sales for Startups, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoJames Ker-Reid, top SaaS and technology sales leader and co-author of two bestselling books, talks about the challenges of creating a robust, enduring sales framework whilst in a fast-moving start-up. Discussing his simple, proven framework, he covers the key elements needed for sales success.James has a background in B2B SaaS and IT consultancy, with specialisms including fintech, insurance, HR and innovation tech. He has over 15 years of experience selling to startups and enterprises in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. His major successes include a management buyout and a startup acquisition of $500 million. In 2018, J...2024-01-2635 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsBitesize plans to drive SME growth ...... Chris O'Riordan, Founder and MD of Firestarter Business Solutions, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoChris O'Riordan, Founder and MD of Firestarter Business Solutions, talks speed planning and how it can be the answer to your SME planning woes, why the best plans never exceed a single A4 sheet of paper and how not to get lost in a jungle of KPI's.Chris is a specialist in sales excellence, organisational structure & design, sales training and change management programmes with over 30 years’ experience in sales management and business leadership.Since 2012, Chris has been the business leader of Firestarter Business Solutions, working across a broad range of clients to drive sales performance im...2024-01-1523 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsFalling Between Two Stools - Managing Ourselves And Our People ...... Stuart Hearn, HR and Technology Entrepreneur, chats with John O'Sullivan at Ten2TwoStuart Hearn, HR and Technology Entrepreneur, talks about the challenges of managing people in today’s uncertain business environment and how business owners and managers approach the tricky balance they seek between ‘doing the day job’ and effectively managing their teams.Stuart is an experienced HR and Technology entrepreneur, having founded and scaled two successful HR businesses - most recently Clear Review, which he grew into a multi-million revenue business with a successful exit after 5 years. He now acts as a mentor and board advisor to a small number of HR and employee-based tech start-ups that are making...2023-10-1634 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsMental Wellbeing - Managing the person not the work ...... Sean Ruane of Mind Data, chats with John O'Sullivan at Ten2TwoSean Ruane, Founder of Mind Data, talks mental health check ins, how managers can play an important role in improving employee mental wellbeing and the importance of businesses being proactive with how they support their employees.Sean is the founder of Mind Data, a digital platform that aims to improve human-to-human therapy. Mind Data provides tools to increase self-awareness in patients/clients and insights to make therapy check-ins even more effective. By utilising technology, Mind Data is able to offer a unique and innovative solution to the mental health space. After suffering from suicidal depression, Sean's personal...2023-04-2831 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsReconsider how you Hybrid ...... Francis Lake of Green Juniper, chats with John O'Sullivan at Ten2TwoFrancis Lake, Founder of Green Juniper, talks about changing attitudes to hybrid working, his experience developing innovative working practices, and why one popular hybrid policy is an ill-fitting suit.Francis has a long career in organisation and people development. He’s got a track record in deploying groundbreaking practice, winning awards for performance and purpose. His work on post-covid working has been the subject of a Gartner case study, and he’s a frequent speaker at conferences on subjects including future of work, purpose, culture and performance. He established his new consultancy, Green Juniper last year to be able...2023-02-1325 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsBringing Tech to your Boardroom ...... Jim Simpson of Ziptech Services, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoJim Simpson, Founder and CEO of Ziptech services discusses the changing attitude to tech, how it underpins business growth and why it is so important for business leaders to expand their knowledge.Jim founded Ziptech at a time when his frustration with IT Support companies was at its height. Working as a turnaround CEO, he realised that the performance of each of these companies who sought his advice could be remarkably improved with better IT. Jim decided to set up a straight-talking, skilled and well-organised IT service business with customer needs at its heart. His o...2022-11-2415 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsRepresenting Female Founders ...... Souky Arsalane of ZING, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoSouky Arsalane, CEO and Co-founder of newly established ZING, discusses the problems underrepresented founders face, what she has learnt as an entrepreneur and her role supporting other female