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Big Little Business ShowHow to say thank youJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWe come to a landmark show and celebrate our 100th episode with more than a few surprises.There are several things we're doing on this show that we've never done before and, while we will be looking back over 2 and a bit years of the Big Little Business Show this is definitely an episode about looking forwards to what's...2022-08-2841 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to buy a businessJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeRather than setting up your own business from scratch have you considered buying one that's fully formed? Or maybe you'd like to expand by adding an established business to your own. How do you go about all that? What things do you need to consider? How long does it take and what happens if it goes wrong? We find answers to...2022-08-1434 min
Big Little Business ShowSocial media is changing ... again?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhile Clare suns herself on holiday Paul invites 'another woman' to join him on this episode and for a very good reason.Over the past few weeks there have been some big announcements and even bigger rumours surrounding big changes to Instagram and Facebook. They've even got Kim Kardashian publicly pulling her hair out.Marketing expert Jennifer Randall...2022-07-3131 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to run a business and a familyJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIn our last episode we talked about the work life balance but in this episode we're talking things a step further by finding out how to run or even start a business when you also have a family to look after. Many people do it (Paul and Clare both do it) but how?Not only does Nicola Lowe run a...2022-07-1733 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to fix your work life balanceJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhen you run your own business, often we find it really hard to close the door and separate work from play. But maintaining that balance can be crucial for the growth of your business. After all, having more free time is one of the reasons why so many people choose to work for themselves.In this episode we learn from...2022-07-0228 min
Big Little Business Show95 What are the big changes on LinkedInJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIn the last episode we looked at some big changes taking place on Instagram. In this episode (and with Clare's welcome return) we do the same with LinkedIn. What's changed? What's working? What isn't working?Gareth Wax is a LinkedIn coaching guru who knows more than a couple of things on this very topic. In this episode we welcome him...2022-06-1933 min
Big Little Business ShowWhat are the big changes on Instagram?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodePaul's going solo today and for a special reason. With all the big changes taking place on Instagram we've made a last minute change to our scheduled episode and decided you needed to know what was happening. As Paul works a lot within Instagram and knows a lot about the new changes, here he is with a deep dive on what's new...2022-06-0531 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to future proof your financesJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWith talk of a UK recession on the horizon it's a good reminder that the business landscape can change fast. In this episode we find out how to plan for the unplannable and keep your finances future proof.We talk with financial expert Rebecca Robertson who has some great tips on understanding where your business is going and using that...2022-05-2231 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to keep warm leads warmJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhen someone is interested in your service or offer but not quite ready to spend some money, what do you do next? In this episode of the podcast, we find out how to keep your warm leads warm.Paul and Clare talk with automated systems strategist Ely Delaney from Portland, Oregon. Ely can not only help us to stop leads...2022-05-0838 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to sell if you hate sellingJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIf you run a small business you will need to wear many hats. One of these is the sales hat. But what if selling makes you squirm? In this podcast we talk about selling for people who hate selling.Sales coach Lisa Ansell has literally written a book on this topic so she's the perfect person to ask. So it’s...2022-04-2436 min
Big Little Business ShowDo loyalty schemes work?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWhat’s more important than getting customers? Keeping them. So how does that work? How about some kind of loyalty scheme? Would that work or is there something else that keeps people coming back?In this podcast we welcome back retail expert Carl Hinder who is full of bright ideas. We find out why Carl isn’t a fan of thetr...2022-04-1034 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to deal with a business road blockJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeYou’re stuck! There’s a problem in your business that you just can’t solve. Sound familiar?We’ve all been there and will no doubt be there again but what you choose to do about it could make a big difference. Author Abi Jenkins knows exactly what to do next. After all she’s written a book about it. In th...2022-03-2735 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to pick a name for your businessJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWe’ve often heard that picking a name for your business can be one of the hardest decisions, much like naming a child. This week on our podcast we find out how to do it, what to watch out for and how the wrong name can damage your success.Our very own co-host Paul has spent the last year searching fo...2022-03-1327 min
Big Little Business ShowHow Facebook advertising worksJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIn the second of our two part Facebook deep dive we take a look at how to advertise in the Metaverse. In this podcast we’ll discover techniques so you can create successful ads across all the platforms under the new Meta umbrella.Seattle based social media guru Jennifer Randall joins us for these two in depth, not to be mi...2022-02-2730 min
