In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about The Joy Of Texts! Those times when texts and WhatsApp messages have impacted on you running your business. As well as talking about the times that we've said 'I love you' to the wrong person, or starting using emojis during a pitching conversation, the guys will also help you set up boundaries with your clients about when they *should* be getting in touch, as well as productivity tips if use messaging on your phone to get in touch with clients. Listen in - and laugh along!   This episode is sponsored by Grant McKnight, who can be found here: LinkedIn: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grantmcknight/ Twitter: @GrantMcKnightUK FB: https://www.facebook.com/GrantMcknight.UK Insta: @grantmcknightaccountants   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete go through those conversations you've had with clients, customers and suppliers that maybe were a little difficult, or awkward. Maybe you'd even like to forget a couple of them? As well as declarations of love, relationship breakup mixups and issues with accents there's also some great practical advice about dealing with your clients that you can put into practise straight away!   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Daren, Kate & Pete talk about the perils, problems and palavers with planning within your business.   What kind of plan should you have? How often do you need to plan? What kind of things should you plan for? Will Trello ever listen to Darren and sponsor this podcast?   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the ups and down of selling! How is it for you within your business? Do you have a system and a process for selling your business - and would you want to buy a kitchen from Kate? As well as some great excuses to laugh, there's some genuine business advice that you can put to use straight away!   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about ratings and reviews for your business. When should you ask for them? What they *should* and *shouldn't* include! How much you can guide your client in writing their reviews.   Plus, what does a horses head and the name Phil have to do with it all?   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about using apps - whether on a mobile device or your desktop - and how useful they are to the success of your business.   The big question is, though - which is Darren's favourite app? Listen to the episode and see if you can hear it. (HINT - He mentions it about 50,000 times!)   Here's a full list of the apps mentioned by name:   Snapseed - https://snapseed.online Zoom - https://zoom.us Xero - https://www.xero.com/uk/ Trello - https://trello.com Typeform - https://www.typeform.com If This Then That (IFTTT) - https://ifttt.com/home Zapier - https://zapier.com Feedly - https://feedly.com Buffer - https://buffer.com DropBox - https://www.dropbox.com/home Tesla - https://www.tesla.com/en_gb Evernote - https://evernote.com Monday - https://monday.com Hootsuite - https://signuptoday.hootsuite.com Asana - https://asana.com Receipt Bank - https://dext.com/uk/receipt-bank   A Funny Thing Called Business cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

IN this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about getting stuff OFF your desk and ONTO someone's else's - Delegating and Outsourcing! Why should you do it? How much of it should you delegate? When is the right time to do it? All the answers are here. Also, hear which one of the group finds solace in Homes Under The Hammer, and who is called 'lazy' by their own family!   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the business social media platform, LinkedIn.   They discuss the different approaches to it, whether or not accepting all connections is the right way, new rules that should be brought in to LinkedIn - and which of the group dons a DISGUISE when they go on LinkedIn?   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk  

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about meetings. Whether they're virtual or face-to-face, they're a big part of being a business owner. So - what challenges have the group had with meetings? What do they see as the silver linings of the virtual meetings that so many of us have had to do over the past few months. Also, why is Kate growling? This episode is sponsored by the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, who can be found here: Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about homeschooling AND running a business. Something that so many business owners are experiencing right now.   They talk about their favourite memories, things they wished they had known, silver linings - as well as practical advice for you and your business.   Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun   Follow the podcast on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/   Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber   Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk   Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com   Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk