Small Business Snippets
Small Business Snippets
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Listen to fascinating insights from our guest entrepreneurs and get inspired to build your business.
Carina Lepore: 'I saw Lord Sugar's car and it was a sign'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets entrepreneur and The Apprentice 2019 winner, Carina Lepore. We discuss the law of attraction and starting a business in a field that you're not familiar with. This episode was brought to you in partnership with UPS and AAT. You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on starting your own business.  Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case.
Sep 16, 2021
21 min
Tej Lalvani and Sam Jones: 'Nearly everything is possible'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets Dragon Tej Lalvani and entrepreneur Sam Jones. We discuss how pitching on Dragon's Den from both sides. You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on perfecting your investment pitch.  Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Don't forget to check out the video version of this episode and subscribe over on our YouTube channel!
Sep 8, 2021
21 min
UPS: How to expand your business internationally and acquire loyal customers
In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan discusses some of these challenges, the expectations of online shoppers and how the right partner can assist, with UPS’s Marketing Director Arthur Lam and supplement provider YourZooki’s co-founder, Marcus Mollinga. Find out more about consumers’ expectations of small businesses in UPS’s Smart E-Commerce report at https://solutions.ups.com/gb-smart-ecommerce?WT.mc_id=podcast
Aug 26, 2021
23 min
Spencer Matthews: 'Owning 100% of nothing is nothing, owning a chunk of something valuable is valuable'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets Spencer Matthews – entrepreneur, TV personality and angel investor. We discuss how his experiences with alcohol encouraged him to launch his low and no alcohol drinks business, CleanCo. You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on branding and valuing your business. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case.
Jun 10, 2021
21 min
Lady Chanelle McCoy: 'Banks treat us like we're illegal'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets Lady Chanelle McCoy – entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragon's Den Ireland. We talk about her time on the show and the barriers to growth for the CBD industry. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Don't forget to check out the video version of this episode and subscribe over on our YouTube channel!
May 20, 2021
23 min
Mark Wright: 'You say crazy stuff to be entertaining on The Apprentice'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets Mark Wright – entrepreneur, TV personality and winner of The Apprentice in 2014.  We talk about work-life balance and maintaining a strong online presence for your business post lockdown. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Don't forget to check out the video version of this episode and subscribe over on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VcKR2qNAh_xEwrx7idpjA
May 6, 2021
22 min
Paul Lindley: 'I don't think business is really about economics. It's about psychology'
In this episode, Anna Jordan meets Paul Lindley – author, campaigner and founder of Ella's Kitchen.  We talk about relearning the valuable business skills you had as a toddler and why you should consider becoming B Corporation certified.  Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Check out the video version and subscribe over on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VcKR2qNAh_xEwrx7idpjA
Apr 12, 2021
22 min
Brompton MD, Will Butler-Adams: 'Manufacture’s become entrepreneurial again'
In this episode, Anna Jordan talks to Will Butler-Adams, managing director of Brompton Bikes. We discuss taking over the company from its founder and the future of manufacturing.   You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on business succession and international trade. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case.
Feb 11, 2021
20 min
Gerald Ratner: 'I don't think it's right that there's such a stigma attached to failure. It's a British disease'
In this episode, Tim Adler talks to Gerald Ratner, author, motivational speaker and businessman. Discussion topics include the decline of the high street and how Gerald reinvented himself after one of the biggest setbacks of his career.    You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on retail and business strategy. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case.
Jan 14, 2021
18 min
Trinny Woodall: 'I was doing this fast – very weird thing. But my brain became clear'
In this episode I talk to Trinny Woodall, TV presenter, author and founder of makeup brand, Trinny London. We discuss influencer marketing and augmented reality within the beauty industry.   You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on SEIS and the importance of small business communities. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case.
Dec 23, 2020
23 min
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