Big Little Business ShowHow the Meta Business Suite worksJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIn the first of our two part Facebook deep dive we take a look at the new Meta Business Suite. In this episode we discover what this powerful tool has to offer so you can grow your business on Facebook, Instagram and even What’s App.Seattle based social media guru Jennifer Randall joins us for these two in depth, no...2022-02-1330 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to stand out in a crowded marketJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIf you run a business in a crowded market, what do you do to help you stand out? This week on our podcast we’re going to share a big slab of sweet ideas.Our guests on this week’s podcast are Colin and Carla from Temprd Chocolate and they’ve managed to do just that. We find out what they’ve...2022-01-3032 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to be a brilliant bossJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIf you run a business at some point you will need to be in charge and ask other people to do stuff for you.In this podcast, Paul & Clare find out how you can become a brilliant boss with business coach Alison Edgar MBE. She reveals what a bad manager looks like and the simple steps to becoming a great...2022-01-1631 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to use the science of sellingJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWe’re starting 2022 with a fascinating topic. Uncovering the tricks big retailers use to persuade us to buy stuff.In this podcast, Paul & Clare talk with retail business coach Carl Hinder who reveals what we can learn from the big boys about effective selling in store and online.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so...2022-01-0234 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to build a content plan for 2022Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWith a New Year around the corner have you started planning what you're going to say on social media next year?In this episode, Paul & Clare are going to uncover some tricks to help you plan your content for the whole year with the help of marketing expert Jade Foster-Jerrett.Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow...2021-12-1944 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to build a business from your bedJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeImproving your business doesn't just stop when you're awake. You can make improvements in your sleep as well.To wrap up 2021 Paul & Clare look back on episodes that made a big impression on them this year and share what they have learned. In this episode they speak with sleep expert Nicoline Douwes Isema about the impact of creating healthy sleep...2021-12-1244 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to develop trust with clientsJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThe ultimate goal for any business is to develop a loyal list of clients who love you, rave a bout you and stick with you. Well in order to do that they need to trust you. On this week's podcast we find how to develop that trust not only with our clients or customers but within our own four walls too. Developing g...2021-12-0532 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to get featured on the radioJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeImagine the exposure you could get for your business by appearing on the radio! Well, you can make it happen and on this week’s podcast we'll tell you how with the help of BBC Radio presenter Tony Fisher.We discover how to get your initial email noticed, why press releases don't work, how to behave on air and even how t...2021-11-2830 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to make money without workingJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThe ultimate goal for any business owner, making money in your sleep. Imagine being able to go on holiday whenever you like or take a day out and not worry about how it will affect your income? Well you can and many other business owners do.On this week’s podcast we find out how you can make money without wo...2021-11-2139 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to play with the big boysJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeSometimes in order to succeed it can help to collaborate with other businesses. But can a small business work with a much larger one? In this week’s podcast we talk with Lawrence King from Hussle, a small business who collaborates with the likes of McDonalds and Premiere Inn. We find out what you need to do so you can play with th...2021-11-1433 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to get anything you wantJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIf you want to get anything you want you need to find the right people and ask the right questions … and know what to do if you get the wrong answers. In this week’s podcast we welcome back professional negotiator Christine McKay who’s new book teaches you how to ask and get anything you want so your business can grow.C...2021-11-0733 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to win on InstagramJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeOver the past month we’ve been taking a look at the biggest social media channels and how you can use them to grow. This week on our business podcast, we look at Instagram. We discover which tactics work best, why more followers may not be a good thing and what you need to know about the big changes happening right now.2021-10-3136 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to grow on Facebook (part 2)Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThis is the second part of our two part episode covering all things Facebook. We're back with Facebook whizz Jennifer Randall and learning how groups work, how paid advertising works and if hashtags work at all!Continue the conversationPlease rate, follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and check out our extensive back...2021-10-2431 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to grow on Facebook (part 1)Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeOver the next two weeks we'll be taking a deep dive into Facebook and how to grow your business using it. We're joined by Facebook whizz Jennifer Randall and this week we'll be spilling the beans on how to run a Facebook business page (and what not to do) as well as how to get the best from insights and which posts...2021-10-1731 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to