Mind Your Business With Sara & Helen

Our Entrepreneurial Agony Aunts Return To Answer YOUR Questions

We start with a heart-breaking question from a tearful Jade, whose salon has been hit hard by cancellations now she's reached the VAT threshold and had to put her prices up. Sara and Helen not only provide a shoulder to cry on, but also plenty of advice on how she can get customers through the door. We also have suggestions on how to push sales when you're starting out with a new product, and how to go about filming promotional videos on yourself for social media. Email your queries to hello@mybpod.com or get in touch via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Gets Measured Gets Managed - Your Monday Morning Business Health-Check

How do you attack the week when you return to your desk on Monday morning? Sara & Helen reckon it's the perfect time for targeted reporting on things like sales, margin and cashflow - not only to get your affairs in order for the week ahead, but also the months and even year to come. Because, in measuring what needs to be managed over the course of the next seven days, you should be able to identify what requires your attention in the medium and long-term too. As Helen says, 'bad news delivered early enough can become good news' - and the sooner you spot a potential problem the easier it is to resolve. In our feature Over A Brew in partnership with Not On The High Street, we have advice from Stephanie from StephieAnn Design, who makes handcrafted fashion, accessories and personalised gifts. Just like us, Steph is all about finding your tribe!Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consultancy Queens Sara & Helen Answer Your Burning Business Questions

Could this be our best Q&A yet? Sara certainly thinks so. The girls deal with questions about social media, networking and email marketing agencies that are relevant to all small business owners. Email you queries to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Staff Aren't Bairns! Why Parenting Your Team Is A Recipe For Disaster

It's tempting to think of your staff as family, especially if you're a small business owner. But while everyone craves a happy workplace, it's imperative to maintain professional, adult-to-adult relationships with your team if you want your business to grow. Do not treat them like kids! Will you do a job instead of an employee because it's quicker to do it yourself? Is everyone always in agreement with you or reluctant to challenge your ideas? Does the thought of giving feedback to a colleague - because they are also a friend - fill you with terror? If the answer to these questions is 'yes', it's time to reconsider your approach to management. Sara and Helen explore the pitfalls of parenting your staff, and have oodles of practical advice to help you empower them. And in Over A Brew with Not On The High Street, we receive lovely words of wisdom from illustrator, designer and Tulustra founder, Lucy.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's FREE Consultancy Time! Sara & Helen Deal With Your Business Dilemmas

Your personal hotshot consultancy team is back to solve your problems - and provide invaluable advice for ALL business owners in the process. In our latest salon, Sarah needs help with a competitor unfairly piggybacking on her hard work, designer Louise feels threatened by AI, and Vicky wants to know how to protect her brand. As ever, Sara and Helen have the answers! Email your question to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.