founders. Souky is the CEO and co-founder of ZING, the platform for digital experiences designed for businesses who want to enrich the lives of their staff. Previously part of the management team and Head of Finance of Valuedynamx. Having grown through the ranks of PwC, L’Oreal, Coca Cola and Unilever. Souky has a deep understanding of marketplaces and a commercial though versatile profile that enables her to l...2022-05-0519 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsNavigating SME Leadership ...... Katherine Rayden of Rayden Solicitors, chats with Jane O’Gorman at Ten2TwoKatherine Rayden, Owner and Founder of Rayden Solicitors, discusses what makes a good business leader, growth during Covid and creating a positive working environment. Katherine has over 25 years’ experience as a specialist family law solicitor. She has a wealth of knowledge in disputes that can follow the breakdown of any relationship whether this concerns children and/or finances. Katherine has experience of complex income and financial structures (in this jurisdiction and others), pensions and issues requiring in-depth and expert analysis.Katherine also handles almost all aspects of private law children matters including relocation of children, app...2022-03-2314 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsThe Pulse of Health & Safety ...... Louise Hosking of Hosking Associates, IOSH President, One WISH co-founder, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoLouise Hosking of Hosking Associates, IOSH President and One WISH co-founder, discusses how she puts the pulse into health and safety, what flexible working means to her and the impact of feminine skills in leadership positions. Louise is a first career Health & Safety Professional with over 30 years experience. Her consultancy, Hosking Associates, was established in 2005. As an employer and small business owner she has a keen understanding of the distractions and pressures leaders face everyday.Louise became IOSH President and Chair of Council in November 2021 having served as a Vice- President for 3 years and President-Elect f...2022-02-2526 min
Business Ready PodcastBusiness Ready: Business Resilience and RecruitmentIn each of the episodes we will feature a SME business owner with an expert or two, who hopefully, will be able to answer their questions. And today, we’re talking about Business Resilience and Recruitment, with: Josie Pollard – Office Administrator, To The Rise Bakery, Frances Wetherilt – Transform Advisor, Sussex Council of Training Providers - a completely free and impartial service available to small and medium businesses in East Sussex and Deborah O’Sullivan – Director, Ten2Two Recruitment Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-2552 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsLeading like Gareth Southgate ...... Adrian Malpass, Executive Coach, Mentor and Board Advisor, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoAdrian Malpass, Executive Coach, Mentor and Board Advisor discusses the leadership qualities he saw in Gareth Southgate, his advice for SME business leaders and how business owners can best utilise their skill sets. Adrian is a renowned award-winning executive coach and mentor, and board adviser, focusing on leadership, strategy and managing growth for businesses of all sizes. He is also Curator of GlosBiz®, Gloucestershire’s largest business network. He is a fully qualified, national award-winning Executive Coach, trained mentor and project manager, and a Licensed Emotional Intelligence Consultant developing emotionally intelligent leaders and teams. He...2021-11-2918 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsFemale Leaders - Tech & Me ...... Louise Towler, Indigo Tree, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoLouise Towler, Founder and Managing Director of Indigo Tree discusses her first steps into technology, being a female leader in STEM and her advice for SME business leaders. Louise is a technology entrepreneur and started her career in STEM as a software developer over 30 years ago. Today she is the founder and Managing Director of Indigo Tree, a digital agency, with a team of twelve, experts in WordPress websites using inspirational design, innovative technology and insightful data. Louise is driven by a passion for technology and business, and an enthusiasm to deliver the best results for her cl...2021-11-0915 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsHow to be more impactful in a virtual setting ...... Peter Hopwood, Global Public Speaking & TEDx Coach, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoPeter Hopwood, Global Public Speaking & TEDx Coach discusses some of his top tips to be more impactful in a virtual setting, how to transfer existing presenting skills to the screen and the importance of emotion when storytelling. Peter delivers dynamic public speaking, pitching and presentation skills, through individual and team coaching - worldwide. As an international speaker coach he guides personal clients and corporate groups helping to construct strong storylines, deliver beautiful pitches and speeches while overcoming