Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Mind Your Business With Sara & Helen
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| Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Burnout: Wearing Multiple Hats In Business | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:33:24 | |
Sara and Helen tackle the reality of wearing too many hats in business. From costly mistakes and energy-draining jobs to outsourcing, hiring and learning to trust other people, they explore why doing everything yourself can hold your business back. It’s an honest chat about letting go, playing to your strengths and recognising when being a jack of all trades is doing more harm than good. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Back Yourself, Pet! How To Wing It With Confidence | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:40:41 | |
We’re kicking off Mind Your Business by tackling one of the biggest challenges in business: confidence. From imposter syndrome and self-doubt to handling criticism, backing your ideas and learning to trust yourself, Sara and Helen share honest experiences and practical advice for anyone who’s ever questioned whether they’re good enough. It’s a relatable first conversation for small business owners everywhere, and a reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re simply born with, it’s something you build. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mind Your Business is Coming! | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:02:49 | |
Welcome to Mind Your Business, a brand new podcast hosted by sisters Sara Davies and Helen Goddard - with honest, practical and down-to-earth conversations for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Protecting Your Brand, Marketing On A Shoestring & Managing Cashflow: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:15:18 | |
In the first of our weekly Q&A sessions, Sara & Helen answer your questions about protecting your brand, marketing a business with next-to-no budget, and managing cashflow. If you want advice from entrepreneurial agony aunts, email hello@mybpod.com. Useful Links Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Get Knocked Down, Get Up Again! Turn Your Failures Into Success | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:50:36 | |
From costly mistakes and missed opportunities to lessons learnt, fresh motivation and building resilience, Sara and Helen explore why failure is so often part of the road to success. We discuss some of our biggest business setbacks, what they taught us, and why a failure in your business should never be mistaken as a failure in yourself. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All By Myself (Don't Wanna Be)! The Loneliness Of A Small Business Owner | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:44:46 | |
From making big decisions alone to keeping a brave face on when the pressure is mounting, this episode tackles one of the most overlooked parts of business: loneliness. We discuss why entrepreneurship can feel so isolating, why Helen’s experience of it helped inspire this podcast, and how connection and community can make all the difference. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Staffing Strife, Stunted Growth & Seeking Investment: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:17:01 | |
Entrepreneurial agony aunts Sara and Helen answer your questions about dealing with underperforming staff (who are friendly and loyal), invigorating a stagnating business and attracting investors (if that's even a good idea). Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Existential Crisis, Expansion & Exports: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:12:20 | |
We answer queries from Fiona, Abby & Wooden You Love about falling out of love with your business, how to go about hiring staff when it feels time to grow the business, and the merits of shipping to America in the current climate. Our entrepreneurial agony aunts are here to help you, so email hello@mybpod.com ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Get Cultured! Why Your Business Environment Is Key To Lasting Success | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
From timekeeping to tea rounds and toilet breaks, the standards you set in the workplace can make or break your business. Sara and Helen lay down the laws to help you create a positive culture in the office, which will ensure both you and your staff are happier and more productive. Meanwhile, Sara's incessant bragging about her VIP treatment on flights (eventually) proves to be a valuable lesson for us all, and Helen reveals how the humble KitKat helped her build a loyal customer base. And their Dad, Frank, offers words of wisdom about the fundamental importance of cash. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy: Focus On Yourself, Not The Competition | 05 May 2026 | 00:39:58 | |
It's easy to be distracted by your competitors, but never forget you are where you are because you had a great idea and the drive and dedication to realise it. Sara and Helen evaluate the merits of assessing what your rivals are up to - and potentially doing better - against the fundamental need to concentrate on your business's core strengths. We also hear from their mam, who has some extremely wise words of wisdom regarding marketing ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Handling The Haters, Hiring Managers & Housing A Business: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 07 May 2026 | 00:14:33 | |