win with LinkedInJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeSocial media is constantly evolving and LinkedIn has undergone some pretty radical changes in the past 6 months. Are you up to speed?In this week’s podcast we find out what’s changed and how you can win with LinkedIn. Our guest is LinkedIn expert Gareth Wax who lays out some important dos and don’ts.There's also a smal...2021-10-1032 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to write a business book (part 2)Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIt’s the second part of our podcast double-bill that tells you all you need to know about writing your own business book. Last week we spoke with publishing guru and author Mindy Gibbins-Klein about the writing process. This week we talk publishing. Should you do it yourself or hire a publisher? What’s involved and how does it work? Cont...2021-10-0329 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to write a business book (part 1)Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIt seems every coach in the world has a book on sale. Have you ever thought about writing your own business book? In the first of two podcasts we find out how you do it from publishing guru and author Mindy Gibbins-Klein. This week we're talking writing. Where do you start, how do you finish and all points in between....2021-09-2633 min
Big Little Business ShowWhat‘s the future for networking?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeEver been to a networking meeting? What about during Covid? Now the dust is starting to settle does the traditional model have a future? In this weeks podcast we're in a room full of networkers to find out. Will meeting new businesses be more online or is everyone eager to start mingling and shaking hands again?We also welcome back...2021-09-1934 min
Big Little Business ShowDoes your business need a niche?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeHow often have you been told that you need a niche for your small business to grow. But do you really need one or can you keep everyone happy? In this week’s podcast we go back to Hawaii for our second week with business coach and author Daniel Mangena. His answer to this one may surprise you.Continue the co...2021-09-1224 min
Big Little Business ShowHow to work smarter rather than harderJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeHow often do you find yourself working flat out just to stay where you are? Frustrating isn’t it? Pretty common for a small business though. In this week’s episode of the podcast we visit Hawaii and talk with Daniel Mangena, a forward thinking business coach and author with a bunch of solutions so you can start to work smarter rather than...2021-09-0534 min
Big Little Business ShowWhat colour should your logo be?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThis is our final 'Summer Short' episode where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months.What colours do you use in your branding and why did you decide to use them? We had an email from one listener who really can't decide and...2021-08-2911 minBig Little Business ShowWhat happens if I fail?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThis is our penultimate special 'Summer Short' episode where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months.The fear of failure is really common and can get in the way of you thinking big and growing your business. In this week’s show we he...2021-08-2218 minBig Little Business ShowStarting a business? What happens first?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThis is the third of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months.Starting a business from scratch and for the first time can be pretty daunting. What should you do first? find a name, buy some tech...2021-08-1517 minBig Little Business ShowThe big problem with social mediaJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThis is the second of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business experts who have appeared on our show over the past 14 months.The big problem with social media is knowing which one is best for your business. Or perhaps you should just post to all of them...2021-08-0811 minBig Little Business ShowHow to stay motivatedJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeDo you set goals for you business? If you do what happens next? The vast majority of goals don't get beyond writing them down so how to do you set a goal and get a goal?This is the first of our special 'Summer Short' episodes where we answer listener questions with the help of some of the leading business...2021-08-0113 minBig Little Business ShowHow does goal setting work?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeDo you set goals for you business? If you do what happens next? The vast majority of goals don't get beyond writing them down so how to do you set a goal and get a goal?We find out with performance coach Dean Fox and reveal some big changes happening to the podcast over the next few months. We also...2021-07-2542 minBig Little Business ShowWhat's the future for online shopping?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThe way we shop has dramatically changed in the past 18 months and as businesses we need to keep up.On the podcast this week we speak with e-commerce expert Naomi McLaughlan. She explains how small businesses can embrace online shopping and not get left behind by the big boys. We also find out about the most annoying thing Amazon do.2021-07-1844 minBig Little Business ShowHow has Covid changed social media?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIs email marketing still a useful marketing tool or a little out of date?There's no getting away from the fact that our world has changed as a result of Covid but are we ready? These big changes have prompted some big announcements from social media giants over the past few weeks. In this episode we take a look at...2021-07-1133 minBig Little Business ShowDo you need an email list?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIs email marketing still a useful marketing tool or a little out of date?This week on the podcast we find out by talking with the oldest email marketing provider, Aweber. We ask questions like, what is an email list anyway? How do you stop your emails falling into spam folders? What titles work best? Brandon from AWeber also shares...2021-07-0428 minBig Little Business ShowI've invented something, now what?