Neither James nor Nicky went to Business School. They've both learned as they have gone - mainly from the people they've met along the way, particularly on the networking circuit. Now they want to share some of that expertise to help you drive your business forward. We'll welcome a guest to each episode to bring their wisdom and knowledge on a key topic. You'll get some practical tips - and some optional homework should you want to continue the learning afterwards. Don't worry, you won't get ...
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How Podcasting can elevate your marketing content with James Marriott
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In this episode, Nicky and James talk about the process of strategizing and delivering a successful podcast. We talk about how important it is to stand out with a good quality format and to research and pilot the podcast to ensure that it is hitting the mark. We chatted about the journey we went on together to develop the strategy for this podcast.…
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Cyber Security and the Small Business with Phil Farey
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In this episode we spoke to IT Specialist, Phil Farey, about the slight scary topic of cyber attacks. He talked us through some of the simple ways we can make ourselves less vulnerable to being targeted without it costing the earth. He also talked to us about the potential damage that being hacked can cause – not just physically but reputationally …
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Staying on the right side of HMRC with Michael Harle
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** This episode was recorded in spring 2024 and therefore some of the regulations and information mentioned may have since changed ** In this episode James and Nicky chat to Accountant, Michael Harle, about navigating the tricky world of tax and keeping on top of our business finances. We covered why tax should be taken seriously, but that with the…
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Implementing CRM in your business with Mandy Allen
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In this episode we had a chat with Mandy Allen about all things CRM – what it is, all the forms it comes in and why we need it. We discussed the basics of getting started and how it supports you in delivering the best experience you can to your greatest asset – your customers. Mandy also shared some useful tips on preparing the way for CRM implemen…
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Developing A Proactive Mindset with Rachel Haith
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In this episode James and Nicky spoke to Rachel Haith about one of the most important elements that a business owner needs – a strong belief in themselves and clarity on what they are doing and where they are going. We covered how addressing your mindset early in your business journey can make a real difference to whether you succeed, because thing…
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Embracing Sales in your business with Hayden Fox
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In this episode we spoke to Hayden Fox, about why we’re all afraid of Sales and why we don’t like doing it. We chatted about how we can embrace a more positive attitude towards selling and how business owners have to be sales people if they want to grow. And we talked about how understanding sales better, and applying some strategy, will help us ge…
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Taking on your first member of staff with Lisa Betsworth & Kat Derbyshire
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Summary In this episode we have a conversation with Lisa Betsworth from Slice Solutions and Kat Derbyshire from Black Kat HR about the daunting task of taking on your first employee. We talked about the importance of being clear on what hire you ‘really’ need, weighing it up against outsourcing and being sure a hire is adding value in your business…
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Processes and Automation with Yvonne Hemmings
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In this episode Automation Expert, Yvonne Hemmings from Solutions Shack explains to us how easy and cost effective it is to automate repetitive tasks in our businesses. In a lot of cases it’s free, there’s no code needed and we can breeze through tasks at a click of a button. Yvonne teaches us how to get started and highlights some quick wins that …
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Starting a Financial Planning Journey with Zoe Taylor
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In all the excitement of planning and launching a business it’s easy to overlook some of the simple financial decisions that go hand in hand with being a new business owner. It’s also common to think that if you aren’t currently earning very much money you don’t need a Financial Planner. But as we found out in our chat with Zoe Taylor, it’s importa…
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James and Nicky discuss the importance of following up after networking and how creating quality business friendships can make the whole thing more effective and enjoyable. They debate the strategy around growing connections into high quality referral partners and that finding the right networking circle can support you in business way beyond new s…
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What the heck is a lead magnet? And do they deliver results? In this episode of Every Day’s a Business School Day, Nicky Thomas and James Marriott chat to Content Marketing Expert, Talisa Gill, about the mysterious art of lead magnets. What they are, why should we be using them and how do they add fuel to other marketing channels? Who is Talisa Gil…
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Implementing 90 Day Planning with Hayley Koseoglu
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If we don’t know where we are going and how to get there it’s almost impossible to succeed in our business. But how do get our goals out of our head and onto paper? In this episode of Every Day’s a Business School Day, Nicky Thomas and James Marriott chat to Business Consultant, Hayley Koseoglu, about how implementing 90 day planning can help us br…
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Every Day's a Business School Day is your virtual classroom to learn about all kinds of stuff to help you drive your business forward. In this trailer, meet Nicky and James and find out more about what the show is all about.By James Marriott and Nicky Thomas
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