We have questions from CroCreate, Carrie and Tracy about online trolls, when it's right to promote staff to a management role, and the pros and cons of finding a permanent home for a mobile business. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shy Bairns Get Nowt! If You Don't Ask In Business, You Don't Get | 12 May 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
In these most testing of economic times, it's imperative you take the initiative when it comes to boosting your margins. Sara and Helen offer practical advice about how to get something for nothing from suppliers, clients and customers - in turn improving your bottom line. Uncle Matt also makes his debut on the pod with words of wisdom about growth. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mam Guilt, Leaving A Career To Start A Business & Not Being Paid: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 14 May 2026 | 00:15:42 | |
We take questions from listeners Ruth, Linda and Ben about judged entrepreneurial mothers, the pros and cons of leaving secure employment to start a new business, and what to do if you're not being paid for services rendered. Sara and Helen are here to help every Thursday, so email your questions to hello@mybpod.com. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sales On A Shoestring: Maximise A Measly Marketing Budget To Boost Your Bottom Line | 19 May 2026 | 00:57:53 | |
From state-of-the-art software, special offers and social-media-savvy to canny collaborations, email marketing and good-old-fashioned ear-bending, Sara and Helen share tips on how to sell your company and secure a competitive edge with limited financial resources. Uncle Matt makes a surprise appearance to explain the pros and cons of AI, while it's the turn of Mam Sue to provide our weekly words of business wisdom. We also learn why Sara thinks it imperative we all be a bit more Meryl ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Celebrity Service Special With Geoff Ramm: Inspirational Advice On How To Supercharge Your Business | 21 May 2026 | 00:46:17 | |
This man is a GENIUS, and you need to hear what he has to say about the power of celebrity service for your small business. In fact, you need to hear what he has to say if you want to be a better human. Geoff is flown around the world and paid big bucks to share his razor-sharp insights into how to make your customers love your offering and themselves. (Spoiler: these two things are not mutually exclusive!) But you get said insights for FREE in this very special episode, thanks to his longstanding relationship with Sara and Helen. And - it technically being our Q&A - Geoff throws himself headlong into questions from Kerry, Julianne and Amit. Red carpets (literally) for dogs, anyone? Be in no doubt, he's given his answers plenty of thought. Find out more about the the legend that is Geoff here, and also find him on our Facebook community. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Till Doesn't Ring By Magic! Achievable Strategies To Rocket Sales | 26 May 2026 | 00:59:52 | |
Helen describes this as one of the biggest lessons she's learnt in business: if you want to make even a single sale, you have to bend your back. She and Sara have tales to tell as to where they've got it wrong on this front, and plenty practical advice so you can avoid making the same mistakes. Uncle Matt offers words of wisdom on AI, Helen reveals a weekly win regarding her bank account, and Sara explains why she's amassed a wardrobe stacked full of purple garments. We also hear why every business could do with appealing to Janets, Jeans and Emmas ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stick Or Twist - When Is The Right Time To Grow? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:56:59 | |
Risk it all, be hyper-conservative, or position yourself somewhere in between? Growth is sexy, as Sara feely admits, but not necessarily the right way to develop your business. The girls reflect upon the merits of pushing on or holding back when it comes to expansion. And there are merits to both, depending on your circumstances. Plenty to consider, including whether it's an ambition you even want to embrace. Sara's husband, Simon, makes his debut on the podcast with some practical accountancy advice, and Jill wonders if she's the only one who thinks her friends perceive small business owners to have endless amounts of free-time (surprise, surprise - they don't, is the general consensus) ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pricing, Franchising & Manufacturing - Sara & Helen Answer Questions With YOUR Help! | 28 May 2026 | 00:19:09 | |
Michelle, Jojo & Savannah have queries - with Michelle getting bespoke advice from our Facebook community. Superb advice from the gals, as ever. We'd love your questions, so email us at hello@mybpod.com. Sara also promises you information on franchising, so if you're keen to get involved, here are one or two places to start ... Rightbiz Which Franchise Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Building Trust To Being A Busy Fool: Sara & Helen Answer Your Questions | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:24:01 | |
As has become the norm in our weekly Q&A, everyone's favourite entrepreneurial agony aunts, Sara and Helen, field queries from our wonderful community with the help of ... our wonderful community! So it is that Jo, Julie and Ali receive advice and ideas on how to build trust in a new product, broaden a client-base and avoid being a busy fool. If you want help with your business, email hello@mybpod.com. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sell The Sizzle, Not The Sausage! How To Market Dreams, Not Just Reality | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:44:39 | |
The girls are back from a family holiday, and - in addition to sharing poolside antics - can't resist deconstructing their trip from a business perspective. What do you expect? It's in their bones! When it comes buying a package holiday or, indeed, a sausage, there are no shortage of options for the consumer. So how do you differentiate yourself from the competition, especially if you're not as cheap? Sara and Helen have loads of ideas as to how to make your product or service sizzle. We also ave a neat tip regarding credit cards, and their dad Frank makes a welcome return to the pod with words of wisdom about loyalty. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Motivation, Moving Roles & Mentoring - Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:21:41 | |
In our weekly therapy session, Sara and Helen deal with listener queries about how to keep going in the workplace, making the right move after a change of professional circumstances, and what it takes to be a mentor. We also appoint a Japanese ambassador without approval (cheers, Levan), and get a rude - if not terrifying - interruption from the gals' dad, Frank. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Good Morning, Mr Magpie! How To Tell A Shiny Opportunity From A Costly Distraction | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:56:01 | |
Every entrepreneur has a running list of brilliant ideas, half-started ventures, and products that will change the world. But how do you identify which ones actually deserve your time? The girls offer practical advice about how to separate a genuine opportunity from potential disaster, build a business strategy that acts as a filter, and create a culture where the best ideas get a proper chance to work. Sara shares the brilliant eight-question framework she uses to assess every new thought before commiting to it. And, in identifying a deep-and-meaningful business insight relating to the pigs on Clarkson's Farm, Helen sheds a tear or two - much to Sara's derision! Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How To Create A Buzz About Your Business & Share It With The World: Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:17:28 | |
It's a momentous day for our entrepreneurial agony aunts, as Sara and Helen receive their first ever voice note. It's from Becky, and it's about the merits of setting up a company versus remaining a sole trader. We also receive a question from Lance about promoting his new invention, and advise Gemma on setting up a newsletter - which, take Sara's word for it, is something every business needs to have. If you have burning question for the girls to answer, send it in either written or spoken form to hello@mybpod.com, or via Instagram or our Facebook community. We really would love to hear your dulcet tones, so don't be a shy bairn! Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Family Affair: The Highs & Lows Of Running A Business With Your Nearest & Dearest | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:05:39 | |
Simon, Matt, Mam and Dad are all people you're familiar with if you're a regular listener to the podcast. You'll also know how central the husbands and parents are to Sara and Helen's business lives. In this episode, the gals provide a warts and all exploration of what it entails to work with a partner or relative. (Both do, and pretty much always have, in case you aren't aware!) From bringing domestic strife into the workplace to laying down the law to your other half, no stone is left unturned as they reveal the pros and cons of keeping business in the family. Speaking of which, Sara's hubby Simon makes his debut on Let's Be Frank with some choice accountancy advice. USEFUL RESOURCES Gorgias - Helen's customer management software recommendation 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni - Sara's 'on-topic' book recommendation Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Head Versus Heart & Other Dilemmas: Sara & Helen Answer YOUR Questions | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
Entrepreneurial agony aunts Sara & Helen answer questions from Jenn, Ali, Rosemary. Jennie is weighing up a head versus heart dilemma when it comes to finding a venue for her new performing arts business, Abi is wondering if it's a mentor she needs or something else, and Rosemary is suffering a crisis of confidence as she struggles to reach customers post-pandemic. If you need the gals' help email hello@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels below Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Be More Boring! Why The Unsexy Side Of Business Really Matters | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:01:18 | |
Cashflow, software plugins, warehouse management systems and stock & sales reports may not sound sexy to the average entrepreneur, but Sara and Helen are here to assure you that the boring stuff is the foundation of any successful business. Giving the nitty-gritty due care and attention is non-negotiable, and provides your operation with the best opportunity to flourish, grow and realise its full potential. We also find out how Helen almost got scammed (again), and why Sara hates the sunshine. And it's the turn of Uncle Matt to offer his words of wisdom. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How To Promote Your Business With Style & Get Noticed: Sara & Helen Have The Answers | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:19:00 | |
In our our latest Q&A, Isobel wants to know what to consider when redesigning the signage for her independent shoe shop, Kathryn is worrying about raising prices for the dog-walking company she's taking over, and Heather wonders how to market her bridal service when she doesn't get (many!) repeat customers. Sara & Helen's advice is excellent not just for these three lovely ladies, but for anyone who runs a small business. Send your questions to info@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sell Yourself AND Your Business: The Importance Of Creating A Trusted Personal Brand | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:58:55 | |
Both Sara and Helen are experts in creating a brand using the various tools at their disposal, and fully appreciate the value (considered) self-promotion can add to the growth of your business. Here, they share tips, unfortunate mistakes and hard-fought wins so that you can build a profile that'll punch hard with your customers. in keeping with the honesty the podcast is known for, Helen is currently experiencing a crisis of confidence in this department - it's hard putting yourself out there all the time - so Sara provides reassurance that it's worthwhile persevering. Not least because Helen might very well be the trailblazer when it comes to creating a brand! We also have a newsflash: Sara has been diagnosed with ADHD, and shares her thoughts on how it's affected and defined her life as an entrepreneur. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| When's The Right Time To Launch A New Business As A Mum & Other Questions: Sara And Helen Have Your Back | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:18:41 | |
Helen is worried about spamming her customers, Jeff is nervous about diversifying his cricket business, and we have an anonymous mum who wants to start her own business but is fearful of taking the plunge. As every, Sara & Helen are here to help. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Your Business Grows With You - Don't Forget To Grow With It! | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:49:00 | |
BHAGs (that's Big Hairy Audacious Goals), work-life balance and staff knocking off early to watch the footy are the amuses bouches for our big chat about why developing your own skills our business is fundamental to its growth. Sara has a great analogy to reinforce this thesis - as the girls discuss self-confidence, developing a positive mindset and how to identify areas of weakness you might need to focus on improving. Sara's Simon, meanwhile, provides our weekly words of wisdom - but will they be numbers related, we wonder? Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| P&P Strategy, Stalling Sales & Fear Of Social Media: Sara & Helen Have Your Back | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:18:13 | |
Lovely questions from Karen, Tom and a mystery guest this week, as our entrepreneurial agony aunts assist with the best strategy when it comes to pricing deliveries, dealing with a sudden, unexpected decline in sales and the fear of entering into the world social media. Email info@mypod.com with your queries, or via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Big Business Energy, Small Business Heart - Punch Above Your Weight As A Small Business | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:59:33 | |
It's intimidating, as a small business owner, battling sprawling, multinational corporations. But don't forget why people want to bring their custom to you, and the competitive advantage that gives you over the so-called big hitters. That's the 'Special Sauce', as Helen describes it. Celebrity service, attention to detail, trust, that personal touch - all very achievable goals, especially given the (relatively cheap) technology at hand. Here, Sara and Helen share ways in which you can make your little company appear huge - ramping up profits without sacrificing your core values. We also have a welcome return from their dad, Frank, in our regular feature ... Let's Be Frank! Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Seasonal Sales, Google Ads & The Merits Of Opening A Shop: YOUR Questions Answered | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:20:41 | |
Michelle has a seasonal business and needs help getting through the winter, Belle is wondering how to negotiate the minefield that is paid advertising, and Emma has the opportunity to get permanent premises for her floristry business. As ever, our entrepreneurial agony aunts Sara and Helen have plenty of useful thoughts! Email your small business dilemmas to hello@mybpod.com Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Bigger Always Better? Why Growth Is Not The Be All And End All In Business | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:54:17 | |
In a very candid tete-a-tete, Sara and Helen explore what the goals for your business should be, how you decide upon them, and what impact they have on your life beyond work. As is evident from the discussion - which is as personal as ever - your business and your life are inextricably linked, which means breaking your back to grow isn't necessarily the right course of action. Meanwhile, Helen reveals how she's lost a member of staff as a result of the podcast, and Sara makes a clarion call to our new Prime Minister on behalf of small businesses. We also have our final instalment of Let's Be Frank, for exciting reasons which will become clear ... Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Your Weekly Fix Of Essential Business Advice - Sara & Helen Have The Answers To All Your Problems | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:17:01 | |
Ian wants advice on how to hire when you can't compete with the big hitters on wages, Caroline is wondering whether to invest in physical premises for her online business, and Heather is worried about President Trump's tariffs. As ever, Sara and Helen have loads of practical advice. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sun, Sea & Emails - How To Holiday As A Small Business Owner | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:49:53 | |
