A new podcast looking at the reality, the highs and the lows, of running a small business.
Do you run a small business? Where do you go to find advice, or just somewhere you can hear others relate to the rewarding yet often overwhelming journey that is owning and running a small business?
We’re Ben, Ben and Laura and we’re all small business owners at different stages in our own small business journey. Since we started hanging out we discovered that we’ve got so much in common when it comes to running our businesses, and yet we’re having conversations together that we weren’t hearing anywhere else.
So we thought, why not have those conversations ourselves and share them?
We want to talk frankly and openly about our experiences of running a small business: the good, the bad, the strange, the stuff no one tells you when you’re starting out and the things we all go through and want to talk about more.
It’s not all ‘hustle’ and hanging out with the entrepreneur crowd, it’s often working out how to get business through the door and make sure you’re not alienating your entire family in the process!
So if you’re running a small business then join us. Listen and let us know what you think!
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A new podcast looking at the reality, the highs and the lows, of running a small business.
Do you run a small business? Where do you go to find advice, or just somewhere you can hear others relate to the rewarding yet often overwhelming journey that is owning and running a small business?
We’re Ben, Ben and Laura and we’re all small business owners at different stages in our own small business journey. Since we started hanging out we discovered that we’ve got so much in common when it comes to running our businesses, and yet we’re having conversations together that we weren’t hearing anywhere else.
So we thought, why not have those conversations ourselves and share them?
We want to talk frankly and openly about our experiences of running a small business: the good, the bad, the strange, the stuff no one tells you when you’re starting out and the things we all go through and want to talk about more.
It’s not all ‘hustle’ and hanging out with the entrepreneur crowd, it’s often working out how to get business through the door and make sure you’re not alienating your entire family in the process!
So if you’re running a small business then join us. Listen and let us know what you think!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Next up on Living the Small Business Life, we sit down with Chris from ACS Staffing Solutions to discuss the challenges and successes of scaling a recruitment business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hear about Chris's journey, from how he and his wife Helen started the business, to navigating the ups and downs of the recruitment industry. Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on their operations, the importance of strong company culture, and the lessons learned in managing cash flow and scaling effectively. Whether you're a business owner or interested in the recruitment sector, Chris's insights offer valuable takeaways.
00:00 Introduction to the Episode
00:19 Meet Chris: The Journey Begins
02:19 Scaling the Business: Challenges and Strategies
04:42 Navigating COVID-19: A Turning Point
06:20 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Operations
13:17 Post-COVID Adjustments and Market Shifts
21:40 Company Vision and Culture
27:37 Strategic Partnerships and AI Integration
28:11 Scaling Challenges and HR Foundations
31:46 Leadership and Team Dynamics
36:44 Economic Impact on Recruitment
39:06 Navigating Financial Struggles
49:41 Customer Relationships and Retention
52:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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