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeMany of us have the occasional bright idea but get no further. What happens if you decide to take the next step? More importantly how do you take it to the next step? What about prototypes, production, manufacturing, applying for a patent, trademarking?This week we meet Judith Cook who took her bright idea into production and now has an...2021-06-2838 minBig Little Business ShowHow to be a keynote speakerJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeHow do you become a great keynote speaker and get paid to talk about the things you love? In this weeks podcast we find out from Helen Mitchell who runs an events company and regularly books speakers for the events she manages.We find out where she looks, what she looks for and how much you can expect to earn...2021-06-2041 minBig Little Business ShowHow to make money doing what you loveJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeThere's a common thread in successful businesses and that's passion. If you're passionate about what you do, people will notice and will want some of that passion too.In this episode Paul and Clare talk with Chad Bourquin, a musician from Kansas who helps people find their passion and earn money doing what they love. You'll also find out what...2021-06-1336 minBig Little Business ShowHow to thrive during a crisisJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeIf you can manage to grow an income in the music industry right now you must be doing something right. Mark Deeks was faced with an uncertain future as much of his income vanished last year. However he made some brave choices and he's now having the best year of his career. This week we get a crash course in diving head...2021-06-0645 minBig Little Business ShowHow to come up with ideas for social mediaJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.In this week's episodeWe know modern marketing needs social media content ... and lots of it. But how do you keep coming up with the goods? This week we have a tonne of great ideas to leave you buzzing with inspiration. Our guest, content queen Jade-Foster Jerrett has a whole bunch of suggestions so you'll never run out of ideas again.Continue the conversation2021-05-3043 minBig Little Business Show5 qualities every business owner needsJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they talk to the world's leading business coaches and leaders who share practical advice so you can grow your own small business.We’re celebrating our 1st birthday this week with a special episode from an unusual location. Over the last 12 month’s we’ve spoken with the finest business experts from all over the world. Many have mentioned the same five qualities every business owner needs. So for this episode we take a look back at everything we've learned over the past year and highlight those re-occurring themes. The 5 qualit...2021-05-2341 minBig Little Business ShowHow to keep stress under controlWith the UK continuing to come out of hibernation many business owners are undertaking the stressful task of repairing the damage caused by Covid.We thought some well timed expert advice was in need (and also on the back of mental health week). Emma McNally is an NLP coach with more than a few clever tactics to share that will help you manage your stress. On the show we talk about the best ways to take control of challenging situations and the tools we use to manage our own stress. We also share details of o...2021-05-1632 minBig Little Business ShowHow much should you do for free?It's a given in modern marketing that you should demonstrate your worth with a little free advice or samples of your product. But how much should you give away? Sales and business expert Hailey Rowe makes a welcome return this week to answer that one and lay down some ground rules when it comes to doing stuff for free.We also share details of our first competition. Giving you the chance to win £500 worth of marketing products for your business.We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow or subscribe, send us some feedback and c...2021-05-0937 minBig Little Business ShowHow to sell a boring productSome products and services almost sell themselves. But what if your business is all about something a little harder to promote? How do you turn things like plumbing, insurance or health and safety from something boring to something people actually want?It just so happens the best person for this topic is our co-host's ex-wife. Tracy Lawrence has 20 years experience coming up with creative ideas to promote the not so sexy stuff. We find out how it's possible to sell anything, how Tracy does it and she shares some amazing examples of how the big boys get...2021-05-0243 minBig Little Business ShowHow to run a business in your sleepWe all know that sleep is important but let's take this to the next level. What if you could actually work while you sleep? Solve problems, get creative and then get more done during the day too.We find out about all that stuff with sleep coach and dream expert Nicoline Douwes Isema. We talk about what you can do to improve your sleep and how your dreams can help you to run your business better. Oh and there's a dream about a chicken that you won't want to miss either.We also welcome back...2021-04-2542 minBig Little Business ShowWebsites: Everything you need to knowLast week we looked at how Google can help your website get discovered, this week we look at the website itself. How to build one yourself. When to call in the experts? How do you chose your domain? What should you put on a website? There are so many questions.Lucky we have someone who can answer all of them. Doug Dinwiddie from web designers White Digital. We'll cover everything whether you choose to make your own, hire someone to make it for you or do a little of both.We hope you enjoy the...2021-04-1842 minBig Little Business ShowGoogle: Everything you need to knowWhen you know how to use it, Google's suite of tools can be very powerful in helping your business get discovered more. But it can be pretty confusing too. Why are keywords so important? What does SEO mean? What are slugs and why do you need them?In this episode we answer all of those questions and more with Carla Beard a self confessed SEO nerd from Carlana Marketing. Carla makes sense of all the confusing jargon so you can get more out of Google and help your business grow online.We hope you enjoy...2021-04-1141 minBig Little Business ShowHelp I've been hacked! Now what?This year cyber crime seems to have gone into overdrive. With more and more small businesses being targeted by hackers taking over social media accounts and playing on our fears what can we do if we get hacked? More importantly what can we do to prevent it from happening in the first place?This week we welcome back journalist and tech expert David McClelland (The One Show, Rip Off Britain, Watchdog). He's been doing a lot of research on this topic recently and shares some pretty scary stories. He also talks about the tech we can use...2021-04-0446 minBig Little Business ShowWhat's the deal with Clubhouse?Clubhouse is an invitation-only audio-chat iPhone app launched in April 2020. Even though it's still in it's beta phase (As of March 2021) it's been causing a real stir. Those lucky enough to get an invitation are already shouting about the difference it's made to their business growth.So in order to find out what kind all the fuss is about we've invited a panel of business owners, who have already felt it's impact, to discuss how it works, what it's done for them and if it's really worth all the hype and excitement.We also welcome...2021-03-2841 minBig Little Business ShowHow to make a great first impressionApparently we only have 7 seconds to make a positive first impression but do we really? If we get it wrong, can we fix it? What about meeting people on Zoom or social media? How do you make sure your first impression is the best it can be?We find out from coach Jennie Eriksen. She helps people build confidence and make the best of those first 7 seconds. We find out how to make lasting impressions and help your business to grow. We also find out what Clare said that made Paul rethink his choice of podcast co-host.2021-03-2139 minBig Little Business ShowCan a podcast help your business?Paul & Clare have had a number of conversations recently with business owners asking for advice on starting their own podcasts. So with the podcast's first anniversary on the horizon this seemed like a good opportunity to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of having your own podcast.In this episode Paul & Clare share how podcasting has helped their businesses and if it's worth all of the work involved? Also what are the things you might need to consider before diving in with both feet and launching your own podcast?We hope you enjoy the episode. Please...2021-03-1435 minBig Little Business ShowHow to sell your businessFor a number of different reasons you may one day find yourself in a position when you can sell your business and put your feet up. But how do you actually go about that? More importantly what are the implications when you do?In this episode we find out all you need to know from Chris Averill author of Build Sell Retire. Chris has done it, wears the tee shirt and enjoys lots of time with his family and flying his plane. He also coaches entrepreneurs so they can grow, sell up and live the life they...2021-03-0739 minBig Little Business ShowHow to write a blogBlogs can be a powerful way to get you noticed and, done right can provide you with plenty to talk about on social media too. But how do you do it right? What's the best title? How long should it be? What are keywords and why are they important?On this episode we unpack all this and more with content creator and marketing strategist Fiona McAuslan. She's worked with the best and knows what tricks you can use to help build your business with blogging. We also talk a little too much about polar bears....2021-02-2842 minBig Little Business ShowHow to think like your customersImagine the power you'd have if you knew exactly what your customers were thinking. You could be ready to solve their problems and provide them with exactly what they need just when they need it.Coach and best selling author Alison Edgar MBE is known as “The Entrepreneur’s Godmother” to a plethora of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. She has a pile of great ideas that can give you the power to think like your customers.You can also check out our new feature in this episode as our new contributor Adam Daniel recommen...2021-02-2144 minBig Little Business ShowThe best technology for businessThe way we do business in the past 12 months has changed dramatically and that means we all need to invest in different forms of tech to grow. But where should we spend our money?Our guest David McClelland is a journalist and tech expert (The One Show, Good Morning Britain, Watchdog). We talk about getting the best from your broadband, video apps and webcams, productivity apps and all the best ways tech can help you to think BIG in 2021.We hope you enjoy the episode. Please subscribe, leave a review ad connect with us on...2021-02-1445 minBig Little Business ShowHow to sell with a storySome of the biggest brands on the globe love telling us about themselves. Their values, their history and how special their products are. But how can talking about yourself be an effective marketing tool?Aimee Stammers knows the value of storytelling more than most. This week's podcast is rammed with great advice and examples so you can learn from those that do it well and start sharing your own story to help your business think BIG!We hope you enjoy the episode. Please subscribe, leave a review ad connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and...2021-02-0738 minBig Little Business ShowWhat do business books teach us?Imagine all the things you could learn if you managed to read 33 business and self development books in the space of a year. Which ones would you choose? What would you learn? How would you be able to remember everything?Adam Daniel owns multiple businesses and he's a bit of a knowledge junkie. When we spotted him causing a stir on social media with his business book challenge we had to invite him on the show. Be prepared for a few surprises here and many ideas to expand your library.We hope you enjoy the...2021-01-3142 minBig Little Business ShowHow to start a business from scratchThis week's episode of The Big Little Business Show is live. How to start a business from scratch.2020 was a huge year for business startup and it's predicted to be even bigger in 2021. So if you're contemplating starting a business where do you start? What things do you need to consider to make sure you start on the right foot and head for success?No only does Sandra Francisco have an amazing name she coaches people who are looking to start a small business or scale up an existing one. We discuss the first steps...2021-01-2540 minBig