The Women In Business Radio Show

Angela has a complete programme - 9 Simple Steps to Get Out Of Fear, Get Unstuck and Get Results - but this the second time Angela has been a guest and we only ever manage to cover a few of the steps. This is because each one is fascinating and the information, secrets and techniques Angela is sharing simply can't be glossed over.

Even if you don't think you have a problem, even if everything is going swimmingly - for goodness sake tune it because I guarantee you are going to find something fundamental to make a shift to the next level.

In this episode we explain what live streaming is, some of the platforms that let you do it and how to get started.

With us to show us the way is non other than Lucy Hall, Founder of Social Day and now the Social Media Festival - truly if anyone is qualified to tell us how to do it, it's Lucy!

Plus a couple of examples showing how 'real' businesses can use live streaming.

This week our guest is Nimisha Raja who decided to create a product that a crunchy and healthy alternative to crisps for children and adults alike.

Here how she grew her business from experimenting in the kitchen to setting up her own UK based factory production. What did she learn along the way and what wouldn't Nimisha do again?

Listen in to find out more, and of course to hear us munching away!

How long do you think it takes the average business person to start taking a reasonable income from their business? If you're wondering if it's ever going to happen and on the brink of giving up then this show could give you a bit of a boost.

We find out how the FSB and Chambers of Commerce help businesses in the UK and, we hear how Sarah Poole, the now proprietor of Westenhager Castle, went from over £50,000 personal debt supporting her business, to create a major concert and event venue hosting over 60 events per year.

This show was, as always, recorded live with studio guests.

Not only did we have Lucy Hall in the Studio, but her 4 year old daughter Mollie. Lucy is also expecting her second baby and so is a great example of balancing kids, family and business.

Lucy gives us some great tips for managing social media, a couple of seriously cool apps for creating images and we find out how to employ fully trained mums to help manage social media.

This week our guest is Jammie O'connell of Credit Control Solutions and together we explore the why, how and what of a credit control system - no matter how big or small your business.

It can be so frustrating when you're working away to grow your business, but don't seem to be getting anywhere. You work like crazy and but it's two steps forwards and two steps back! And back where you started.

But it doesn't have to be like this!

After 15 years of helping corporates to grow, many with massive results, Linda Garcia has identified the 7 Brick Walls business owners most frequently hit.

Find out what they are and how you can avoid them.

If you need more sales in your business, there is no getting away from the uncomfortable truth that you may need to come out from behind the computer or phone screen and get on that phone! Cold calling, yes, but definitely not as we know it.

Amanda Francis and her team at Alchemis have been helping other businesses to make more sales for over 15 years - and they are damned good at it.

Amanda gave away all of her secrets, telling us exactly what her team say and do, what they research before they pick the phone up and the exact steps you need to take to get yourself to the critical end point when the sale is made and the cash register rings.

Tune in for great weight loss tips from Sally, along with a book recommendation to help you get your head in gear. Plus we chat around the ups and downs of targeting a niche in this crowded market.
Plus the usual business 'tool of the week' and social media tip or idea to help you grow your business. Oh, and a few laughs along the way!

Try as I might, it seems to be almost impossible to stick to one topic per show! In this episode we discover the business book recommendation for artists, or anyone who isn't doing what they love, we put out some top tips for networking and consider running awards as a way of promoting your business.

Plus there's the social media tip of the week and the recommended tool to help you in business.