Robson Laidler - Business Stuff

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to Quorum Park’s Sustainability & Community Director, Laura McGrath, about the easy ways you can improve your business’s sustainability and ESG impact.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- Why you need to prepare now for future expectations around supply chain sustainability

- How small businesses can easily improve their ESG impact

- How to get your team onboard with ESG

- What is ‘greenwashing’ and ‘greenwishing’ and how to avoid it

- How to avoid overwhelm when pulling together an ESG / sustainability strategy

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to business coach and entrepreneur Sarah Pittendrigh about her business journey and approach to overcoming personal setbacks.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- How Sarah went from bankruptcy to a 7 figure multi-award winning entrepreneur

- The significance of purpose and mindset when facing adversity

- How to overcome your limiting beliefs

- How to delegate to free up your personal and professional life

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to executive director of BNI Northumbria, Alasdair Ross, about the secrets of effective networking.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- How Alasdair was able to hold a 15-minute conversation with Richard Branson

- Methods to help you maximise any networking opportunity

- Common mistakes when it comes to business relationship building

- How to utilise an event delegates list

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to the creator of Tech Rules®, Alexander Bell, about how technology is ruling your life and how to improve your relationship with technology.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- Why Alexander posted his own phone in the mail back to himself

- How to stop technology from robbing your productivity

- Why you should never work with your email inbox open

- How to prioritise real human interaction in a tech driven world

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to Jack Spoor about how to ‘gamify’ your business to improve customer and staff engagement.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- What is gamification

- How a gamification can be used to boost motivation levels

- Ways you could gamify your customer experience

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to Hugh Welch from Muckle (law firm) about the legal frameworks, agreements and contracts you will need if you’re starting in business.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- The legal frameworks new businesses need in place

- Common mistakes with legal agreements and contracts in business

- Personal guarantees and financial liability

- The importance of protecting intellectual property and assets

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to Helen Arnold from H Social about how to use social media to promote your business.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- How to use social media to attract your ideal clients

- Common mistakes businesses make with social media

- Choosing the right platforms for your brand

- How to build audience engagement

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to professional training provider John Paul Addison about the problems with modern professional training.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- Why your team aren’t getting the most out of their training

- How to maximise your ROI on staff training

- The problem with traditional staff training methods

- The importance of using tailored coaching over generic training programs

- And more …

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to business development consultant Bernard Savage from ‘Size 10½ Boots’ about how to approach business development and marketing in your business.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- How to build customer relationships

- The importance of client research

- Why executive teams should spend more time on the shop floor

- How to create a great client experience

- How market to attract your ideal clients

- And more …

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Here are Bernard Savage’s contact details:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardsavage/

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/

In this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to Brian Welsh from OPRE Solutions about his journey through various industries to pioneering in the student accommodation sector.

Some things discussed in this episode include:

- Brian’s experience dropping out of university

- How Brian developed himself through self-education and seizing diverse opportunities

- Strategies for managing teams and the importance of providing autonomy

- The role of networking and building relationships in business growth

- The importance of consistency between marketing and customer experience

- And more …

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Here are Brian Welsh’s contact details:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwelshmba/

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Join the Robson Laidler Business Hub here: https://bit.ly/3r3VNBy

This gives you access to an online community of other people in business, as well as our courses, webinar recordings, events schedule, and over 100 business help sheets.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions for future podcast episodes, would like to feature in a future episode, or would like to know more about our services at Robson Laidler, you can get in touch using the contact details below:

Phone: 0191 281 8191

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.robson-laidler.co.uk/accelerator/