With the holiday season in full swing, expect emails by the pool, conference calls on the beach and crisis management over long, lazy lunches. Some people find it hard to switch off from work, others simply don't - or don't want to! However you navigate a well-earned break, Sara and Helen share advice on making the experience as enjoyable stress-free as possible - which in turn could have lasting benefits for you and your business. We also launch our new feature, Over A Brew, in partnership with Not On The High Street, in which founders share their words of wisdom. First up, Stephen & Katie from BrickByBrick23. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It's FREE Consultancy Time! Sara & Helen Deal With Your Business Dilemmas | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:12:41 | |
Your personal hotshot consultancy team is back to solve your problems - and provide invaluable advice for ALL business owners in the process. In our latest salon, Sarah needs help with a competitor unfairly piggybacking on her hard work, designer Louise feels threatened by AI, and Vicky wants to know how to protect her brand. As ever, Sara and Helen have the answers! Email your question to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Consultancy Queens Sara & Helen Answer Your Burning Business Questions | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:16:42 | |
Could this be our best Q&A yet? Sara certainly thinks so. The girls deal with questions about social media, networking and email marketing agencies that are relevant to all small business owners. Email you queries to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Your Staff Aren't Bairns! Why Parenting Your Team Is A Recipe For Disaster | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:45:00 | |
It's tempting to think of your staff as family, especially if you're a small business owner. But while everyone craves a happy workplace, it's imperative to maintain professional, adult-to-adult relationships with your team if you want your business to grow. Do not treat them like kids! Will you do a job instead of an employee because it's quicker to do it yourself? Is everyone always in agreement with you or reluctant to challenge your ideas? Does the thought of giving feedback to a colleague - because they are also a friend - fill you with terror? If the answer to these questions is 'yes', it's time to reconsider your approach to management. Sara and Helen explore the pitfalls of parenting your staff, and have oodles of practical advice to help you empower them. And in Over A Brew with Not On The High Street, we receive lovely words of wisdom from illustrator, designer and Tulustra founder, Lucy. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What Gets Measured Gets Managed - Your Monday Morning Business Health-Check | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:44:24 | |
How do you attack the week when you return to your desk on Monday morning? Sara & Helen reckon it's the perfect time for targeted reporting on things like sales, margin and cashflow - not only to get your affairs in order for the week ahead, but also the months and even year to come. Because, in measuring what needs to be managed over the course of the next seven days, you should be able to identify what requires your attention in the medium and long-term too. As Helen says, 'bad news delivered early enough can become good news' - and the sooner you spot a potential problem the easier it is to resolve. In our feature Over A Brew in partnership with Not On The High Street, we have advice from Stephanie from StephieAnn Design, who makes handcrafted fashion, accessories and personalised gifts. Just like us, Steph is all about finding your tribe! Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Our Entrepreneurial Agony Aunts Return To Answer YOUR Questions | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:22:24 | |
We start with a heart-breaking question from a tearful Jade, whose salon has been hit hard by cancellations now she's reached the VAT threshold and had to put her prices up. Sara and Helen not only provide a shoulder to cry on, but also plenty of advice on how she can get customers through the door. We also have suggestions on how to push sales when you're starting out with a new product, and how to go about filming promotional videos on yourself for social media. Email your queries to hello@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Points Win Prizes! How Loyalty Schemes Make Your Business Serious Cash | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
Mic drop: since Helen and Matt introduced a loyalty scheme to their business, all the usual sales metrics are off the charts. She and Sara share their considerable expertise on making the most of your existing customers by incentivising them to shop with you. Get it right, and it's a proper win / win; both you and your regulars go home very happy. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Backs Covered! Sara & Helen Solve Your Problems In Our Weekly Q&A | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:15:27 | |
How do you get your product in front of the right people? Sara & Helen know. Should you offer a free trial on your revolutionary software? They have thoughts! Is it a good idea to find a narrow niche, even at the expense of existing custom? Tricky, but ideas abound! Our weekly Q&A is a compendium of useful information for your business. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below. Useful Links Email: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||