the anxiety of public speaking. From Dubai to Brussels, Shanghai to Amsterdam, equally as a dynamic and engaging in-demand British c...2021-09-1336 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsTop five employment law issues ...... Kimberley Whalen-Blake of Hughes Paddison Solicitors, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoKimberley Whalen-Blake, Director at Hughes Paddison Legal Practice answers five of the most topical and current employment law questions. Covering IR35, returning to work post COVID, Brexit and much more.Kimberley specialises in all areas of employment law, with over 10 years’ experience in her field and has advised on and litigated all aspects of employment law, from unfair dismissals, TUPE, redundancies and restructures, to lengthy and complex discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. Kimberley also provides a range of HR support services to SME businesses, ensuring they are up to date with the constant evolution of employment law...2021-09-0914 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsImproving Productivity in the Workplace ...... Linda Garcia of Alluxi Consulting, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2TwoLinda Garcia, owner of Alluxi Consulting discusses productivity trends, the impact the pandemic and working from home have had on productivity and steps that business leaders can take to improve productivity in the workplace. Owner of Alluxi Consulting, Linda Garcia has more than twenty years experience in project formulation and application; the design, development and implementation of management control systems to achieve significant productivity and performance improvement and profitability, she has worked at Board level to define business plans to enable short term initiatives to be fine tuned to longer-term strategies, right down to the shop floor s...2021-08-1721 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsSimple antivirus software is not enough anymore ...... Gary Swanwick of Epoq IT, chats with Jane O'Gorman of Ten2TwoGary Swanwick, Co-founder and Managing Director at Epoq IT discusses how simple antivirus software is no longer enough, how the rise in remote working has impacted cyber security and steps business leaders can take to educate themselves and their people. Gary is co-founder and managing director of managed services provider Epoq IT, which is based in High Wycombe. With over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry advising corporate and SME clients, Gary is a winner of the Buckinghamshire Entrepreneur of the year award. 2021-07-1621 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsForesight Focus – a must have for business leaders ...... Cathryn Barnard of Working the Future, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2TwoCathryn Barnard, Director at Working the Future discusses the importance of foresight focus and why it is essential for business leaders. As well as the trends that are currently impacting employees' expectations of business leaders. Cat is a director at Working the Future, a management consultancy helping business leaders make sense of the multiple forces changing how we work in the 2020s. With a long career in workforce planning, and experience of growing her own successful businesses, Cat recognises the criticality of human connection in accelerating team engagement and performance. As work becomes inc...2021-06-3016 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsHow does Brexit affect your recruitment practices ...... Kimberley Whalen-Blake, Hughes Paddison Solicitors, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2Two.Kimberley Whalen-Blake, Director at Hughes Paddison Legal Practice shares her knowledge and top tips on how Brexit and the ending of Freedom of Movement for EU nationals might affect your recruiting and staffing practices.Kimberley specialises in all areas of employment law, with over 10 years’ experience in her field and has advised on and litigated all aspects of employment law, from unfair dismissals, TUPE, redundancies and restructures, to lengthy and complex discrimination and whistle-blowing cases.Kimberley also provides a range of HR support services to SME businesses, ensuring they are up to date with the co...2021-06-2113 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsHow to Make Hybrid Working Work ...... Sarah Sen of Sen Consulting, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Sarah Sen, HR Consultant at Sen Consulting, shares her top tips on the key considerations for employers when moving to a hybrid working arrangement, the great benefits it can offer and the pitfalls to avoid.Sarah Sen is an award-winning HR and dynamic working consultant who works with SME clients to develop modern and flexible workplaces. Sen HR consulting is a boutique people consultancy focused on modernising outdated ways of working and helping companies to build flexible solutions for the future of work.Sarah is MCIPD qualified and a certified Agile HR Consultant.2021-06-0921 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsEmployee Wellbeing – What is it and Why is it so