Mind Your Business With Sara & Helen

Your Weekly Fix Of Essential Business Advice - Sara & Helen Have The Answers To All Your Problems

Ian wants advice on how to hire when you can't compete with the big hitters on wages, Caroline is wondering whether to invest in physical premises for her online business, and Heather is worried about President Trump's tariffs. As ever, Sara and Helen have loads of practical advice. Email your questions to hello@mybpod.com, or get in touch via the channels belowUseful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Bigger Always Better? Why Growth Is Not The Be All And End All In Business

In a very candid tete-a-tete, Sara and Helen explore what the goals for your business should be, how you decide upon them, and what impact they have on your life beyond work. As is evident from the discussion - which is as personal as ever - your business and your life are inextricably linked, which means breaking your back to grow isn't necessarily the right course of action. Meanwhile, Helen reveals how she's lost a member of staff as a result of the podcast, and Sara makes a clarion call to our new Prime Minister on behalf of small businesses. We also have our final instalment of Let's Be Frank, for exciting reasons which will become clear ...Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seasonal Sales, Google Ads & The Merits Of Opening A Shop: YOUR Questions Answered

Michelle has a seasonal business and needs help getting through the winter, Belle is wondering how to negotiate the minefield that is paid advertising, and Emma has the opportunity to get permanent premises for her floristry business. As ever, our entrepreneurial agony aunts Sara and Helen have plenty of useful thoughts! Email your small business dilemmas to hello@mybpod.comUseful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Business Energy, Small Business Heart - Punch Above Your Weight As A Small Business

It's intimidating, as a small business owner, battling sprawling, multinational corporations. But don't forget why people want to bring their custom to you, and the competitive advantage that gives you over the so-called big hitters. That's the 'Special Sauce', as Helen describes it. Celebrity service, attention to detail, trust, that personal touch - all very achievable goals, especially given the (relatively cheap) technology at hand. Here, Sara and Helen share ways in which you can make your little company appear huge - ramping up profits without sacrificing your core values. We also have a welcome return from their dad, Frank, in our regular feature ... Let's Be Frank!Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

P&P Strategy, Stalling Sales & Fear Of Social Media: Sara & Helen Have Your Back

Lovely questions from Karen, Tom and a mystery guest this week, as our entrepreneurial agony aunts assist with the best strategy when it comes to pricing deliveries, dealing with a sudden, unexpected decline in sales and the fear of entering into the world social media. Email info@mypod.com with your queries, or via the channels below.Useful LinksOur WebsiteFacebook CommunityInstagramEmail: hello@mybpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.