The Pros and Cons of Working From Home
A Funny Thing Called Business
IN this episode Clare and the gang talk about Working From Home. It's something that became the norm for many of us back in 2020 - but a combination of home and office working has become the new working space for more and more people. So - what's the deal with Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete - how are they working? They also discuss: - The challenges with working from home - and how to deal with some of the more common ones - Does a modern business owner need to choose between one or the other? - What was Darren's dream when he started the business - and what...
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Finding Your Perfect Fit Customers
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Claire, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the process of finding, connecting with and bringing onboard your perfect clients. We cover: - How do we seek out our ideal clients? - What are some of the red flags that shows us that this isn't an ideal client? - Is it possible to turn a less than ideal client into an IDEAL client? All with 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...
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Turning Points That Have Made Your Business Grow
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate, and Pete dive into the transformative turning points that have propelled their businesses forward. From networking to business coaching, they share personal stories and insights that reveal how these pivotal moments have shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.Also - people get involved as they were on LinkedIn Live whilst recording this episode! They discuss: - The unexpected power of networking and the relationships that flourish from it - The life-changing impact of investing in business education - How the lockdown led to new...
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Overpromising & Overdelivering - The Business Owner's Curse?
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the concept of Overpromising and Overdelivering within your business. During the conversation, they cover: - Why Overpromising and Overdelivering can be different for different clients - How you can train yourself out of Overpromising and Overdelivering - Is Overpromising and Overdelivering really a curse? As always, there's laughs, smiles and giggles 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...
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How To Differentiate Yourself From Your Competitors
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what differentiate's them from their competition - and how you go about finding that out for yourself. We discuss: - The importance of finding YOUR difference in your business - How being the cheapest or the biggest isn't necessarily the best way forward - And why Kate wants to do a Naked Podcast! As always, 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...
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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...
info_outlineIn this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about AI; how we currently interract with it, and whether it's due to put us all out of business any time soon.
The group discuss:
- Whether not we use AI in our business currently
- Are we in Camp Accept or Camp Fear
- Why AI is like 'Unexpected Item In Bagging Area'! :0)
As always, plenty of smiles and laughs along the way. No matter where you are in your business journey, we're here to show you that you're not alone!
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
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