Little Business ShowThe power of referralsWhen someone loves what you do they will tell their friends, the internet and the world about you. But did you know that with a few simple tactics you can actually get more referrals? You don't even have to offer people a bribe to do it.Sean Purcell is a business coach with more than a few tricks up his sleeve. We talk about the best way to ask for referrals, how to make reviews work for you and how to make sure people recommend you more often. What we discuss on the show In this epi...2021-01-2435 minBig Little Business ShowHow to tame your inner criticHave you ever had that little voice in your head telling you you're not good enough, not worthy of success or not worthy of that praise? We all get it from time to time and it's called imposter syndrome. Get it bad enough and it can have a catastrophic effect on your business progress. So how do you learn to tame your inner critic?Dr Joe Isaak knows. He's an expert on all things grey matter and in this week's episode he reveals how to recognise you have it, how to deal with it and even how...2021-01-1046 minBig Little Business ShowWhen to call in the expertsThis week's episode of The Big Little Business Show is live. When to call in the experts.We've lost count of the amount of times we've heard our guests talk about the importance of hiring experts to do the jobs you can't do yourself (or have no time to). Getting expert help could be the difference between failure and success. But how you do you go about getting the right expert?This week's guest Charlotte Doniger finds experts for businesses so we thought she would be the ideal person to ask. On the show we...2021-01-0339 minBig Little Business ShowThe Big Little Business AwardsPaul and Clare have decided to do something a little different to mark the final episode of 2020 and it is our Christmas episode after all. So welcome to the first Big Little Business Awards.We are honoured each week to welcome some amazing guests onto the show who have all shared some valuable knowledge that can help small businesses to learn and grow in what has been for many a most challenging year. However we are not awarding people for their skills or business acumen, we're acknowledging something far more important.What we discussed on the...2020-12-2024 minBig Little Business ShowHow to grow a business with a chronic conditionWhen you're trying to get a small business off the ground or keep it afloat there are many distractions that can send you off the path, especially as we are working from home more. But how would you cope if you had a chronic condition that can suddenly stop you in your tracks and confine you to bed for several days?This week Paul has turned the tables and interviews his co-host. Clare Horsley runs her own business which has grown in the past 12 months. She's done that whilst looking after two teenage children and a terminally...2020-12-1337 minBig Little Business ShowHow to be brilliant at businessAs we head into the final month of the year it's important to take what we have learned from 2020 and turn it into a brilliant 2021. So what can you do that will really help you and your business be truly brilliant in the New Year?Our guest this week, Michael Heppell has written 8 books to help you do just that and he has toured the world helping thousands be brilliant in business and life. This episode will really make you stop and take action to make your business bigger and better.Be sure to subscribe...2020-12-0641 minBig Little Business ShowHow can video grow your business?This week's episode of The Big Little Business Show is all about video and how to use it to grow your business.More than ever this year people are turning to video as a way to promote their business on social media. It's already the biggest form of social media marketing and isn't going away anytime soon. So what's the best way to make great videos that will captivate your audience and grow your business?In this episode Clare springs a surprise on Paul and calls upon someone he knows very well. This week's guest...2020-11-2932 minBig Little Business ShowHow to negotiate to get anything you wantImagine having the ability to get anything you want for your business. When done properly, negotiating with other businesses, clients and even your co-workers can be a really powerful skill to help your business grow.In this episode Paul and Clare speak with an expert negotiator. Christine McKay helps businesses big and little to make successful negotiations. She also coaches people the techniques she uses so we can all become better negotiators and help our businesses to grow.To hear this and other episodes hit the subscribe button and visit us at biglittlebusinessshow.co.uk2020-11-2245 minBig Little Business ShowHow to reach your full potentialHave you ever stopped to think if you're doing the right thing? Or if you're doing the right thing in the wrong way? Do you wonder if you're failing to un-tap your true potential and be the very best at what you do?Daniel Tolson is an international speaker and coach from Australia and an expert in emotional intelligence. This week we ask some really big questions and Daniel comes back with some even bigger answers that will help you to relieve stress, become a better communicator and think bigger than you may have before.2020-11-1543 minBig Little Business ShowHow your business can survive lockdown (again)As the UK begins it's first full week of it's second lockdown many small businesses will be worried about the impact this will have, especially so close to Christmas. What steps can you take to make sure you come out the other side fighting?This week Paul and Clare draw on the wide range of business experts and coaches who have shared their experience over the past 24 episodes. There are lots of tactics here that will be particularly important at this time.The also reveal an exciting new way for you to get business support...2020-11-0833 minBig Little Business ShowHow to bounce back from failureWhat happens if you fail? We all have the occasional bump in our business journey but what if you hit a bump so big you lose everything? How do you recover from that?Dean Fox thought he had it all and shares a very honest account of the disasters that led him to almost taking his own life. That low point made him totally transform his way of thinking and he now coaches people and businesses toward success. His advice will make you really think about your own relationship with failure. Our GDPR privacy...2020-11-0142 