Mind Your Business

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 [email protected], or via Instagram or our Facebook community. We really would love to hear your dulcet tones, so don't be a shy bairn!Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] ...Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.