Important? ...... Polly Collingridge of Your Employee Wellbeing joins Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Polly Collingridge, Wellbeing Associate at Your Employee Wellbeing, shares her thoughts on what employee wellbeing really means, why it is so important and how it can impact a business positively and negatively.Polly is passionate about helping people get rid of the barriers that stop them from thriving, wherever they are and whatever they’re doing and helps employers and their employees to manage the 4 pillars of wellbeing (emotional, physical, social, and financial) by providing practical support and services to clients of all sizes to help with the work-life juggle.Polly has an MSc in Cr...2021-05-0519 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsCompany Structure – Tailor your Rule Book ...... Sarah Liddiard of Machins Solicitors chats with Jane O'Gorman of Ten2Two.Sarah Liddiard, Associate solicitor at Machins Solicitors, shares her thoughts on the importance of Shareholders Agreements and making sure your company’s legal structure is fit for purpose when the business is established and at critical change points. She likens a Shareholders Agreement to a prenuptial agreement for companies – a way of documenting the structure of the company and a plan for how the business will be run. 2021-05-0428 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsBusinesses Connecting with Local Community Reap Mutual Benefits ...... Cindy Withey, Connect Dacorum chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Cindy Withey, Manager of Connect Dacorum, chats about the charity's latest initiatives, how how businesses can learn from each other and getting involved in the local community can bring a huge benefit for very little investment.2021-03-3020 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsMental Wellbeing, More Important Than Ever ...... Kathryn Wellum-Kent, Monahans Accountancy, chats with Tracey Adams of Ten2Two.Kat Wellum-Kent, Director at Accountancy Firm MHA Monahans, shares recent initiatives and practices for looking after the mental well-being of employees and how mental health in the workplace is more critical than ever.2021-03-3014 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsThinking Local, Being Human ...... Caroline Bevan, Senior Partner, PwC, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two. Caroline Bevan, Senior Partner at PwC Watford, shares her thoughts on the new 'normal', how important a local presence is and working life becoming more human moving forward.2021-03-2919 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsPassion and Purpose for Business Success ...... Vida Barr-Jones, CEO of Focus7 chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Vida Barr-Jones, CEO of Brand Agency Focus7 and Deputy Chair of Herts IoD, discusses why finding your business purpose and passion is so important for sustained success.2021-02-2619 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsDon't Blame it on the Tech ...... Richard McBarnet, CEO of Lumina Technologies chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Richard McBarnet, CEO of IT company Lumina Technologies and Chair of Herts IoD, discusses how being technologically fit can help your business succeed now and into the future.2021-02-2618 min
Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the expertsCash is King ...... Shaun Brownsmith, Managing Partner at Haines Watts, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two.Shaun Brownsmith, Managing Partner at Haines Watts, a leading national firm of Chartered Accountants, discusses planning in difficult times and how Cash is King.2021-02-2620 min
Brooklands Radio Surrey Business AffairsSurrey Business Affairs 3rd September 2020Jackie Mitchell talks to Celia Rizothanasi is Queen Bee of Linked In and a marketing mentor - www.yourmarketingmentor.co.uk, www.queenbeeoflinkedin.com, Rob Holmes founder of Vinegar Creative, a branding, design and digital agency - www.vinegarcreative.co.uk www.yourplanc.co.uk, Louise Boardman-Rule from Ten2Two helps businesses achieve their goals finding professional talent. www.ten2two.org and Dawn Gregory is a confidence coach who helps professionals use their voice to inspire and influence - www.dawngregory.com2020-09-0355 minBrooklands Radio Surrey Business AffairsSurrey Business Affairs 3rd September 2020Jackie Mitchell talks to Celia Rizothanasi is Queen Bee of Linked In and a marketing mentor - www.yourmarketingmentor.co.uk, www.queenbeeoflinkedin.com, Rob Holmes founder of Vinegar Creative, a branding, design and digital agency - www.vinegarcreative.co.uk www.yourplanc.co.uk, Louise Boardman-Rule from Ten2Two helps businesses achieve their goals finding professional talent. www.ten2two.org and Dawn Gregory is a confidence coach who helps professionals use their voice to inspire and influence - www.dawngregory.com2020-09-0355 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 12th December 2017Anne Twist & Mandy Dineley talk with Louise Boardman of Ten2Two recruitment, Sara Ward a dog trainer, and Jasmine Shaddock a dancer and Zumba instructor.2017-12-1400 min