minBig Little Business ShowHow to build a business from your kitchen tableYou get a bright business idea, start creating, start selling and then what? How do you turn a spark to a flame to a fire? This week we find out from someone who has done just that.Brett and Laurie Sanders created a deodorant cream with natural ingredients purely for themselves. Fast forward 6 years and they now have a thriving business and products in High Street chains. Brett shares the lessons they learned along the way and reveals one major bump in the road that nearly ended it all. Our GDPR privacy policy was...2020-10-2529 minBig Little Business ShowHow to keep your customers happyMany businesses thrive by nurturing the customers they already have rather than constantly hustling to find new ones. How do you make your existing customers feel special so they keep coming back and shouting about you from the rooftops?This week Paul and Clare meet James St Pierre who has built a successful business by doing just that. This week he shares the tactics he uses on a regular basis to look after the people that keep his business thriving and reveals a much bigger approach that save you a fortune in marketing. Our...2020-10-1834 minBig Little Business ShowHow to plan for successKnowing where you're going with your business is essential and having a plan to get you there is the best way to do it. This week Paul and Clare talk to a man who takes both planning and success to the next level.John Lamerton is a best selling author who has owned a multitude of businesses over the years. He has a different approach to planning that has worked for him time and time again. In fact he launched a successful internet marketing company without an internet connection or even a computer. John reveals how he...2020-10-1136 minBig Little Business ShowHow to survive a financial crisisThe current economic climate has certainly brought some challenges with it and many businesses are finding themselves in financial problems. So how do you get out of the other side and what steps need to be taken if you have to pull the plug and close your business down?Paul had a bit of a shock this week when Clare secretly contacted his brother about covering this topic but then again he is the man for the job. Garry Mumford's company Insight Associates has been helping companies out of trouble for nearly 30 years with financial management services...2020-10-0439 minBig Little Business ShowHow to run more than one businessRunning multiple businesses. Some say you simply should not do it yet others mange to juggle several at once and thrive doing it. There are many advantages to both scenarios but it seems putting your eggs in more than one basket has some surprising benefits, especially in this unpredictable climate.This week Paul and Clare welcome Chris Travis to the show. He has been juggling several businesses for over 10 years and he's still only in his early thirties. Chris lays down some pretty compelling reasons how and why running more than one business can and should be...2020-09-2735 minBig Little Business ShowHow LinkedIn worksIf you want to reach out to other businesses, entrepreneurs or coaches then it's worth investing some time on LinkedIn. At first glance it can seem like Facebook's little brother but as well as some similarities there are many differences too and armed with a little knowledge you can really get noticed.Our expert on all things LinkedIn is Mark Stonham. He's been coaching people on the platform for 10 years and knows it's strengths and weaknesses. Paul and Clare had a big pile of questions to ask and some of the answers may come as a surprise.2020-09-2036 minBig Little Business ShowHow to protect your dataYou can't escape the fact that we are becoming more and more reliant on the internet and that makes us more vulnerable to cyber-crime. So how do you best protect your data, you livelihood and your entire business from scams and hackers?This week Clare and Paul speak with IT specialist Mitch Parker. Not only does he lift the lid on what threats are out there but tells us how best to protect ourselves from them. Plus what should we be getting ready for next? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit...2020-09-1336 minBig Little Business ShowHow to manage peopleWhether you already have staff or not, at some point you will need to rely on other people to help your business grow and that will involve hiring and managing people effectively. So how do you get it right?This week Paul and Clare meet Marianne Page, a business coach who is more than qualified to answer that question. She brings nearly 40 years of experience together in her Amazon best seller, Mission to Manage. In this episode, Marianne shares tactics to help you hire and nurture people who can help you thrive. Our GDPR...2020-09-0639 minBig Little Business ShowHow to keep the taxman happyAccounting is another one of those things we don't like to talk about much and we know it can be a little boring too. But don't worry, we have someone special up our sleeve for this one.This week Paul and Clare talk with Andrew Crawford, an accountant with a big personality. We put his knowledge to the test on many topics including the benefits of moving from a self employed business to a limited one and what to expect from the taxman in the near future. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on...2020-08-3031 minBig Little Business ShowHow to close a salePeople often feel embarrassed when it comes to talking money but there's a right way to close a sale so it's not awkward and gets the right result, a sale!In this episode Paul and Clare talk with Hailey Rowe, she's a business coach from Chicago with a wealth of knowledge on creating an audience that wants to buy and making sure that they do. She has a tonne of great advice to share so have a notepad handy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2335 minBig Little Business ShowHow to turn your passion into your businessThere's a common thread in successful business and that's passion. If you're passionate about what you do, people will notice and will want some of that passion too. Plus you won't feel like you're working at all!In this episode Paul and Clare talk with Chad Bourquin, a musician from Kansas who helps people find their passion and earn money doing what they love. Just like he does with his band Big Time Grain Company. You'll also find out what Chad said that almost brought Clare to tears. