The Small Business Sessions

The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips! The podcast is powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox.

Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for episode one of the new season is Elsie Rutterford, co-founder of skincare brand BYBI Beauty.
 
The original idea for the business, which stands for ‘By Beauty Insiders’, came about after Elsie and her partner Dominika started making their own natural skincare products using food. The brand's products are now sold online and in retailers around the world.  

During the fascinating chat, Elsie and Dan discuss growing a multi-million-pound brand, creating the world's first carbon negative skincare product, raising finance, getting stocked in major retailers, personal branding and more.  

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital and adopt new technology.

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

For a free one-to-one consultation with an expert business adviser from Vodafone's V-Hub, visit www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/small-business-advice/personal-advice

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for the 10th and final episode in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin is Cynthia V Davis CBE, founder of Diversifying Group. 

Cynthia has more than 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry having worked within and recruited for several well-known large brands. In 2015 she started her own business to help organisations become more inclusive and make recruiting decisions that better reflect our diverse society.

In the episode, Cynthia and Dan discuss what diversity means, why it's important for small businesses, the power of being a B Corp and what more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs.

Big thanks to everyone who has tuned in to the sixth season of the Small Business Sessions.

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode nine in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin is social entrepreneur Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project. 

Navjot is a former Dyson engineer, and he was volunteering in India when he noticed the burden placed on women by unpaid domestic work. This inspired him to design the Divya, a crank-handle manual washing machine that is off-grid, fully sustainable and saves both water and time.

Through the Washing Machine Project, tens of thousands of people have been impacted worldwide, women have been empowered and hundreds of washing machines have been distributed to villages, refugee camps, schools and orphanages.

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode eight in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

In this week's show, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to Cat Byrne, founder of Gatto Web.

Cat is a Manchester-based creative designer who set up her business in 2014. She helps small companies to develop a strong brand so they stand out and attract their target customers 

In the episode, Cat and Dan delve into what makes a great brand, how to stay consistent with yours and top tips for great design. 

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode seven in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

In this week's show, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to a successful online influencer who uses social media to provide short and snappy advice on all things personal finance.  

As Cazza Time on Instagram and TikTok, Cameron has built up a following of more than half a million people who enjoy his tips on everything from tax and student loans to money saving ideas and investments. 

In the episode, Dan and Cameron discuss the world of online influencing, how to make great video content and the power of TikTok for small businesses. 

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode six in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

In this week's show, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to Daisy Morrs, founder of social media consultancy and digital community The Selfhood and author of Community Is Your Currency, a book which teaches business owners the steps to growing a meaningful online community.   

Daisy started her journey in entrepreneurship after being frustrated by the lack of down-to-earth and human advice for those trying to find their way in the world of digital marketing and social media. 

In the episode, we discuss the power of community and how founders can build a strong and authentic community around their business. 

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode five in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

In this week's show, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to Rachel Waring.

Rachel is a wedding stylist turned creative marketing consultant. She supports independent businesses to produce creative content and show off their best work.

Rachel has a particular focus on how founders can make the most of social media platform Pinterest and that's a key subject discussed in the show. 

Dan and Rachel also chat about how to stay creative, the secrets to successful content planning and what AI means for content creation. 

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode four in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

In this week's show, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to Kay Suppamas, founder of Leafage, the London-based company focused on nature-inspired experiences with terrarium workshops and kits. 

In 2016, after the sudden loss of her father, Kay realised the importance of putting your wellbeing first and how plants can support mental health. 

She then started a journey to creating a business that revolutionises how city dwellers, with limited access to green space, interact with nature. 

In the episode, we hear Kay's inspiring story and her tips for business success. 

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode three in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the third episode is business and marketing strategist Alice Benham.
 
Alice had an early start in the world of work after leaving school aged 16 to run a team of Christmas elves. When she was 17, Alice became a freelance social media manager. 

Alice has since gone on to launch a successful podcast, run retreats, work with hundreds of one-to-one clients and be featured in top publications like Forbes and Business Insider.  

In the episode, we discuss why young people should consider entrepreneurship as a career, the secrets to business growth, powering your marketing strategy and why taking uncomfortable actions is vitally important.  

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

It's time for episode two in season six of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Builder.ai and JP Morgan.

Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the second episode is Sarah de-Vere Drummond, co-founder of Kip Hideaways, the membership website for affordable self-catering holiday rentals. 

Sarah previously worked in the boutique travel industry and with her co-founder Liz Simpson spotted a gap in the market for an online community that features only self-catering hideaways.   

Many of properties featured on the website are under the radar so they are kept exclusive by a membership service.

Despite launching during the coronavirus pandemic when travel wasn't possible, the business saw a growth in memberships as people dreamt of their next holiday once restrictions were removed.

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The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.  

To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnected

To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast