Work / Life Balance - Does It Exist?
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete talk about whether or not there is such a thing as a good work / life balance. They discuss: - Is 'work / life balance' a worn-out phrase? - Should all the barriers put around your work life, rather than your personal life? - What is in Kate's Murky Soup? As always, plenty of smiles and laughs across the way :0) Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous...
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How To Be More Productive & Efficient In Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
IN this episode Clare, Darren, Kate and Pete talk about how to keep produtive and effricient when you're running your business: They discuss: - The challnges of being productive when your the sole worker in your company - Is there a better part of the day for productivity? - What constitutes 'a produtive day'? - What aspect of efficiency drive Kate bonkers? As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and...
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Leaving The Corporate Life To Start A Business - with Paul Faulkner
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode, Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete welcome Paul Faulkner, co-founder of Element 45 to the podcast. Paul discusses his journey to his current role - and how it worked with him leaving the corporate life behind and starting his own business in his 40's. Of course, there's plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast...
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Deals, Discounts & Sales - When Should You Drop Your Prices?
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what is the right time to discount your prices and do deals with potential customers. They discuss: - Should you have something like 'mates rates'? - Can a discount be damaging in the long term? - What's got Pete all riled up? As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and...
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Falling In & Out Of Love With Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clate - along with Darren, Kate & Pete - talk about falling in and out of love with your business. This episode was recorded in the middle of November 2024, so we find out just how the four business owners are feeling about their own businesses in this quite turbulent time. They cover: - How do you cope when you're not feeling positive about the business? - Why owning a business is a little like a marriage. - What would Chat GPT call itself, instead of Chat GPT? Of course, plenty of smiles and laughs along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four...
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When Is It Time To Exit Your Business?
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Exiting Your Business - not that any of tjem are on the verge of quitting! They discuss whether or not you should have an exit plan in place when you start your business; what is the biggest challenge in creating an exit plan - and which one of the group is read to take up Shark Wrestling! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat...
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Being The Face Of Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about being the face of your business. The discuss: - The challenges of 'putting yourself out there' when it comes to your business - How much do you share, and what do you keep back? - What does Weekend Clare look like? Of course, there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and...
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How To Keep Developing Your Skills In Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about making sure that you keep developing your skills within your business. They'll discuss: - Why 'Every day is a school day' applies more in your own business - How you can keep on top of all of the changes in your industry - Why does Clare have the OPPOSITE of Imposter Syndrome? - What is it with Pete and a sty? Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous...
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How To Avoid Business Burnout
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the issue of burnout - something which many business owners have to contend with! They discuss: - What are the signs of burnout - How do we deal with it, or prevent it? - Some of the challenges with having to cope with it whilst running our business - Did Kate really have to go to Ibiza because of burnout? As always, plenty of laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small...
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Is There A Right Age For Starting Your Business?
A Funny Thing Called Business
in this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about age. Is there a right age to start a business? Can you be too old? In this episode they discuss: - Does age influence how you get started? - Can you life experience actually work against you? - What is 'other dimension' Kate up to now? As always, there's plenty of vlue in this episode - as well as plenty to smile about. Remember - you're not on your own! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a...
info_outlineOn this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete discuss Values.
Well - most of the group do; SOMEONE confesses that they don't really have them!
There are also discussion around:
- How to avoid the cliches of values
- Why you need to live your values, rather than just list them
- Who the values are for - your team, your clients or just you?
As always, there's plenty in this episode that you can take away and start using in your own business - with lots of smiles along the way!