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated...2020-08-1632 minBig Little Business ShowHow to be memorableIf you want customers coming back and recommending you to everyone they meet, you will need to go the extra mile to be memorable. You want people to automatically associate your field of expertise with you. So how do you do that? In this episode Paul and Clare talk to an expert at being memorable. Jane Malyon owns The English Cream Tea Company. Her attention to detail, compelling personality and work ethic ensures that she sticks in peoples mind. She shares some wonderful advice so you can be memorable too and we find out why o...2020-08-0924 minBig Little Business ShowHow to organise like a proA place for everything and everything in its place. Is this you or is our office filled with piles of paperwork and you can never find what you need when you need it? Taking a day out to organise your business can transform your business and help you to grow. In this episode Paul and Clare meet Louise Simpson a professional organiser (yep, It's a thing). She shares some great common sense advise that will send you running for the nearest stationery shop to get your office in order. Our GDPR privacy p...2020-08-0225 minBig Little Business ShowHow to be a brand ambassadorHow can you use your own personality to promote your business? People like to buy from people and in today's social world nothing works better. But how do you do it and how well can it work?In this episode Paul and Clare meet Gilchrist Thomas from My Sauce who has used his lively personality and Caribbean roots to promote and sell his range of sauces and marinades. Find out exactly how he does it and how you can become your own brand ambassador. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast...2020-07-2626 minBig Little Business ShowHow to run a business and travelThis week Paul and Clare ask if it's possible to run a business from anywhere in the world?Imagine having the freedom to do that? Or how about spending weeks on a boat in the middle of the ocean? Is that even possible? This week's guest Emma Broome does just that. She runs two businesses and travels all over the world on a yacht at the same time. We find out exactly how she makes it work. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1922 minBig Little Business ShowHow email marketing worksIn this week's episode Paul and Clare find out about a great marketing tool. Email.Automated emailing has been around for over 20 years and this week's guest, Brandon Olson works with AWeber, the guys who were first on the block with this awesome marketing tool. Brandon explains how email marketing works, why it's so effective and he'll be talking about a really exciting development that can really get your marketing emails to fly. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1231 minBig Little Business ShowWhy is good branding so important?This week Paul and Clare talk about branding and why it's such a vital element to building your business.We talk with Chris James, branding guru from CJ Creates about the reasons why good branding so important and what elements you need in place to ensure your brand message is strong and consistent. He's also dropping a few branding bombs and explaining why it's much more than just a nice logo. Even the words you use have an impact on your brand. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy f...2020-07-0526 minBig Little Business ShowHow to guarantee your own successHere's this week's slice of big tips for small business with Paul and Clare.Have you ever met someone who just knows 100% they will be successful? How do you get that level of confidence and literally guarantee your own success?Tasha Thor-Straten does just that and when you hear her story you'll understand how giving up was literally a dance with death. She'll also share what she does to guarantee her own success running her business and a household of 5 kids! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com...2020-06-2830 minBig Little Business ShowCan you run a business stress free?Here's this week's slice of big tips for small business with Paul and Clare.Good mental health is essential when it comes to running your own business. In the first part of two episodes dealing with this topic we focus on stress and how to manage it effectively when running your business.NLP practitioner Emma McNally joins us and offers useful tips you can implement today that ensure you can run a business and keep a lid on your stress at the same time. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022...2020-06-2528 minBig Little Business ShowCan you build a business with your partner?Join Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they share advice and expert knowledge to help your small business think big.This week, can you build a business with your partner? Husband and wife Chris and Karen Laing juggle their fitness business with family life, looking after two small kids ... and they manage to still laugh about it. Find out what they do to ensure they can separate the two, work as a team and stay happy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1531 minBig Little Business ShowHow to float in a competitive marketJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they share advice and expert knowledge to help your small business think big.This week, how do you stand out from the crowd when there's a big crowd to stand out from? Vicky Malmsjo is a swimming coach who uses social media in a very unique way to make her stand out from her competition. Find out what she does differently and the tactics she uses to make sure she never fails. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0823 minBig Little Business ShowHow to deliver a presentationJoin Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley as they share advice and expert knowledge to help your small business think big. This week, how can you deliver a speech or seminar and have your audience in the palm of your hand? Broadcaster and TV host Gavin Inskip talks about how he warms up, how to create a first impression, tackling nerves and the time he met Elton John. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2032 minBig Little Business ShowBig Little Business Show - trailerHere's a preview of what to expect on The Big Little Business Show.Co-hosts Paul Mumford and Clare Horsley explain who the podcast is for, how it can help you grow a small business and cover a few forthcoming episodes. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2003 min