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Scale Up Success episodes
- Raising finance for business growth
Today we're talking about raising finance and the importance of funding in accelerating business growth, particularly for small businesses. The discussion covers various aspects of finding investors, determining the right amount of investment, and understanding equity and investor returns. Dan shares insights on breaking revenue ceilings and the significance of being ambitious in funding requests. He also provides practical advice on navigating the investment landscape, including the differences between angel and seed investors. In this conversation, Dan and Simon discuss the essential elements of preparing for investment in a business. The discussion also covers investor preferences, the role of technology in business, and key metrics that investors focus on. Dan provides insights into how entrepreneurs can effectively communicate their business's unique selling points and growth potential to secure funding.
Links
Ubiq: www.ubiqeducation.com
The Bonjour Agency: www.thebonjouragency.com
40 min - Why Competition is crucial for Scaling
In this conversation, Simon and Dan delve into the significance of competition in the workplace, exploring how it drives innovation and growth. They discuss the importance of understanding customer needs, the balance between customer feedback and innovation, and the role of long-term planning in business strategy. The conversation also touches on Apple's unique approach to competition, the value of user experience, and the potential for collaboration among competitors.
Links
Ubiq: www.ubiqeducation.com
The Bonjour Agency: www.thebonjouragency.com
36 min - Who is Dan? Who is Simon? What's this podcast about?
In this inaugural episode of the podcast, hosts Simon Jones and Dan Clarke discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of scaling businesses, and the challenges entrepreneurs face. They delve into the significance of funding for growth, the mindset required for success, and the potential future topics and guests for the podcast. The conversation emphasises the need for passion in business and the importance of working on the business rather than just in it.
Links
Ubiq: www.ubiqeducation.com
The Bonjour Agency: www.thebonjouragency.com
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About Scale Up Success
From the publisher's feed
This is the podcast for small business owners who want to scale up their businesses into something larger that makes more of a dent in the space in which they operate.